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MTF provides an insightful race report on the 2018 Mille Miglia, celebrating Chopard's 30-year partnership with the iconic classic car event. The post details the race highlights, including the winning teams and notable participants, offering a glimpse into the enduring synergy between Chopard and the world of vintage motorsport.
Chopard has been the historic partner and official timekeeper of the Mille Miglia classic car event since 1988.
Chopard celebrated it’s 30th year of partnership with the Mille Miglia this year. With 440 teams competing over a distance of one thousand miles on a historic route from Brescia to Rome and back via Tuscany, this year's race was held From 16th to 19th May.
Chopard at Mille Miglia 2018 Race_Before Race Start
Patrick van der Heijden, Martin van Kampen, Porsche 356 1500 Speedster
Alfa Romeo first won the Mille Miglia in 1928 and 90 years later, Alfa Romeo finished 1-2-3 on the podium in 2018:
1) Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 GS Testa Fissa crewed by Tonconogy and Ruffini.
2) 6C 1500 Super Sport from 1928 with coachwork by Stabilimenti Farina driven by Moceri and Bonetti.
3) Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Zagato driven by Vesco and Guerini.
Mille Miglia 2018 Race Edition ref.168589-6001
This competition is only open to cars of the type that took part in the great race between 1927 and 1957.
Caroline-Marie Scheufele, Karl Scheufele, Christine Scheufele, Mercedes Benz 300 SL Coupe W198
Loyal to tradition that began 30 years ago in 1988, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Chopard co-president and a passionate driver, participated with his friend and racing legend Jacky Ickx.
Timo Bernhard, Adrien Brody, Porsche 356 1500
Several friends of the Brand attended the race: Porsche driver Timo Bernhard partnered American actor Adrian Brody. Albert Carreras, son of the famous tenor José Carreras went to the starting line with his friend Jordi Pascual. In total, Chopard took five cars to the starting line.
Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Caroline-Marie Scheufele, Porsche 550 Spyder A1500 RS
This year, another generation of the Scheufele family featured at the legendary race -- Karl-Friedrich's daughter, Caroline-Marie, who has been working on reception at the trade shows for a few years now.
K-F Scheufele and Jacky Ickx
This year again, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele chose to honour Chopard’s partnership with Porsche Motorsport. The legendary driver and friend of Chopard, Jacky Ickx, drove with Karl Friedrich Scheufele the Porsche 550A Spyder RS, a loan from the Porsche Museum. The car specially created in 1956 and destined to make its mark on the history of motorsports. “Porsche car and especially the 550 Spyder RS is a very reliable car as well as very fun to drive. I really enjoy driving it ! Especially with my friend Jacky Ickx. We did our first Mille Miglia race together in 1989.”
Jacky Ickx, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Porsche 550 Spyder
The Watches
Mille Miglia Racing Colours Full Set
Chopard presented Mille Miglia watch models at this race: the Mille Miglia 2018 Race Edition, the Mille Miglia Racing Colours Collection and the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Grigio Speciale.
Which one did you like?
Regards,
MTF
The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch IWC Racing Works, reference IW501019, is a limited edition within the brand's extensive Big Pilot's collection, designed to commemorate IWC's involvement in motorsport. This specific model integrates design cues and materials associated with high-performance racing, distinguishing it from standard production Big Pilot's references through its material composition and aesthetic.
This timepiece features a 46.2-millimetre case crafted from grade 5 titanium, a material chosen for its light weight and rigidity, commonly employed in motorsport engineering. It houses the IWC-manufactured 52110 calibre, an automatic movement equipped with a bi-directional Pellaton winding system, providing a seven-day power reserve. The blue dial is complemented by muted white numerals, with a date display at 6 o’clock and a power-reserve indication at 3 o’clock. The titanium case back is engraved with the IWC Racing Works logo.
As a limited edition of 500 pieces, the IW501019 holds particular interest for collectors focused on IWC's thematic releases and those appreciating the technical application of advanced materials. Its exclusive distribution through select flagship boutiques further positions it as a targeted acquisition for enthusiasts of both IWC and motorsport-inspired horology.
Thank you for the great coverage and Chopard for being part of this great community of classic cars and classic values and traditions. Good luck. Bill
Miranda, There is a Mille Miglia in 2018 for you. It's not got a fancy L.U.C movement but still COSC rated. And it's GREEN......your favourite colour.. Mille Miglia Racing Colours GREEN Regards, MTF
This is the way to go...... Chopard at Mille Miglia 2018 Race Driver wearing Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Regards, MTF
... I love the engine-turned finish of the dial, it is like one of the classic MM Chopards with the ETA 2894. Marcus
After 1997, each year there are two tranches of watches. The Competitors edition is private for each team that races e.g. 440 teams in 2018. There is a public Race edition available that used to be limited to number of pieces according to the year e.g. 2001 pieces in 2001 A.D. Recently, the limits have been capped at 1000 pieces in steel & alloys and 100 pieces of rose gold variant. The competitors' edition may not have the same 'engines' as the public variants and the casebacks may be different
Imran, Some people from Eire, Pakistan and Middle East love green. Chinese and Russians love red. French seem to be blue. Little Hollanders scream orange. Americans can't decide red, white or blue and usually turn up in all three. The current Mrs MTF abhors green so I have no idea what you are on about! Regards, MTF
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