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Miami Herald
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Why This 70-Year-Old Maserati Is Stealing the Show at the 2025 Mille Miglia
This is the start of the Mille Miglia, a legendary 1,900-kilometer tear through Italy's most beautiful and historic towns. A place where the ghosts of racing legends like Nuvolari and Moss feel like they're riding shotgun. In a country that treats motorsport as a religion, this is one of the holiest events. Lined up are modern marvels from Maserati, including the GranCabrio and a range-topping GranTurismo Trofeo. But the sea of smartphones and appreciative stares aren't pointed at them. They're all aimed at a 70-year-old veteran that is commanding all the attention. We're talking about the Maserati A6 GCS/53, a car that's about pure driving and unfiltered history. It's the effortlessly cool icon in the corner of the room that has more stories to tell than any of the new kids, and frankly, it's the real reason we're paying attention. This isn't just any classic Maserati. This specific car, chassis no. 2043 is a proper legend. Think of it as the Tom Brady of the Mille Miglia. It has more appearances in the original, terrifyingly fast speed race (five consecutive times from 1953 to 1957) than any other Maserati in history. And it wasn't just showing up for a nice drive, being piloted by champions like the world-famous Luigi Musso. Its return to the famous "Freccia Rossa" route, 70 years later, is a truly special moment for racing fans. To make it all official, the car is currently undergoing its Certificate of Authenticity process with Maserati Classiche, the brand's program for verifying its iconic models. The A6 GCS/53 offered up clever engineering packed under that gorgeous bodywork. The short-stroke, twin-ignition "Superquadro" engine was the double espresso shot of 1950s engines. Small, potent, light, and built to rev to the moon. With twin overhead camshafts and a geartrain, this was Formula 1-level technology for a road-racing sports car producing around 170 horsepower at 7,300 rpm. Its whole purpose in life was to take over the super-competitive 2.0-liter sports car category. While it never won the Mille Miglia outright, it was the scrappy underdog that consistently punched way above its weight. In its first major outing at the Mille Miglia, it snagged sixth place overall and first in its class. It was fast, it was beautiful, and it carved out a special place in the hearts of fans for being a tenacious competitor. Related: Could the New Honda Prelude Spark a Comeback for Other Sport Coupes? Of course, Maserati didn't just bring their grandfather to the party alone. Accompanying the historic A6GCS/53, Maserati has designated several vehicles from its current range to serve as official support cars for the 2025 Mille Miglia. This contemporary lineup includes the GranCabrio, the GranTurismo Trofeo, and the Grecale Trofeo. Each one is sporting a special livery to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Trident logo, making this a full-on family reunion. The Maserati A6 GCS/53 is the star of this show because it possesses something that new cars, for all their power and technology, simply don't have yet: a story. It's a rolling, breathing piece of history, a physical link to a golden era of motorsport when drivers were heroes and the cars were breathtakingly dangerous. The A6 GCS/53 represents the very soul of Maserati. It's for the true enthusiast, the person who understands that while horsepower figures are temporary, legacy is forever. The new models are fantastic, but the A6 GCS/53 is a visceral reminder that true greatness isn't just engineered, it's earned over decades. Related: The All-New 2026 Audi Q3 Is Going To Make Q5 Buyers Jealous Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Here Are The Automotive Events On Jalopnik Readers' Bucket Lists
What car event have you always wanted to attend but just haven't managed to make it for one reason or another? There are so many incredible car gatherings around the world, from Mille Miglia to King of the Hammers, there's something for just about everyone. I've been lucky enough to see almost every event my little gearhead heart could ever dream of, bar one, the Goodwood Festival of Speed. One day I'll have to make the trip over and see it in person, but for now it remains the biggest event still on my list of things to do before I kick the proverbial bucket. Earlier this week we asked all of you to tell us about the event still on your bucket list, and you did not disappoint. With dozens of great suggestions to choose from, we picked ten of our favorite answers and included them