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EDITORIAL
For many of you, this will be the last ClassicInside before next week's Le Mans 24 Hours. Throughout Europe, tents will be brought down from the attic, waterproofs unearthed from under the stairs, and the residue of last year's breakfast scraped off the travelling Primus.
It's an event that any self–respecting car enthusiast must do in their lifetime, as it has shaped the history of so many manufacturers we hold dear. Where would Porsche be without its longstanding love affair with Les Vingt–Quatre Heures?
You look up the record books and there, in 1952, is a solitary 356 and yes, you've guessed it; it finishes. Since then, the company has won the event outright many, many times and this year we'll see privateer prototypes and road car–based 911s, the latest iteration of which you can read about in today's ClassicInside.
It is a test of endurance, and the hackneyed phrase is 'for spectator and driver alike'. So, keep it on the road when driving down there, and we hope to meet many of you next weekend.
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Steve Wakefield |
THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
New Porsche 911Direct fuel injection and double–clutch transmissionThe next–generation Porsche 911 will reach European markets in early July. While some things stay, thankfully, true to tradition — rear-wheel drive and, of course, rear–mounted flat–six power units — Porsche has also introduced some firsts for the new model range. read more... |
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The Hamptons Auto Classic Auction 14th June 2008Includes preliminary lotlistHeld in one of America's most desirable locations, the 2008 Hamptons Auto Classic sale will feature several quality entries. And, in addition to cars to be sold by auction, the event also includes many classics that will be sold privately. read more... |
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News from Lotus: The Clark Type 25 Elise SCTo be available to UK and Republic of Ireland buyers only, in a limited–edition run of just 25 cars, the British company has launched a supercharged Elise in the iconic livery of pre–sponsorship 1960s Team Lotus. read more... |
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Baillie Gifford St John Horsfall - Premier AMOC Race MeetingSunday 22nd June, SilverstoneThe Aston Martin Owners Club will be holding the 58th St John Horsfall race meeting at Silverstone on Sunday 22nd June. Recognised as AMOC's premier competition event, this year it should be better than ever. read more... |
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Seeing Silver at SeeRedW154 stretches its legsWhile racing on the damp Donington circuit was fast and furious, one of the highlights of the fabulous VSCC SeeRed meeting last weekend wasn't a race at all. read more... |
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CLASSIC LIFE
A Sound SoulutionAudiophiles constantly in search of the ultimate listening experience could find it in the ultra–high–end products of the Swiss audio specialist, Soulution. The company offers a series of impeccably engineered amplifiers and a CD player whose quality demands the listener's serious attention. read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
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Bentley Continental GTC Convertible
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Massive spec .
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Marlow CarsTown/City: Bucks/Berks, UK |
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Ferrari 330 GTC
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Chequered Flag International is pleased to offer this 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC in Black with Black interior. 104,000 KMS. Just in and going to get serviced after being in a collection for 17 years and only completing 1500 *or* so KMS.
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Chequered Flag InternationalTown/City: Marina Del Rey, CA, USA |
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SPORTING
Porsche 962 C
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This Porsche 962C represents an extremely rare opportunity to own a road registered model of the legendary multiple Le Mans / IMSA winning sports car.
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Elms CollectionTown/City: Essex, UK |
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EVENTGUIDE 2008
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06.06. — 08.06. Motor Racing Legends RAC Woodcote Trophy - Coppa Intereuropa, Italy |
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