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Villa d’Este 2012

June 6, 2012 By vanhoolandt

Photo story by Hugues Vanhoolandt

1950 Abarth 204 A, equipped with a Cisitalia engine and bodied by Motto, is regarded as the first automobile to bear the brand name Abarth. It recently took part in the Historic Mille Miglia.

This 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 with a Ghia body is one of only four cars with this body of which two are still in existence.

In 1937, Delahaye developed a powerful V12 engine for racing. This elegant coupé by Chapron of Paris is one of two equipped with this engine.

1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica with Aerodynamic body was based on a styling study by Pininfarina called Superfast II, presented two years before.

The first owner of this Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Pescara by Touring was Benito Mussolini. This car competed in the 1936 Mille Miglia where it finished third in its class.

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Dirtbag cars are so fascinating that at a European classic car show they not only displayed a “survivor” car but also the tow truck pulling it out of its lair. We predict even Pebble Beach will someday have a barn (movie set type) with a classic being unearthed from the hay bales. Photo by Brandes Elitch.

Guest Editorial By Wallace A. Wyss

VT has not, in the past, had editorials, guest or otherwise. But as the world of collector cars is constantly changing, we thought we would welcome a few articles of personal comment. Let us know how you like the featureâ€¦.

Some concours call it the Unrestored class, others call it the Preservation class. Still another phrase is Survivor class.

Whatever you call it, I, for one, heartily welcome this trend.
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