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EDITORIAL
Warning! Warning! Supertanker analogy alert! Yes, it's that time again when the motoring press sagely considers the merits of new cars with the preamble of: "Well, now is simply not the time to announce a 1000bhp V16..."
We all know that, and of course the poor old manufacturer (and I'm talking proper companies here, not fantasists working from a shed at the bottom of their garden aiming to out–Enzo an, er, Enzo) will have set all the engineering and marketing processes in place a long time before launch.
So, when Audi announces the V10 version of its astoundingly accomplished R8, you'd better run to the hills rather than listen to the chorus from the "I wouldn't do it that way" brigade.
It will be, no doubt, a fantastic car. As would an R8 with the company's supercharged V6 as fitted to the S4 and S5 Cabrio, thus moving the car a little way down the price scale and gaining a bit in emissions and fuel consumption.
The only problem then would be playing the numbers game, that is: with an R8 V10, a plain R8 AND an R8 V6, the nomenclature could get confusing. I never said life was easy.
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Audi R8 V10When 8 is not enoughAudi is not letting the mild inconvenience of worldwide recession get in the way of its plans. After all, product development timescales are many years, even decades, and there's little point in knee–jerk reactions to (we hope) a temporary downturn in demand. read more... |
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Bonhams at Gstaad 20 Dec 2008 — PreviewOnce an all–Ferrari affair, Bonhams Europe has, for the last few years, opened up its prestigious pre–Christmas Gstaad sale to other Prestigieuses Italiennes. This year's event features several ex–competition cars. read more... |
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THE PULLMAN GALLERY PRESENTS:
Porsche - 'McQueen drives Porsche'A rare original poster commemorating Steve McQueen's racing successes at the 1970 12 Hours of Sebring, Holtville and Phoenix driving the Porsche 908, published by Porsche, German c.1970, linen mounted, framed and glazed. Dimensions: 30 x 40 inches (76 x 101cm). Our gallery premises in Mount Street are situated just opposite the Connaught Hotel. This enviably large space enables us to present to stunning effect a superb collection of rare Art Deco posters and paintings relating to motor racing, flying and winter sports, as well as automobile bronzes, trophies, fine scale racing car models, early tinplate toys, vintage car mascots, Art Deco furniture and an extensive collection of antique Louis Vuitton and Hermès luggage and accessories.
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OUR ST. JAMES'S GALLERY AT 14 KING STREET WILL BE OPEN SATURDAYS IN DECEMBER FROM 11.00 AM - 4.00 PM.
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage
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Full specification.
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Marlow CarsTown/City: Bucks, UK |
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Mercedes-Benz 600 SWB 4dr Limousine
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Registration Number: EYY 577B
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De Tomaso Pantera Group 4 Factory race car
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We are pleased to offer one of the most original and authentic remaining de Tonaso Pantera Group 4 Factory race cars, of which only 14 examples were built.
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Jan B. LuehnTown/City: Münster, Germany |
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EVENTGUIDE 2008 / 2009
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