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London Concours: Best of the Rest

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The present owner spotted this Alfa Junior Spider under a car cover in his neighbor’s garage. Finally, after a wait of two years the neighbor agreed to sell the car. Re commissioned after six years off the road the current owner has motored extensively around Europe in the Alfa, just as its makers intended.

Captions and photos by Jonathan Sharp

Lancia and Hot Rods took precedence in our pages this week (Read Part 1) but Mr. Sharp did not neglect the rest of the London Concours field, most of which appear below. [Read more…] about London Concours: Best of the Rest

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering 2017

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Story by Brandes Elitch
Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt unless otherwise noted

The fifteenth edition of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, was held on August 15, 2017, at the Quail Lodge and Golf Club, located in Carmel Valley, California, a few hours south of San Francisco. About 225 automobiles and motorcycles were exhibited in what has been described elsewhere as a garden party atmosphere, carefully planned and curated by Gordon McCall https://velocetoday.com/gordon-mccall-authenticity-and-continuity/ and his staff. This is an exceptional event, and in this brief article I will try to convey why this is the case. [Read more…] about The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering 2017

Facel Vega Excellence Sedan

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The Doctor's fine four door carriage. Photo by Hugues Vanhoolandt.


Story by Brandes Elitch
Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt and Steve Snyder

“I like cars that nobody can maintain!”
Dr. Rick Zeiger, on the restoration of Excellence sedan EX12A

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is still the most famous in the world, and likes to feature recently restored cars that have never been shown since their restoration. This year, Dr. Rick Zeiger entered his 1958 FACEL Excellence sedan, a car that he has owned for 12 years and only recently finished. [Read more…] about Facel Vega Excellence Sedan

Six from RM’s Monterey Auction

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VeloceToday selects six favorite cars, three French, three Italian, consigned to the RM Auction, which will be held at the Portola Hotel and Spa on August 15th and 16th 2008. Italics ours, text from the RM catalog.

1956 Ferrari 250GT Tour de France 0563GT Lot 442

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The Tour de Force would have to be the Tour de France. One of the earlier, perhaps more attractive TdFs, this consignment has got to be at the top of our auction dreamlist.
[Read more…] about Six from RM’s Monterey Auction

A Look at the Facel Vega

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By Brandy Elitch

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The first Facel Vega, built in 1954, seen at Monterey last year.

Facel Vega: Le Dernier Astre Francais.

At the end of the second world war, France was destitute and virtually bankrupt. Much of its industrial base was destroyed, as well as the basic infrastructure, such as railway lines, bridges, roads, etc. A socialist government took power, and their tax policies taxes on luxury cars were punitive. [Read more…] about A Look at the Facel Vega

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