Behind Each Great Car is a Great Driver: The Cars of Caracciola, Nuvolari, Moss and Ruby

Kevin Kelly driving the 1967 Ford MK IV. Great Drivers Demo Day. Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum. Philadelphia, PA

  Celebrating Caracciola, Nuvolari, Moss, Ruby and their cars: 1934 MG K3 Magnette, which “drivers found a magnificent car to handle while viewers marveled at its grace. It was certainly the high point for the marque car known to make voiturettes rather than take-all-comers racer.” 1956 Maserati 300S, with “a spotty racing history that was however superior to… Continue reading Behind Each Great Car is a Great Driver: The Cars of Caracciola, Nuvolari, Moss and Ruby

The French Revolution

Kevin Kelly driving the 1937 Bugatti Type 57G Tank. Simeone Museum Demo Day: French Revolution. Philadelphia, PA

From the mid-1930s to mid-1950s, the French passion for sports car racing led to the development of some landmark sports cars which were successful during their short history of dominance. The three French cars presented here represent the only victories for French cars in their greatest race: Le Mans! 1937 Bugatti Type 57G Tank 1936/48… Continue reading The French Revolution