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Edition 42/2004

November 12th 2004

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Editorial

A bit of a new car theme to this week's 'Classic Inside'. There's news on two of our favourite 'daily drivers', the new Audi A6 Avant and MINI's incorrigible Cooper S, plus there's the first of what I hope will be many 'Classic Driver Readers' Cars', a beautiful DB5 from Holland. There's also a 'must-have' for the school run, Volvo's XC90 PUV (that's Power Utility Vehicle) with its crazy 650bhp engine. Only in America as they say.

The interest in the Aston Martin DBR9 must have broken all records last week, and with its appearance on British national television last Sunday the British company just needs to separate 32 potential owners from the estimated £475,000 each it will cost to buy one of these cars and they should take all before them.

As you read this I should be in Northern Italy, on the final stages of an autumnal journey from the UK to the heart of Italian supercar production, delivering a Maserati Gran Sport to its birthplace in Modena. Yes, I know it's a tough job but someone's got to do it and there's a full report to come next week.

Anyone would think it's my birthday.

Steve Wakefield
Managing Editor
sw@classicdriver.com

*THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER*
Classic Driver Readers' Cars Aston Martin DB5 in Holland A British classic, made famous by that perfect Englishman James Bond (played by a Scot, Sean Connery of course) introduces us to Dutch enthusiast Marien van Schie. Unused for 22 years, the Caribbean Pearl (Dark Blue) car was bought half-restored and is now in the very good condition you see here... read the complete article
Rolls-Royce confirms new Convertible Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today confirmed that a new model is to be built at the company's manufacturing plant at Goodwood, England. The new motor car, a two-door, four-seat convertible, is expected to be unveiled in 2007... read the complete article
MINI News - New Year, new options MINI product revisions for 2005 including automatic transmission for MINI Cooper S From 1 January 2005, MINI will be available with a number of new options that further increase the opportunity for MINI owners to personalise their cars... read the complete article
A New Company Raising the Bar on ‘Active Car Storage’ Just south of Milton Keynes is the Buckinghamshire village of Newton Longville, situated within easy access to the southeast and London. Here, a new company Collectors’ Car Management’ has set up its offices, workshop and 12,000 sq ft of storage area... read the complete article
Volvo's tuned XC90, S40 and V50 Volvo XC90 PUV (Power Utility Vehicle): estimated 650 bhp... In line with the typically American taste for extremes, Volvo Cars North America (VCNA) unleashed three outrageous, one-off concept versions of the XC90, S40 and V50 at an aftermarket equipment show1 in Las Vegas – where else... read the complete article
New Audi A6 Avant Audi is adding a new chapter to the success story of the Avant: the new Audi A6 Avant represents a unique blend of design and dynamism, driving pleasure and functionality... read the complete article

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Bentley Turbo R LWB

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colour Red Pearl
interior colour Sandstone piped St James Red
mileage 50.400 km / 31.317 m

Price 29.950 GBP

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BMW X5 4.4 Sport

Fitted with all usual refinements including Sat Nav and TV, 19" alloys, electric seats and climate control. This car has covered 67000 miles from new and hence is very realistically priced.

colour Silver
interior Anthracite leather
drive RHD
year 2001
mileage 107.826 km / 67.000 m

Price 26.995 GBP

Dealership:

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Jaguar E-Type SI Roadster

restored, FIA Papers, 1962 (can run to 1961 momologation) fully prepared for competition/road events. Currently in U.S. Prepared regardless of expense, Minilites, Konis etc.

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drive LHD
year 1962

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EVENTGUIDE

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

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

Barons Auction, Esher, Surrey, UK
30th Nov 2004

Bonhams Auction, Olympia, London
6th Dec 2004

Christie’s Auction, Jack Barclay Showroom, London
7th Dec 2004

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

Bonhams Europe Auction, Gstaad, Switzerland
18th Dec 2004

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