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By Hugues Vanhoolandt
Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt and Bruno Dugauquier
This year, the Festival of Speed was celebrating motorsport’s record breakers, and among them Michael Schumacher. In addition, the Bentley Centenary, 70 years of Aston Martin at Goodwood, as well as fifty years of a car with a cult following like no other, the Porsche 917, were featured this year.
By Wallace Wyss
It’s so beautiful, you want to get closer. The interior out Paganis Pagani, it’s so rococo and SteamPunk.
It’s got a Ferrari V12.
The De Tomaso P72 street car made its debut at the Goodwood event a few days ago and was not just a static display—it went out there and buzzed the track, singing the siren song of the V12. Then, crap hit the fan as the anguished cries from the folks that spent a good deal of money to revive this shape a few years ago called out the Apollo De Tomaso as a copycat. And do you blame them?
Story and photos by Jonathan Sharp
As is our custom with the Goodwood Festival of Speed, (this year held on July 6-7) we hung out in the paddock and photographed drivers as well as cars. There are few events where the young rising stars get to mingle with the older drivers and the atmosphere is always friendly.
It is probably my age but thank heavens the younger drivers have their names on the waist bands of the race suits as I would be struggling, like many other photographers of my age, to know who they are. [Read more…] about Goodwood Driver’s Gallery
Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt
Last week Hugues presented his coverage of the classics at Chantilly. But the editor decided to delete a number of photos from the selection in order to create a special, if short, article about Ballots. How often does one see a Ballot at an event? Rarely. So this is a special occasion, timed for not only the 100th anniversary of the Ballot marque, but the publication of Ballot by Daniel Cabart and Gautam Sen, published by Dalton Watson. The information below is taken from this fantastic new book. [Read more…] about Ballot 5/8 LC, 3/8 LC, 2 LS
By Gijsbert-Paul Berk
Wim Oude Weernink, automotive journalist and Lancia expert, sent this photo (above) of a unique and very attractive Lancia Belna roadster. He caught site of this pristine looking Labourdette Belna during the recent “Sliding Pillar Rallye”* in the Belgium Ardennes.
By Judy Giddings
Photos courtesy Judy Giddings unless otherwise noted
Last week in VeloceToday, A Celebration of Life Judy Giddings recalled her honeymoon with Peter and an Alfa 6C1500 and there life moving, buying and selling houses and estates. This week she remembers a few of the many memorable classic car events they attended together.
1984 Grand Bahama Vintage Speed Week
We took our Talbot Lago to the Bahamas vintage race which comprised of three races, two warm-up sessions, and seven cocktail parties! It was fun! [Read more…] about 50 Years with Peter Giddings Part 2
Story and photos by Jonathan Sharp
June 21-23, 2019 Heveningham Hall, UK —“What is your business here?” thus spoke the larger of the two assault-rifle-toting-military personal as we arrived at the main gate of the location. I wondered if he’d be ok with VeloceToday credentials. [Read more…] about Heveningham Hall Concours 2019
By Bobb Rayner
Thanks to the FIATclubAmerica.com for letting us publish this tribute to the late Niki Lauda. Lead image: Lauda at the fateful 1976 German Grand Prix
On May 20th, one of the greatest legends in the history of motor racing died from medical complications. Andreas Nikolaus Lauda, more commonly known as ‘Niki,’ was an extraordinary man whose contributions to motorsports is arguably unequalled. [Read more…] about Niki Lauda, A True Hero
Story and photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt
The now biennial Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille Concours took place the last weekend of June on the lawns of the historic Chantilly Castle, about 50 kilometers north of Paris. [Read more…] about Chantilly Arts & Elegance Concours 2019
By Judy Giddings
Photos courtesy Judy Giddings
On April 11, 2019 a Celebration of Life was held for Peter Giddings at the Sonoma Raceway, where a very nice booklet was distributed to the many attendees. It was lovingly put together by Judy Giddings, a series of stories about her “50 years with Peter Giddings,” showing a personal side of Peter few have known. She sent VeloceToday a copy and we edited it for our readers. We also thank the Giddings’ website manager Mike Sims for his help with the photos. Part 1 of 2.
An exciting beginning
My 50 years with Peter Giddings all started at a typical late 1960s London party. However, there was never anything typical about Peter. He was tall, handsome, and suave – also very intelligent, confident, knowledgeable on so many subjects, and most important of all, a good sense of humor. Peter picked me up for our first date in his blower Bentley, complete with a blanket to keep out the cold and dampness of the London winter evening.
