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EDITORIAL
In true Classic Driver tradition, we have a generous mix of new and classic car stories this week.
Under the 'classic' banner, it was my great privilege to get behind the wheel of one of my all-time favourites: the Ferrari 250 GT SWB. And, when considering new cars, how about a vision for the future that you can buy today — the Tesla Roadster?
The latter is powered by electric motor and our tester is quite enamoured with it. Unsurprisingly, given the technical input received from the British company, it's very 'Lotusey'; which doesn't do much for me, but there you go.
We've also the first of what will, no doubt, be many concepts and debuts at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show, the MINI 4 x 4 that will — in some form or another — be in the showrooms in a year or so.
Finally, do read Will Edgar's moving piece on the late, very great, Phil Hill: a wonderful driver, a true car enthusiast and, most of all, a kind and considerate human being.
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Steve Wakefield |
THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
Ferrari 250 GT SWB Recreation: A Fast Drive in the CountryIt's the image of Willy Mairesse in a full–on drift in one of these cars back in 1960 that's always done it for me: pure aggression mixed with a certain feminine delicacy that is the ultra-desirable 'SWB'. read more... |
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Fast and Friendly: Tesla RoadsterBeautiful and fast, in California the Tesla Roadster is claimed to be a ray of hope for a paralysed automotive industry. 'Anyone who's anyone' in Hollywood has their name on the long waiting list for the electric sportscar — but is there convincing technology behind the hype? read more... |
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A Friend's Goodbye to Phil HillWednesday, September 10, was a day of grief and loving fellowship. Phil Hill, America’s gifted legend and the world’s racing champion, was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica at noon under a blue California sky. read more... |
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MINI Crossover: Paris Show Concept Will See ProductionFour-door 4 x 4BMW MINI has released early details of its first all-wheel drive stationwagon. At over four metres in length, and 1.6m high, it's the biggest MINI yet. read more... |
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Bonhams at Goodwood Revival - 19th September 2008 - PreviewOver 70 cars feature in Bonhams' businesslike Revival sale catalogue. Top seller is likely to be the ex-Robert Buchet/Ben Pon 1964 Porsche 904 GTS, a potent competition car with exemplary period racing history carrying an estimate of £400,000 - 600,000. read more... |
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Porsche Announces Cayenne S TranssyberiaPorsche will be presenting a new version of the Cayenne at the Paris Motor Show in October: the Cayenne S Transsyberia. As you'd expect from a vehicle named after the Cayenne's three consecutive victories in a 4460-mile intercontinental rally, it's a rugged-looking vehicle with exceptional performance. read more... |
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CLASSIC LIFE
Panerai Opens New Stores WorldwideNew locations from Buenos Aires to TokyoOver the next year, Italian luxury watchmaker Panerai will add several new boutiques to its worldwide portfolio. read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Ford GT Roush 600RE
colour Tungsten Grey |
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Forged Alloys, Black Brake Calipers, Macintosh Sound and Grey Stripes.
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Avro Motor CarsTown/City: Weybridge, UK |
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CLASSIC
Jaguar E-Type SI 4.2 Roadster ex-Coombs
colour Red |
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Truly remarkable (and possibly unique) example having covered just 8,694 miles from new with a mere four owners - the last being John Coombs (of the famous Coombs-Jaguar racing team).
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NostalgiaTown/City: Hertford heath, UK |
SPORTING
McLaren M8F
colour Papaya |
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The pinnacle of McLaren`s extraordinary Can-Am cars.
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Fantasy JunctionTown/City: Emeryville, CA, USA |
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EVENTGUIDE 2008
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13.09. — 14.09. GT & Sports Car Cup, Charade, France |
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