1000 Miglia

1000 Miglia (often written “Mille Miglia” or “1.000 Miglia”) - the 1991
racing game for Commodore 64 from Simulmondo.

Dash vintage sports cars across Italy against the clock, juggling pace,
damage, and time controls like a classic endurance rally.

Core loop
- choose a car and set off on a timed leg
- follow the route, overtake traffic, and hit checkpoints
- manage wear and damage - finish within target time to progress

Systems and items
- car condition - engine, tires, and body affect speed and grip
- service stops - repair and refuel at planned assistance points
- weather and light - rain and night reduce visibility and handling
- manual shifting - short-shift for traction, high revs risk damage

Level design and feel
Top-down scrolling roads with towns, countryside, and narrow bridges.
Traffic, chicanes, and tight hairpins reward clean lines over flat-out
speed. Long legs build pressure as the timer bleeds away.

Why it is notable
- Italian-developed homage to the historic Mille Miglia road race
- part of Simulmondo’s early push for more realistic driving on C64

Tips
- brake before the corner, then roll on throttle to avoid tire scrub
- use short bursts to pass traffic rather than sitting in high revs
- plan repairs - a quick tire change can save a doomed leg

At a glance
Year - 1991
Developer - Simulmondo
Design and programming - Simulmondo team
Graphics - Simulmondo team
Music - Simulmondo team
Publisher - Simulmondo
Genre - Racing
Players - 1
Controls - Joystick in port 2 - some keyboard for gears