In just a few days' time, from July 3 to 6, Le Mans Classic will be back in action on the legendary Sarthe circuit. More than 700 cars in six historic grids (from 1923 to 1981) and three support grids will take to the track to relive the great hours of endurance racing. Among these jewels, Italy will, as always, be worthily represented, with mythical models from Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Ferrari, Lancia, not forgetting a few rarities such as Bizzarrini. Here's a selection of this year's must-see Italians, tray by tray.
Tray 1 (1923-1939)
Alfa Romeo 8Cs will dominate this first line-up dedicated to the pre-war era. A true queen of the circuit in the '30s, the Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 will be available in Spider Zagato, LM or MM models. Entries include :
- Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 MM Spider Zagato (1932)
- Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 LM (1931)
- Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 (1932)
- Alfa Romeo 8C MM Zagato Spider SF (1932)
- Alfa Romeo 2300B (1938)
- Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 LM (1932)
These 8Cs bear witness to an era when the Milanese marque dominated endurance racing thanks to its mechanical genius and the talent of legendary drivers like Nuvolari.
Tray 2 (1949-1956)
After the war, Maserati, Lancia and Ferrari would shine at Le Mans. The line-up includes :
- Maserati A6 GCS (1954)
- Maserati A6 GCS (1955)
- Lancia Aurelia B20 (1956)
- Lancia Aurelia B20 Competizione (1953)
- Ferrari 121 LM Scaglietti Spyder (1955)
- Ferrari 750 Monza (1954)
- Ferrari 750 Monza (1955)
- Ferrari 750 Monza (1955)
Models that embody the golden age of the Italian sports car, combining sculptural elegance and racy engines.
Tray 3 (1957-1961)
The Ferrari 250 GT SWB, a true GT icon of the 60s, will be there:
- Ferrari 250 GT SWB (1960)
- Ferrari 250 GT SWB (1961)
Not forgetting the rarest Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ Coda Tronca (1965), an aerodynamic jewel emblematic of Italian racing.
Tray 4 (1962-1965)
Here again, the Ferraris are a real eye-catcher:
- Ferrari 250 LM (1964)
- Ferrari 250 LM (1965)
- Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (1966)
- Maserati Tipo 151/4 (1965)
- Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ (1965)
- Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2 (1965)
Tray 5 (1966-1971)
The line-up includes dream GTs and prototypes, including :
- Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Competizione (1972)
- Ferrari 312 P (1969)
- Ferrari 512 M (1971)
- Ferrari 512 M (1971)
- De Tomaso Pantera Gr. IV (1972)
Tray 6 (1972-1981)
Italian endurance is still well represented:
- Ferrari 308 GT4 Le Mans (1974)
- Ferrari 512 BBLM (1979)
- Ferrari 512 BBLM (1982)
- De Tomaso Pantera Gr. IV (1971)
- Ligier JS2 (1972)
- Ligier JS2 (1975)
Support groups
In Endurance Racing Legends, Italy continues to shine:
- Maserati MC12 GT1 (2005)
- Ferrari F430 GTC Evo (2008)
- Ferrari F430 GT3 (2010)
- Ferrari 360 Modena GTC (2003)
The Italians, as loyal as ever
From the legendary 8C of the '30s to the modern GTs of the 21ᵉ century, Italian cars alone tell part of the Le Mans myth. For enthusiasts, it's a unique opportunity to see these mythical machines roar down the Hunaudières straight with passion, history and emotion.
Join us from July 3 to 6 to experience these unique moments and wave the tricolore flags... in Italy's colors, of course!
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