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Beverly Rae Kimes
We have just learned of the death of Beverly Rae Kimes.
A longtime contributor and editor of Automobile Quarterly, and author of many books, she was one of our pre-eminent historians of automobiles. Kimes died on May 12 at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. She was 68.
Legend of the Motorcycle 2008
This 125 Monoalbero owned by Gary Kohs was just one of a remarkable collection of MV Agusta tiddlers. Note the wonderful exposed hairpin valve springs. Credit: LoM
Story by Michael T. Lynch
For some, the Legend of the Motorcycle celebration began mid-week as small groups began to depart for the event. More organized was a private MV Agusta group that came up from Los Angeles. [Read more…] about Legend of the Motorcycle 2008
New Ferrari California
New Ferrari California retains many of the styling themes of the 599, keeping it all in the family.
On May 13th, Ferrari presented their new California, a front engined V8 to the press. Powered by the 4.3 460CV fuel injected engine, it features the now-traditional transaxle with a 7 speed dual clutch transmission, an aluminum body as well as an all aluminum chassis. The new Cal represents the latest in technology from Maranello, and is a package few enthusiasts with enough money will be able to resist.
The Ibrido as featured in Forza magazine.
Rumors of a front-engined V8 Ferrari were circulated last year but the company kept a tight lid on the project. In the meantime, artist Raffi Minasian and Christopher Keller had developed an idea for a front engined V-8 or V-12 Ferrari spyder, but the design incorporated a KERS device to increase gas mileage. [Read more…] about New Ferrari California
Ferrari vs Maserati at Infineon
All photos by Richard Prince Photography
Bill Noon waves to the photographer, obviously enjoying his run in the A6 1500 Maserati.
The Shell Ferrari Historics traveled to Infineon Raceway on the weekend of May 3-4, the gang was joined by a few old friends who hadn’t had the chance to race yet this year. Bill Noon brought a rare Maserati A6-1500, Tony Schwartz came with an yet unpainted Maserati 200SI, chassis 2401, and Jeff O’Neill in a 250F, number 2527.
Karl Ludvigsen: His Excellence is Expected
By Pete Vack
June 1956, Sport Cars Illustrated, Very Sincerely Yours
Ludvigsen gets behind the wheel of
Gus Andrey’s T61 Maserati for an SCI
track test in the April 1961 issue.
“We can say without a doubt that [Ludvigsen’s article on the Ferrari 750 Monza] is the most exhaustive piece of literature available on Enzo’s fantastic four barrel, and this includes Ferrari factory literature. We guarantee that [our new technical series] will delight even the most sharp-eyed reader.” With that short paragraph, John Christy launched the long and fascinating career of Karl Ludvigsen. Sports Cars Illustrated (later Car and Driver) itself had recently been purchased by Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, intent on capturing the hobby magazine niche with a series of magazines such as Flying, Hi-Fi and Photograph.
[Read more…] about Karl Ludvigsen: His Excellence is Expected
RM to Auction 250LM at Maranello
Press Release By RM Auctions
With the countdown underway to this weekend’s much-anticipated Ferrari Leggenda e Passione event,
RM Auctions is excited to announce the inclusion of a race winning 1964 Ferrari 250 LM, s/n 5845GT, to the auction line-up. This ultra-desirable example will be just one of over 45 of the world’s rarest and most sought after road and race Ferraris to cross the block on Sunday 18th May at the legendary Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy.
[Read more…] about RM to Auction 250LM at Maranello
Mario Marchesini’s Eye on Italy
The Fortress of San Leo, where the occultist, chemist and Freemason Count Alessandro di Cagliostro was imprisoned and died.
Villa d’Este 2008 by Hugues Vanhoolandt
Photos and captions by Hugues Vanhoolandt
1967 Dino 206 S Competizione Pininfarina #10523.
Shell Ferrari Historics at Atlanta 1-10
Photos by Richard Prince Photography
April 19-20 2008
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Peter Greenfield in the Alfa 8C/35.
Shell Ferrari Historics 11-20
Postcards from Silverstone
The first round of the FIA GT Championship
The Scuderua Ecosse Ferrari F430 GT2 of Jamie Davis/Fabio Babini is chased down by the race winning Aston Martin DBR9.
Story and Photos By Hugh Doran
The home of British motor racing, Silverstone, played host to the first round of the 2008 FIA GT Championship on 20th April. [Read more…] about Postcards from Silverstone