Editorial

We are including the first of what will no doubt be a series of previews of this year's Goodwood Revival meeting in this week's Classic Inside. Spending a day at the circuit on Monday this week, when the grandstands are starting to go up and the last coat of paint is being applied to the newly-opened shop, you begin to realise the enormity of the task taken on by the organisers and also how much they have achieved in a (relatively) short time. This year is the fifth anniversary of the Revival (race meeting as opposed to 'Festival' hillclimb) and considering the disused state of the circuit before Lord March literally 'Revived' it, miracles have been achieved. Trees, planted only a few years ago, are flourishing, the famous hydrangeas in front of the grandstands are in bloom and the white-painted pits and administrative buildings have a lustrous gleam to them. Many Grand Prix organisers could take a leaf out of the Goodwood book for sheer style and taste.

Great news from Maserati - the Quattroporte photos have been released and it looks gorgeous. A true rival to the rather antiseptic (but no less exciting to drive) German Q-cars from BMW, Audi and Mercedes, the car appears to combine Italian style with an element of the 'English look' much beloved by the quality in that wonderful country. Fifteen bodywork colours, three types of wood (rosewood, mahogany, and briarwood) and ten shades of leather are possible combinations - and I bet there's not a wrong'un amongst them.

No modern cars are allowed in the centre area at Goodwood - but they ought to make an exception for the Quattroporte, it carries all the qualities associated with the glorious event; performance, style and elegance.

Steve Wakefield
Managing Editor

THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER

New Porsche GT2 available from October 2003

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, of Stuttgart, Germany has taken a further step forward in its current model offensive. This most powerful version of the 911 now has even higher performance and is the sixth launch this year...

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Jaguar announces X-Type Estate for Frankfurt debut

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Maserati Quattroporte for 2004 - first pictures and details

The Quattroporte marks the triumphant return of Maserati into the luxury saloon market.Alongside the Coupe and Spyder, this flagship model is a new interpretation of the high performance, luxury Italian saloon first unveiled by Maserati back in 1963.The new car is the fifth generation sporting the Quattroporte name. The values remain unchanged. A unique prestige automobile that combines performance, style and elegance...

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9th August 2003 Bonhams at Nurburgring 'Oldtimer GP' - Review

Held in the sweltering heat of 2003’s extraordinary European weather, Bonhams annual sale at the historic race meeting at the Nurburgring, the Oldtimer Grand Prix, sold many of the highlighted lots including the one owner from new Ferrari Daytona GTS and the ex-press 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR 7.3 litre. The latter going for €827,500 including buyer’s premium...

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Christie's Auction of Exceptional Motor Cars at the Concours d’Élegance Paleis het Loo 31st Aug 2003

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Goodwood Revival 5 /6/ 7 September 2003 - from the passenger seat

With just over three weeks to go now to this year’s Goodwood Revival meeting, last Monday the organisers put on a display of the exciting things to come at the Sussex circuit. These took the form of an exciting low-flying Spitfire, many priceless cars and the chance to ride the famous track as a passenger in a variety of cars. Your author’s particular mount was Aston Martin P212...

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