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Ferraris in Australia in the 1950s and 1960s

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In this article author Barry Farr describes the background to his book “Ferraris in Australia in the 1950s and 1960s” which is a comprehensive written and pictorial history of all the Ferraris that entered the land down under during the 1950s and 1960s. [Ed.]

By Barry Farr

Whilst the likes of Jose Froilan Gonzales and Luigi Chinetti helped establish the Ferrari marque internationally, Ferrari’s presence in Australia was fostered by Englishman Peter Whitehead, Melbournian Bill Lowe and Sydney-sider David McKay. The common factor among these three gentlemen was that each was an esteemed racer in his own field – Whitehead in F1, Lowe in hill climbs and McKay in touring and sports cars. As well, McKay was a respected motoring journalist and thus spread the word about his Ferrari exploits. [Read more…] about Ferraris in Australia in the 1950s and 1960s

Vignale’s Fiat 8V, Castagna’s Alfa

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Story by Graham Gauld

From time to time I go through photographs that have been taken years ago, printed up and then forgotten in boxes. Obviously, some get ditched as they are unlikely to be relevant to anything I intend to write in the future, but others come as interesting surprises. As VeloceToday seems to attract people who appreciate and admire coachbuilding I set aside one or two which I thought might be worth mentioning. These are two such examples.

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Lagonda at Le Mans

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Story by Peter Darnall

“Please don’t call this car a replica. It’s a Lagonda!”

‘Lagonda Joe’ Harding was describing his 1939 red Lagonda Le Mans sports racing machine recently. Joe earned the nickname ‘Lagonda Joe’ years ago for his involvement with both the creation and the racing of these unique Lagonda machines in England. He makes an interesting point: The word “replica” conjures up mental images of shoddy fiberglass contraptions or of clandestine attempts to convert an automotive sow’s ear into a silk purse. These Le Mans Specials are, as Joe stressed, Lagondas to the core. They were built on a production chassis and used period-correct Lagonda components—which is exactly what the Lagonda factory did when they made the original Le Mans specials in 1939.

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Concorso Italiano 2018

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Story by Brandes Elitch
Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt unless othewise noted

I feel confident in saying that the Concorso Italiano, held during the Monterey Historics at the Blackhorse Golf Club in Monterey, is the largest, best organized, and most comprehensive display of Italian automobiles anywhere in the United States. [Read more…] about Concorso Italiano 2018

The Quail Motorsports Gathering 2018

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Story by Brandes Elitch
Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

Putting on any big event is too big a job for one person, but one person has to have the vision and the contacts, and yes, the reach and forcefulness, to make it come alive. With the Pebble Beach Concours, it was Lorin Tryon and Jules Heumann, both gone now, but Chief Judge Chris Bock has been there for a long time and has a steady hand on the throttle. [Read more…] about The Quail Motorsports Gathering 2018

The Quail Photo Gallery by Hugues Vanhoolandt

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Captions and photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

‘The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering’ has become one of the major events of the Monterey week. In our lead photo above, The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie knows how to welcome its visitors and he also take this opportunity to exhibit the best pieces of his collection like this Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, the 1958 Le Mans winner with Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien.

Below, a gathering of our favorite images from this year’s event.

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Hampton Court Concours, 2018

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Story and photos by Jonathan Sharp

Let us take a walk along the gravel paths of William and Mary’s great fountain garden of 1689-1702, located on the east front of Hampton Court Palace. Enjoy with me a selection of world class automobiles entered in this years “Concours of elegance” held on August 31 to September 2. [Read more…] about Hampton Court Concours, 2018

2018 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

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Story and photo by Hugues Vanhoolandt

Nissan was the featured make at this year’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and this is the first time that a Japanese automaker has been so honored.

More than 550 race cars were entered in the 15 groups, ranging from a 1911 National in Group 1A to a 1995 Nissan 240 SX in Group 7B.

The Formula 5000 group was celebrating the 50th anniversary of the series. This drew participants from around the world including 14 from New Zealand. [Read more…] about 2018 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

Top Ten Italians at RM Sotheby’s London

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Story and photos by Alessandro Gerelli

On September 5th, RM-Sotheby’s auction in London’s Battersea Park resulted in the presentation of 94 cars, of which 50 were sold for a total of 9.4 million pounds. Top sellers were the Italians, with a Ferrari Enzo making 1.9 million pounds, followed by a 1953 Ferrari Europa at 1.02 million pounds. Here’s a quick selection of the other Italians. [Read more…] about Top Ten Italians at RM Sotheby’s London

OSCAs at Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance

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Story By Michael T. Lynch

When the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance decides to have a Special Class, they leave no stone unturned, and the result is always spectacular. This year featured a marque dear to VeloceToday readers’ hearts, OSCA, the Maserati Brothers jewel-like masterpieces that dominated smaller displacement classes on both sides of the Atlantic in the immediate post-WWII period. Pebble’s foraging led to entries from Canada, Germany, Israel and Japan, as well as examples resident in the U.S. [Read more…] about OSCAs at Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance

Bob Temple Automotive Sports Car Photos, 1951

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VeloceToday presents photographs by Bob Temple, coming to us via the collection of Vintage Motorphoto’s Dale LaFollette. Originally published May, 2017 in VeloceToday.com.

Photography by Bob Temple courtesy Dale LaFollette
Story by Pete Vack

Recently, old friend Dale LaFollette sent me a group of scanned negatives, but he wasn’t sure of the locations, year, or event. Nor was I. Enter equally old mutual friend Jim Sitz. I knew Jim because he would fact-check my articles for R&T, AQ and Forza back in the last century. Dale and I sent the photos to Jim for identification. The event was so rare – an early SCCA regional in the Midwest – that even today there is no trace of it anywhere in magazines or the Internet (well maybe Motor Trend, says Jim). But, Jim doesn’t rely on the Internet. No. Jim Sitz has everything on index cards – a card filing system from the pre-computer era.

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