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EDITORIAL
Well, it's nice to be back. Before I go any further, let me have a final few words on this year's Goodwood Revival.
It was, without doubt, one of the best yet. One can only wonder what the organisers can come up with in 2009. There were so many cameos played out on– and off–track, it's hard for just one report to do the event justice. The school prefects (complete with a swot carrying a pile of books all afternoon) amused, and the Ferrari 250 GT SWB 'Breadvan' enthralled — while it was running.
Even the BRM V16 joined in the spirit of things by behaving perfectly in the pits — only to run very roughly on–track, as in period. Priceless stuff.
Back to the present. This week's ClassicInside has the latest news from the Paris Show, prior to a fuller feature and critical appraisal next week. And, lest you think that the events of the last few days have completely passed us by, can I offer an unexpected bonus to the luxury car manufacturers?
The Buryat people have 300 names for the ferocious winds that blow across Lake Baikal, in Siberia. Deciding on the correct appellation for the latest V12 GT is always a tough one — perhaps in the darkness there is light, after all?
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
The 2008 Paris Motor ShowWith new models from Ferrari and BMW, an exciting concept from Lamborghini and the One–77 'in the metal', the 2008 Paris show has proved to be one of the best in recent years. read more... |
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Gran Premio Nuvolari 2008On September 19th, 300 classic engines fired up in honour of the racing legend Tazio Nuvolari, as sportscars, GTs and saloons headed off on the three–day, 1000km Audi-backed Gran Premio Nuvolari. This annual challenge for man and machine is traditionally an event full of excitement and emotion. read more... |
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Aston Martin Project One–77: Further Photo Revealed — Surprise Appearance at Paris ShowThe British company has issued a further teaser image of its 2009 700bhp supercar as well showing a prototype, quite literally 'under wraps', in Paris. read more... |
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Lamborghini Estoque: Four–seater Concept Debuts in ParisAfter a prolonged teaser campaign — that the Classic Driver office studiously ignored — the wraps are off Lamborghini's take on the Rapide/Panamera segment. For a 'concept', it looks terribly production–ready... read more... |
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Withnail and I Writer's Aston to be Sold at AuctionLeominster-based auction house Brightwells will, later this month, sell Bruce Robinson's 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Convertible. Robinson wrote and directed the cult classic 1987 film Withnail and I, starring the British actors Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann. . read more... |
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Audi S4: Supercharged Thrills and Thrift in ParisCombining performance with economy has become the Holy Grail of the motor industry, and this week's Paris Show will see new variants of the Audi S4 which give equal weighting to thrills and thrift. read more... |
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Mercedes–Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 SFastest-ever, fast roadsterNot content with the already stupendously quick open SLR, the engineers at Woking have come up with an even more extreme version with 650bhp, a 0-62mph of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 208mph. read more... |
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Feature:Track–Day Car InsuranceOne of the great experiences open to classic and modern sportscar owners is the opportunity to take part in organised track days. But how do such activities affect your car insurance policy? We asked Aon for some tips... more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
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Lamborghini Murciélago
colour Yellow |
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Metallic yellow with black hide with contrasting yellow stitching.
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Elms Collection Classic and Exotic CarsTown/City: Essex, UK |
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CLASSIC
Rolls-Royce Mulliner Park Ward
colour Garnett |
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Chequered Flag International is pleased to offer this 1964 Rolls Royce Mulliner Park Ward "Chinese Eye" Coupe. US Left Hand Drive model in Garnett with Tan leather. Power windows, power steering and air conditioning which is nice and cold.
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Chequered Flag InternationalTown/City: Marina Del Rey, CA, USA |
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SPORTING
Ferrari F 50 RHD
colour Red |
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A total of only 349 examples of the F50 was produced
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TalacrestTown/City: Ascot, UK |
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EVENTGUIDE 2008
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03.10. — 05.10. Ferrari Racing Days 2008, Germany |
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