The California Mille draws inspiration from the original Mille Miglia which dazzled the world from 1927 to 1957. The event reflects a journey through time, showcasing cars that either participated or would have been eligible to compete in the storied Italian race.
Each year The California Mille celebrates a marque or model with historic significance. For 2027, our celebrated marque is Alfa Romeo. Alfa Romeo holds a dominant place in the race’s storied history, with an unmatched record of 11 Mille Miglia victories. That legacy forged an unbreakable bond between the marque and the event. For the The California Mille, we are accepting submissions of Alfa Romeo models 1957 and older, with the 2027 celebration focusing on the 8C, 6C, and P3 cars that secured a large share of those wins.
We welcome entries of all Alfa Romeo racing and sports models from 1920 through December 1957. Extraordinary examples of models through 1967 may also be considered, such as the Guilia TZ, Tipo 33, Sprint Zagato and more.
All cars applying must have been made prior to January 1, 1958. Priority is given to cars that could have participated in Mille Miglia, our celebrated marque, and pre-war cars, then vehicles with model year 1957 or earlier. The event is limited to approximately 65-70 cars based on the availability of hotel reservations. To maintain the spirit of Mille Miglia, we carefully choose cars that fit our requirements and specifications from each year’s group of applicants.
Every car is required to be properly insured according to the state and/or country of the car’s registration. In addition, every vehicle must be road legal, registered and covered by liability insurance, proof of which must be carried in the vehicle at all times during the event. Some insurance policies may have limitations on mileage or restrict coverage when the car is not parked in a secured garage overnight, driven in road rallies or while in transit. We recommend verifying that your car will be covered for a 1,000-mile organized multi-day rally that involves hotel parking and commercial shipping.
Hagerty is happy to assist if you have questions regarding coverage or need insurance. Check out our homepage for more information or call Hagerty at +1 800-922-4050 with any insurance-related questions.
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