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EDITORIAL
The Rolls-Royce was the talk of Olympia. Not the Veteran that sold for £3.5m, astounding though that was, no, it was the Corniche Coupé finished in what looked suspiciously like Cumberland Grey, with a complementing chocolate brown interior.
"Seen anything you like?", "Well now you mention it, I rather fancy that Corniche upstairs", was a running theme of the evening among the Classic Driving cognoscenti at this week's Bonhams sale.
Perhaps it was the colour, the chrome bumpers, or the lack of Everflex roof, but there's no denying it did look rather good — the killer punch being Parisian '75' number plates. You'd have to change them over for the UK, but the image of the grey car gliding into the Place Vendôme for a discreet dinner at The Ritz, or some serious shopping, is a heady one.
Not unlike driving a 250 GTO in the company of 20 others on the Moët & Chandon Tour in California. At least that actually happened, and you can read all about it in this week's ClassicInside.
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
California DreamingFerrari 250 GTOs on the 2007 Moët & Chandon TourThere are few ‘clubs’ more exclusive than the informal group to which Ferrari 250 GTO owners belong, simply by virtue of owning one of the most beautiful cars in the world - of which only 36 were ever made. read more... |
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Bonhams at Gstaad 19 Dec 2007 - PreviewSubtitled 'Ferrari et les Prestigieuses Italiennes', Bonhams annual Gstaad extravaganza features over 40 high-value Italian cars, such as this c.1960 Maserati 3500GT Series 1 Coupé estimated at CHF80,000 - 100,000. read more... |
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New 420bhp Porsche 911 GT3 CupPorsche is updating its 911 GT3 Cup race car, based on the road-going GT3, for the 2008 motorsport season. Power from the 3.6-litre six-cylinder boxer engine will increase by 20bhp to 420bhp, and there will be significant changes to the rear end along the lines of the production model’s design. read more... |
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Bonhams at Olympia, London, 3 Dec 2007The sale of the world’s oldest surviving Rolls-Royce for £3,521,500 may have made headlines around the globe, but Bonhams did well with many other entries at its Olympia sale, including the gorgeous RHD 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast Coupé selling for £254,500. read more... |
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The Official Ferrari Calendar 2008Passion. It's the core ingredient in Ferrari's rich history, and for 2008 the Official Ferrari Calendars by Gunther Raupp are full of images of the spirit and sense of adventure that personifies the great Italian marque. read more... |
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CLASSIC LIFE
Steel and BubblesVertical Limit by Veuve ClicquotFor those who truly love and appreciate good champagne, Veuve Clicquot has brought together 12 rare vintage magnums in an extraordinary limited-edition ‘wine cellar’, created by the Porsche Design Studio. read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Ferrari 599 GTB F1 Fiorano
colour Nero Daytona |
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Performance: 6.0 V12 develops 612bhp reaching 0-62mph in 3.7secs with a top speed in excess of 205mph
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Clive Sutton Premier Marques LtdTown/City:
London, UK |
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CLASSIC
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
colour White Grey |
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Black top, Becker Mexico radio, chromed, polished sport wheels, restored by Scott Grundfor, complete with tools, jack and spare.
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Paul Russell and CompanyTown/City:
Essex, Mass, USA |
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SPORTING
Aston Martin DB4 Series 2
colour Giallo Fly |
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DB4 Lightweight Racing Car A well known front-running Aston DB4 Lightweight. Chassis number DB4/129/R with UK road registration documents. Full race 4.5 litre engine producing genuine 400bhp and 350ft lbs torque. Full harness, T45 roll cage and integral fire extinguisher system. Car is complete and ready to race in coming season with dry and wet wheel tyres etc. For full technical spec serious enquires only please.
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Aston LondonTown/City: London, UK |
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EVENTGUIDE 2007
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11.12. - 11.12. Barons Auction, Esher, UK |
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