Video from the 1953 Millie Miglia was restored.

[dave783]

Those interested in classic racing might find this interesting..... Colourized restored footage. Proper racers get 180mpg on public roads with skinny tires! It makes all racing look very safe now.

[dave783]

 

[CheresX]

On public roads across Italy, Stirling Moss drove nearly 1000 miles at an average speed of 100mph for two years, starting at 7:22am in the SLR and taking ten hours, seven minutes, and forty-eight seconds to complete the journey.

That is why the number 722 appeared on all of his subsequent SLRs.

[developer]

Even at typical highway speeds, the roads they raced on are "challenging" for a contemporary vehicle. Separate eras.

Also, I appreciate you sharing the YouTube URL.

[Rashman4u]

At 4.21, the illustrious Giuseppe Busso, whose V6 engine powers my Alfa, appears! That is an amazing film; I appreciate you sharing it.

[br1anuk]

Since seeing it in a vintage Classic & Sportscar magazine many years ago, I've thought this shot was cool.

Mike Hawthorne and Tommy Sopwith are seen in the photo, who was taken at Silverstone in 1958. The two Jaguar 3.4 litre saloons are wildly pitching as they speed around a bend. The tradition originated in the days when Formula One racers would take their cars to a saloon car event, drive them home, and then compete in the next weekend's race.

[clk320x4]

Strong mental picture of a man who, eight months later, died on the Hogs Back while driving his Mk1 Jaguar "at speed" (supposedly 80mph) after passing his team manager's Mercedes 300SL Gullwing.

Mike won that Formula One race just a few months prior to his retirement.

Every time I look at the painting of Mike Hawthorne's face—which happens once a month—it terrifies me. What a youthful spirit.