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This Alfa 8C is painted in the optional color of Rosso Competizione.
For years we have heard rumors of the impending launch of a new Alfa Romeo in the United States. VeloceToday can now report that Alfa Romeo definitely has arrived! (ed)
An exclusive report by Werner Pfister
Photos by Werner Pfister
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Photo by Tony Singer.
Surprised that Steve McQueen owned a Siata? That is interesting enough, but discovering that the young actor affixed a Ferrari badge to the 208S he bought might be even more surprising, and at the same time perhaps tells us about another side of the man himself.
Long time Lancia enthusiast Gary Byrd, center, at his garage with friends Steve Patrick and John Dimock. Photo courtesty John Dimock.
By Brandes Elitch
People started arriving early at Woodley Park in Burbank on Sunday, November 2, for the annual Best of France and Italy car show. [Read more…] about Obituary: Enthusiast Gary Byrd
Overtaking was allowed, the Argentinean Pur Sang 35B recreation comes up on Antony Simpson’s Bugatti Type 57
Lobethal Grand Carnival,
South Australia, 11 & 12 October 2008
Photos and Story by Vince Johnson
Sixty years after the last races were held there in 1948, the town of Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills once again heard the sounds of racing engines as 87 vintage cars and 35 bikes lined up for the Lobethal Grand Carnival.
[Read more…] about Sweet Adelaide
As part of the Dediciaton of the Simeone Foundation Automobile Museum, legendary race driver Mario Andretti will be presented with the first annual Spirit of Competition Award on November 12, 2008.
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The 2008 Concorso Arizona is being held at The Boulder’s Resort in North Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturday, November 15, 2008. The event raises money for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix.
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Alfa 8C Competizione Design Analysis
The Alfa Romeo 8C (for otto cilindri) is a stunning design, a fitting bolide to carry the Alfa back onto the U.S. market.
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Dirtbag cars are so fascinating that at a European classic car show they not only displayed a “survivor” car but also the tow truck pulling it out of its lair. We predict even Pebble Beach will someday have a barn (movie set type) with a classic being unearthed from the hay bales. Photo by Brandes Elitch.
Guest Editorial By Wallace A. Wyss
VT has not, in the past, had editorials, guest or otherwise. But as the world of collector cars is constantly changing, we thought we would welcome a few articles of personal comment. Let us know how you like the feature….
Some concours call it the Unrestored class, others call it the Preservation class. Still another phrase is Survivor class.
Whatever you call it, I, for one, heartily welcome this trend.
[Read more…] about Dirtbag Cars: “We Love Ya”
Photo by John Sexton
By Pete Vack
Two weeks ago we ran a short article about a Bugatti that was left by the side of the road due to a breakdown. We were misinformed about the type of Bugatti (no one was about to open the hood on this, and we don’t blame them). So, what kind of a Bugatti is it, and who is the rightful and current owner?
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Italian connection: The Cobra used an AC Ace body and chassis. The AC body design was originally patterned after the early Touring bodied Ferrari barchettas.
WATKINS GLEN, NY
For the second time since it began raffling high performance cars as a major fund raiser each year, the International Motor Racing Research Center at Waktins Glen, NY is offering a Cobra replica.
Photostory by Hugues Vanhoolandt
This year, the Goodwood Revival celebrated its 10th anniversary and 60 years since the first race was held at the Goodwood Motor Circuit in September 1948.
[Read more…] about Goodwood: Dress for Success