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Goodwood Driver’s Gallery

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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

Ballot 5/8 LC, 3/8 LC, 2 LS

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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

50 Years with Peter Giddings Part 2

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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

Heveningham Hall Concours 2019

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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

Niki Lauda, A True Hero

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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

Chantilly Arts & Elegance Concours 2019

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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

Peter Giddings: A Celebration of Life

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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.

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Elegance and Automobile in Monte Carlo

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Story and photos by Graham Gauld

Those who have read any of my stories before will know that I have an interest in coachbuilding, and in particular the more flamboyant styles of the 1930s. As a result, when the Automobile Club of Monaco decided to bring back their traditional Concours d’Elegance (which first started in the 1920s), I just knew we would be faced with a coachbuilding extravaganza. [Read more…] about Elegance and Automobile in Monte Carlo

Alfa Romeo 8C35 Grand Prix Cars: For the Record

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By Pete Vack
Montage above by Peter Darnall

From the VeloceToday Archives, January 2017

One might wonder why we are so interested in the Alfa 8C35 cars. An old saying goes that history is written by the survivors; and indeed, this is the case for the 8C35. But in addition to being survivors, the various and sundry 8C35s running today are examples of the only Grand Prix car to give the combined Silver Arrows a real run for the money. [Read more…] about Alfa Romeo 8C35 Grand Prix Cars: For the Record

Ex-Cunningham Stanguellini

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Story by Sean Smith

By his own estimations Bill Gelles has owned and raced in a Stanguellini longer than anyone else in the world (with hats off to Howard Banaszak!) Gelles has steeped himself in the history and lore of all things Stanguellini. When Gelles sat down and spoke to Vittorio’s son Francesco, Francesco told Bill “You know more of the history of these cars than we do.” Well, almost. Bill had learned a lot.

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