ENTHUSIASTS of Italian cars and motorcycles enjoyed a fantastic traditional English breakfast at the second Goodwood Breakfast Club meeting of the year, held at the historic Motor Circuit.

The theme for the event was Forza Italia', and the combination of many great people, great cars and great food proved to be the perfect start to the month.

Among the myriad of red Ferraris, Ducatis and Alfa Romeos, some particularly uncommon, unusual and beautiful Italian Carroz-zeria' was on display.

Highlights included a striking Edwardian-era Itala and Lancia Tipo 55, right up to an ultra-rare early-1990s Zagato Hyena with Lancia Delta Integrale running gear.

A stunning Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France' and De Tomaso Mangusta proved especially popular with the early spring Goodwood crowds, although a dinky Fiat 600 Multipla was arguably the most photographed car at the event.

Although the machinery on display was decidedly Latin, the nourishment on offer was very British, with many visitors tucking in to a hearty breakfast, made with Goodwood's delicious home-reared organic ingredients.

All Goodwood Breakfast Club meetings reflect a different theme, and the next event, on May 6, is set to attract an eclectic mix of distinctive pre- and post-war French cars, commercial vehicles, mopeds and motorcycles, representing the theme of Vive la France - a celebration of unique French automotive flair.' A full list of the remaining 2007 Goodwood Breakfast Club dates and themes follows. All Breakfast Club meetings are free to attend, and will be staged from 8.30am to midday on the first Sunday of every month (excluding September when the Revival Meeting racing is staged) until October.

May 6: Vive la France - a celebration of unique French automotive flair'. Attracting: All French pre-and-post War vehicles, from Bugatti Type 35 to Citroen DS.

June 3: Supercar Sunday - the ultimate performance machines'. Attracting: All types of mouth-watering, exotic performance cars and bikes.

July 1: On yer bike! - the lure of the open road'.

Attracting: Any and all motorcycles, plus bike-engined cars.

August 5: Deutsch Marques! - teutonic efficiency and engineering excellence'. Attracting: All German-produced cars and motorcycles.

October 7: Cooked in 60 seconds - a celebration of an American Classic'. Attracting: Any classic American vehicle, plus a special display of as many cars as possible as featured in the classic Hollywood movie, Gone in 60 seconds.