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EDITORIAL
Well, the story's finally out; Aston Martin's new DBS has hit the road, and after two days' driving in south-western France we can bring you the first full road test.
I won't spoil the article featured below; however, both Vanquish S Ultimate Edition owners and those with deposits on the DBS can rest easy - it's a new car from the company that's an accompaniment to models past, not a replacement.
Dr Bez was eager to emphasise its characteristics of ‘light and shade'. That is to say, it has the potential to be very sporty, as well as comfortable and calm, all in the course of a period of time that could be as short as a journey, or as long as the life of the car.
I like the idea of that, and with the car's adjustable suspension, excellent ride, luxurious cabin and carbon brakes it will handle just about anything thrown at it.
Anyway, I'll let you be the judge.
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Steve
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
Aston Martin DBS - First DriveAt the cutting edgeClassic Driver first published photographs of the new DBS in May 2006. Since then, the car has played centre-stage in the latest Bond film, and toured the world's shows and events. Yet no journalist had driven a production car on the road - until earlier this week. read more... |
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RM Auctions - Automobiles of London 31st OctoberRM did a wonderful job last May at Maranello, with the all-Ferrari auction grossing $US46 million. Its next sale in Europe later this month may equal that, including as it does three significant collections and entries such as this Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster. read more... |
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Fine classic cars at Tyringham Hall - September 2007Once again hosted by City law firm Goodman Derrick, the second ‘Berlinettas' lunch party was another success, with the sound of multi-cylinder Ferraris augmented by that of another V12; the unmistakeable basso profundo of a Rolls-Royce Merlin. read more... |
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Coys Auction - Padova 27th OctoberCoys has a bumper catalogue for its forthcoming Italian sale, held in conjunction with the Auto Moto d'Epoca show at Padova near Venice. A high proportion of the entries are Italian cars, including the 700bhp 1979 Ferrari 308 Carma FF. read more... |
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1957 BMW 507 RoadsterThe timeless design from Count Albrecht GoertzIt's only two weeks to go now until RM's star-studded sale at Battersea Park in London. One of the many stellar entries is this BMW 507, of which Classic Driver was allowed an exclusive preview. read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Ferrari 599 GTB F1
colour Black Metallic |
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SF side emblems |
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Euro Car Network Co., Ltd.Town/City:
Kashiwa-City, Japan |
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CLASSIC
Jaguar E-Type Series II
colour Opalescent Silver Blue |
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This ex-Californian car (complete with original handbook and service record) was sold by us to a local customer 16 years ago. A full, photographically documented restoration has recently been completed, including much work carried out by us. This restoration included a bare metal repaint, new interior and a rebuilt engine.
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Murray Scott-NelsonTown/City:
Scarborough, UK |
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SPORTING
Porsche 962 IMSA Racecar
colour Yellow/Blue |
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2nd Place Finish at 1987 Daytona 24 Hours, 10th Overall at 1989 Le Mans 1987 Porsche 962C IMSA s/n 962-128 Yellow and Blue Hydro Aluminum Livery. Described by Derek Bell as "a beautifully efficient machine, easy to drive, with no bad habits".
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Fantasy JunctionTown/City:
Emeryville, USA |
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EVENTGUIDE 2007
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20.10. - 20.10. Coys Auction - The Spirit of Motoring, Ascot, UK |
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