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Edition 38/2004

October 15th 2004

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Editorial

The next time you come upon a friend's coffee-table groaning under the weight of some glossy car books, check to see if there's a copy of the Phil Hill Ferrari tome reviewed below. The publishers should have produced it in two parts; the (beautiful) photos as an album, and then the prose in smaller format for easier reading. Dipping in and out of it, one is amazed by the depth of recollection, perception and description the American former World Champion gives to the subject. It wasn't just dangerous on the tracks at this time; it was pretty risky just getting to and from the circuits. Thoroughly recommended.

No such troubles for our intrepid road tester of Ferrari's latest four-seater, the 612 Scaglietti. 'Piano-Black' is a nice description of the car's colour and with a simple black and aluminium interior it looks very classy. Fit for a concert pianist in fact.

Steve Wakefield
Managing Editor
sw@classicdriver.com

*THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER*
New chronographs for Bentley The new collection: Bentley 6.75 and Bentley GT Two new models have now been added to the range: the Bentley 6.75 and Bentley GT chronographs. This launch heralds the emergence of a full-fledged watch collection, a range distinguished by exclusivity, prestige and performance... read the complete article
"Auto Trophy" for the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class The readers of "Auto Zeitung" magazine have voted the new Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class the best German convertible and awarded it the "Auto Trophy 2004". The trophy was presented to Peter Pfeiffer, Head of Mercedes Design in Berlin on 12th October 2004... read the complete article
Book Review: Ferrari - 'A Champion's View' by Phil Hill As well as winning the F1 World Championship in a ‘Shark-Nose’ 1500cc single-seater, American Phil Hill’s name is synonymous with racing Ferrari sports cars from the early days as a West Coast professional racer to multiple victories at Le Mans for the works team... read the complete article
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. A driving report. "My senses are heightened when I arrive at the Hamburg address of the luxury dealer Tamsen and see the test car sitting between two Lamborghinis, one yellow and one orange. It’s a piano-lacquer Black Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, the brand-new 12-cylinder car from Maranello" ... read the complete article
Barons Sale 19th October 2004 Sandown Park, Esher - Preview A Ferrari for as little as £7,750? That’s the lower estimate of a 1981 Mondial entered at Barons next Esher Sale. If that does not appeal then there are over 40 other cars that may well do... read the complete article
1929 7.1-litre Mercedes-Benz SS Sports Cabriolet to star in Bonhams' Olympia Sale Bonhams also to sell more vehicles from The Patrick Collection The 1929 Mercedes-Benz SS ordered for 'Roxy' Rothafel, the genius behind New York's celebrated Radio City Music Hall, will move into the spotlight at Bonham's annual Olympia Sale on 6 December, in London... read the complete article
Vente Osenat on 24 October 2004 at Fontainebleau - Preview The motor car department of auction house Jean-Pierre Osenat, run by Stéphane Pavot, announces an auction of collectors’ cars to be held at Fontainebleau on October 24... read the complete article

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Ferrari 360 CS 'Stradale'

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year 2003

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Rolls-Royce Corniche MPW Left hand drive

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mileage 75.000 km / 46.603 m
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AC Ace Bristol

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year 1958
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EVENTGUIDE

Tour de España, Seville - Jerez, Spain
14th - 19th Oct 2004

Barons Classic, Collectors, Thoroughbred and Sports Car Auction, Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey
18th - 19th Oct 2004

The Classic Motor Show, NEC, UK
22nd - 24th Oct 2004

London to Brighton Veteran Car Rally & Saturday Concours, UK
6th - 7th Nov 2004

The Aintree Festival of Motorsport 2004, Aintree, Nr. Liverpool, UK
19th - 21st Nov 2004

Bonhams & Goodman Auction, Sydney, Australia
28th Nov 2004

H&H Classic Auction, Buxton, Derbyshire, UK
8th Dec 2004

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