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EDITORIAL
Other than a collective sense of relief at removing 116,000 pairs of court shoes, winkle pickers or National Service-issue ammunition boots, the post-Revival reaction of most spectators at Goodwood last weekend must have been ‘How do they put on such a fantastic show every year?'
It was utterly superb and if I didn't do quite enough justice to the Mongolian yurts in the Peking-Paris diorama I can only apologise, begging your indulgence at being confronted with so many sights and sounds with yet so little time to take them all in. Jean-Marc Gounon quite rightly deserved the Rolex Driver of the Meeting award, having excelled in every race he entered and professing at the prize-giving interview that he wished he'd been born fifty years earlier, in order to have driven these cars in period.
As we say in the report, a comparison of his lap times in the DBR2 with later rear-engined single-seaters shows just a second's difference. Quite incredible and, as with so many things at Goodwood, a genuine ‘step back in time' to when Moss, Behra, Salvadori, Hill and Clark would have driven in exactly the same manner.
It's Frankfurt Show time next week and clearly the manufacturers can't contain themselves as we have several cars in ClassicInside today that will see the light in a few days' time. We'll be there on Tuesday and look forward to telling you all about it in next Friday's edition.
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Steve
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
The 2007 Goodwood RevivalIf the action on the track was as spectacular as ever, the activities in the air and all round the ‘time-warp' Sussex circuit were the very best yet. read more... |
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Two new special editions from Aston Martin at FrankfurtDB9 LM and V8 Vantage N400 join the DBSNot content with launching the DBS in Europe, the British manufacturer will have two extra surprises at Frankfurt, both influenced by its racing activities in recent times. read more... |
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RM Auctions' First British SalePromises Outstanding EntriesIn addition to Bernie Ecclestone's 50-strong collection, RM Auctions has announced the addition of two further collections, namely a selection of cars from the stable of businessman Giuseppe Prevosti plus 15 examples from the Brazilian collector, Abba Kogan. read more... |
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New Audi RS 6 AvantAnother unveiling at Frankfurt: this time, the new Audi RS 6 Avant, with a 580bhp V10 twin-turbo engine and permanent quattro four-wheel drive. read more... |
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Bonhams at the Goodwood Revival - 31st August 2007 - ReviewHeld on the Friday of the Revival meeting, auctioneer Jamie Knight had to swap helmet and overalls for suit and gavel to preside over a £2.7m sale of classic motor cars and automobilia. read more... |
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Late Summer FunGrisogono & Londino - London to PortofinoAs August draws to a close, the annual de Grisogono & Londino London to Portofino run takes its place in the social calendar. read more... |
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Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG EstateOnly a week ago we reported that the new Mercedes C-Class station wagon would appear at Frankfurt, and now we hear that the C 63 AMG Estate is about to be launched, too. Which is odd, as we were told that the mighty 6.3-litre version wouldn't be in the opening line-up. read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Ferrari 550 Maranello Barchetta
colour Tour De France Blue |
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Hide Dash, Roll Bars, Large Sport Seats, Hide Steering Wheel Fire Extinguisher, Fiorano Handling Pack, Charcoal Stitching and Non Standard Paint. 575 Modular Wheels + Original Modular Wheels, Carbon Trim, 4 Point Seat Belts, Custom Made Rear Roll Bars and Tracker.
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Cars International Kensington Ltd.Town/City:
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Aston Martin DB4 Series III
colour Dark Sage Green Metallic |
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This series III model has a superb body and interior which has been fully refurbished, with a full photographic record and car history with receipts included.
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Brooklands Classic Cars Pty LtdTown/City:
Sandringham, Australia |
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SPORTING
Bizzarrini 5300 GT BA4 America
colour Red |
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RM Auctions - Automobiles of London Oct 31 2007Town/City:
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EVENTGUIDE 2007
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09.09. - 09.09. Coys 'The Excellence of Porsche Sale', UK |
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