The Online Magazine for Italian and French Classic Car Enthusiasts
At Infineon 2008, Peter LeSaffre drives the ex-Musy Maserati 300S.
By Pete Vack
Color photos by Richard Prince Photography
In his epic book, Maserati 300S, Walter Baumer tells us a fascinating story about a little-known race driver by the name of Benoit Musy. [Read more…] about Racing a Vintage Maserati 300S
Classic Fiat 2009 Calendar available on Lulu.com as a print on demand publication. Featuring full colour throughout this calendar features some truly classic tipos from the Italian manufacturer including the Barchetta, X1-9, 124 Spider, 850 Coupe, 128 Rally and more. Sized 32cm x 48cm this coil bound calendar is available now by clicking on the following URL (www.lulu.com/content/4872913). Please note that this is not an official Fiat licensed product, it has been created by myself, a life long enthusiast of Italian cars for other enthusiasts to enjoy.
Price Pounds 17.99, Euro 21.48, US$26.98
Hugh Doran
Tomorrow is the traditional American day of thanks. VeloceToday has a great deal to be thankful for, and at the top of the list are the many contributors who continue to provide our readers with great stories, articles and images every week of the year. It is they who make VeloceToday what it is.
[Read more…] about A Thanksgiving For Our Contributors
We are asking for comments from authors, publishers, readers, historians, and others with experience in this subject. Please use the Letters to the Editor section of this post to provide your opinions. The following are a few questions to get the forum going:
Should serious automobile history and biography books and articles include proper documentation such as notes and bibliographies?
Why are the vast majority of automobile books undocumented?
What automotive titles are known to be properly documented?
What kinds of documentation should be used?
Is documenting entirely up to the authors?
What do publishers recommend?
What do readers want?
Does publishing documented works help increase the stature of automobile writers and historians?
Does the lack of proper documentation in automotive history and biography lessen the importance of the work, and author?
[Read more…] about VeloceToday Forum: Documentation In Automotive Historical Books and Articles
Story and photos by Jon Paulette
Bonnie, the 222 mph Alfa.
[Read more…] about Alfa Racers Impress on Bonneville Salt Flats
VeloceToday Editor at Large Lorenzo Marchesini is about to leave Budrio, Italy on a 1300 mile trip to Holland, then by ship to the U.S. with his newly restored Fiat 500. Photo by Mario Marchesini.
He hopes to live to write about it for VT. Photo by Mario Marchesini.
Want to read more articles about the Fiat 500?
[Read more…] about Editor at Large Bringing Home Small Fiat
De Tomaso Pantera of Keith and Mary-Anne Callinan in full flight.
Story and Photos by Vince Johnson
November 23rd 2008
The twelfth running of the Classic Adelaide Rally coincided with the fortieth anniversary of the Ferrari Daytona, and the Maranello manufacturer marked the occasion by officially recognizing the event.
[Read more…] about Classic Italians at Classic Adelaide 2008
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
[Read more…] about The Alfa Romeo 8C is Really Here!
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.
[Read more…] about Mario Andretti To Be Honored at Dedication