below. If you think there's something missing from this list, or your bucket list has a more unique answer, feel free to sound off in the comments below. Read more: These Are The Best Engines Of All Time, According To You I'd love to attend the Pebble Beach Concours. I enjoy car shows of all kinds and that seems like the ultimate event to attend. Hope to get to it one day. Suggested by Dan60 The Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, OK Sage Net Center, two weeks after Christmas. I'm not all that big of a fan of Tulsa, but the racing is supposedly incredible. An international cast of the baddest midget drivers, sprinkled with NASCAR and Indycar stars slumming for the week. A week of cut-and-thrust midget heats, sub-features and last-chance qualifiers capped with a Saturday night A-Main. Suggested by jrhmobile The Lane Museum's 'Rally for the Lane' I participated in the first one and it was a blast. Unfortunately, trying to convince a group of friends to shell out a grand apiece to spend a weekend driving a weird foreign car through rural Tennessee is more challenging than one would expect. Suggested by Earthbound Misfit I Spa. I have not been as in to F1 as I used to be, 10-, 20-, 30- years ago, but I'd still love to see F1 cars go through Eau Rouge at speed once in my life. Suggested by WeryPert1 This might seem like an odd choice, but as someone not from the States, I would really like to attend RADwood some day. It is much smaller in scale than a lot of the major automotive events around the world, but it happens to represent my favorite automotive era. Suggested by epep- I lived and worked out there but never had the chance to see it in person - the Africa Eco Race. It's kind of a pared down Paris - Dakar when it was still run in Africa. But this course snakes through the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, through Mauritania, and into Senegal. It's stunning country out there. Downside, while staying/eating there won't destroy the budget, flights will cause the credit card to wince. And personal security is always an issue in some of the areas where the route passes through. Stateside, I'm still kicking myself for not getting my MX-5 up and down the Pikes Peak route. But it's still on my bucket list. Suggested by Xavier96 Any WRC event in Europe. Rallying is amazing, European fans are out of their minds. The settings and courses are beautiful. Suggested by JohnnyWasASchoolBoy Sure it is riddled with issues but after visiting Monaco during spring break more than 20 years ago, I still want to attend the Grand Prix before I get too old to travel. The city is beautiful and I got chills just walking through the famous tunnel under the Fairmont Hotel, imagining the cars wailing and transitioning as they exit. There are so many elevation changes and turns and the concept of turning a small coastal city into a race course ticks so many boxes on my happy list. Like my previous trip, I will most likely stay in much more reasonably priced Nice and take the train over. Or, I could rent a scooter, lose my riding buddy within 10 minutes, and accidentally wind up in Monaco (this was before Google maps). Back in 2003, a dirty martini at the Casino Monte Carlo set me back €20, so I can't imagine how expensive things are nowadays. It might be five figures alone just to get tickets for two people for the race weekend. As a runner up, I want a chance to drive a fun car (most likely an M Car), at the Nürburgring on a tourist day. It's not a proper motorsports event but would certainly be the highlight of my amateur weekend warrior track day career. Suggested by ODDseth Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. Nothing more to add, really. Suggested by Pete I grew up in Indianapolis and my dad took me to the Indy 500 when I was probably 9 or 10 and it was... boring as hell. We even had fantastic tickets- across from the pits and under the big roof so we didn't get baked by the sun. Jim Neighbors sang, a really old lady said "gentlemen start your engines," There was a pit fire where one of the pit crew spilled fuel and the car caught on fire, that super weird clear fire you can't see except for the effects it has on anything near it, it was objectively a cool experience but I was 9 and it was 4 hours of watching cars blur past in a straight line over the bricks. So, I'd love to go back. I'd love to go to the 500 as an adult who has patience and some understanding of what was going on. As a hoosier, even a former hoosier who'll never move back, I feel like this is a thing I need to do. Maybe I can take my own kiddo and help her see why the 500 is the greatest spectacle in racing. Suggested by Buckfiddious Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Fashion Network
