La Leggenda di Bassano is a historic racing event on the calendars of the FIVA (Fédération Internationale des Vèhicules Anciens) and the ASI (Automotoclub Storico Italiano) that is unique because it is run for Sport-Barchetta racing cars built until 1960. This year’s event, held over the weekend of June 22-25, featured 32 car brands from 13 world countries that, after completing the final stage of the drive over the most beautiful roads of the Dolomites, arrived for its grand finale in Piazza Libertà, Bassano del Grappa.
This year’s winners of the prestigious Giannino Marzotto Trophy and the accompanying watches from Eberhard & Co. were Andrea Giacoppo and Daniela Grillone Tecioiu from Vicenza, driving a 1933 Fiat 508 S Coppa d’Oro.
More than a competition, La Leggenda di Bassano has always been an event of friendship among competitors, some of whom have participated in more than 20 editions of the race. Various personalities were present at the award ceremony, held in the magnificent Sala della Bottaia (the Barrel Maker’s Room), at Distillerie Poli: the Regional Councillor Elena Donazzan, Councillor Giovanni Cunico from the Municipality of Bassano del Grappa, the ASI President Roberto Loi, the President of ACI Vicenza, Valter Bizzotto and two time World Rally Champion Miki Biasion — brand ambassador for the event’s main sponsor, Eberhard & Co. — who also took part in the race as a competitor. Following is the general final classification:
Giannino Marzotto Trophy – plus two Eberhard “Tazio Nuvolari Solo Tempo” chronographs
Andrea Giacoppo/Daniela Grillone Tecioiu – 1933 Fiat 508 S Coppa d’Oro
Team classification
Brescia Corse
Giulio Olivini/Giulio Bettoni – 1954 Arnolt Bristol Bolide
Maria Teresa de Filippis Trophy – Best female team
Maria Fernandez/Maria I. Villasenore – 1952 Allard J2X
Fiat trophy
Mauro Manente/Claudio Di Chiara – 1947 Fiat 1100 Sport
Abarth Trophy
Bart Van der Weiden/Dian Van der Weiden – 1950 Abarth 204 Sport
Bemtòeu Trophy
Ralf Pickel/Daniela Templin – 1937 Bentley 4. Litre
Alfa Romeo Trophy
Venanzioro Fonte/Robert Nardella – 1924 Alfa Romeo RL Targa Florio
Drivers Choice Trophy – Most legendary car per the participants
Frans Van Haren/Helena Leonie Hendriks – 1936 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 A “Botticella”
Pakelo Heroes Trophy
Josè M. Fernandez/Montse Andrade – Maserati 300 S from 1956.
VIP Trophy – Accompanying cars
Aldo Bonomi/Angelo Simonelli – 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 S
Ferrari Trophy to remember the 70th anniversary – Pietro Matese painting
Juan Quintano/William Jely – 1949 Ferrari 166 Touring
20 years of the Leggenda Trophy for 20 years of participation
Giorgio Bandini – 1950 Lancia Ardea Sport
Bonfanti-Vimar Automobile Museum Trophy
Tara Hore/Joe Macari – 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
Ostinet Memorial
Juan Alberto Molinari/Ivonne Stoisa – 1957 AC Ace Bristol Roadster
Italian Alfa Romeo Register Award
Luigi Cippitelli/Pietro Troia – 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Zagato
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