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Story and photos by Jonathan Sharp
June 21-23, 2019 Heveningham Hall, UK —“What is your business here?” thus spoke the larger of the two assault-rifle-toting-military personal as we arrived at the main gate of the location. I wondered if he’d be ok with VeloceToday credentials. [Read more…] about Heveningham Hall Concours 2019
By Bobb Rayner
Thanks to the FIATclubAmerica.com for letting us publish this tribute to the late Niki Lauda. Lead image: Lauda at the fateful 1976 German Grand Prix
On May 20th, one of the greatest legends in the history of motor racing died from medical complications. Andreas Nikolaus Lauda, more commonly known as ‘Niki,’ was an extraordinary man whose contributions to motorsports is arguably unequalled. [Read more…] about Niki Lauda, A True Hero
Story and photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt
The now biennial Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille Concours took place the last weekend of June on the lawns of the historic Chantilly Castle, about 50 kilometers north of Paris. [Read more…] about Chantilly Arts & Elegance Concours 2019
By Judy Giddings
Photos courtesy Judy Giddings
On April 11, 2019 a Celebration of Life was held for Peter Giddings at the Sonoma Raceway, where a very nice booklet was distributed to the many attendees. It was lovingly put together by Judy Giddings, a series of stories about her “50 years with Peter Giddings,” showing a personal side of Peter few have known. She sent VeloceToday a copy and we edited it for our readers. We also thank the Giddings’ website manager Mike Sims for his help with the photos. Part 1 of 2.
An exciting beginning
My 50 years with Peter Giddings all started at a typical late 1960s London party. However, there was never anything typical about Peter. He was tall, handsome, and suave – also very intelligent, confident, knowledgeable on so many subjects, and most important of all, a good sense of humor. Peter picked me up for our first date in his blower Bentley, complete with a blanket to keep out the cold and dampness of the London winter evening.
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
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
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.
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.
