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In an era of modern museums\u2014the Guggenheim and Getty in America, Tate Modern in London, and the Pompidou Center in Paris\u2014the Museo Mille Miglia<\/a> is a throwback to a much earlier time.<\/p>\n

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Originally a monastery built more than 1,000 years ago, the modern-day Mille Miglia Museum stands on the grounds of the Sant\u2019Eufemia della Fonte monastery in Brescia, Italy. It seems appropriate for the history of the “most beautiful race in the world” to be housed in this beautiful, pastoral setting.<\/p>\n

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One of the first cars you encounter is this 1929 Fiat 509 Bateau<\/a>, capable of hitting 80 kmph\/50 mph.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>This 1948 Fiat 1100 Marsala<\/a> is a direct descendent of the pre-war Fiat 508 C Balilla<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The vast majority of the autos you encounter are Italian (of course), but there are a few British beauties, too. Like this 1926 Bentley 4 1\/2 Litre.<\/p>\n

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The imprint of Italian racing heritage can be seen and felt everywhere in the museum. A photo of Enzo Ferrari<\/a>, at the wheel of his first Ferrari 125<\/a> in 1947, looms over a 1952 Maserati A6CGS<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Nearby, a bust of Signore Ferrari sits next to a photo of the racing icon, both complete with his distinctive sunglasses.<\/p>\n

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Enzo Ferrari isn\u2019t the only Italian racer recognized at the museum. This weathered sign honors Franco Mazzotti, one of the original organizers of the first Mille Miglia.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>A 1953 Fiat 1100<\/a>, from Carrozzeria Zagato, in special Mille Miglia livery.<\/p>\n

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The first Fiat 750 Abarth Zagato<\/a> raced in 1957, the final year of the initial run of the Mille Miglia. This Fiat 750 Abarth Zagato competed in 2017, the 90th anniversary of the first Mille Miglia.<\/p>\n

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This Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider<\/a> and I were both born in 1955. One has aged better than the other.<\/p>\n

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Giovanni Moretti became known for building motorcycle engines. In 1950, he started making motors for cars, too. The simple instrumentation inside this 1953 Moretti Sport<\/a> harkens back to his days of minimalist motorcycle controls.<\/p>\n

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It often seems like the autos inside the Museo Mille Miglia are looking out the windows toward the courtyard of the old monastery, hoping they can get back on the road.<\/p>\n

You can visit the museum and the monastery for yourself. All the details are here: www.museomillemiglia.it\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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In an era of modern museums\u2014the Guggenheim and Getty in America, Tate Modern in London, and the Pompidou Center in Paris\u2014the Museo Mille Miglia is a throwback to a much earlier time. Originally a monastery built more than 1,000 years ago, the modern-day Mille Miglia Museum stands on the grounds of the Sant\u2019Eufemia della Fonte monastery in Brescia, Italy. 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