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Art and the Design of the Mangusta Part 3
Story and Photos by Dick Ruzzin
Be sure to watch this extremely interesting interview with Dick Ruzzin on Sean McElroy’s Autoline After Hours. The segment with Dick begins at about the 49 minute mark, right after the commercial. If you don’t know Dick’s background as a GM designer, you will be impressed.
Vehicle Architecture
The mid-engine architecture is very exciting to design around as it provides unique proportions that can be interpreted in profile with almost a single curving line. The Mangusta design is enhanced greatly by the architecture, the short overhangs, wide front and rear tread, the low front suspension, and the large wheels and tires encourage the design of a shape that is very idealistic. The architecture delivers proportions that are very dramatic and the idea that there is an inherent special high performance functionality included in the vehicle concept only enhances the simple, sporty and elegant design solution that was conceived and executed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. [Read more…] about Art and the Design of the Mangusta Part 3
Dave Wolin: The Kindness of Strangers
By Brandes Elitch
All photos courtesy Dave Wolin
You will not be surprised to learn that there is no pension plan for retired race car drivers like there is in the movie industry; they often depend on the kindness of strangers During the Monterey Historics this year, there will be a new and very special event, called “Tribute to the CanAm – 50th Anniversary.” Proceeds benefit the Racing History Project, (www.racinghistoryproject.com) and specifically two drivers: Charlie Hayes and Tony Adamowicz. [Read more…] about Dave Wolin: The Kindness of Strangers
Heveningham Concours d’Elegance, Suffolk, U.K.
Story and photos by Jonathan Sharp
Heveningham Hall is a 5000 acre estate deep in the heart of rural Suffolk. The house or hall as it is described was mostly designed by Sir Robert Taylor in 1778 for Sir Gerrard Vanneck, a wealthy Dutch merchant. [Read more…] about Heveningham Concours d’Elegance, Suffolk, U.K.
Fiat X1/9: One of VeloceToday’s most popular articles
By Roberto Motta
Photos by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles press archive and GGRM archive
Read the history of the X1/9 Prototipos
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Characterized by taut lines, and equipped with the engine and various mechanical components taken from the 128 sedan, the Fiat X1/9 was, and remains, a dream car.
The “X1/9” was part of a design series designation that began with the Fiat 128, which was the “X1/1”. The X1/9 was the first ‘Targa’ car produced by FIAT and Bertone.
VeloceToday for July 5, 2016
Goodwood Festival of Speed Part One
Drivers at Goodwood, June 24-26 by Jonathan Sharp
Having managed to miss last year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed due to illness, I was very keen not to miss this year’s event no matter what the weather. The prediction of rain proved to be very accurate especially on Thursday when during the afternoon the heavens opened and what was already a muddy site became in places a quagmire. Still this is England and rain will not stop play. [Read more…] about Goodwood Festival of Speed Part One
Goodwood Festival of Speed Part Two
Drivers at Goodwood II, June 24-26 by Jonathan Sharp
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French at Goodwood,June 24-26 by Hugues Vanhoolandt
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Goodwood Festival of Speed Part Four
Italians at Goodwood,June 24-26 by Hugues Vanhoolandt
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VeloceToday for June 28, 2016
Greenwich Concours, 2016
By Brandes Elitch
Photos by John Lloyd
The Greenwich Concours d’Elegance celebrated its twentieth anniversary on June 4th and 5th. The event is held in a park bordered on three sides by water and boats of every variety. The show was originated by the Wennerstrom family to benefit the AmeriCares charity, located in nearby Stamford. The charity operates four free clinics in Connecticut for low income uninsured. It is also the leading nonprofit for delivering donated medicine and medical supplies to health programs around the world. Since 1979, it has delivered more than $12 billion in aid to 164 countries. I can scarcely think of a worthier cause.