The 2nd Historic Grand Prix Of Monaco
in Monte Carlo
May 27th and 28th, 2000
April 14th 1929 - Ettore Bugatti was 48, Enzo Ferrari a young man of 31 years, Juan-Manuel
Fangio just turned 18, and Graham Hill and Stirling Moss were just born at the time of the first Grand Prix of Monaco,
which would turn into the most prestigious Motor Race of
all times. The location of Monte Carlo, in the Principality of Monaco, with a
scenic backdrop of classic architecture, nestled between rocks and the Mediterranean Sea,
and the uniqueness of a race course located inside the town, continues until today to provide a most charming
and truly 'royal' experience for Grand Prix spectators.
After more then 70 years of racing history, the Historic Grand Prix commemorates and celebrates the history of the
Monaco racing heritage. With the first Grand Prix Historique de Monaco held
in 1997, this year marks the second vintage Grand Prix in Monte Carlo .
The exit of the chicane with the port of Monte Carlo in the background. |
Back after more than 45 years - Mercedes-Benz W 196 . This is the former Juan-Manuel Fangio car (1954), the only W196 in private ownership. |
1956 Connaught Type C, followed by 1952 Alta, both cars participated in the Series D. |
The exit of the chicane again - this time from the waterside. |
The start of the Series F race, 1964 B.R.M P261 V8 taking the pole position. |
The lineup for the Series B race, 1938 Maserati 8 CTF, followed by 1948 Gordini Type 15 and 1939 Maserati 4 CL |
NICE ? The 1948 Veritas RS definitely deserves this attribute. But outside of the races it shows the way to the french town of Nice, about 10 miles away from |
1955 Porsche 550 Spyder followed by a 1957 Porsche 550 A Spyder and the 1956 Ferrari 500 TR in the Series C race. |
A closer look at the 1948 Veritas RS with driver |
The 1948 Veritas RS, build in the French zone of Germany, featured a pre-war BMW 328 engine design and revived the German motor sport after the war. |
In the paddock (left to right): 1952 Ferrari 225 S, 1955 Maserati 300 S, 1956 Ferrari 857 S |
Just like some 60 years ago - 1946 Cisitalia D-46, 1939 Maserati 4 CL and 1932 Alfa Romeo P3 roaring in the streets of |
The 3rd Grand Prix Historique de Monaco will be held in 2002 and the
Automobile Club of Monaco, which is organizing these events, is planning
to make it a biennial institution. So mark your calendar and plan ahead for a
trip to the beautiful Riviera.
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