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EDITORIAL
You know me, forever Mr Reasonable. But if there's a whiff of a prize to be had, I'm up for it. And, as you can read below, a robbery worthy of the Pink Panther occurred in St Moritz the other weekend, viz, my driving partner and I failed to scoop a pot on the rally.
It was all very good fun, of course, and the best team won, naturally. There's always another day, as they say. Taking part is the main thing, etc, etc. But even so...
Classic Driver readers with sizeable fish ponds may wish to have a poke about with an extra–long stick this weekend. Who knows, they may well have a Bugatti residing at the bottom, alongside the Shubunkin that was looking a little peaky before you went on holiday. You never know, because another story we have for you this week is the wonderful one from the Swiss/Italian borders, where a 1925 Type 13 Brescia Bugatti has been disinterred after 72 years at the bottom of Lake Maggiore.
On a serious note, the proceeds of its sale will go to a very worthwhile charity. It's a remarkable tale with a happy ending.
Finally, our resident style guru, Chris Hrabalek, gets the Aston Martin Cygnet in his sights. Is it a Rotring rapidograph or blotchy Biro? You can read all about it in this week's ClassicInside.
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
The 16th St Moritz British Classic Car MeetingThe high lifeThe Engadin in high summer, classic British cars, 5–star Swiss luxury hotels and good company — you can't really beat it, can you? Well, no; but a trophy would have been nice... read more... |
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Driven: Volkswagen Golf GTi 2.0–litre TSI DSGThe latest in the lineVW had let the famous GTi badge gather dust a little, until it reintroduced a truly hot version in the form of the Mk V Golf. Now, 32 years on from the model's UK debut, the Golf GTi is back in the showrooms as a Mk VI. read more... |
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Brescia Bugatti Rescued from Lake MaggioreIncludes videoA 1925 Type 13 Brescia Bugatti has recently been recovered from Lake Maggiore, in northern Italy. The car has lain submerged since 1937, when its then–owners abandoned it rather than pay the punitive import duties of the time. read more... |
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Rolls-Royce Ghost: Performance Figures RevealedKey performance figures for the new Rolls–Royce Ghost have been announced, in advance of the car's September launch at the Frankfurt motor show. read more... |
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Aston Martin Cygnet: Design AnalysisDesigner Chris Hrabalek has strong views on the new Aston Martin city car: but does he love it or hate it? read more... |
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Feature:Hans-Günther Zach's Rolls–Royce Museum To Be SoldEntire collection for sale to the highest bidderFrom now until September 15 2009, the German collector is taking bids for an assembly of cars that comprises 24 Rolls–Royces, 3 Bentleys and approximately 50 pieces of antique furniture. more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Porsche Cayman S
colour Meteor Grey |
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19in Sport Design Wheels, Floor Mats, Universal Audio Interface.
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Porsche Centre BristolTown/City: Bristol, UK |
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CLASSIC
Chevrolet Corvette 327/375HP Fuel Injected Coupé
colour Ermine White |
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A fuel-injected 1965 Corvette is a very collectable car since it is the only year in which both fuel injection and disc brakes were available.
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Fantasy Junction. Town/City: Emeryville, CA, USA |
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SPORTING
Ferrari 333SP Barchetta
colour Red |
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A superb Ferrari 333 SP in immaculate, original condition. One of the last 40 cars constructed, it carries all the technological improvements introduced since the model's competition debut.
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Carugati Automobiles SATown/City: Geneva, Switzerland |
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EVENTGUIDE 2009
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21.07. — 24.07. Salon Privé — The Luxury and Supercar Show, London , UK |
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