1000 Miglia 1998

About the Event

The 1998 Mille Miglia Storica did attract 39 Ferrari-teams among a total turnout of 358 cars. Many of them were regular and hence well-known participants.

Unfortunately, the 'Mille' was overshadowed by at least one accident involving a Ferrari: Jon Masterson's perfectly restored 1956 250 GT LWB Berlinetta Scaglietti TdF s/n 0585GT was damaged badly in a crash. According to our knowledge, no other of the participating Ferrari has become the victim of a severe damage this year.

Despite of this incident, the Mille Miglia Storica did again provide much fun to both the contestants and a million spectators. The event seems to be especially popular among German motoring enthusiasts since there were so many Germans who brought their collector's cars to Italy to accompany the participants in an 'adequate' way. Many Ferrari not part of the event could be seen en route as well.

The weather was gorgeous, warm and sunny this year, although it did rain heavily during both the start and the arrival at Brescia, and the crowds were as ecstatic as usual.

Although some of the Ferrari did not make it to the finish due to technical problem this year, the majority of the competitors is likely to be seen again in the 1999 Mille Miglia Storica.

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