
Mille Miglia 2025: Vesco on Top, Automotive Masterpieces in the Top Ten
June 25, 2025
The 43rd re-enactment of the 1000 Miglia concluded in Brescia on June 21, after five intense race days, covering 1,900 km and featuring over 400 historic cars in motion. This year's edition was particularly special, reviving the legendary figure-eight route of the pre-war era, symbolically uniting not only North and South, but also the Adriatic East and the Tyrrhenian West.
The victors, once again, were Andrea Vesco and Fabio Salvinelli, who, at the wheel of their trusted Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS, claimed their sixth consecutive victory. They faced stiff competition from Daniel Andres Erejomovich and Gustavo Llanos in a 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 SS, who even managed to take the lead at the end of day four. Tonconogy and Ruffini rounded out the podium in a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS.
“A race, a journey, a collective ritual” – the Red Arrow once again turned every stage into a living postcard of Italy’s soul.
Among the 30 crews driving cars documented by Automotive Masterpieces, 24 successfully reached the finish line – a remarkable achievement underscoring the resilience and prestige of these historic vehicles. The two best placements among them were achieved by two Lancia Lambda spiders, both finishing in the top ten overall:
1929 Lancia Lambda Spider 8th series short wheelbase
Driven by Andrea Luigi Belometti and Cristian Ricca
5th overall
1927 Lancia Lambda Spider 7th series short wheelbase
Driven by Gianmario Fontanella and Anna Maria Covelli
6th overall
Cars
1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport
- Coachbuilder: Zagato
- Chassis n°: 8513048
- Engine n°: 8513048
48th out of 100 IV series 1750 GS. Raced three Mille Miglia. Fueled by gasogeno, did the Giro d'Europa with Prof. Ferraguti. Was part of the Agusta collection.
Private collection
1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport
- Coachbuilder: Zagato
- Chassis n°: 6C 10814317
- Engine n°: 10814317
17th on a total of 106. Sold new to Roberto Farinacci, leading name of the Fascist Party. G. Aprile, coachbuilder, took the car to Eritrea where probably raced.
Private collection
1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport
- Coachbuilder: Carrozzeria Brianza
- Chassis n°: 6C10814395
- Engine n°: 10814395
One of 106 fifth-series Gran Sports produced and one of only 2 still existing 6C 1750 with Carrozzeria Brianza bodywork. Overall 6 Brianza Gran Sport were built.
Private collection
1934 Fiat 508 S Balilla Sport
- Coachbuilder: Fiat
- Chassis n°: 508S043481
- Engine n°: 7068450
The car raced the Mille Miglia in 1935. At a certain moment of its history, the body shape was heavily modified by an unknown builder for an unknown reason.
Private collection
1935 Fiat 508 S Balilla Sport
- Coachbuilder: Carrozzerie Speciali Fiat
- Chassis n°: 508S*072038*
- Engine n°: 108CS-000347
The only Fiat ever raced under Scuderia Ferrari colors. Twenty-seventh overall at the 1936 Mille Miglia. A fully documented history with several notable owners.
Private collection