The very first of 7 editions of the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE saw some of the most interesting automobiles make their method through all 7 Emirates over 4 days.Published On Dec 23, 2022 10:32:00 AMI am driving a Mercedes-Benz 560SL (R107) behind Simon Kidsons Lamborghini Countach with its famous licence plates– UFO 77– and have Jacky Ickx in his 1968 Porsche 911– Bahama Mama– in my rear-view mirror. In case you are wondering, this isnt a dream, rather I am at the 1000 Miglia Experience, the very first of 7 editions to take place in the UAE.Over 100 vintage supercars participated in the eventFour-day 1,600 km (approx) path passed through all seven EmiratesSir Sterling Moss winning the 1955 Mille Miglia in a Mercedes-Benz 300SLR 32 minutes ahead of his second-placed teammate, the famous Juan Manuel Fangio, is one of motorsports biggest stories ever for me. And participating in the 1000 Miglia in a Mercedes-Benz SL was constantly a dream, and so when I found out of the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE, I immediately chose to participate.Cruising through the EmiratesOrganised by 1000 Miglia SRL in collaboration with Octanium, the renowned 1,000-mile occasion toured throughout the UAE, going to all seven Emirates along the four-day path.”As one would anticipate, some of the most unique and important modern-day hypercars and traditional vehicles took part in the occasion, which saw a record number of 11 Mercedes-Benz 300SL participate, alongside some renowned Bugattis, from the Type 57 Stelvio to a Veyron Grand Sport.For me, the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE was extraordinary, and I cant wait to go back next year.ResultsOverall1000 Miglia Class 1927-19571.

The very first of 7 editions of the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE saw some of the most interesting cars and trucks make their way through all 7 Emirates over 4 days.Published On Dec 23, 2022 10:32:00 AMI am driving a Mercedes-Benz 560SL (R107) behind Simon Kidsons Lamborghini Countach with its legendary licence plates– UFO 77– and have Jacky Ickx in his 1968 Porsche 911– Bahama Mama– in my rear-view mirror. A moment later on, I am being overtaken by Jochen Mass driving a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, and just ahead of me is a vital 1961 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. In case you are wondering, this isnt a dream, rather I am at the 1000 Miglia Experience, the first of seven editions to occur in the UAE.Over 100 vintage supercars took part in the eventFour-day 1,600 km (approx) path passed through all 7 EmiratesSir Sterling Moss winning the 1955 Mille Miglia in a Mercedes-Benz 300SLR 32 minutes ahead of his second-placed teammate, the famous Juan Manuel Fangio, is among motorsports greatest stories ever for me. And getting involved in the 1000 Miglia in a Mercedes-Benz SL was constantly a dream, and so when I found out of the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE, I immediately decided to participate.Cruising through the EmiratesOrganised by 1000 Miglia SRL in collaboration with Octanium, the renowned 1,000-mile event explored throughout the UAE, checking out all 7 Emirates along the four-day route. December 4 saw over 100 automobiles on screen at the Dubai Creek Golf Club and the historic occasion flagged off from Dubai on December 5, ending up being the largest classic motorsport occasion ever staged in the Middle East. From Dubai, the groups dealt with tough time trials in Hatta, threaded the winding cliffs of Fujairah, and then stormed inland to the overwhelming peak of Jebel Jais Mountain in Ras Al Khaimah, before going back to Dubai by means of the Northern Emirates of Umm Ul Quwain, Ajman and Sharjah to a rousing conventional welcome at the popular Flat12 Café in Dubai.After a night aboard the popular Queen Elizabeth 2 luxury liner, the vehicles and groups travelled south to the UAEs capital, Abu Dhabi, for a special stage on the popular Yas Marina Formula One Circuit, before concluding at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi on December 8. As Martin Halder, CEO of Octanium, said: “The first 1000 Miglia Experience UAE has actually been a huge accomplishment and a really landmark event for the UAE vehicle scene.”Day 2 was the most exciting, as the cars raced up Jebel Jais– the acme in the UAE, around 1,500 m above sea level– on what is probably the most lovely mountain roadway on the planet. Gaurav Dhars very unusual Lotus Eleven and a Ferrari 250 GT sounded astonishing as they blasted up the hill.The occasion saw classic automobile stars and enthusiasts from throughout the globe like Sandra Button, chairman of the Pebble Beach Concours, driving a 300SL roadster; Hans Kleissl of HK Engineering, the around the world specialist for 300SL, and supermodel David Gandy driving a Jaguar XK 120. British racing driver Oliver Webb was likewise behind the wheel of a Lykan HyperSport.The house crowdSeveral Indians participated in the occasion, with Amirali and Wendy Jetha winning the Jubilee Class in their 1956 Fiat Millicento. Also getting involved in the event was Yohan Poonawalla in his 1964 Lincoln Continental that was originally owned by the then-Pope and was later talented to Mother Teresa; Xerxes Master and Jehangir Bhoot in their Fiat 1100 Millicento; Ishtiyaq and Lubna Nagree in their Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R107); Farida and Jimmy Tata in a Ferrari Testarossa; Shivaum Punjabi in an SL500 (R129), Amal Tanna and Kaushik Vibhor in a 1950 Ford Club Coupe V8; and myself and Chinmay Bafna in a Mercedes-Benz 560SL (R107). An elated Imthishan Giado Octanium, head of marketing, said “Our very first four-day 1000 Miglia Experience UAE event was a tremendous success, with devoted teams that travelled from all over the world to join this amazing celebration of the classic auto. I want to particularly thank our popular Indian contingent of individuals whose cars were a hit with the UAE public– one skilled rival was rewarded with a sought after leading spot in the Jubilee Class. What an impressive proving, I expect to see even more amazing vehicles and chauffeurs from India next year.”As one would anticipate, a few of the most important and unique vintage cars and modern-day hypercars got involved in the occasion, which saw a record number of 11 Mercedes-Benz 300SL participate, along with some iconic Bugattis, from the Type 57 Stelvio to a Veyron Grand Sport.For me, the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE was remarkable, and I cant wait to return next year.ResultsOverall1000 Miglia Class 1927-19571. Salim Al Rifai/ Giordano Mozzi (2019 Ferrari 488 Pista)1. Giovanni Soldo/ Sabrina Messina (1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL)2. Giovanni Soldo/ Sabrina Messina (1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL)2. Wilfried Porth/ Robin Porth (1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing)3. Wilfried Porth/ Robin Porth (1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing)3. Aldo Bonomi/ Tarcisio Bonomi (1949 Healey Silverstone)Also see: Star automobiles at 1000 Miglia Experience – image galleryMercedes Benz Classic Car Rally 2022 videoCopyright (c) Autocar India. All rights scheduled.