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Story, video and photos by Bob Cullinan
Four factory Ferraris raced in the 1955 Mille Miglia. And 70 years later, one American family brought two of those legendary cars, along with three generations of their family, to the 2025 edition of the race.
Story, videos and photos by Bob Cullinan
The colors of the car caught everyone’s eye. A 1954 Austin Healey 100/4 BN1, in Florida Green and Old English White. But the perseverance of this father-son team in the Mille Miglia was more impressive than any color combination.
1953 Ferrari 373 MM Spider Pinin Farina at Piazzetta del Castello, Ferrara
Story and photos by Bob Cullinan
We’ve shared the stories, and now we give you a look at more of the iconic cars and well-known locations along the route of Italy’s most beautiful event.
Bob Cullinan takes us to this year’s Mille Miglia (June 17-21) in this series of six vignettes with photos and video interviews with a variety of entrants, driving everything from the winning Alfa in this segment, to a huge Lincoln Capri and a lost BMW 328. [Ed.]
Story, video and photos by Bob Cullinan
In this segment, Bob Cullinan finds out what it’s like to enter a large American car in a race better suited to a Bandini. Never before have we looked at the Mille Miglia from the perspective of a Lincoln Capri! [Ed.]
Story, video and photos by Bob Cullinan
BWM driver and veteran entrants John and Julie Herlihy had a slight disagreement about where to turn while on the route. How could this happen, and where did they end up?? Ah, Italy! [Ed.]
Story, video and photos by Bob Cullinan
Siena, 2023 Mille Miglia
Story, photos and video by Bob Cullinan
He lived a life that was both heroic and tragic, and will go down in history as one of the most versatile, gregarious drivers in the sport. Jochen Mass triumphed in Formula 1 and at Le Mans, winning the Spanish Grand Prix in 1975 and the 24 Hours in 1989. But his triumphs were tempered by tragedy. Mass was declared the winner at Spain in ‘75 after Rolf Stommelen’s car hit a protective barrier, resulting in the death of multiple spectators. Five years later, a collision with the car driven by Gilles Villeneuve at the 1982 Belgian GP led to the death of the Canadian racer.
Story and images by Bob Cullinan
The car is massive: A seven-litre 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK. And the resume of the diminutive driver is nearly as impressive. We met up with vintage racer Katarina Kyvalova at The ICE (International Concours of Excellence) St. Moritz to talk about her career, her favorite events, and where she wants to go from here.
Story and photos by Bob Cullinan
Automobiles are designed to move people and possessions from one place to another, and occasionally compete in races. But every now and then, an event comes along that changes the perception and possibilities of what you can…and should…do in a car. You’ll never look at snow and ice the same way after seeing the priceless classics drive and drift across Lake St. Moritz at The ICE.
1934 Bugatti Type 57 “Tank”
The Lopresto Alfa was honored as the top auto in the “Concept Cars & One Off” category.
Story and photos by Bob Cullinan
In 1947 LIFE magazine photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt visited St. Moritz and captured iconic images of the Swiss paradise, calling it “the most fashionable village in Europe.” This playground of the rich and famous has changed little over the ensuing decades, and once a year, mere mortals are invited to bask in the alpine glow and the distinctive sight, sound…and even the smell…of some of the world’s most enviable autos.
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They are historians, authors, editors, photographers, columnists, journalists, judges, drivers, restorers, artisans, collectors and constructors. They hail from the United States, Great Britain, Australia, Germany, France, Belgium and Italy. Here are the names of thirty-three whose contributions made the year 2024 one to remember.
Jeff Allison, Gary Axon, Giles Chapman, Bob Cullinan, Rodney Diggens, Joseph Duray, Brandes Elitch, Graham Gauld, Greg Glassner, Bob Harrington, Joe Hurwich, Stefan Ivanov, Vince Johnson, Jackie Jouret, Allen R. Kuhn, Dale LaFollette, James Lanoway, Frederic Levaux, Bernard Linck, Roberto Motta, Herb Miska, Chris Nugent, Willem Oosthoek, Paul Sable, Charley Seavey, Jonathan Sharp, Jim Sitz, Roy Smith, Sean Smith, Pete Vack, Hugues Vanhoolandt, Paul Wilson, Robert Young
