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EDITORIAL
Ahhh… it takes you back. Well, a couple of things did really. First was reading the new Ferrari Boxer book, and being swept away to a long-haired, flapping-trousered era when men were men — but at the same time looking ever-so-slightly girly — cars were fast and to be driven, and you couldn't buy tickets to see Led Zeppelin.
Some things don't change.
Secondly, there was a final visit to Tickford St in Newport Pagnell, in the very last car to be made by Aston Martin in the famous Buckinghamshire market town.
I'd made it quite clear from the start that I would definitely not be setting the car up for a shot outside the factory gates, yet somehow at Junction 14 on the motorway the black car's homing instinct took over and we ended up at Sunnyside.
You can read what happened next in this week's ClassicInside.
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Steve
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
Aston Martin Vanquish S Ultimate EditionGhosts in the machineIt's debatable exactly when car production started at Aston Martin's Newport Pagnell factory, but there's no doubt when it ended: June 2007. The last off the line was an all-black Vanquish S Ultimate Edition, chassis 502593. read more... |
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Coys Auction - True Greats - London 5th DecemberCoys' last 2007 sale, held at their regular Horticultural Halls venue, includes three 'recreation' pre-War cars of the highest quality. One of two Alfa Romeos is this 1932-type 8C 2600 Monza Evocazione. read more... |
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS & Lamborghini Gallardo SuperleggeraTwo extremes, each from the boundary regions of the civilised sports car world, meet here and they couldn’t be more different. The fighting bull of the dusty plains takes on the lithe wolf from the deep forest in the hills. read more... |
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Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer - The Road and Racing LegendsNew book on the BBYou never forget your first time, and for this reviewer his first trip in a Ferrari was in the passenger seat of a black BB512, 30-odd years ago. read more... |
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René Staud Photography: Calendars 2008Classic, Sports and British ThunderThree calendars full of the highest quality automotive photography have been launched by René Staud Photography. Staud, with his 25 years of specialist experience, has created page after page of finely lit and beautifully composed images to delight the devotee of automotive art. read more... |
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CLASSIC LIFE
Topas Gold by RimowaThis gold-anodized, aluminium luggage set from Rimowa, the Cologne-based manufacturer, is a modern take on a classical theme. The exterior shell gives the luxurious cases a highly individual aura while, on the inside, there are carefully crafted details depending on the purpose of the piece. read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Lamborghini Gallardo E-GEAR
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FULL OPTIONS
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Euro Car Network Co., Ltd.Town/City:
Kashiwa-City, Japan |
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CLASSIC
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' Spyder
colour Giallo Dino |
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With just 124 genuine 'Daytona' Spyders produced, they are among the most collectable Ferrari road cars of the era. Even among that limited group, this particular car is unique, and is an absolutely unrepeatable find.
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Fantasy JunctionTown/City:
Emeryville, Ca, USA |
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SPORTING
Cooper T45 F1 / 2
colour Black |
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Ex-Dickie Stoop. 2 litre FPF Climax.
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Brian Classic & CoTown/City: Cheshire, UK |
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EVENTGUIDE 2007
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03.12. - 03.12. Bonhams Auction - Olympia, London, UK |
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