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The Atlantic on the road during the Pebble Tour. It attracted as much attention there as it did on Ocean Avenue and on the lawn at Pebble Beach. Whatever one thinks about its provenance, this is one impressive piece of machinery. Credit: Dale LaFollette
Photos and Captions by Michael T. Lynch unless othewise noted.
[Read more…] about As We Promised–Bugatti Atlantic Update
Madam Holtzschuch poses with the T57S in its first iteration at the Juan de Pins Concours on Cap d'Antibes in 1937. Credit: Pierre-Yves Laugier Collection.
By Michael T. Lynch
Much of the breathless reportage in the business and popular press of the recent sale of a Type 57SC Bugatti Atlantic focused on its price and the supposed fact that there were only two — some said three — Atlantics built.
There were actually four cars. [Read more…] about T57S Bugatti Atlantic Reappears at Pebble Beach
A portion of an outstanding Bugatti turnout includes David Duthu's T-35A (14) that was driven by Jim Strandberg; Matt Cobb's T-37A (37); Peter Mullin's Delage-Era, driven by David Duthu and Peter Mullin's T-35C. Credit: Michael T. Lynch
A Weekend of Wine, Food and Cars
By Michael T. Lynch
Steve Earle, through his company General Racing, has been the most influential organizer of American vintage races over the past 30-odd years. This year he expanded and renamed his long-running Wine Country Classic. The first edition of the Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival was held June 5th & 6th at Sonoma’s Infineon Raceway.
[Read more…] about Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival
Stewart Ingram brought two Maserati motocycles. This is his 125 GT Super two-stroke.
Story and photos by Michael T. Lynch
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The Second Edition of The Quail Motorcycle Gathering took place in bright sunshine at the Quail Lodge Golf Club on the day before Mothers Day, but the festivities began earlier. Kenny Roberts led a group of golfers in a game on Friday. That same day, 40-odd bikes took part in the Quail Motorcycle Tour, escorted by motorcycle officers of the California Highway Patrol. Ducati showed strong confidence in the organizers when they provided Quail Lodge President, Lawson Little, with a new 1200 Multistrada for the ride. [Read more…] about Second Quail Motorcycle Gathering a Success
Although this year's theme at the Desert Classic is mid-century American design in the Age of Chrome, there will be plenty of exotics, like Jack Vopal's Pegaso Z-102 Panoramica Coupe.
By Michael T. Lynch
Photo courtesy of the Desert Classic Concours d’ Elegance
The first major concours of the 2010 California season, the Desert Classic Concours d’Elegance will take place on Sunday, February 28. To accommodate its growth, the expanded show will have a new home at the La Quinta Resort and Club. [Read more…] about Desert Classic Concours d’Elegance has a New Home
Jim Hall in the Chaparral 2E, Gil de Ferran in the Chapparal 2 and Simon Pagenaud in the Acura ARX-02b circulate at Laguna Seca. Credit: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
By Michael T. Lynch
Believe it or not, there are occasional heartwarming automotive stories that have nothing to do with French or Italian cars. This one concerns Paris-born (to Brazilian parents) Gil de Ferran, who came to the United States to join Hall/VDS Racing in 1995. [Read more…] about Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca mixes Hall and de Ferran, History and Great Racing
Among Peter Sachs’ tasty collection was the perfect car to bring to the NART Reunion, held at Saratoga, New York on September 10-12. This Ferrari 365 P2 was sold new to Luigi Chinetti and entered under the NART banner. It won the Reims 12 Hours in 1965 for Pedro Rodriguez and Jean Guichet, was 2nd at the Bridgehampton 500 Kilometers (Pedro again) and had top-10 placings at Le Mans and Daytona in 1965 and 1966 respectively. It is shown in its Le Mans livery.
By Michael T. Lynch
Photos by Michael T. Lynch unless othewise noted
Saratoga, New York is a beautifully restored city that thrives on horse racing (both thoroughbreds and harness racing) and the performing arts. It became a spa in the 19th Century because of its mineral waters and gambling also became part of its attraction. [Read more…] about NART Reunion at Saratoga
Above is the Carmel Bay Company’s display, created by stylist Sandra Griswold. Sandra knows all the right people in the collector car hobby and got her pictures from author/photographer John Lamm. She also arranged a Lamm book signing at the store during the Concours. Credit: Keith Bleumel
By Michael T. Lynch
The Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue
The three major shows of the Monterey Peninsula automobile festival week have established distinctive personalities. The newcomer among them (2007), the CCoA has the widest range of vehicles, including hot rods (there was a vintage dragster this year), mini cars, motorcycles and other unexpected treasures, as well as the classics and vintage racers. The show had its first overseas entrant this year and a Good Humor ice cream truck even won a prize.
[Read more…] about Three Sisters
Merle Mullin is at the helm as Peter checks the gauges on their 1951 Delahaye 235 Saoutchik Cabriolet. It was awarded a 3rd place ribbon in the Postwar Touring Class.
Text and Captions by Michael T. Lynch
Photos front, Dale LaFollette (Vintage Motorphoto)
Photos rear and side, Hugues Vanhoolandt
The Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance presented by Rolex is regarded as a watershed in encouraging the use of collector cars on the road no matter how rare or expensive. VeloceToday is happy to share images of a selection of French and Italian automobiles that took part in this year’s tour.
[Read more…] about Pebble Beach Tour: French
David and Ginny Sydorick have a soft spot for Zagato coachwork. This Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spyder is a fine example of that bodybuilder’s touch. It is the oldest car in the Sydorick’s significant collection of Zagato-bodied cars.
Text and Captions by Michael T. Lynch
Photos front, Dale LaFollette (Vintage Motorphoto)
Photos rear and side, Hugues Vanhoolandt
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance did not become the greatest car show in the world by resting on its laurels. In 1998 the organizers added the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance as an ancillary event to the Concours itself. [Read more…] about Pebble Beach Tour: Italians
In the Americas, the only place you can see sights like this is at the Monterey Historic Automobile Races. Juan Manual Fangio and Sir Jackie Stewart warm up an Alfa 159 and P3 respectively, before a demonstration run in 1985 that included Phil Hill in an Alfa P2. Credit: General Racing
Exclusive story by Michael T. Lynch
Last Sunday evening, an era in American motor racing ended. At the traditional prize giving ceremony at the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Steven J. Earle, by far the most influential person in U.S. vintage racing, announced that the 36-year old Rolex Monterey Historics, which he founded in 1974, was ending.
[Read more…] about Steven J. Earle: A Legend Moves On
