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EDITORIAL
I don't want to get too star–struck, but it's amazing the effect the 'right' kind of famous personality can have on a product. And that's in a sort of pre–dated way, in that if Hollywood hunk Rocky McLaughlin chose to drive a Porsche 356 or Shelby GT350 and was photographed in same in the 60s, we'd all get terribly dewy–eyed and emotional about it.
"There you go. Those were the days; he looks cool. I've always fancied one of those." You know the sort of thing. But nowadays, put a celebrity in a car, or tie a watch on his or her wrist and the 21st Century cynic thinks, "Well, I wonder how much they got paid for that…"
It's jealousy of course. It's bad enough seeing how much Rockers gets for his film or recording contract (and I'm not even bringing celebrity sportsmen into this) but then getting showered in freebies…it's a disgrace.
In the same position we would, naturally, turn any such offers down. "No, no, really I am quite well–rewarded enough, thank you very much."
The reason for this musing is the car you see headlining this edition of ClassicInside, the ex–James Coburn 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder. You just know he would have chosen that car himself.
You're not going to star in movies such as The Magnificent Seven and The Great Escape and drive the 1960s equivalent of a Prius, are you?
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Steve
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
Bambi Drives a Porsche NowRight in the middle of Sweden, next to the famous ski resort of Åre, lies the small village of Kall — which means 'cold' in Swedish. Snow dominates the beautiful landscape and blankets all sounds into a muted silence. read more... |
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The Goodwood Breakfast Club — Dates for 2008Now a regular fixture in many British enthusiasts' diaries, the Goodwood Breakfast Club has just announced the dates and themes for the coming months. read more... |
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Chevron B19 Revs Up at Sandown ParkBarons is putting an ex–Jo Siffert 1971 Chevron B19 under the hammer at Sandown Park. The bright orange racer has a very respectable pedigree and a long history of competition, and headlines Barons' sale of classic, collectors' and historic racing cars at the Surrey horseracing course on March 18th. read more... |
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The 2008 Ferrari Auction at MaranelloEx–James Coburn car one of two California Spyders in the saleBuilding on a highly successful 2007 event, RM Auctions has released details of early entries for this year's sale that include an ex–factory 1960 Ferrari 246S Dino sports-racer, and two examples of one of the most desirable open Ferraris ever made. read more... |
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Audi quattro — One Very Careful OwnerThe imminent screening of the new BBC TV drama series 'Ashes to Ashes' has led to much reminiscing about the 1980s: the music, the style and, of course, the cars. Playing a leading part will be a red quattro. read more... |
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Porsche Reveals 440bhp 911 for GT3The GT3 Cup SUsing tried–and–tested parts from its GT2 and Cup contenders, Porsche has produced a potent GT3 car that will surely be a front–runner in this year's championships. read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Rolls-Royce Phantom
colour Anthracite Grey |
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Anthracite with contrast silver banding and cornsilk hide, 20 Alloys, Rear picnic tables, Extended interior blue chrome.
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Supercars ExeterTown/City: Exeter, UK |
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CLASSIC
Aston Martin V8 Zagato Vantage
colour Cumberland Grey |
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We are delighted to be able to offer for sale this 14,000 mile example, which has had a total of 3 Keepers. Fresh from a complete overhaul, carried out by Spray Tec Restoration, this motor car benefits from having had a glass out, bare metal respray and is now finished in Cumberland Grey.
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BramleyTown/City: Bramley, Guildford, UK |
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SPORTING
Ferrari 225
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This extremely potent 2.7 litre, twin-cam V12 powered Ferrari was delivered new to the Alfredo Momo Corporation, Woodside, New York in preparation for the 1953 race season and was driven by the American Formula 1 World Champion Phil Hill at Sebring of that year.
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Martin Chisholm Collectors Cars LtdTown/City: Brockhampton, Cheltenham, UK |
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EVENTGUIDE 2008
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08.02. — 17.02. Rétromobile 2008, Paris, France |
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