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EDITORIAL
Looking at the specification of the new DBS – because that what’s been revealed in the last few hours, the shape and the broad principles of the car being well known for over a year – I think you can see where Astons are coming from (or going to?).
The new car with its 2+0 seating, manual six-speed ‘box, switchable suspension, CCM brakes and nearly a 200kg saving in weight over the Vanquish – yet eschewing the older car’s showroom ‘200+mph’ maximum – will probably be V8 Vantage meets DB9 Sports Manual, a car that will cover all the cross-border trips much beloved by motoring journalists, while also being well up for some serious track work and the occasional commute.
By reducing the weight, and keeping the top speed below the sound barrier, the requirement for a 600+bhp motor and all the development expense, packaging, plumbing and green issues therein is negated.
Ferrari has the ferociously fast 620bhp/205+mph 599 GTB but even they are addressing the prospects for these big front-engined V12s, admitting the future may lie in smaller-capacity turbo-V8s.
A new Aston, $2.3m for a historic Ferrari at auction – it sounds like another good Monterey week.
More details of course to come next Friday in ClassicInside.
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Steve
Wakefield |
THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
New Aston Martin DBS Unveiled at Pebble BeachAt Pebble Beach yesterday, 16th August, Aston Martin unveiled the long-awaited new DBS – along with full technical details of this race-bred two-seater luxury sports car. read more... |
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$2.3m for ex-McQueen Lusso at Christie's Monterey 2007The ex-Steve McQueen 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso Berlinetta achieved nearly double its pre-sale estimate last night at Christie’s 2007 Monterey auction, the new owner paying $2,310,000 for the privilige of having the ‘King of Cool’s’ first Ferrari behind their garage doors. read more... |
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Bonhams at Goodwood Revival - 31st August 2007With an entry that has stabilised to around 50 motor cars, Bonhams' Revival sale has become an important part of the wonderful period event, housed at is in a marquee just outside the main entrance. One of the entries is The Property of Jackie Oliver, Esq, a 2005 Ford GT Coupé. read more... |
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Limited-Edition Cayman SNovember will see the launch of a new, limited-edition Porsche Cayman S, initially in Germany but spreading to Europe and the U.K. over the winter. read more... |
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage finishes epic journey from Tokyo to LondonHistoric car to be auctioned for charity in December 2007It’s completed over 110,000 miles, and now sits outside the InterContinental London Park Lane a little dirty with the odd bash and scrape from an adventure that’s lasted 7 weeks or so. read more... |
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CLASSIC LIFE
Bellum ClassicsMaking Love, Not WarBellum Classics of New York has unveiled its autumn collection of customised, vintage wristwatches, entitled ‘The Love Collection’. read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Aston Martin Vanquish
colour Tungsten Silver |
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A stunning motorcar supplied new by ourselves.
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HWM Aston MartinTown/City:
Walton-on-Thames, UK |
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CLASSIC
Jaguar E-Type SI 3.8 FHC
colour Opalescent Dark Green |
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We have known of this car for several years, but only now have we been asked to sell it for its owner for the past 20.
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Beaulieu GarageTown/City:
Beaulieu, UK |
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SPORTING
Ferrari 360 F1 Challenge Stradale
colour Yellow |
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Additional costs for trade terms C&F Domestic Customer Port :
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Euro Car Network Co., Ltd.Town/City:
Minamiaraki, Japan |
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EVENTGUIDE 2007
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17.08. - 17.08. Concorso Italiano, USA |
SERVICE
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