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EDITORIAL
The Confederation of British Industry tells us that the UK recession
is probably over. Technically. The first delicate glimmers of a fragile
economic upturn are peeping through the gloom. Maybe. Being a glass-half-empty
sort of person, I immediately start to worry about traffic jams. Congestion
on UK roads is at its lowest level for 20 years because no one can afford
to go anywhere. A recent report claimed that if the economy improves,
there might be more traffic jams.
It seems there's always a downside to everything.
But nowhere is better for escaping all thoughts of gloom than the always-glorious
Goodwood Revival, which Steve Wakefield covers in his extensive report
this week. There was a record turn-out this year - more than 134,000
spectators over the three days, causing a fair few tailbacks on the
roads of West Sussex. So perhaps the economy is indeed stretching, rubbing
its eyes and preparing to get out of bed.
Editor Wakefield, meanwhile, is soaking his Goodwood blisters in Scotland,
enjoying a few days' break. He'll be back next week.
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Charis Whitcombe
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
The 2009 Goodwood RevivalMini skirts and maximum entertainment...The Goodwood Revival proved once again to be the world's premier historic motor racing event. No, let's make that ‘occasion' read more... |
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Bugatti 16 C GalibierThe world's most powerful four–door?Bugatti's new 16 C Galibier concept is the climax of the marque's centenary celebrations, intended to be "the most exclusive, elegant, and powerful four–door automobile in the world." read more... |
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Coys at Ascot, Saturday 3 October 2009It's fitting, perhaps, that Bentley should be the best-represented marque at Coys' next UK sale, to be held at that quintessentially upper–crust location, the Ascot Racecourse read more... |
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Dealer Profile: Graeme HuntIt's amazing what you can find in the smart showroom just a 5–minute walk from Kensington High Street: classic cars, naturally, but also watches and works of motoring art. Whether it's a Bentley, a framed original drawing or a quality timepiece — Graeme Hunt is your man read more... |
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Bonhams at the Goodwood Revival, 18 September 2009Non–selling pre–War Alfa 6C apart, Bonhams held another very successful Goodwood Revival auction, with the rare 1966 Aston Martin DBSC Coupé achieving £320,500 read more... |
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CLASSIC LIFE
Wally Hermès Yachts (‘WHY’): A Yacht Like No OtherRevolutionary. Audacious. Radical. Three adjectives that scarcely begin to describe the 58m-long, 38m-wide yacht sitting as a full-size model in Ancona’s shipyard read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Bentley Continental GTC
colour Beluga Black |
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20" Seven-Spoke Alloy Wheels. Bluetooth Telephone System with Remote SIM Access and Privacy Handset. TV Tuner. Power Boot Opening and Closing. Space Saving Spare Wheel. Alloy Fuel Filler Cap. Deep Pile Overmats. Massaging Front Seats. Burr Walnut Veneer. Veneered Door and Rear Quarter Inserts. Bentley Infotainment System Including Satellite Navigation. Navtrak ADR.
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TOP 555 LTDTown/City: Oakham, Rutland, UK |
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CLASSIC
Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato 3C 2.8 Ltr
colour Red |
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The Lancia is a 1963 2.8 3C of which only 33 models were ever produced,not to be confused with the Flaminia Sport Zagato 3C 2.5 ltr, 155 were produced of which the chassis number always starting with: 824 ....
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Digitmotorsport Town/City:Cave Creek, AZ, USA |
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SPORTING
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso (Semi Comp spec)
colour Giallo Fly |
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Chassis 5847 GT was delivered in silver with black hide to Germany by Auto Becker in Dusseldorf in February 1964. In little over a year the car had covered 9894 Km and was serviced by the assistenza client department in Modena, Italy. In Autumn 1967 the car was bought by Per Ingvar Brandstrom and imported to Sweden. 5847 now passed through a few owners until purchased by Tom Trana in damaged condition in 1970 who prepared the car and competed in may road rallies with it.
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DK EngineeringTown/City: Chorleywood, Herts, UK |
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EVENTGUIDE 2009
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19.09. — 27.09. IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, Germany |
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