Simon Grand is one of those guys with an eye. Either one has it or one doesn’t, and Grand is definitely one who does.
He also has contributed several photo stories to VeloceToday. Recently, he began his own blog, the streets of Turin, “a personal outlook on the fascinating world surrounding intriguing and historic vehicles.” You’ll be pleased with his unique and eye-opening perspectives, so do pay him a visit.
Before presenting our American theme, we offer a short article on the Maranello Rosso Museum in the republic of San Marino. They have a great collection of Abarths and Ferraris, and are celebrating their 20th anniversary next month. Following that, Brandes Elitch goes to Hershey, Toly Arutunoff’s new book is reviewed, and a bit about building American Ferraris in the fifties.
The Delage article last week prompted a nice email from from Australia. Wrote Pamela Congdon, “After reading this article I could not resist the temptation to send you a copy of the ‘real beauties of the day’ otherwise known as the ‘Delightfully Delicious Delage Dolls’!” From left to right: Fritha Borland, Tricia Thomas, Karen Holland, Gilly Swinnerton, Jane Gaunt, Sally McKaige. All traveled about 800 kms from Victoria to Barossa in Delages–save the McKaiges, who did the same trek in their Bentley.