The opening of The Italian Job (1969) remains one of cinema’s most unforgettable moments. A Lamborghini Miura glides through the Great St. Bernard Pass, its engine note weaving through the calm of the Alps as Matt Monro’s “On Days Like These” plays in the background. It’s a sequence that captures the beauty of motion and the effortless cool of 1960s Italy, where style, sound, and scenery met in perfect harmony.
The classic footage shows racing legend Hans Stuck demonstrating the proper technique for tackling the Karussell section at the Nürburgring, balancing precision, throttle control, and commitment through one of the most iconic corners on the Nordschleife.
