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Ferrari 250 GT Wins at Cavallino Classic Concorso d’Eleganza
The Ferrari 250 GT Coupé Pinin Farina chassis no. 0419GT, built in 1955 and completely restored by Maranello’s Ferrari Classiche department, was awarded another international recognition. After the award for ‘Best Restoration’ at Villa d’Este last year, the car, part of the Americans Kenneth and Dayle Roath’s collection, gained the “Outstanding Restoration Quality and Challenge” [...]
Riverside Museum Establishes Peter Bryant Award
Riverside International Automotive Museum (RIAM) established an annual award which honors the memory of the late motorsports engineer/designer Peter Bryant. The inaugural presentation of the award will take place during “Legends of Riverside II” racing film festival and gala at the museum over the weekend of March 26-28, 2010.
“Peter was such a wonderful part of [...]
Favorite Amelia Island Concours Etceterini Winner
The votes are in for your favorite car competing in the Etceterini Class at the 2010 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. The winner is the 1957 Bandini Saponetta owned by Marc Richelsoph.
“Saponetta” means little soap bar, for being small and slippery. The unique patented oval tubing, lightweight engine, and aluminum body form one of the lightest [...]
2010 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Preview
The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance returns to Amelia Island, Florida on March 11-14, 2010 to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Shepherded by Chairmen Bill Warner and Tom Cotter, the Amelia Island Concours has grown into one of the preeminent automotive events in the world, a must-see event year in and year out.
Held at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia [...]
2010 Race Retro Information
This year’s Race Retro, held at Stoneleigh Park from 12th to 14th March, 2010, is serving up a hearty feast of cars for lovers of historic motor sport, giving enthusiasts to get up close to cars they usually only get a passing glimpse of on rally stages or race circuits.
Pushing the boundaries of historic motor [...]
2010 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Information
For anyone with a fondness for spring and an appreciation of the Italian way of life, Lake Como in April has always been hard to beat. And the world-famous Grand Hotel Villa d’Este is the perfect base for those looking to revel in the lakeside ambience rather than merely bed down for the night. Should [...]
Vote for Favorite Amelia Island Concours Etceterini
Bill Warner and the crew at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance continually produce a very entertaining and diverse collection of cars and those assembled for the 15th annual event will surely wow the spectators once again. Among the unique featured classes at the 2010 Amelia Island Concours will be Porsche 917, Cars of the Cuban [...]
2010 Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance Information
The 2010 Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance selected Martin Swig as the Honorary Chair of the event. A long-time supporter of the Palo Alto Concours, Swig annually sponsors the “Forgotten Treasures” and “Mille Miglia” trophies awarded to esoteric vehicles participating in the Concours.
“It’s great to be able to recognize Martin’s contributions to our event in [...]
Big Changes for Concours d’Elegance at Meadow Brook
The event previously known as the Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance will now be using its legally recognized name, Concours d’Elegance of America, beginning with the 2010 event scheduled for July 25 at the Meadow Brook estate.
Founded in 1977, the Concours was originally operated by the Meadow Brook Hall and has been held on the grounds [...]
2010 Concorso Italiano to Feature 100 Years of Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. was founded on June 24, 1910 in Milan, Italy and the famed Italian car maker’s 100th anniversary will be celebrated at the 2010 Concorso Italiano.
Concorso Italiano plans to honor the marque in a variety of ways, headlined by the Centerpiece Display, a wide-ranging exhibit of Alfa Romeos from early street [...]
Goodwood Breakfast Club Sets Dates for 2010
Following on from another hugely successful year of the monthly Goodwood Breakfast Club events, the themes and timings for these popular Sunday morning meetings can now be confirmed for the 2010 season.
As in previous years, the majority of the Goodwood Breakfast Club meetings for 2010 will be held on the first Sunday of the month [...]
Three Days, Three Lakes: Lonville Classic Returns
Building on the success of the inaugural event, the Lonville Classic returns 3-5 September, 2010 to bring old and new friends together for a weekend of classic cars on the shores of some of Europe’s most beautiful lakes.
Participants will again travel through old villages, along winding lakeside roads and across breathtaking mountain tracks. Timed road [...]
Audi Tradition Plans Full Schedule in 2010
Thirty years ago Audi introduced a sporty coupe with four-wheel-drive called the Quattro at the Geneva Motor Show, causing a great sensation that continues to build. Audi plans to commemorate the Quattro’s 30th anniversary in 2010, in addition to bringing attention to other famed Audi and Auto Union vehicles.
At the Techno Classica in [...]
La Dolce Vita Will Not Return to Monterey Week
Monterey Week will only have one Italian car event this year, as La Dolce Vita Automobili announced there are no plans to hold a second event in 2010. This ends the one-year battle between La Dolce Vita and Concorso Italiano for the hearts (and wallets) of Italian car enthusiasts visiting Monterey in August.
Event Co-Chair [...]
2010 Autosport International Racing Car Show – Photo Gallery
Story and photos by Simon Wright
For British motor sport fans, the 2010 season starts at the National Exhibition Centre, near Birmingham. Now in its 20th year, the Autosport show brings together the best of motorsport for the fans to enjoy. This year the show was officially opened by motor sport legend, Sir Stirling Moss. The [...]
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