The Cars
1926 BUGATTI TYPE 35
1975 ALFA ROMEO 33 TT 12

In 1906, Vincenzo Florio devised a race through the hills of Sicily. At that time, sports car racing had become popular in Italy and the Targa Florio was the most important race in Europe until Le Mans and the Mille Miglia were started in the 1920s.

Originally 92 miles per lap, the course was shortened to 45 miles until 1977 when the last all-out race was held. Since the roads were very tight and twisty, the cars were started at two minute intervals. In addition to being narrow, the roads were little more than mountain paths in places and drivers frequently had to compete with donkeys for room.