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Mille Miglia 2014 by Vanhoolandt

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Ermini 1100 Sport

Rare wildlife seen at the Mille Miglia. A 1952 Ermini 1100 Sport with Motto body.


Story and Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt
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This week we bring you Hugues Vanhoolandt’s photography of the Mille Miglia. As I went through the photos it almost seemed like a dream, a particularly beautiful dream. And in fact this does present an idyllic portrait of the Mille Miglia. Coming up, we’ll bring you the often tough reality, brought to you by one of it’s experienced entrants. [Ed.]

Called ‘la Corsa piu bella del mondo’ by Enzo Ferrari himself, the Mille Miglia remains a must see year after year for any classic car enthusiast. This year there was a record 430 entrants and many changes on the route from Brescia to Roma and back, with passages through Bassano del Grappa, Ancona and Pisa, towns not visited in the recent years.

Due to the longer route, a fourth day of rally was added, with a last stage between Bologna and Brescia. Although many cars are entered year after year, there are always some novelties to discover and it remains a pleasure to travel along the Italian roads, trying to capture the spirit of the most beautiful race in the world.

Cisitalia 202

Held again on Piazza Vittoria, in the Brescia city center, the sealing ceremony is the occasion for the public to see the participating cars. Cisitalias and Oscas are of course favorites of the Italian crowd.

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Bodacious Bucciali Part 2: Tishman’s Passion

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One man's huge passion: the Bucciali Tribute Car. Photo by Al Axelrod.

Last week, we published a short history of the Bucciali, that most misunderstood and often maligned magnificent example of French artistry on wheels. This week, Wallace Wyss tells us about the first guy who fell in love with a photograph of the Saoutchik Bucciali. He was not the last to do so, and in a remarkable coincidence, a Dutch artist fell in love with the same car in another old photograph. That story next week [Ed].

A Bucciali Tribute Car

Yes, I know, I know, it’s a copy, a clone, what some now call a “tribute car” and I don’t normally write about clones but this one’s special.

Why? Because it is nothing short of a love affair between a man and a photograph of a car. The photograph was of a French car marque called Bucciali (Yes, I know, it sounds Italian. But it is Corsican French and pronounced b-yew-see-ah-le.) The man was American construction giant William A. Tishman, who found a faded photo of the Bucciali and simply had to have one, even if it meant recreating what could have been a rival to the Bugatti Royale. [Read more…] about Bodacious Bucciali Part 2: Tishman’s Passion

Villa d’Este 2014 Alfa and Others

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Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 CM Superflow coupè by Pinin Farina.

Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 CM Superflow coupè by Pinin Farina.

Story and Photos by Alessandro Gerelli
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Just one week after the Mille Miglia is the traditional Concourse of Elegance for Historic Cars and Concept Cars and Prototypes held in Cernobbio on the Como Lake.
The last day of the event is open to the public and the cars are shown in the wonderful garden of Villa Erba, an exhibition center just nearby. It is better known as the Villa d’Este.

As usual the number of cars is very limited, but the quality is extremely high. [Read more…] about Villa d’Este 2014 Alfa and Others

VeloceToday for May 28, 2014

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NOS Alfa 101 Spider Taillight lens.
This is not a re-manufactured lens. Fits most 1600 Spider imported to U.S. Alfa Romeo Part number 101.30.65.012.01/01. Carello number 12.422.718. Solid red, upper part of a two piece tail light assembly lens. Two very light scratches, near mint condition never been installed.
$100.
Contact:vack@cox.net

Lancia Aurelia B 20 GT. Third Series, 1953 Engine: B20 3201 Chassis : B20 2923 Imported to Uruguay in the 1950s and used in a few races, reportedly driven by Juan Carlos Gutiérrez and dismantled. It was completely restored beginning in the mid-eighties and finished three years ago. Click photo for more details. Contact:julioberges@gmail.com

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Alfa 1600 Sprint and Spider Instruction Book. Public no. 838-12/1963 (1500) R. Original, excellent to mint condition; spine is not broken, appears as new. Slight fraying on edge of Electrical diagram where it protrudes from the edge of the book. 80 pages, printed for US market cars. SS instruction book sold for $400; looking for best offer over $500 by April 11. Click photo to see larger image. 1600 Giulia TI instruction book also available, good condition. Contact:vack@cox.net

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Tony Pompeo, Cisitalia, and the Colli Roselli Fiat

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Dino Brunori is the author of “Nardi, a Fast Life“, and has often contributed articles to VeloceToday. He is one of the leading experts in Italian sports cars and owns one of the two remaining Roselli Colli Sport road versions. After he read last week’s article on the Roselli Colli, he added his considerable knowledge of how the car came to be, and why so many think it is a Cisitalia. Here is his report. [Ed.]

By Dino Brunori

Hi Pete, the article is very good. The funny thing is that both of you and the readers were right for opposite reasons. Plus, the real story is even more tantalizing.

The car is a Fiat Roselli with body built by Carrozzeria Colli.

Let me do a short recap of the story of Colli and the other actors named in the article for your readers because there are some mistakes. [Read more…] about Tony Pompeo, Cisitalia, and the Colli Roselli Fiat

Bodacious Bucciali Part 1: A Brief Moment in History

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This is the first in a series of three articles on the Bucciali, which will include this brief history by Wallace Wyss and the VeloceToday staff. Next week Wyss writes of the American effort to create a Bucciali cover car, and the third part, by the Editor, will address the Dutch Bucciali ‘inspiration’ as envisioned by an amazing artist by the name of Bart de Vries, who generously gave us an exclusive interview. [Ed.]

