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Lancia Mystery Car

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Side view indicates an attractive but not Italianate design. But the mechanicals are all Lancia.

Ok, we give up. As so often happens, a reader will send us some images of a car that no one can identify. Usually we can find the answer without a great deal of research.

But this one left us stumped.

Despite its short wheelbase, the car is quite attractive. Think Denzel with a front engine.

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Turkish Grand Prix

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800 GPs - An evening of Ferrari history

Well, That Didn’t Work

by Erik Nielsen
Photos courtesy and copyright Ferrari Media

It was said that the only way Red Bull would lose in Turkey is if they threw away the race. McLaren was hoping that the “ask and ye shall receive” plan was going to work. It seemed for a while that there was no way that anyone was going to catch Mark Webber who led most of the opening laps and was on pole. [Read more…] about Turkish Grand Prix

The History of the March-Alfa Romeo Indy Cars

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May 19th, 1990. the March-Alfa Romeo 90CA-003 during qualifying driven by Roberto Guerrero. Photo courtesy IMS Photo.

By Roberto Motta

The History of the Indy 500 March-Alfa Romeos

By Roberto Motta

Twenty years ago this month, Alfa Romeo made its last appearance at the Indianapolis 500 with a promising effort put forth by the Patrick Team of Chip Ganassi. In this exclusive report, Roberto Motta tracks the history of the March-Alfa Romeos and describes the recent restoration of the car driven by Roberto Guerrero at Indy.

The Indy 500 race has always captured the attention of millions fans and the interest of the European car manufacturers including Alfa Romeo. Rex Mays entered the 1937 event with the Type 8C (see Alfa’s Pre War Titans) and a Type 308 ended a successful and long run with an 8th place in 1948. But there would be no more Alfas at the Brickyard for another forty two years. [Read more…] about The History of the March-Alfa Romeo Indy Cars

7th Monte Carlo Historic Grand Prix

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The Pre 1975 F1 GP cars race was the occasion to see a squadron of Tecno F1 cars, this one, a PA123 of 1972, owned and driven by ‘Nanni’ Galli himself who drove that car in period.

Story and photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

For the 7th time, Monaco held the Historic Grand Prix on May 1st and 2nd. This author has been to almost every major vintage race event in the world, and believes that the Monaco Historic Grand Prix is an absolute must for every motosports fan. There are eight races, ranging from 1929 to 1984, and nowhere else can you be so close to the action. Surely more fun than the actual Grand Prix which takes place two weeks later. And the photos, please: [Read more…] about 7th Monte Carlo Historic Grand Prix

Second Quail Motorcycle Gathering a Success

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Stewart Ingram brought two Maserati motocycles. This is his 125 GT Super two-stroke.

 

Story and photos by Michael T. Lynch
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The Second Edition of The Quail Motorcycle Gathering took place in bright sunshine at the Quail Lodge Golf Club on the day before Mothers Day, but the festivities began earlier. Kenny Roberts led a group of golfers in a game on Friday. That same day, 40-odd bikes took part in the Quail Motorcycle Tour, escorted by motorcycle officers of the California Highway Patrol. Ducati showed strong confidence in the organizers when they provided Quail Lodge President, Lawson Little, with a new 1200 Multistrada for the ride. [Read more…] about Second Quail Motorcycle Gathering a Success

Monaco Grand Prix

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Red Bull Perfect
Grand Prix of Monaco

by Erik Nielsen
Photos courtesy and copyright Ferrari Media

There is still something special when the circus comes to town, and when the circus is F1 and the town is Monaco, people tend to be overwhelmed by not only the atmosphere, but also the bar tab. What do you mean that a glass of champagne was 30€, and it was even non-vintage? But even the common bubbly flows like water on a certain weekend in May every year, and the team that seemed to be doing the most celebrating was Red Bull racing who left the principality with a perfect result. [Read more…] about Monaco Grand Prix

VeloceToday Drives the 8C 2300 Alfa Mille Miglia Castagna

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As part of the series of Demonstration Days at the Simeone Foundation VeloceToday was provided an opportunity to drive two very special Alfa Romeos, an 8C 2300 and an RLSS. A special thanks to Fred Simeone, Harry Hurst and Curator Kevin Kelly.

Please make note that on June 19, the Foundation will present “Alfa Romeo turns 100” and bring out eight Alfas ranging in date from 1927 to 1975, including five rare 8C models.

By Pete Vack
Color photos by Harry Hurst

Serial number 2211072, the Alfa Romeo 8C2300 MM Spyder on display at the Simeone Foundation in Philadelphia, is the only 8C 2300 Spyder to be bodied by Castagna. According to Simon Moore, it likely started life as a factory racecar before being sold to privateers. Raced in the 1935 Mille Miglia by Catullo Lami and Pasquale Ermini, (who would later build Etceterinis) it was forced to retire. Exported to the UK it led a happy and active life for many years with a number of enthusiastic owners. It has a few famous ex’s, but our favorite is Charles Addams, who is also the editor’s favorite cartoonist. (Next week we’ll tell you more about Addams and his family of cars.) Furthermore, aside from an engine rebuild in the UK, this 8C 2300 is apparently original and unrestored. All of which make this a very, very special Alfa 8C 2300. (For more details on this Alfa, see “Reflections on a Castagna Alfa”). So, without further wordiness, let’s get it on. [Read more…] about VeloceToday Drives the 8C 2300 Alfa Mille Miglia Castagna

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