Posts Tagged ‘ fangio ’

Rétromobile celebrating Fangio

Jan 27th, 2011 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #5, Latest News

The star of this year’s Rétromobile Car Show in Paris will no doubt be Juan Manuel Fangio, who ranks among the most successful racing drivers in automotive history. On another note, the show reunited the famous French singer Johnny Hallyday with his first ever car, a Triumph TR3.



Spa Italia

Jun 17th, 2010 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #5, Latest News

The SpaItalia event at Spa Francorchamps will be turned into an Alfa Romeo centenary party, in the process creating the biggest Alfa Romeo gathering in Europe, ever. Of course SpaItalia does not forget about the other transalpine brands and coach-workers.



Autoclassique.tv

May 13th, 2010 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #5, Latest News

Autoclassique.tv have a massive library of old b/w and new full color films covering almost every aspect of the motor car world, including the racing. Films can be viewed pay-per-view or subscription.



Tour Auto and Suixtil at life speed

Apr 22nd, 2010 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #1, Latest News

Tour Auto Optic 2ooo, starting in Paris Jardin des Tuileries, will drag its participants towards the Mediterranean, seventeen Ferrari 250GT SWB ‘s will pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of their first victory in the Tour de France Automobile.



Bremen Classic Motorshow presents ‘Bella Macchina’

Feb 4th, 2010 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #5

The Bremen Classic Motorshow will celebrate 100 years of Alfa Romeo at their ‘Bella Macchina’ show in the Bremen Messe from 5 to 7 February 2010. A number of rarities will be put on display in order to document the classic Alfa strengths of lightweight construction and agility. Cars will include the Alfa Romeo 6C [...]



Suixtil – The Heritage Line

Dec 10th, 2009 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #5

With Christmas celebrations arriving, I have found you a very interesting gift for under your Christmas tree. Quite recently I came across the famous Suixtil brand, an icon of the 50‘s & 60’s when it was sponsoring the Argentinean racing team and Fangio. The Suixtil brand soon represented the spirit of that era and embodied courage, friendship [...]



L’Excellence Automobile

Sep 27th, 2009 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #5

A red dot looms at the exit of the Thillois bend. The crowd gathers in the stands, holding their breath. The car accelerates towards the end of the home straight in a monstrous roar, hotly pursued by the chasing pack. This driver is too good for them, the car so finely tuned and the Alfa [...]