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EDITORIAL
One of my dictionary's definitions of the word homage is 'anything done or rendered as an acknowledgement of superiority'. So, BMW has spent squillions on a (quite literally...) sparkly design project — shown at Villa d'Este last weekend — yet at the same time holds up its hands to say, "Well, fair enough, we just can't seem to do anything as good as the original M1, so we'll remind people how good that was."
Like the BMW Concept CS that first saw light in 2007, the BMW M1 Homage has clearly been to the buffet table one time too many. Quite why these new cars need to be so big is lost on me, particularly given the prevailing wind of eco-engineering demanding a lighter touch.
Why did Ferrari's Technical Innovation Seminar last summer focus on low weight, small dimensions and high-performance smaller-capacity engines? Because that's clearly the way forward and it's surprising that BMW, the leaders in spectacularly low everyday road car CO2 reduction, keeps churning out these behemoths.
An action-packed ClassicInside today, with previews of several of May's important European auctions, and a couple of ideas for the summer: having a once–in–a–lifetime ride in a DBRS9 at Goodwood, or ordering a nigh–on perfect 'continuation' GT40.
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
Goodwood Glory the Prodrive WayAre you 'experienced'?Imagine spending some time alongside Paddy Hopkirk in a Mini Cooper rally car, then accompanying John Surtees testing a Lola T70 — pretty good, eh? Well, I've been doing the modern equivalent recently, courtesy of Prodrive. read more... |
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Superformance GT40A (special) customer car awaits collection'Alan Mann Racing Ltd., Byfleet England': evocative words, and ones in that familiar sans-serif script that now adorn the side of a brand-new GT40, specially ordered by Alan Mann himself. read more... |
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Bonhams Aston Martin Sale at Newport Pagnell — 17th May 2008 — PreviewOver 40 cars are entered in this year's sale, to be held at its traditional location of Works Service in Newport Pagnell. The DB4GT might be the day's top seller but watch out for one of the many convertible Astons, all very sensibly estimated. read more... |
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Coys at Monaco Saturday 10th May 2008 — PreviewCoys has pulled out all the stops for this sale. With an entry that already includes two rare Ferrari shooting brakes, a genuine competizione 'Daytona', and three Miuras, one of the highlights must be the only road-legal Maserati MC12 Corsa in the world. read more... |
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Classic Driver Dealer: Martin Chisholm'A little out of the ordinary'"There are so many dealers out there who specialise: they focus on E-types or Aston Martins, or Rolls-Royce or Bentley. We specialise, too, but not in a specific marque. We just look for cars which are that bit different; something out of the ordinary." read more... |
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Paying Homage to the BMW M1BMW has celebrated the 30th anniversary of its legendary M1 sportscar by creating the BMW M1 Homage concept, unveiled in April at the 2008 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este at Cernobbio, Italy. read more... |
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Bonhams Les Grandes Marques à Monaco — 10th May 2008 — PreviewAnother fat tome from Bonhams arrived this morning, bursting with entries for the annual sale coinciding with the Monaco Grand Prix and the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique. read more... |
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THE PULLMAN GALLERY PRESENTS:
'Superfast': an exhibition of original Ferrari artworks by the renowned automobile artist Dexter Brown.Dexter Brown (b. 1942): Ferrari 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' Competitzione, study in blue. Gouache on board, framed and glazed. Illustrated: 'Superfast: the Ferrari paintings of Dexter Brown' by Simon Khachadourian, available exclusively from the Pullman Gallery. www.pullmangallery.com/superfast or call on +44(0)20 7930 9595.
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Simon Khachadourian's latest book 'Superfast - the Ferrari Paintings of Dexter Brown', is available in two editions:
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Bentley Continental GTC Mulliner
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Finished in Diamond Black with Magnolia main hide and Beluga secondary hide. Piano Black wood.Beluga & Magnolia 2-Tone Steering wheel, Massage seats,Veneer Door & Rear 1/4 Inserts, Space-saver spare, Power Boot, TV Tuner, and full Mulliner Driving Spec.
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Supercars ExeterTown/City: Exeter, UK |
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CLASSIC
Aston Martin Vantage Le Mans
colour Metallic Black |
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This particular example was built in left hand drive to customer order and, according to the factory build sheet, was completed on the 8th February 2000. It was delivered to the first owner by agents, Al Haboor in the Gulf. To date it has only recorded some 2100 kilometres.
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Byron InternationalTown/City: Tadworth, UK |
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SPORTING
McLaren F1
colour Carbon Metallic |
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Chassis No. 003 is the second production car built. It's been in Japan since 1995 with the same owner.
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Symbolic Motor Car CompanyTown/City: La Jolla, CA, USA |
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EVENTGUIDE 2008
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10.05. — 10.05. COYS Auction "Légende et Passion", Monaco |
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