By Pete Vack
Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt
Forlorn Ferraris…Ok, that’s a good word. Forlorn, meaning neglected, pitiful, lost…..yet not too mean, like ugly, oddball or oddity.
Elegance and Automobile in Monte Carlo
Story and photos by Graham Gauld
Those who have read any of my stories before will know that I have an interest in coachbuilding, and in particular the more flamboyant styles of the 1930s. As a result, when the Automobile Club of Monaco decided to bring back their traditional Concours d’Elegance (which first started in the 1920s), I just knew we would be faced with a coachbuilding extravaganza. [Read more…] about Elegance and Automobile in Monte Carlo
Alfa Romeo 8C35 Grand Prix Cars: For the Record
By Pete Vack
Montage above by Peter Darnall
From the VeloceToday Archives, January 2017
One might wonder why we are so interested in the Alfa 8C35 cars. An old saying goes that history is written by the survivors; and indeed, this is the case for the 8C35. But in addition to being survivors, the various and sundry 8C35s running today are examples of the only Grand Prix car to give the combined Silver Arrows a real run for the money. [Read more…] about Alfa Romeo 8C35 Grand Prix Cars: For the Record
Ex-Cunningham Stanguellini
Story by Sean Smith
By his own estimations Bill Gelles has owned and raced in a Stanguellini longer than anyone else in the world (with hats off to Howard Banaszak!) Gelles has steeped himself in the history and lore of all things Stanguellini. When Gelles sat down and spoke to Vittorio’s son Francesco, Francesco told Bill “You know more of the history of these cars than we do.” Well, almost. Bill had learned a lot.
Tecno Montecarlo ‘Nanni Galli’
2019 Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or
Erwin Goldschmidt
By Pete Vack
From the VeloceToday Archives, June 2013
“I have to say, that despite all, I liked Erwin Goldschmidt.” Cameron Argetsinger had the opportunity to know the flying Allard driver better than most others. In fact, it was Argetsinger who gave Goldschmidt the opportunity to race at Watkins Glen.
And How! Fiat S76 at the London Concours
Six Indy Winners by Aurora
Text, photos and models by Aldo Zana
Aurora had already emerged as one of the leading brands in plastic kits when its products first reached Italy, shortly after their 1952 launch in the U.S. The catalogue focused on model planes and the few model cars were limited to 1:32-scale European sports and GT vehicles – at least, those were the ones sold in Italy. [Read more…] about Six Indy Winners by Aurora
London Concours d’Elegance, 2019
Story and photos by Jonathan Sharp
The London Concours, held on June 5-6, is now in its third year and held again at the Honorable Artillery Company’s headquarters in the City of London, often described as being the location of the second most valuable cricket pitch in London. [Read more…] about London Concours d’Elegance, 2019
Abarth’s Origins Investigated
By Pete Vack
Although new information has surfaced about the Cisitalia Abarth 204, in looking over years of notes, letters and books, we note that as far back as 30 years ago historian John de Boer got the facts down and got them right. He passed his knowledge on and we absorbed it into the first edition of this author’s Illustrated Abarth Buyer’s Guide. [Read more…] about Abarth’s Origins Investigated
And How! Happy Father’s Day
By Pete Vack and John C. Lutsch
No, unfortunately not owned by Nuvolari. But this 10.5 x 6 inch men’s jewelry box has been with the Vack family for a while (46 years!). My wife Mary (in lead photo, taken in 1973) bought it for me as a Father’s Day present—being keen enough to instantly recognize the car on the lid as an old Alfa Grand Prix car.