RUOTE NELLA STORIA 2026 ON NOVEMBER 15H: THE GRAND FINALE AT MONZA 0RACETRACK
The 2026 edition of Ruote nella Storia (Wheels Through History) will come to a close on Sunday, November 15, at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. The event is organised by Automobile Club Milano, ACI Storico and ACI Sport, in collaboration with the Autodromo and Sara Assicurazioni, and under the patronage of the Municipality of Milan.
Dedicated to classic car enthusiasts and the promotion of Italy’s motoring heritage, this year’s event features an evocative “Grand Tour to Discover the Landmarks of Milan’s Transport History”, an itinerary that weaves together the history of the automobile with that of mobility and the institutions that have contributed to the development of the city and its surrounding area.
Ruote nella Storia is a project through which ACI Storico promotes awareness and preservation of historic motoring, recognising the artistic, technological, cultural and industrial value of vehicles from the past. For 13 years, the Club has brought enthusiasts together through initiatives celebrating automotive design, ingenuity and creativity.
The event programme will begin at 10:00 am at the headquarters of Automobile Club Milano, with access from Via Marina. The participating crews will then make their way to the State Police Vehicle Centre for a stamp checkpoint, subsequently passing in front of the ATM depot on Viale Molise. The route will include another entrance, with a stamp checkpoint, at the Carabinieri’s Montebello Barracks, as well as a drive past the Milan Committee of the Italian Red Cross and through the Provincial Fire Brigade Headquarters. This special itinerary will offer participants the opportunity to visit some of the landmark locations in Milan’s history of transport, emergency response and public services, before reaching the final destination at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.
“The route pays tribute to the roots of our city, a cradle of innovation, industry and passion for four wheels. Classic cars will travel through Milan and the places that have shaped the history of transport and mobility in the Milan area, highlighting an industrial, architectural and social heritage that is an integral part of the identity of the city and its surrounding territory,” says Pietro Meda, President of Automobile Club Milano.
“Rediscovering and sharing these memories is both a duty and an opportunity. Our role is to act as a bridge between generations, ensuring that the beauty and elegance of timeless cars become a means of passing on and sharing the wealth of knowledge and culture that defines historic motoring,” Meda concludes.
Adding further appeal to the event will be a selection of vehicles of outstanding historical and collector’s interest, on display before the start and along the route, including cars from Radio Taxi 02.8585. Highlights include a 1971 Ferrari Daytona, a 1947 Fiat 508C 1100 Trasformabile, a 1969 Fiat 600 Multipla Taxi, a 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, a 1954 Triumph TR2 Long Door Le Mans, a 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S Freccia d’Oro, a 1974 Morgan 4/4 Two Seater, a 1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Super, two Mercedes-Benz 190 SLs from 1959 and 1961, and a 1973 Porsche Carrera RS.
(Source: Automobile Club Milano press release)