By Wallace Wyss

In the Beginning there was Bucciali

The main impetus behind the Bucciali marque was Albert ‘Buc’ Bucciali, born in the city of Arras on the France in 1889, and was the second son to the musician and organ builder, Joseph Bucciali, who, most remarkably, was blind from childhood. Both Albert and his brother Angelo learned their father’s craft, and became talented craftsman as well as musicians. In an interview with Griff Borgeson, Albert Bucciali noted that organ building is “a remarkable school for learning the principles of physics and mechanics.” [Read more…] about Bodacious Bucciali Part 1: A Brief Moment in History

Vanhoolandt at the Monaco Historics and RM Auction

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This 1964 Ferrari 1512 brought a little variety in the F1 1500 cc grid, dominated by Lotus and Brabhams. Owned by Lawrence Auriana and driven by Joe Colasacco, it sadly had to retire after one lap.

Story and Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt
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Back in 1997 the first Historic Grand Prix of Monaco was held to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the Grimaldi Dynasty, featuring cars that had taken part in the Monaco Grand Prix since its inception in 1929.

Destined to be a unique event, the Automobile Club of Monaco finally decided to organize a second edition in 2000 and since then, every two years, the streets of Monaco are the backdrop for a lesson in history. [Read more…] about Vanhoolandt at the Monaco Historics and RM Auction

The Warren Classic with Jonathan Sharp

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Williment-Cobra

Willment-Cobra. Next week we'll have a personal story on this Savonuzzi-designed car that has been through so much. Here it appears at the Warren Classic event.


Story and Photos by Jonathan Sharp

A golf course on a Saturday morning is somewhere I do not as a rule frequent. If the golf course, however, is the location for a display of classic cars then I will make an exception. The golf course in question was the Warren Golf and Country Club in the English county of Essex; the event, the second Warren Classic and Concours. Saturday had dawned wet and windy but by mid-morning the weather had cleared. Unfortunately a few of the cars listed did not show, probably due to the weather, but those owners who did make the effo rt brought along some real gems. I have picked a few of my personal favorites which I hope you will enjoy.

[Read more…] about The Warren Classic with Jonathan Sharp

The Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2014

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'If you can't run with the Big Dogs, get off the road!' A Big Dog with a 1975 Laverda 750 SF2, owned by Jon Martino


By Brandes Elitch
Photos by Petya Elitch

“The world of motorcycles has all the ingredients of a good enriching drama: heroic deeds, political intrigue, design brilliance, cut-throat business practices, quirky characters, national tensions, cultural biases, eros, and thanatos.” – Paul d’Orleans

In previous columns, I’ve covered the Monterey Historics, the week long series of racing, shows, club events, and exhibitions culminating with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. I’ve covered an event called “The Legends of the Motorcycle,” held for 3 years at the Ritz Carlton at Half Moon Bay, CA. In May, I attended for the first time The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, the sixth iteration of this event, which seems to have stepped into the void when the Legends event was unfortunately discontinued. There are many concours events for the automobile, but to my knowledge this is the only world-class motorcycle event. Perhaps someday someone somewhere might try to duplicate it. However, it would be tough to beat the ambiance of the Monterey Peninsula, in this case a luxury resort with a championship golf course set on 850 acres in Carmel Valley. [Read more…] about The Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2014

Scuderia Portello at Milano AutoClassica

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Fans were able to watch the Alfa 33 TT3 in action as part of the Milano AutoClassica.

Story by Roberto Motta
Photos by Robeto Motta unless otherwise noted

Once again Scuderia del Portello managed to galvanize the fans at the Milano Autoclassica, held at Fiera Milano-Rho, April 25 to 27. Dedicated to vintage cars, this event is now in its 3rd year and attracted more than 40,000 visitors. [Read more…] about Scuderia Portello at Milano AutoClassica

VeloceToday for May 20, 2014

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Looking for VeloceToday? Due to Memorial Day, we’ll send out this week’s edition (with six new stories) tomorrow, May 28th.

Rent a Race Car to drive in the 2014 Mille Miglia, Bassano, and other Italian Vintage events! Drive this rare Siata Daina Coupe, an A.C. Ace, or a Colli barchetta or others. This is an opportunity of a lifetime. Contact me at vack@cox.net for further details.

Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 TI Instruction Book.
DIAS Public No. 855 11/62 (6000). 78 pages, no water marks, rips or tears. Book is complete and in excellent but not perfect condition. Backbone is frayed and in poor condition but holds the pages together. Came with Chassis number 314334 purchased in Germany; however the book is in English. Wiring diagram also in excellent condition. $250 or $300 if purchased with supplement, below. Contact:vack@cox.net

Alfa Romeo Giulia Super Instruction Book.
DIAS Public No. 1034, 2/1965. In GERMAN. This was the supplement book illustrating the Super model which came with the above larger booklet. Pages are good condition but this 19 page supplement has staples and the front and rear covers are loose from the staples. No rips or water mark. and the wiring diagram is intact and in very good condition. $100 or $300 for the set.
Contact:vack@cox.net

NOS Alfa 101 Spider Taillight lens. U.S. model, Alfa Part number 101.30.65.012.01/01. Carello number 12.422.718. Solid Red, upper part. Two light scratches, near mint condition. $100. Contact:vack@cox.net

*ONE TIME ads ($25 USD) for anyone who has something to sell, to giveaway, or to holler about. Ad will be placed above the fold. Contact vack@cox.net .

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