04-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Corso Mille: menswear surfing between heritage and high performance
One brand gaining traction in menswear is Corso Mille, a novel label born in Naples that manages to skillfully balance two key elements: high performance and heritage. It's an innovative brand by an innovative entrepreneur, Paolo Colurcio, who transitioned into fashion from management roles in the automotive industry, focusing on strategy, sales, marketing, and brand development—especially in the premium segment. A graduate of Stern Business School in New York, he launched Corso Mille in 2012 in Naples. Today, it retails in some 40 select multibrand retailers, particularly in France, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan. Eschewing the development of costly mono-brand stores too soon, Corso Mille focuses instead on brand visibility through curated placements in high-end independent boutiques and unique hotel locations. The brand is currently undergoing rapid expansion, led by strategic retail activations with La Rinascente in Italy, with a series of exclusive pop-up spaces in key La Rinascente stores, like Florence, Rome, and Turin, in the pipeline. Colurcio has also inked a unique partnership with a prestigious Italian sail yacht brand to launch a limited-edition capsule collection—a collaboration blending shared values: Italian craftsmanship, elegance in motion, and a passion for the sea, to be officially announced soon. 'It's a collection that celebrates leisure, performance, and heritage and anchors Corso Mille deeply into the world of nautical luxury,' enthuses Colurcio in his Paris showroom. Asked for his definition of Corso Mille, Colurcio responds: 'Corso Mille was born at the crossroads of Italian heritage, contemporary elegance, and the spirit of refined leisure.' Entirely made in Italy, the key to Corso Mille is the use of high-performance fabrics—unusual wool blends or sustainable materials—in functional and refined garments. Winter shirts are made of blends of wool and Coolmax, and polos are composed of cotton and elastane. Classy blazers come in a blend of polyamide and elastane, granting a soft touch and a crease-free finish. Plus, there is sartorial attention to detail, reimagined for elevated casualwear, like jackets with dedicated phone pockets and cuffs within jacket sleeves. 'Corso Mille isn't just about clothing—it's about expressing a cultivated lifestyle through a wardrobe that's both sophisticated and contemporary,' says the founder. Colurcio derived the timeless Italian brand name by amalgamating two ideas: Corso, for a main street, conveying movement, sophistication, and centrality; and Mille, meaning a thousand, referencing the thousand soldiers led by Garibaldi in the expedition to Sicily that unified Italy, and as a tribute to the country's legendary car race, Mille Miglia. Above all, Corso Mille's clothes are designed for style icons who are also men of action, he explains. Its sense of minimalism and haute gamme aligns with the current menswear zeitgeist. 'Gianni Agnelli is an obvious reference for his unique flair and connection to Italian heritage. In sports, Carlos Sainz Jr. has that quiet confidence and attention to detail that feels very aligned with our world. And I'd also mention Roberto Mancini—he brings that classic Italian elegance with a modern twist, both on and off the pitch. It's really about men who carry themselves with confidence, taste, and a sense of identity—that's the spirit behind Corso Mille,' expounds Paolo. He maintains high-end quality by always collaborating with trusted artisans and manufacturers located in regions renowned for their craftsmanship, while emphasizing the brand's commitment to responsible manufacturing. Swim shorts are made from 100% recycled premium fabric. Corso Mille's next big date is in two weeks at Pitti Uomo in Florence, where it has participated for the last four editions. Its goal by 2030 is to be present in around 100 carefully selected premium multibrand stores worldwide. 'Ultimately, it's not about chasing volume—it's about building the right kind of presence: exclusive, consistent, and aligned with the brand's spirit. We're also planning to expand our direct-to-consumer platform, with a strong focus on creating an immersive digital experience that brings the Corso Mille world to life,' he adds. Corso Mille has been experiencing year-over-year growth, each season confirming a positive trajectory—both in terms of sales and market reach. 'We're confident the momentum will only accelerate in the coming years. The future looks promising,' beams Colurcio.
