EXPORT 56 AT 1000 MIGLIA 2026
DATE: 9 – 13 June 2026
First established in 1926 an incredible road race known as the Mille Miglia ran in Italy. It took place on March 26–27, 1927, just 77 participants, took part and 51 were classified as finishers.
The winners being Ferdinando Minoja and Giuseppe Morandi in an OM 665 sports car, completing the course in just over 21 hours. So began a 30 year history (barring a few cessations due to war etc) of this superb race. At the time and during that period it was a flat out road race, attracting some of the greatest drivers of all time and was witnessed by millions of spectators each year establishing itself as Italy’s, and one of the worlds most ambitious road races. Sadly the race had to be brought to halt following a series of tragic accidents in 1957.
However all was not lost as the ‘Classic’ era arrived, and in 1977 a regularity type rally was initiated, where drivers are tested by how well they can meet set times and average speeds, within the Italian rules and regulations of the road, over certain sections chosen by the organisers, the event was named the 1000 Miglia. It takes place over the same Historic roads as the original Mille Miglia, every year and is for cars from the original period of the great race entered between 1927 and 1957.
THIS YEARS ROUTE – MILLE MIGLIA 2026
The route takes in the beautifull hills, mountain passes and valleys of Italy passing through ancient cities of culture and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The first stage Tuesday 9 June runs from Brescia to Padua passing through the Trompia and Gobbia Valleys, before stopping in Lumezzane. After crossing the Cavallo Pass, the route will descend into the Sabbia Valley, skirt Lake Garda, travel through Vicenza and end the first day in Padua.
On Wednesday 10 June the stage is from Padua to Montecatini Terme heading west, passing through Ferrara, Modena, Reggio Emilia and crossing the Abetone Pass, before ending among the Art Nouveau buildings of Montecatini Terme.
Thursday 11 June will see competitors start at Montecatini Terme heading for Rome passing through Pietrasanta, renowned for its sculpture and contemporary art. After lunch in the famous Piazza del Campo in Siena, where the cars will continue towards Lake Bolsena and Lake Vico, arriving in Rome the traditional turning point of the race.
Friday 12 June will see the teams leave Rome for Rimini. Passing through Assisi, on the occasion of the eighth centenary of the death of St Francis, then stop for lunch in Gubbio and the spectacular passage through the Furlo Gorge, ending in Rimini, overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
The final day Saturday 13 June is from Rimini back to the start point in Brescia, enroute passing the salt pans of Cervia and Comacchio, then Ferrara, where the course will cross that of the southbound route. After a stop in Mantua, the finishers are scheduled to arrive in Viale Venezia, Brescia, where the 1000 Miglia has always finished since the original race began in 1927.
EXPORT 56 CARS
Our Porsche line-up includes the 11th Porsche sold into the UK and a car we have run at several European events. A Porsche 356 Pre A Speedster recently purchased from Jamiroquai front man Jay Kay. Along with 2, beautifully presented 356 T1A Coupes, one of which will be driven by Export 56 owner, Mick Pacey.
The cars are currently going through an intense pre event preparation at our facility and will be transported to Switzerland to run in Mille Miglia Warm up event on the 29th – 31st May, then receiving a final check over in Switzerland before a short run to Brescia for the main event.
Car 1: 1954 PORSCHE 356 Pre A COUPE
Car 2: 1955 PORSCHE 356 Pre A Speedster
Car 3: 1956 PORSCHE 356 T1A COUPE
Car 4: 1956 PORSCHE 356 T1A COUPE
Car 5: 1954 HEALEY 100S
