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EDITORIAL
As the Techno Classica review heads up this week's ClassicInside, I suppose I ought to opine on something, um, 'classic'. First of all, for anyone who's never been to Essen, let me say that without a shadow of a doubt it's the biggest and best single event of its type in the world.
I was talking to a friend the other day who'd just got back from his first visit and was amazed at the scale of it all. And that's not just because of the colossal floor–area. No, what impressed him was the sheer variety of cars on display: from a line–up of pre–War Horch roadsters to row upon row of '73 Carrera RSs.
Rétromobile is good, and there are other fine events worldwide. If you made the Pebble Beach week into a single event, perhaps that comes close.
The point that our correspondent makes is that if you do something properly, even in today's difficult market, it works. Top–notch cars for sale will sell. A quality event, well–priced and professionally organised, will be full of appreciative visitors. Look at the pictures in our Essen report of the Ferrari Classiche stand — it makes your mouth water.
This is the tried–and–tested principle that the Goodwood organisers have stuck to year after year, leaving the also–rans to shut up shop in 2009.
And, glancing at my dictionary, I see that one meaning of the word 'classic' is 'something of established excellence'. There you go, then.
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Steve Wakefield |
THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
Techno Classica 2009 — ReviewEssen ŕ la carteAll that glisters is not gold: a return to realistic values characterised this year's Techno Classica. Classic Driver travelled to Essen to pick some highlights from the event. read more... |
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Aston Martin Rapide: Ready to Go in 2009Marek Reichman's 'long–distance runner'This is the first official photo of the production Aston Martin Rapide. The Austrian–built four–seater will make its public debut in Autumn 2009, with customer deliveries commencing in 2010. read more... |
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AC Mk VI for Monaco Top Marques LaunchWith the British Government — among others — just about to launch a state–funded electric car initiative, you have to stand open–mouthed at the 'optimism' of another AC Cobra recreation seeing the light of day. read more... |
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New BMW 760i and 760LiBMW has introduced an all–new twin–turbo, 6.0–litre V12 into its 7 Series range. Equipped with a new eight–speed automatic gearbox, the cars will set the benchmark for mainstream luxury saloons. read more... |
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Silverstone Classic: Pre–'63 GT Race Attracts RaritiesThe organisers are promising some seldom-seen race cars and 'not the usual Historic FIA GT suspects' for the pre–'63 GT race at the Silverstone Classic in July. read more... |
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Maserati GranTurismo MC: GT4 Contender for 2010The latest car to join the ever-growing GT4 racing category comes from Maserati. The GranTurismo MC will be available to competitors in the 2010 GT4 European Cup and will also form the basis of a one–make series model. read more... |
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CLASSIC LIFE
Baselworld 2009While alarm bells may have been ringing in the world's financial markets, the luxury horological industry has been ticking along with the well–oiled precision of, well, a Swiss watch. read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Mercedes-Benz CL CL63 AMG
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Clive Sutton Premier Marques LtdTown/City: London, UK |
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CLASSIC
Aston Martin DB7 Zagato Coupe
colour Grigio Titanio |
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We are delighted to be able to offer for sale this stunning if not unique specification Left Hand Drive 2003 Model Year DB7 Zagato Coupe which has covered only 280 km and is number 68 0f 99 ever produced and was originally built for delivery in France, but was in fact supplied through a dealer in Spain, where it has been kept in storage until now. We have just had it fully serviced at Aston Martin Works Service and it is now available for sale.
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SPORTING
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' Competizione GR.IV
colour Red/White 'Thomson' |
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The Ferrari 365 GTB 4 Competizione presented here, chassis no. 16363, was the second of the Series III factory competition Daytonas built, completed on 1 March 1973. A left-hand drive car, it was bought new by French Ferrari importer Charles Pozzi SA in Paris-Levallois Perret, France. Originally finished in Rosso Chiaro, it was immediately given the red and white livery of its sponsor, the Thomson electrical appliance company, by Carrosserie G. Rivillon in Paris.
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RM Auctions - Ferrari Leggenda e Passione 17th May 2009Town/City: Maranello, Italy |
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EVENTGUIDE 2009
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21.04. — 25.04. Tour Auto Optic 2009, France |
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