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The largest island in the Mediterranean has always had a special significance for Bugatti: between 1925 and 1929, victory in the 540-kilometer Targa Florio held in Sicily belonged exclusively to the Bugatti Type 35. The record of five consecutive victories still stood when the last race took place on the closed public roads of Sicily in 1977. But even today, in the centenary year of the Type 35, Sicily is still revered by the Bugatti community – this year, the International Bugatti Meeting took place on the important and historic Italian island from May 19 to 25.
AN ISLAND OF BEAUTY OF CULTURE
Covering well over 1,000km in the course of just a few days, the line-up of 66 cars – from Type 13s to Type 57s – followed the tire tracks of their predecessors along meticulously planned routes, punctuated by drives through historical towns such as Noto and Marzamemi, with Ettore Bugatti’s masterpieces exploring the island’s baroque architecture and ancient fishing villages.
DRIVE ON MOUNT ETNA
One of the many highlights of the tour was the trip around Mount Etna, during which the participants took in the vastness of the fascinating Sicilian landscape around the imposing volcano. Navigating the winding roads to Etna, passing through chestnut forests, vineyards, and lava flows, the cavalcade of Grand Prix racers and vintage Bugatti sports cars, paused for a coffee break at a traditional restaurant nestled on Etna’s slopes, where local delicacies are savored against the backdrop of breathtaking views.
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