Classic car dealer The Gallery Brummen will take part in the legendary Mille Miglia rally from May 19 to 22 with a 1939 Aston Martin 15/98 2 Litre Abbey Coachwork.
The Gallery Brummen enters unique Aston Martin in 2015 Mille Miglia
Co-owner Nick Aaldering was able to secure a starting position with this unique British race car for 2016 and he will drive together with Maikel de Munnik, Register Valuator Classic Automobiles.
It is the second time The Gallery Brummen will enter the historic event with this Aston Martin. The 76 year old 15/98 2 Litre Abbey Coachwork has an extensive British racing history and has been rigorously prepared in house by mechanics from The Gallery.
From Brescia to Rome
The Mille Miglia, which is Italian for one thousand miles, was one of the world’s most important long distance races held in Italy since 1927. Nowadays the Mille Miglia is a regularity race for historic automobiles built from 1927 to 1957. To cover the total distance of 1,000 miles from Brecia to Rome and back, the colourful high speed parade with teams from all over the world needs four days and three nights.
Eight entries since 1999
The Mille Miglia has become a part of The Gallery’s history with eight entries in the last eight years. During the 2015 edition the 1939 Aston Martin 15/98 was driven by founder en owner Nico Aaldering together with his daughter Nina. To follow team Gallery Aaldering in their historic Aston Martin during the 2016 Mille Miglia, please visit facebook.com/galleryaaldering and twitter.com/gallerybrummen.