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Tour of historical Corsica: the incredible open-air museum

2022-10-06T16:33:05.594Z


BIG STORY - Nearly 400 crews aboard classic cars are taking part this week in the 22nd edition of one of the most popular historic rallies on the planet. A unique rendezvous in a dream setting where nostalgia, competitive spirit and conviviality mingle.


Special envoy to Porto-Vecchio

Monday morning, when the sun begins to warm the median of the Navy, in Porto-Vecchio, Olivier Feligioni is active, kneeling, in front of the sides of his Porsche 911 Super Carrera.

Bank card in hand, he tracks down the slightest bubble of air trapped under the sticker displaying the number he has just been assigned, 370.

The gleaming German car with its elegant colorful dress in the iconic colors of the sponsor Martini must present itself in its best light for the stage appearance scheduled for the next day in the specials.

Because it will be necessary to let go of the horses, but also to be beautiful in front of the public.

With his brother Pierre, Olivier is one of the 380 crews to take part in the 22 edition of the historic Tour de Corse.

When we think of the Tour de Corse, we think of these endless series of bends and these ravines everywhere...

Bruno Saby, winner of the 1986 Tour de Corse aboard a Peugeot 205 T16

A record number of participants which now makes this event the biggest rally of classic cars (at least 25 years old) on closed roads in Europe.

An unmissable event for…

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Source: lefigaro

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