Diecast Scale Models " Collecting The Mille Miglia

If you are a collector of scale model classic competition sports cars, a great theme for your collection is the classic Italian Mille Miglia or "one thousand miles" race.There are many models available of the cars that took part in the race over its thirty year life between 1927 and 1957 and of the cars that were inspired by it. Amazingly, the Mille Miglia was held on open public roads which was very dangerous but it had the advantage of bringing together the excitement of a high-speed car race, the beauty and elegance of the cars, the wonderful scenery of rural Italy and the Italian people who lined the roads to watch.The founders of the race wanted t

Read more of this 118 Diecast, Toy or Other Hobby Information ...