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Villa d’Este 2012

June 6, 2012 By vanhoolandt

Photo story by Hugues Vanhoolandt

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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.


Delahaye

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.


Ferrari SA

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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