The cars of the California Mille
Vehicle eligibility
The California Mille is open to any car that could have participated in the original Mille Miglia. We are seeking a variety of makes and types. Foreign and domestic manufacturers are welcome, but all cars must have been made prior to January 1, 1958.
The event is limited to approximately 65-70 cars based on the availability of hotel reservations. To maintain the spirit of the Mille Miglia, we carefully choose cars that fit our requirements and specifications from each year’s group of applicants.
The Celebrated Marque
Each year, our Celebrated Marque will honor a trailblazing make and model from around the original Mille Miglia era. This year we’re excited to highlight Carrozzeria Zagato as our Celebrated Marque. We’re accepting Zagato-bodied cars built between 1927 and December 1957. (Zagato-bodied cars built between 1958 and 1967 may be considered as exceptions on a case-by-case basis.)
Don’t have a Zagato? No problem. The California Mille always welcomes any car that could have participated in the original Mille Miglia to apply.
The Honored Race Car
This year, we’re celebrating the Porsche 550/550A Spyder in honor of the epic mid-engine Porsche race cars of the 1950s and early-1960s. We’re accepting authentic Porsche 550/550A Spyders (1953–1956) and Porsche 718 models (1957–1962).
Don’t have a Spyder? No problem. The California Mille always welcomes any car that could have participated in the original Mille Miglia to apply.
Insurance requirements
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. More information can be found on our homepage.