Classic and Sports Car, December 2001.

Austin A35!, Comparison drive between the Aston DB5 and the Lancia Flaminia (Touring). "Too unlike to be judged on equal terms" says the magazine. Kinda late to have decided that, guys. A view of Goodwood from behind the wheel of an Alfa Guilia TI Super... light as Campagnolos. Interesting article on two of the ugliest Ferraris ever built (sorry, Coco), (when one is allowed to drive them, one describes them as "eccentric" instead of ugly). Featured are Ferrari S/N 07963, the 330GT rebodied by Vignale, and the 365GTB4 chassis, S/N 15275, the shooting brake Daytona.

First of all, we must remark on the cover. How refreshing to see a full size, drop dead gorgeous Ferrari on every issue, void of banners or advertising or compromises for newsstand consumption. In this case, it's the 290 MM, S/N 0628, and is the feature car in another great article by Alan Boe. VelocePress contributor Michael Sheehan writes of the racing F40s, and Michael T. Lynch (see his feature on Ducati and the Guggi in this issue of VelocPress Magazine) and David N. Seielstad continue the fascinating history of the Von Nuemann Ferraris. Good stuff, not to be missed.

Some rare Mario Andretti photos, (Of Long Beach, 1972--"There's nothing like winning your home Grand Prix" Andretti says, "The only place I had mixed feelings was in Italy; you know, the passport changes but the blood doesn't") There is a "Track Test" of the Pescara venue, "At sixteen miles, the longest circuit ever to host a world championship grand prix." The Track Test articles always leave one wanting more--

Jackie Jouret's report of the new Maserati Spyder is one of the first of many to follow, we're sure. Since the Italians can no longer confuse people with unlabeled knobs and switches, they have decided to change the spelling of Spider for yet another model. More on the Maserati another time. Chris Nixon's interview with Phil Hill, on the eve of the fortieth anniversary of his World Championship, is good but offers nothing new. Better is Dave Seibert's article on the Ferraris entered in the Atlanta American Le Mans Series, something Maserati should be doing as well. And just to show we are not immune from criticism; Bill Noon sent in a very terse letter denying the involvement of Symbolic Motor Car Company in regards to the 166 GP Ferrari, S/N 102. Yrstrly had stated that in a short piece in issue 33. Sorry, Bill, it was R&M who auctioned the car off in August of 2000.