Vredestein Brand Entered 1000 Miglia With 1955 Porsche

Vredestein Brand Entered 1000 Miglia With 1955 Porsche

Vredestein Tires was 1000 Miglia’s official tire partner, and the brand showcased itself on four participating vehicles this year, including a restored 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster entered for the first time by the tire manufacturer’s U.S. operations.

The Speedster was co-driven by Lara, aka “That Porsche Girl” and its owner, Bernard Moix. Lara is a trained precision driver and SAG/AFTRA member who has doubled for Hollywood actors. Bernard Moix co-drove with Lara.

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Vredestein will showcase itself on a restored 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster.

Moix’s 1955 Pre-A Speedster tackled the 1000 Miglia on Vredestein Sprint Classic tires. The Sprint Classic is a summer tire that combines classic aesthetics with contemporary tire technology to deliver high safety reserves and short braking distances on wet and dry surfaces, the company says.

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