The futuristic Peugeot Hybrid 4. Would such a car sell in the U.S.?
Seeing what’s new at the Swiss Auto Show
Story and Photos by Alessandro Gerelli
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French History at Retro 2009
This turn of the century tiller Peugeot was typical of their 19th century products. Five cars were sold in 1891 and by 1899 the firm was selling over 300 cars per year. The history of Peugeot tracks the entire history of the automobile from three wheel steam cars of the 1870s to the energy efficient cars of the 21st century.
Photographs by Alessandro Gerelli
Text and captions by Pete Vack
Although an international event, Retro is nevertheless a French event first and foremost. The automotive history of France may have more length, depth, variety, and engineering excellence than any other country in the world. [Read more…] about French History at Retro 2009
Abarths at Turin
The symbol of the exhibition –100 yeas of Abarth–was designed by the famous Italian artist Ugo Nespolo.
Story and Photos by Alessandro Gerelli
The 0-100 Abarth exhibition was held in the same location as the recent Concept Car show and was organized by Fiat to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Karl Abarth (November 15th 1908).
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Dream On, Turin
Photos and Story by Alessandro Gerelli
Automotive history in the Turin area has developed in two directions: the first is production and the second is the creativity, craftsmanship and technology in body design which has resulted in a wide variety of important prototypes and concept cars that very often have anticipated the series production.
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Gerelli at Mugello 2008
Alessandro Gerelli finds variety at the Ferrari Finals at Mugello.
Gerelli captures Past and Present at Paris
Paris Salon 2008:Lambos and Citroens abound.
Photos by Alessandro Gerelli
Renault Nervastella 1935 (body by Lecocq).
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Ferrari Days at the Ring 2008
Photos by Alessandro Gerelli
The Cars in Action
The Maserati A6GCM (1951) of Julia De Baldanza, the only woman driving in the Ferrari Historic Challenge.
Coppa D’Oro delle Dolomiti 2008
This year’s Coppa D’Oro delle Dolomiti as seen by the camera of Alessandro Gerelli.
The only French car in the entry list: it is a Citroen Sport of 1961 with a 4 cylinder engine?? and a capacity of 750cc and 62 bhp.
Oldtimers at the Ring 2008
Oldtimers Nuburgring in Color by Alessandro Gerelli
August 9-10 2008
Cars with Signs
Ferrari Racing Days 2008
Ferrari Racing Days Paul Ricard (May 30th, June 1st 2008)
1954 Maserati 250 F (winner of grid A races).
Photos and Captions by Alessandro Gerelli
This year the event included the Ferrari Challenge (Italy and Europe), the Ferrari Shell Historic Challenge and the F1 Ferrari Clienti program. [Read more…] about Ferrari Racing Days 2008
Monaco, the morning after…
Photos and captions by Alessandro Gerelli
The harbor area is the broadest part of the track and where there are stands, garages and the pits.
Our Italian correspondent, Alessandro Gerelli, arrived in Monaco a week after the Grand Prix. He found that there was still a great deal of work going on to remove the race barriers and structures after the 2008 Grand Prix of Monaco. [Read more…] about Monaco, the morning after…
Mille Miglia 2008: French Cars
All photos by Alessandro Gerelli at the 2008 Mille Miglia.
Text by Pete Vack
Bugatti still life.
In 1928 Count Aymo Maggi, Franco Mazzotti and Giovanni Canestrini, three of the four founders of the Mille Miglia, traveled to Paris to meet with a variety of French automobile companies. [Read more…] about Mille Miglia 2008: French Cars