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Talbot Lago Awarded Top Honors at Het Loo 2012

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Talbot Lago T150-C-SS “Teardrop” s/n 90109

Best of Show went to the Talbot Lago T150-C-SS “Teardrop” s/n 90109.

By Hugues Vanhoolandt

Every two years, the lawns of Paleis Het Loo in the Netherlands host a Concours d’élégance.
Despite the awful weather on Sunday, with heavy rain throughout the day, the event saw a strong showing of classics from the native country but also from the neighbouring countries such as Belgium, Germany and even from Italy.

Best of Show was awarded to the Talbot Lago T150-C-SS “Teardrop” owned by Evert Louwman, who runs the Louwman Museum, in Den Haag, near Amsterdam, which is the world’s oldest private collection of motor cars.

Bugatti Type 13.

100 years old and still running, a Bugatti Type 13.

288 GTO Evoluzione and the 575 GTC.

GT competition by Ferrari : In the truck one of the three 308GT/Ms by Michelotto and the 575 GTC.

The master on which the panels of aluminum were modelled for the 250GT.

Every respectable concours now has its Preservation class, which welcomes this Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 by Touring.

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Villa d’Este 2012

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Photo story by Hugues Vanhoolandt

cisi -abarth

1950 Abarth 204 A, equipped with a Cisitalia engine and bodied by Motto, is regarded as the first automobile to bear the brand name Abarth. It recently took part in the Historic Mille Miglia.

This 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 with a Ghia body is one of only four cars with this body of which two are still in existence.

Delahaye

In 1937, Delahaye developed a powerful V12 engine for racing. This elegant coupé by Chapron of Paris is one of two equipped with this engine.

Ferrari SA

1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica with Aerodynamic body was based on a styling study by Pininfarina called Superfast II, presented two years before.

The first owner of this Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Pescara by Touring was Benito Mussolini. This car competed in the 1936 Mille Miglia where it finished third in its class.

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Mille Miglia, 2012 with Hugues Vanhoolandt

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Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

Staff comments are followed by the verbatim entry list information from the Mille Miglia Website. Photos are in order of year and or entry number.

Pre-War Cars

1927 OM

OM was the first winner of the Mille Miglia in 1927, so the OMs have the privilege to be the first cars on the starting ramp. OM 665 Superba (1927) – Sport Wetz (LU)- Fedi (IT)

Rally ABC

The French make Rally specialized in the production of ‘voiturettes’ like this ABC model which finished 3rd at the Double Twelve of Brooklands in 1929. RALLY ABC (1929) - Sport Fiorentini (IT) - Fiorentini (IT)

1930-OM

1930 OM 665 Superba in need of a little help from its friends. Co-driving is not an easy task … OM 665 Superba (1930) - Sport Fuchs (DE) - Falk (AT)


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Vanhoolandt at Monaco

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While Graham Gauld brought us insights and personal stories from the pits at this year’s Historics, Hugues Vanhoolandt delivered his usual outstanding imagery from around the circuit. Below, twenty top shots for our readers.

Gordinis

Two early Gordinis. Number 16 is the very first Gordini single-seater,

Lancia Marino

The Lancia Marino, built by Marino Brandoli who drove it at the 1957 GP of Naples, Italy, here driven by ex-F1 driver Beppe Gabbiani. See Graham’s article for more information.

Tec Mec

Tec Mec 250F was the ultimate evolution of the Maserati 250F. But it was immediately outpaced by the rear engined cars, its only outing being the 1959 US Grand Prix.

Maserati A6gcm

The Maserati A6 GCM (M for monoposto) was not accepted that year at the Monaco Grand Prix as it was reserved for Sports Cars. But they took part in the F1 World Drivers Championship, and did very well.

Maserati

Julia De Baldanza battling at the ‘Swimming Pool’ corner with a Cooper T41.

Grid C commemorates the 1952 Monaco Grand Prix in which Ferraris took the five first places. Three 166 MM Touring barchettas like this one were at the start.

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Techno Classica Essen 2012

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In the early fifties, the Ruggeri brothers from northern Italy, embarked on the construction of a Grand Prix car, due to Professor Speluzzi. The car had a transverse rear mounted engine, similar to the Bugatti 251. Because of the lack of funds, the project remained unfinished.

Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

Has it been that long…We first met Hugues Vanhoolandt four years ago in April of 2012 as he offered to help us indentify some cars at the 2008 Essen show.

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Vanhoolandt’s Sebring 2012

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Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

This year our European Photographer traveled to Florida for the Sebring 12 hours, and the officials at Sebring including Ken Breslauer made sure he had press credentials. Our thanks to the staff for making his journey from Belgium to Florida worthwhile.
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Hugues Vanhoolandt at Retromobile

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Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

Graham Gauld brought you the commentary this year, and below, Hugues Vanhoolandt provides a look at the colors of red and blue at this year’s event. Here are the selections from the cars of France.

Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport

Cooperation between France and Italy resulted in this Ferrari-like 1950 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport with a barchetta body by Motto of Torino in 1952.

Renault Electric

Back to the future with this Renault Dauphine with electric motor. Henney Motors and Bell Labs, both American companies, experimented with an electric powered car, fifty years ahead of their time …or perhaps fifty years after!

After Ralph Lauren last year, it was the turn of another US collector, Peter Mullin, to show his best pieces in Paris, among them the Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic s/n 57374 …

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Belgian Race Drivers and Teams: More Than You Think

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Above: Ferrari 500 TRC s/n 0682 MD TR was entered by Ecurie Nationale Belge at Le Mans in 1957, and placed 7th overall with the team of Bianchi/Harris.

Photos and text by Hugues Vanhoolandt

When one thinks of Belgian race drivers, the name of Olivier Gendebien, Paul Frere and Jacky Ickx (whose daughter, Vanina, is also a race driver) naturally come to mind.

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Pantheon Ferrari Exhibition

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Ferrari 250GT SWB

1962 250 GT SWB berlinetta Scaglietti s/n 3431 GT was a star of the Pantheon Ferrari Exhibit.

Story and photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

Ferrari, a Special Exhibition in the Pantheon, Basel, Switzerland

The Pantheon in Basel is located in a spectacular building where privately owned vintage cars are exhibited along a circular ramp. It is a garage, a workshop, a sales and rental facility, a place to hold special events, and a lot more. According to the Pantheon site, “Stephan Musfeld has been a vintage car enthusiast since the days of his youth. So, when he happened to hear about the vacant premises formerly occupied by the Züblin repair and machinery workshop in Muttenz, the project became virtually inevitable. And thus it came about that Basle once again became Switzerland’s center for yet another theme of special interest.”

The unique Pantheon building in Basel.


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Monterey in Photos with Hugues Vanhoolandt

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Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

An Alfa Giulia TZ at the start of the Quail, a private event that marks the beginning of the festivities...


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