In 1899, Aristide Faccioli founded the first Italian automobile company—Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino, otherwise known as FIAT. That one company was the beginning of a national industry that included world renowned brands like Ferrari and Lamborghini. As Italy’s automobile market grew, so did the sport of car racing. The Mille Miglia, for instance, covers a thousand-mile stretch from Brescia to Rome and has a history of both prestige and danger. A new car show now brings 70 historic automobiles back to the Eternal City, where they compete across 16 classes at the Anantara Concorso. In a world dominated by flashy, ultra-modern Formula 1 race cars, this show offers an old-school antidote for those seeking la dolce vita. —Maggie Turner