Fashion Network
03-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Corso Mille: menswear surfing between heritage and high performance
One brand gaining traction in menswear is Corso Mille, a novel label born in Naples that manages to skillfully balance two key elements: high performance and heritage. It's an innovative brand by an innovative entrepreneur, Paolo Colurcio, who transitioned into fashion from management roles in the automotive industry, focusing on strategy, sales, marketing, and brand development—especially in the premium segment. A graduate of Stern Business School in New York, he launched Corso Mille in 2012 in Naples. Today, it retails in some 40 select multibrand retailers, particularly in France, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan. Eschewing the development of costly mono-brand stores too soon, Corso Mille focuses instead on brand visibility through curated placements in high-end independent boutiques and unique hotel locations. The brand is currently undergoing rapid expansion, led by strategic retail activations with La Rinascente in Italy, with a series of exclusive pop-up spaces in key La Rinascente stores, like Florence, Rome, and Turin, in the pipeline. Colurcio has also inked a unique partnership with a prestigious Italian sail yacht brand to launch a limited-edition capsule collection—a collaboration blending shared values: Italian craftsmanship, elegance in motion, and a passion for the sea, to be officially announced soon. 'It's a collection that celebrates leisure, performance, and heritage and anchors Corso Mille deeply into the world of nautical luxury,' enthuses Colurcio in his Paris showroom. Asked for his definition of Corso Mille, Colurcio responds: 'Corso Mille was born at the crossroads of Italian heritage, contemporary elegance, and the spirit of refined leisure.' Entirely made in Italy, the key to Corso Mille is the use of high-performance fabrics—unusual wool blends or sustainable materials—in functional and refined garments. Winter shirts are made of blends of wool and Coolmax, and polos are composed of cotton and elastane. Classy blazers come in a blend of polyamide and elastane, granting a soft touch and a crease-free finish. Plus, there is sartorial attention to detail, reimagined for elevated casualwear, like jackets with dedicated phone pockets and cuffs within jacket sleeves. 'Corso Mille isn't just about clothing—it's about expressing a cultivated lifestyle through a wardrobe that's both sophisticated and contemporary,' says the founder. Colurcio derived the timeless Italian brand name by amalgamating two ideas: Corso, for a main street, conveying movement, sophistication, and centrality; and Mille, meaning a thousand, referencing the thousand soldiers led by Garibaldi in the expedition to Sicily that unified Italy, and as a tribute to the country's legendary car race, Mille Miglia. Above all, Corso Mille's clothes are designed for style icons who are also men of action, he explains. Its sense of minimalism and haute gamme aligns with the current menswear zeitgeist. 'Gianni Agnelli is an obvious reference for his unique flair and connection to Italian heritage. In sports, Carlos Sainz Jr. has that quiet confidence and attention to detail that feels very aligned with our world. And I'd also mention Roberto Mancini—he brings that classic Italian elegance with a modern twist, both on and off the pitch. It's really about men who carry themselves with confidence, taste, and a sense of identity—that's the spirit behind Corso Mille,' expounds Paolo. He maintains high-end quality by always collaborating with trusted artisans and manufacturers located in regions renowned for their craftsmanship, while emphasizing the brand's commitment to responsible manufacturing. Swim shorts are made from 100% recycled premium fabric. Corso Mille's next big date is in two weeks at Pitti Uomo in Florence, where it has participated for the last four editions. Its goal by 2030 is to be present in around 100 carefully selected premium multibrand stores worldwide. 'Ultimately, it's not about chasing volume—it's about building the right kind of presence: exclusive, consistent, and aligned with the brand's spirit. We're also planning to expand our direct-to-consumer platform, with a strong focus on creating an immersive digital experience that brings the Corso Mille world to life,' he adds. Corso Mille has been experiencing year-over-year growth, each season confirming a positive trajectory—both in terms of sales and market reach. 'We're confident the momentum will only accelerate in the coming years. The future looks promising,' beams Colurcio.
