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A Mussolini Alfa Romeo Mystery

February 9, 2016 By pete

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The two motorists in this photo are about to share a tragedy and create an international incident hushed up for decades. Is it possible that this photo provides new evidence about this strange interlude?*Photographer unknown.

By Pete Vack

Dale La Follette, proprietor of Vintage Motorphoto, has been a fan of VeloceToday for years and often sends us photos from his amazing collection. Some are not identified, and one of our happiest yet most frustrating tasks is to identify the car or individuals in a photo. Recently, he sent us this photo with the comment, “1931 (or is it 1937?) Mussolini and Cornelius Vanderbilt taking a drive in a dual cowl something or other, oh my, not OUR Cornelius??? This is great fun sending you all my problems as you keep rising to the bait……..”. On the back of the print were vague clues including a date and an incomplete newspaper clipping. [Read more…] about A Mussolini Alfa Romeo Mystery

Tagged With: Alfa and Mussolini, Alfa RL, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Cornelius Vanderbilt IV, Mussolini, Mussolini cars, Vanderbilt

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