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EDITORIAL
All over the world, bags are being packed, Alka–Seltzer supplies replenished and air tickets checked: the motoring press will be descending on Geneva in force next week. They'll be thirsty, hungry and won't be taking prisoners.
Given the raft of new model announcements in recent weeks, it does beg the question, "So what's going to be actually new?" Well, we'll be there and I've every expectation that there will be genuine novelties, as well as the opportunity of seeing all these new announcements in the metal.
Let's not get ahead of ourselves — check back on Classic Driver during the week for the latest Geneva news and photo–galleries.
My upper arm muscles are just recovering from perusing the magnificent The Brothers Rodríguez book. Such is the size, it's not something you can pack away for a holiday read.
But for anyone interested in the cars, the 'scene', and an often terribly sad story of a family name synonymous with magnificently hard driving: this is the book for you.
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Steve Wakefield |
THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
Bentley Continental SupersportsThe wraps are off Bentley's fastest (204mph) car. The Continental Supersports debuts at the Geneva Salon and will not only be the company's most powerful Bentley ever, but also its first 'FlexFuel' performance car. read more... |
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Aston Martin DBS VolanteAston Martin will unveil the new DBS Volante at the Geneva Auto Salon on 3rd March 2009, completing the DBS line–up with this soft–top version. Up or down, the motorised lightweight fabric roof preserves the profile of the DBS, disappearing neatly behind the new tonneau cover. read more... |
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Coys Spring Classics — London 12th MarchCoys will sell 50 motor cars at its next London sale. Two entries are vehicles once owned by Rod Stewart and include this 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica, very competitively estimated at £70,000 – £85,000. read more... |
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Book Review: 'The Brothers Rodríguez'This book is a massive achievement. And, weighing in at 3.7kg, it's also the biggest volume on my bookshelf — and one of the best. read more... |
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Alfa MiTo GTA Concept at Geneva: Small Car, Big PerformanceThe latest manufacturer to announce an unveiling at next week's Geneva show is Alfa Romeo. The sporty Italian marque will be displaying a high–performance concept version of its recently launched MiTo. read more... |
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Exhibition of Ferrari Photography and ArtAn exhibition of Ferrari photography at La Galleria in Pall Mall, starting on March 29th, will be the first time Peter Hall has shown his work in public. read more... |
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CLASSIC ESTATE
Desirable Small House on the St Tropez PeninsulaSale price P.O.R. EUR Darling Harbour ImmobilierContact Jürgen Hasse |
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As part of a three-dwelling development, this freshly renovated 140sqm home lies just off the Routes des Salins.
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
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Bentley Continental GTC
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Dark Sapphire with Magnolia hide and Nautic hide. TV, phone, reversing camera, tyre pressure monitor, 20" seven-spoke alloys. Easy entry, power boot, Airbag off, Navtrak. Plus much more... still in as-new condition with only 2,000 miles.
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Joe Macari Performance CarsTown/City: London, UK |
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CLASSIC
Aston Martin DB6 Manual
colour Dubonnet Rosso |
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Stunning car. Superb full service history. 58,000 miles only.
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Marlow CarsTown/City: |
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SPORTING
Porsche 962 Schuppan 962CR
colour Black |
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The extraordinary prototype of the roadgoing Porsche 962 C.
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Historic ClassicsTown/City: East Sussex, UK |
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EVENTGUIDE 2009
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12.03. — 12.03. COYS Spring Classics — Royal Horticultural Halls, London, UK |
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