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The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

  • No fewer than two dozen Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwings showed up to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Sterling Moss’ legendary Mille Miglia win.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    No fewer than two dozen Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwings showed up to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Sterling Moss’ legendary Mille Miglia win.
  • Jaguar entered nine C-types, D-Types, and XKs to show off its rich Mille Miglia heritage.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    Jaguar entered nine C-types, D-Types, and XKs to show off its rich Mille Miglia heritage.
  • 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa worth some $40 million shows up for scrutineering.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa worth some $40 million shows up for scrutineering.
  • Double-bubble beauty: red 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 C Super Sprint Zagato was easily one of the sexiest cars at Mille Miglia.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    Double-bubble beauty: red 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 C Super Sprint Zagato was easily one of the sexiest cars at Mille Miglia.
  • Cars can’t float nor fly, but that doesn’t stop this float-plane hood ornament from leading this Alfa Romeo through the Mille Miglia’s 1000-mile course.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    Cars can’t float nor fly, but that doesn’t stop this float-plane hood ornament from leading this Alfa Romeo through the Mille Miglia’s 1000-mile course.
  • 1955 Jaguar D-Type trots along an autostrada.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    1955 Jaguar D-Type trots along an autostrada.
  • Charming 1948 Healey Duncan Drone, 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Spider Zagato and 1928 Bentley 4 ½-liter get sealed in Brescia.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    Charming 1948 Healey Duncan Drone, 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Spider Zagato and 1928 Bentley 4 ½-liter get sealed in Brescia.
  • 1939 BMW 328 “Mille Miglia” brandishes green kidney grilles.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    1939 BMW 328 “Mille Miglia” brandishes green kidney grilles.
  • Passing a 1935 Fiat 508 S Coppa d'Oro "Balilla Sport" on a rural highway.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    Passing a 1935 Fiat 508 S Coppa d'Oro "Balilla Sport" on a rural highway.
  • 1955 Ferrari Monza Spider and 1953 Fiat 8V Zagato sandwich a turquoise Austin Healey at Museo Mille Miglia in Brescia.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    1955 Ferrari Monza Spider and 1953 Fiat 8V Zagato sandwich a turquoise Austin Healey at Museo Mille Miglia in Brescia.
  • 1956 BMW 507, 1947 Maserati A6 GCS Monofaro, Fiat 1100 S Berlinetta.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    1956 BMW 507, 1947 Maserati A6 GCS Monofaro, Fiat 1100 S Berlinetta.
  • Two of the most shapely Mille Miglia entries: bronze 1952 Jaguar C-Type and a red 1954 Arnolt Bristol Bolide.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    Two of the most shapely Mille Miglia entries: bronze 1952 Jaguar C-Type and a red 1954 Arnolt Bristol Bolide.
  • Gorgeous 1948 Alfa Romeo A6 1500 Berlinetta and 1931 Fiat 514 CA Spider Sport show up for sealing.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    Gorgeous 1948 Alfa Romeo A6 1500 Berlinetta and 1931 Fiat 514 CA Spider Sport show up for sealing.
  • Ferraris, Fiats, Bugattis and more give good face at Museo Mille Miglia.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    Ferraris, Fiats, Bugattis and more give good face at Museo Mille Miglia.
  • Wing-topped 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300SL gullwing pauses at a checkpoint.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    Wing-topped 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300SL gullwing pauses at a checkpoint.
  • 1929 Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK serves up golden brakes and leather hood strap.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    1929 Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK serves up golden brakes and leather hood strap.
  • Crowds throng to Piazza del Campo in Sienna to see the “vintages,” as well as “accompanying” cars, roll through.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    Crowds throng to Piazza del Campo in Sienna to see the “vintages,” as well as “accompanying” cars, roll through.
  • 900 miles of soot collect on the back of this priceless Alfa Romeo. Note the luggage visible in the boot above.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    900 miles of soot collect on the back of this priceless Alfa Romeo. Note the luggage visible in the boot above.
  • If you can’t smell the hydrocarbons in the air, you’re not looking hard enough.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    If you can’t smell the hydrocarbons in the air, you’re not looking hard enough.
  • Bentley-owned 1930 4 ½-liter supercharged model, one of the famous “Blower Bentleys,” delights the crowds in Sienna’s magnificent Piazza Del Campo.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    Bentley-owned 1930 4 ½-liter supercharged model, one of the famous “Blower Bentleys,” delights the crowds in Sienna’s magnificent Piazza Del Campo.
  • 1931 Bugatti Type 51 gets run of the castle.
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    The Beautiful Cars of the Mille Miglia

    1931 Bugatti Type 51 gets run of the castle.
No fewer than two dozen Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwings showed up to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Sterling Moss’ legendary Mille Miglia win.
Jaguar entered nine C-types, D-Types, and XKs to show off its rich Mille Miglia heritage.
1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa worth some $40 million shows up for scrutineering.
Double-bubble beauty: red 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 C Super Sprint Zagato was easily one of the sexiest cars at Mille Miglia.
Cars can’t float nor fly, but that doesn’t stop this float-plane hood ornament from leading this Alfa Romeo through the Mille Miglia’s 1000-mile course.
1955 Jaguar D-Type trots along an autostrada.
Charming 1948 Healey Duncan Drone, 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Spider Zagato and 1928 Bentley 4 ½-liter get sealed in Brescia.
1939 BMW 328 “Mille Miglia” brandishes green kidney grilles.
Passing a 1935 Fiat 508 S Coppa d'Oro "Balilla Sport" on a rural highway.
1955 Ferrari Monza Spider and 1953 Fiat 8V Zagato sandwich a turquoise Austin Healey at Museo Mille Miglia in Brescia.
1956 BMW 507, 1947 Maserati A6 GCS Monofaro, Fiat 1100 S Berlinetta.
Two of the most shapely Mille Miglia entries: bronze 1952 Jaguar C-Type and a red 1954 Arnolt Bristol Bolide.
Gorgeous 1948 Alfa Romeo A6 1500 Berlinetta and 1931 Fiat 514 CA Spider Sport show up for sealing.
Ferraris, Fiats, Bugattis and more give good face at Museo Mille Miglia.
Wing-topped 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300SL gullwing pauses at a checkpoint.
1929 Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK serves up golden brakes and leather hood strap.
Crowds throng to Piazza del Campo in Sienna to see the “vintages,” as well as “accompanying” cars, roll through.
900 miles of soot collect on the back of this priceless Alfa Romeo. Note the luggage visible in the boot above.
If you can’t smell the hydrocarbons in the air, you’re not looking hard enough.
Bentley-owned 1930 4 ½-liter supercharged model, one of the famous “Blower Bentleys,” delights the crowds in Sienna’s magnificent Piazza Del Campo.
1931 Bugatti Type 51 gets run of the castle.
Steve Siler
·Contributing Editor