Fashion Network
03-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Corso Mille: menswear surfing between heritage and high performance
One brand gaining traction in menswear is Corso Mille, a novel label born in Naples that manages to skillfully balance two key elements: high performance and heritage. It's an innovative brand by an innovative entrepreneur, Paolo Colurcio, who transitioned into fashion from management roles in the automotive industry, focusing on strategy, sales, marketing, and brand development—especially in the premium segment. A graduate of Stern Business School in New York, he launched Corso Mille in 2012 in Naples. Today, it retails in some 40 select multibrand retailers, particularly in France, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan. Eschewing the development of costly mono-brand stores too soon, Corso Mille focuses instead on brand visibility through curated placements in high-end independent boutiques and unique hotel locations. The brand is currently undergoing rapid expansion, led by strategic retail activations with La Rinascente in Italy, with a series of exclusive pop-up spaces in key La Rinascente stores, like Florence, Rome, and Turin, in the pipeline. Colurcio has also inked a unique partnership with a prestigious Italian sail yacht brand to launch a limited-edition capsule collection—a collaboration blending shared values: Italian craftsmanship, elegance in motion, and a passion for the sea, to be officially announced soon. 'It's a collection that celebrates leisure, performance, and heritage and anchors Corso Mille deeply into the world of nautical luxury,' enthuses Colurcio in his Paris showroom. Asked for his definition of Corso Mille, Colurcio responds: 'Corso Mille was born at the crossroads of Italian heritage, contemporary elegance, and the spirit of refined leisure.' Entirely made in Italy, the key to Corso Mille is the use of high-performance fabrics—unusual wool blends or sustainable materials—in functional and refined garments. Winter shirts are made of blends of wool and Coolmax, and polos are composed of cotton and elastane. Classy blazers come in a blend of polyamide and elastane, granting a soft touch and a crease-free finish. Plus, there is sartorial attention to detail, reimagined for elevated casualwear, like jackets with dedicated phone pockets and cuffs within jacket sleeves. 'Corso Mille isn't just about clothing—it's about expressing a cultivated lifestyle through a wardrobe that's both sophisticated and contemporary,' says the founder. Colurcio derived the timeless Italian brand name by amalgamating two ideas: Corso, for a main street, conveying movement, sophistication, and centrality; and Mille, meaning a thousand, referencing the thousand soldiers led by Garibaldi in the expedition to Sicily that unified Italy, and as a tribute to the country's legendary car race, Mille Miglia. Above all, Corso Mille's clothes are designed for style icons who are also men of action, he explains. Its sense of minimalism and haute gamme aligns with the current menswear zeitgeist. 'Gianni Agnelli is an obvious reference for his unique flair and connection to Italian heritage. In sports, Carlos Sainz Jr. has that quiet confidence and attention to detail that feels very aligned with our world. And I'd also mention Roberto Mancini—he brings that classic Italian elegance with a modern twist, both on and off the pitch. It's really about men who carry themselves with confidence, taste, and a sense of identity—that's the spirit behind Corso Mille,' expounds Paolo. He maintains high-end quality by always collaborating with trusted artisans and manufacturers located in regions renowned for their craftsmanship, while emphasizing the brand's commitment to responsible manufacturing. Swim shorts are made from 100% recycled premium fabric. Corso Mille's next big date is in two weeks at Pitti Uomo in Florence, where it has participated for the last four editions. Its goal by 2030 is to be present in around 100 carefully selected premium multibrand stores worldwide. 'Ultimately, it's not about chasing volume—it's about building the right kind of presence: exclusive, consistent, and aligned with the brand's spirit. We're also planning to expand our direct-to-consumer platform, with a strong focus on creating an immersive digital experience that brings the Corso Mille world to life,' he adds. Corso Mille has been experiencing year-over-year growth, each season confirming a positive trajectory—both in terms of sales and market reach. 'We're confident the momentum will only accelerate in the coming years. The future looks promising,' beams Colurcio.
