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08/06/2024
1000 Miglia 2024: The Most Beautiful Race in the World
The famous classic car race called 1000 Miglia 2024 will take place from June 11 to 15. Featuring a new five-day route from Brescia to Rome and back, the event includes over 400 classic cars.
08/06/2024
Drivers Becoming Constructors: Jean Rédélé and Alpine
Jean Rédélé transformed his passion for cars into Alpine, a brand that achieved racing glory. Starting as a Renault dealer, he built race-winning cars, leading to a successful collaboration with Renault. Alpine's legacy continues in modern motorsports.
01/06/2024
Drivers becoming Constructors: Jackie Stewart
Jackie Stewart, a three-time Formula 1 champion, became a constructor in 1996, focusing on safety and Scottish pride. Stewart Grand Prix saw some success but struggled with car fragility. The team eventually became Jaguar F1 and later Red Bull Racing.
01/06/2024
The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Austin-Healey, UK, 1952-1972
The Austin-Healey brand, founded in 1952, created iconic sports cars until 1972, known for their performance and design. Despite early success, production ended due to the oil crisis and corporate changes.
01/06/2024
Future events: What to Know and Where to Go in June 2024
June 2024 is packed with classic car events, including the Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or, Red Bull Classics, the 1000 Miglia, SOC's 10th anniversary in Andermatt, and the Solitude Circuit revival.
01/06/2024
The Myth of Italian Coachbuilders: Fantuzzi
Medardo Fantuzzi, an artisan coachbuilder, crafted iconic racing car bodies for Maserati and Ferrari in the 1950s and 1960s, leaving a lasting legacy in motorsport history.
01/06/2024
Mecum Indianapolis Auction Reaches $94M with Record-Breaking Sales
Mecum's Indianapolis auction featured 2,390 cars, achieving $94.4 million in sales. Highlights included a Ferrari Testarossa for $385,000, a Shelby Cobra 427 for $2.1 million, and records for several other classic and modern vehicles.
26/05/2024
Drivers becoming Constructors: Jack Brabham
The story of Jack Brabham, a two-time world title-winning Australian driver with Cooper, who became a constructor in 1962 with designer Ron Tauranac, building simple and light Formula 1 cars with readily available engines and parts.
25/05/2024
The Myth of Italian Coachbuilders: Frua
Pietro Frua, a post-war Turin-based coachbuilder, founded one of Italy's top coachbuilding firms. Renowned for elegant designs like the Maserati Quattroporte and collaborations with Volvo and Rolls-Royce, Frua's legacy endures despite his death in 1983.
25/05/2024