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ClassicInside – The Classic Driver Newsletter

Edition 36/2005

September 23rd 2005

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Editorial

Well, I hope you all enjoyed yourself at Goodwood last weekend as much as I did - another fantastic event that you can read about below.

The pre-1966 car park on the outside of the circuit, just by the Bonhams auction tent, provided a good hour’s worth of entertainment, and alongside that were trade stands from Jaguar (showing the new XK), as well as dealer representation for Aston Martin and Bentley. The XK looks a better proportioned car than its predecessor, and when the chaps on the stand started it up on Sunday afternoon it sounded throatier too. Meanwhile Aston’s little V8 Vantage (you couldn’t have said those words together before!) was really drawing the crowds.

It had to happen, Lamborghini used a ‘conventional’ opening on the fabulous Gallardo, partly I guess to separate it from their ‘super-sports’ cars like the Diablo and Countach, and now someone (marque specialist BF Performance) has produced a modification to give the little car an extra ‘lift’, with upward-travelling doors. There’s an R-GT pack for its older brother too, for those who want the ultimate in performance and looks.

Could this technological trick be done on Mercedes’ SLK and SL? Probably not I suppose given the soft top, but it would be an interesting way of entering the ‘Gullwing Club’ at a more modest price.

Steve Wakefield
Managing Editor
sw@classicdriver.com

*THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER*
Goodwood Revival 2005 - Review We finished our 2004 Revival review with the line "Can’t wait till 2005". Well, this year’s event has been and gone and you know what? I’m not half looking forward to 2006... read the complete article
Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet The world’s fastest open-top four-seater A limited edition of 100, the CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet is capable of a staggering performance with its 582 bhp AMG 5.5-litre, supercharged V8, a newly developed AMG sports suspension, and aerodynamics refined in the wind tunnel... read the complete article
Bonhams at the Goodwood Revival 16th September 2005 - Review Bonhams sold the majority of their Revival sale pretty well on estimate, although overall figures will be down as two of the ‘showcase’ lots failed to find new owners. Top seller was the 1935 Bugatti Type 56/50B, built out of parts from the Molsheim factory’s ‘secret store rooms’, for £815,500... read the complete article
BF Performance gives you wings... Gallardo Gullwing and Murciélago with R-GT look Stuttgart tuning specialists BF Performance have produced improvement packages for the latest Lamborghinis that will make them fly even faster. And in the case of the Gallardo that’s almost literal - with the addition of specially crafted, vertically lifting, ‘wing’ doors... read the complete article
Country Life? Jaguar X-Type 2.2D Sport Estate While the 2.7 diesel V6 S-Type has been winning universal acclaim as one of the world’s best ‘super-diesels’, its little brother 2.2 litre four-cylinder has only recently been launched into a market clamouring for the economy of Dr Rudolf’s finest, coupled with the badge of a grand marque... read the complete article
Turkish delight for Maserati FIA GT1 Manufacturers Cup for the Trident Thanks to a another one, two, three in the eighth round of the FIA GT championship held last weekend at Istanbul, Maserati has made mathematically certain of the FIA GT1 Manufacturers’ Cup... read the complete article

*CLASSIC LIFE*
The Yacht 'Istranka' The Istranka was built in 1952 for the then President of Yugoslavia, better known as Marshall Tito, who used it for diplomatic meetings, as well as cruises to the Brioni Islands, where he kept a holiday villa. Historical sources tell us that the yachts frequent visitors included Sir Winston Churchill, HRH Queen Elisabeth II and many other famous personalities of the time... read the complete article
Fabergé Agathon M 1111 Platinum Limited to just 50 pieces worldwide, the crowning glory of the Fabergé Agathon M collection is the ‘M 1111 Platinum’ - a version in which every part of the watch - even the rotor and dial - is made of the precious metal... read the complete article

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AC Cobra 289 Mk III

FIA Papers

First owned by Lord Russell of Liverpool, and by famous boxer Billy Walker (who recently phoned to reminisce about ownership nearly 40 years ago!).

Modified for competition in the 1970's and reconstructed by AC Cars in the 1980's, after which it became the most successful Mk III of all with 80+ wins in over 300 events entered.

New 300+ bhp Peter Knight engine just fitted. Full, freshly ratified F.I.A. Papers; taxed and M.O.T'd. A wonderful and exciting road car (as demonstrated by chef Gordon Ramsey on 'Pulling Power' TV), but totally 'sorted' for all types of Historic Events.

colour Met Blue
interior colour Black
drive RHD
year 1966

Price GBP P.O.R.

Dealership:

Nostalgia
Hertford Heath, Hertfordshire SG13 7RT

Phone +44 (0)1992 500007

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Long Wheelbase by Radford

Without doubt, the most spectacularly factory optioned Rolls-Royce we have ever seen. Commissioned by a Texas oil magnate in 1962, the car was fitted with some extraordinary features. Apparently he was not a fan of the new four-headlight front of the Cloud IIIs and so requested that the car be assembled with the more traditional Cloud II front end incorporating Marchal 'Ampilux' headlights, and a cockpit-adjustable 'Rotoflare' spotlight. Interestingly enough, the car still retains the Cloud III tail light assemblies however.

In addition to his exterior requests he specified a second complete fascia with a full complement of switches and gauges to be installed in the rear compartment including a speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and even a compass and altimeter!

Under the picnic tables are special storage compartments for the Sterling Silver flasks and crystal glasses. In the front doors there are further compartments containing beautiful leather bound flasks and shot glasses. Beneath the back seat is a special holder for a walking cane with yet another concealed flask! In the rear centre armrest there is a leather-bound note pad, cigarette case and powder compact, each embossed with the Rolls-Royce logo.

The trunk is replete with a fold-out Formica-topped picnic table and cover. Rounding out the package, the car is fitted with separate front and rear air-conditioning and has its original books and tools.

The perfect addition to any serious Rolls-Royce collection.

colour Midnight Blue
interior colour Pigskin hide with ribbed West of England cloth inserts - believed to be the only example ever supplied this way
drive LHD
year 1962
mileage 70.811 km / 44.000 m
chassis LLCD22

Price USD 128.500

Dealership:

Heritage Classics
8980 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood California 90069, USA

Phone +1-310-657 9699

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Ferrari 550 Maranello

6 speed, leather

This stunning car has a lovely colour combination which is complimented by the Red Brake Calipers and sports exhaust. It comes with 6 CD changer, Trakback and has had 3 previous owners. Having covered 28,750 miles it is available for viewing at our Northleach Showroom.

colour Argento Nurburgring
interior colour Bordeaux hide
drive RHD
year 1998
mileage 46.269 km / 28.750 m

Price GBP 56.995

Dealership:

Bob Houghton
Midwinter Road, Northleach, Cheltenham, GL54 3JD

Phone +44(0) 870 90 40 430

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EVENTGUIDE

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

New York City Concours d'Elegance, Wollman Rink in Central Park, New York, USA
30th September - 2nd October 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

see further event details

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