Hi all, I was there doing the MM, for the second time. Last was in 2015. My good car buddy here in FL bought the 1928 Chrysler 72 that was in the event in 1928 originally, and that is what we entered. We also did the 2017 Cal Mille in the 1928 Chrysler.
It's a cool car, max speed about 60-65. Redline 2800, mostly kept it below 2000 rpm. Very torquey for the hills. Probably 85 hp and 200 Lb/ft. Hydraulic brakes and a 3 speed crashbox. My friend is tall, so the car fits him.
We were mostly running with Bugattis (35s, 40s, and 43s), Lancia Lambdas, many BMW 328s (which is the fastest prewar car in the event) and a Chrysler from Belgium. Our own
@Dirk has done it at least once in a 328. There was a nice guy, John Herlihy from Mississippi and New Orleans who was running a 328 with his wife this year.
We finished the event, and we didn't die, so those were good outcomes. Brakes failed on day 2, but we managed to come to a complete stop--eventually. Don't tell my wife. Welded a hard brake line after detouring to a shop in Perugia. Day 3 and 4 were awesome.
It's the most fun I have ever had with my clothes on.
My buddy just sold the car to Houtkamp after the event, and he is looking for a different car, perhaps an Alfa 6C.
Not an every year event for me--very expensive and time consuming. But really special to share it with my family this time.
Pics and videos posted on my Instagram @vintageeuropeancars_
Worth going just to see the number and variety of interesting cars. It's just amazing.