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EDITORIAL
Three dozen supercars fighting for position on crowded Tarmac — and last Sunday's Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy was exciting, too. No, I jest. The run from London to Silverstone in post–rush–hour traffic was superbly organised, and ran like clockwork, under the beady eyes of the Metropolitan Police's Tactical Motorbike Unit.
At the coffee stop just outside London, it was nice to have a chat with some of the Coppers escorting the Supercar Tour. The seen-it-all, vastly experienced bikers are always interesting to talk to: you would never get away with doing anything silly, but at least it proves the Law has a human face.
Taking a few well–earned drags on their pipes, the Officers were, I'm glad to say, safely outside London's newly–designated Low Emission Zone.
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Steve
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
Red Light District: On Tour in an Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400Its colour might have been 'arresting' but, for 40 minutes accompanied by Police motorcycle outriders, our Aston Martin could disregard the rules of the road with impunity. read more... |
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Tour Auto Lissac 2008 — resultsYear of the CobraThe final stage of the Tour Auto Lissac saw snow stop play. Unusually for mid–April, snow and ice on the upper reaches of Mont Ventoux meant the cancellation of the special test on the famous seven turns, much to the disappointment of the participants. read more... |
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Turbo S Returns to Cayenne RangeAccording to Porsche, the emerging markets of Eastern Europe and Asia are very keen on 'exclusive sports–style SUVs with top-quality physical handling dynamics'. That'll be the Cayenne, then. read more... |
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Ferrari Store to Open in London's Regent StreetA little piece of Italy will come to the West End of London later this year when the first Ferrari Store in Britain opens to the public. read more... |
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The Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy 2008Aston Martin wins in GT1 and GT4Cold and damp the weather might have been, but spectators at Silverstone witnessed a day of thrilling racing, including a down–to–the–wire battle for the main FIA GT event that eventually went Aston Martin's way. read more... |
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Audi Q5 Aims for Sporty ImageAudi has promised to expand its current range of 27 models to around 40 by 2012 — a huge undertaking in just four years; hence we can expect new Audis to come thick and fast to the market. read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
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300sl Silver Arrow Red Leather, 19" Turbine Alloys, Integrated Nokia Phone Including Handsfree Facility, Satellite Navigation, Bose Sound System, Carbon Fibre Seats, Full Service History, UK Supplied, Absolutely Stunning!
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Tom HartleyTown/City: Swadlincote, Derby, UK |
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Ferrari 275 GTS
colour Light Blue |
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Car can be sold with European taxes or without.
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TalacrestTown/City: Ascot, UK |
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SPORTING
Porsche 911 3.0 RSR
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Finished in Kermit Green with full contrasting flame retardant light weight interior!
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Specialist Cars of Malton LtdTown/City: Malton, UK |
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EVENTGUIDE 2008
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28.04. — 29.04. Barons Jaguar Heritage + Classic & Collectors Motor Cars Auction, UK |
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