What happened to Targa Florio?
After 1973, it was a national sports car event until it was discontinued in 1977 due to safety concerns. It has since been run as Targa Florio Rally, a rallying event, and is part of the Italian Rally Championship. Targa Florio is a piece of race history located on the island of Sicily in Italy, close to Palermo. The road condition is sadly not that good, because landslides have washed away parts of the road, but driven with caution it also has some very enjoyable stretches.THE TARGA FLORIO ROAD RACE Created by wealthy enthusiast Vincenzo Florio, the Targa (meaning “Plate” or “Shield”) was the most prestigious motor race in the world in its early years, pre-dating the Formula One World Championship by close to 50 years.
Who owns Targa Florio cars?
Targa Florio Cars is an Independent Luxury & Performance Car Dealership founded in December of 2009 by William Kirkham, inspired and fuelled by a passion for quality cars and a wealth of financial knowledge. William is the founder, Managing Director, and owner of Targa Florio Cars. The first Porsche 911 Targa was named after the ‘Targa Florio’. That was the name of an exciting car race in Sicily, Italy. There were many narrow roads, curves and sunshine. Porsche was always very successful in these long races and often won.Vincenzo Florio Jr. March 1883 – 6 January 1959) was an Italian entrepreneur, heir of the rich Florio entrepreneurial dynasty, one of the wealthiest Italian families during the late 19th century. An automobile enthusiast, he is best known as the founder of the Targa Florio.
When was the last Targa Florio?
As the winner of the last ever 1973 Targa Florio – the legendary motorsport rally that was held annually on this beautiful Mediterranean island – Sicily’s roads have always been synonymous with full throttle and driving on the edge (although never a single millimetre over), for Gijs. After 1973, it was a national sports car event until it was discontinued in 1977 due to safety concerns. It has since been run as Targa Florio Rally, a rallying event, and is part of the Italian Rally Championship.