Mille Miglia Retrospective

Fiat Group Automobiles is entering its brands Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo in a historical re-enactment entitled ‘Mille Miglia 2008’, assuming the role of joint presenting sponsor. The ‘finest race in the world’ – as Enzo Ferrari famously termed it - will set off in Brescia on 15 May and return to the same city on 17 May, after crossing Italy and taking in the historical centres of the some of the most lovely towns in Italy. The race may be picturesque, but it is also demanding: the official Fiat team – made up of Giuliano Bensi and Paolo Monferino (CEO of Iveco) – ... Read Full Story

There is strong competition to be among the 120 Ferraris built between 1958 and the present that will precede the 360 classic cars during the 2010 Mille Miglia Storica. The last edition of the famous race was held in 1957 and this is also the cut-off year of manufacture for cars entering the re-run, thus excluding the owners of more modern Ferraris. From next year on, however, they will have their own dedicated event. (...) Read the rest of Strong Competition for 2010 Mille Miglia Ferrari Tribute © Sports Car Digest for Sports Car Digest - The Sports, Racing and Vintage Car Journal , ... Read Full Story

There is strong competition to be among the 120 Ferraris built between 1958 and the present that will precede the 360 classic cars during the 2010 Mille Miglia Storica. The last edition of the famous race was held in 1957 and this is also the cut-off year of manufacture for cars entering the re-run, thus excluding the owners of more modern Ferraris. From next year on, however, they will have their own dedicated event. (...) Read the rest of Strong Competition for 2010 Mille Miglia Ferrari Tribute © Sports Car Digest for Sports Car Digest - The Sports, Racing and Vintage Car Journal , ... Read Full Story

To call Italy’s famed Mille Miglia an historic car rally would be accurate, but understated to the point of absurdity (a bit like calling Rome an old city). In fact, the Mille Miglia (a legendary, no holds barred annual race that ran from 1927 to 1957 and morphed into a mellower version in 1977) is part 1,000 mile road rally, part sheet metal fashion show. Millions of Italians take to the streets to watch the mechanical parade travel through countless Tuscan towns, but if the event’s new organizers have their way, the Mille Miglia will soon tour the world, giving millions more a glimpse ... Read Full Story

Click on the picture to enlarge Bob Berry: “On the way to the 1952 Mille Miglia” See more Jaguar Heritage Trust photos See other Jaguar photos The greatest number of “works supported” Jaguars ever will take part in this year’s Mille Miglia , with a D-type, four C-types and a Mark VII saloon being supported by Jaguar Cars and the Jaguar Heritage Trust . Joining the historic cars and a fleet of XKR and XFR support vehicles will be Norman Dewis, the former Jaguar test development driver who navigated for Stirling Moss in the 1952 race - which was to end with the duo’s ... Read Full Story