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Upcoming 1000 Miglia Events in the USA Presented in Miami

MIAMI (May 30, 2024) – On the occasion of the Italian National Day organized by the Consulate General of Italy, and in the presence of the Consul General Michele Mistò, the Biltmore Hotel Country Club of Coral Gables, Miami hosted the presentation of the upcoming schedule of the most beautiful race in the world: in autumn (from 22 to 27 October 2024), Warm UP USA, and next winter (from 22 to 25 February 2025), Experience Florida. Continue reading

Rare 1968 Honda CB750 Factory Prototype Selected As “Best Of Show” At The Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2024

CARMEL, Calif. (May 7, 2024)  – The Quail Motorcycle Gathering returned to the pristine lawns of The Quail Golf Club for its 14th year where a 1968 Honda CB750 Factory Prototype, owned by Vic World, was selected as this year’s “Best of Show” winner. The CB750 was joined by dozens of other class winners that highlighted a diversity of motorcycles across different eras, styles and countries of origin. Despite rainy weather, more than one thousand attendees gathered to celebrate and enjoy an array of local food trucks, lifestyle vendors and live entertainment in a family-friendly setting. Continue reading

Golden Anniversary Exhibit Commemorates 50 Years of Historic Racing at Laguna Seca

MONTEREY, Calif. (April 29, 2024) – An extraordinary collection of significant race cars that celebrate the 50 years of historic racing will be presented at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 14-17 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The 50th Anniversary Exhibit, presented by Motul, will be the centerpiece in the paddock to recognize the past featured marques and individuals who have been richly honored since historic racing began in 1974. Continue reading

List of Cars Accepted for the 2024 Running of the 1000 Miglia Published

BRESCIA (April 4, 2024) – With the completion of the work of the Selecting Commission, tasked with examining the applications received, the list of cars accepted for the 2024 edition of the 1000 Miglia is now officially made public.  33 nations will be represented, but Italy will still be the country with the largest number of competitors, and there will be 71 cars that took part in the historic 1000 Miglia race. Continue reading

ON THE BLOCK: Over 200 Vehicles in the Lost Barn from the Estate of Louis Coetzer

Oom Louis Coetzer, a highly respected and well-known car collector in South Africa, died in a tragic car accident with his wife in 2020. Some 450 cars were believed to be in his collection at the time, 200 of which were sold through an auction in 2021. Most of those cars were reportedly in exceptional condition. But earlier this year, an additional 200 vehicles were found tucked away in Barkly East and his personal barn in Bloemfontien. Most of the classic cars in this latest barn find are unrestored and in varying condition, from project cars with potential to a plethora of parts. It would appear from the find that Coetzer favored Mercedes-Benz, but there are also a number of two-door utility vehicles or “Bakkies” as they’re known in South Africa. Continue reading

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cabriolet Awarded Best in Show at The Amelia

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (March 3, 2024) – A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO was crowned Best in Show, Concours de Sport while a 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cariolet took home Best in Show, Concours d’Elegance at the 29th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. The Sunday Concours concluded a week long celebration of the automobile which included auction, seminars, film viewings and several automotive events. In total, over 27,000 automotive enthusiasts visited The Amelia between February 29 and March 3. Continue reading

“GM’s Marvelous Motorama” Exhibit Coming to Petersen Automotive Museum in March

LOS ANGELES (February, 28, 2024) – The Petersen Automotive Museum will celebrate “Dream Cars” from the 1950s with its newest exhibit, “GM’s Marvelous Motorama: Dream Cars From the Joe Bortz Collection,” which will open on March 16. The exhibit will feature six concept cars, together for the first time under one roof, originally displayed at GM Motorama shows in 1953, ’54 and ’55. Continue reading

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