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ClassicInside – The Classic Driver Newsletter

Edition 34/2005

September 9th 2005

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Editorial

We seem to have got terribly racy this week - and no, I’m not talking ‘top shelf’. There’s a nice feature by John Mayston-Taylor on the recent Rolex Monterey Historics, with excellent photography by Tim Scott, and we also review the very first Tour Britannia, the British version of the popular European rally/races like the Tour Auto. I had a quick look at the final day’s action at Silverstone yesterday and it was impressive. And it’s always great to see racing cars made road-legal and driven on the public highway. Blessed with the UK’s ‘Indian Summer’ weather, it was clearly a success and will be repeated in 2006.

And all this talk of historic racing prompts me to remind you that next week will be the Goodwood Revival. Let me say once again that a) It’s the best historic race meeting in the world, and b) It’s for advanced ticket holders only, so get online and book those tickets right away!

Back to matters strictly ‘street’, next Tuesday will see the start of the Frankfurt Motor Show, the ‘IAA’. Several new models are to be seen for the first time and we’ve a glimpse of some of them in today’s Classic Inside. Suffice it to say that Classic Driver will be there in force to bring you all the very latest news as it happens.

Finally do have time to check out the fantastic Paul Smith Limited Edition Triumph Bonneville. I’d add it to my imaginary garage any time and, despite its recent manufacture, what a great way of visiting events like the Revival? I’d be happy to swing my leg over it any time - which is where we came in I think.

Hope to see some of you next week at Goodwood.

Steve Wakefield
Managing Editor
sw@classicdriver.com

*THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER*
The Rolex Monterey Historic Races 2005 Photo Gallery by Tim Scott This year saw the 32nd running of the Monterey Historics by event chairman and organiser Steve Earle, held at the picturesque circuit of Laguna Seca set in the hills inland of Monterey, California... read the complete article
The ‘Tour Britannia’ 2005 - Review Bellm comes out on top Three and a half days after they were flagged off the line at Stratford-upon-Avon, the travelling circus that was the inaugural Tour Britannia finally came to a halt at the home of British motor racing... read the complete article
Porsche Cayman S - to launch at Frankfurt The latest mid-engined car in Porsche's range, the Cayman S, will make its international debut at the Frankfurt Show next week. With a 3.4 litre six-cylinder 'Boxer' engine producing 295 bhp, dressed in coupé bodywork, the car is sure to be a success... read the complete article
‘Vision R 63 AMG’: World premiere at the 61st Frankfurt Motor Show Powered by the all-new, completely independently developed AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine with an output of 510 hp and a maximum torque of 630 Nm, the ‘Vision R 63 AMG’ represents a combination of sporty driving pleasure combined with comfort for up to six occupant... read the complete article
Ferrari 250LM The Giallo Flier Collector and historic racer Carlos Monteverde likes yellow cars, and this 250LM acquired a coat of Belgium’s national racing colour soon after being delivered to that country’s foremost racing team, Ecurie Francorchamps, in April 1965... read the complete article
Audi A4 Cabrio facelift for Frankfurt Show The new A4 Cabriolet makes its world public debut in Frankfurt. Sharing new engines and extensive chassis revisions with the recently upgraded A4 Saloon and Avant models, the latest Audi soft-top will be available to order in the UK from November... read the complete article

*CLASSIC LIFE*
One for the (leather) boys Limited Edition Triumph Bonneville T100 by Paul Smith Born, bred and proud to be British, Paul Smith and Triumph, the legendary motor bike manufacturers, join forces for an exciting collaboration for Autumn Winter 2005... read the complete article

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The Brighton Speed Trials, Brighton, Sussex, UK
10th September 2005

Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit, Nr Chichester, W.Sussex, UK
16th - 18th September 2005

Bonhams Auction - Goodwood Revival, Goodwood, Nr Chichester, W Sussex, UK
16th September 2005

H&H Auction, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, UK
20th - 21st September 2005

Motor-Classic 6hrs Meeting, Spa, Belgium
23rd - 25th September 2005

Coys Sales Exposition at The Spa 6 Hours, Spa, Belgium
24th September 2005

Coys Spirit of Motoring Auction - Royal Horticultural Halls Westminster, London
29th September 2005

'Top Hat' Historic Saloon and Sports Car Racing, Mallory Park, Nr Hinckley, Leics, UK
2nd October 2005

H&H Auction "The Dick Van Dijk Collection", Syon House, London, UK
3rd October 2005

Trophee Historique de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
7th - 9th October 2005

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