As one of the most celebrated events in automotive history, the Mille Miglia will reach an extraordinary milestone in 2027, celebrating 100 years since the inaugural race left Brescia on 26 March 1927. Affectionately known as "The Most Beautiful Race in the World", the legendary thousand-mile journey through Italy has become a symbol of speed, endurance, engineering excellence, and Italian passion for motoring.
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Originally contested as an open-road endurance race between Brescia and Rome, the Mille Miglia quickly established itself as one of motorsport's greatest challenges. Over 24 editions, it attracted the world's finest manufacturers and drivers, with marques such as Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Maserati, Porsche, and Jaguar all writing unforgettable chapters into its history.
Following the final competitive race in 1957, the Mille Miglia's legend never faded. Revived in 1987 as a prestigious historic regularity rally, it now welcomes some of the world's most valuable and significant classic cars, retracing much of the original route while celebrating the heritage of the automobiles that competed between 1927 and 1957.
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Today, the Mille Miglia is far more than a motoring event. It is a moving museum, a celebration of automotive craftsmanship, and a global showcase for Italy's history, culture, and engineering excellence. As anticipation builds towards its centenary, organisers are already looking ahead to making the 2027 edition one of the most memorable in the event's illustrious history.
To mark this remarkable anniversary, we will be celebrating 100 Years of the Mille Miglia with a special series of news features over the coming months. From legendary victories and iconic drivers to unforgettable cars and defining moments, we'll revisit the stories that have made the Mille Miglia one of the most revered events in the history of the automobile.
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