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EDITORIAL
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Hats off to the intrepid Peking to Paris drivers, I say.
It is, by all accounts, a frightfully long way. So, when you consider the age of the competing vehicles (45 years, in the case of our featured DB5), it's quite some achievement. That said, a glance down the entry list reveals a 1907 Itala (good in rough going, apparently, due to its high ground clearance and narrow wheels and tyres) and a 1922 F.N. motorcycle.
The latter finished, winning a well–deserved bronze medal and the unofficial Classic Driver 'Order of the Bath' — the 'long, hot soak in one' variety, that is.
In contrast, my experiences behind the wheel of a C–type Jaguar this week are more modest. Mind you, these fabulous cars were entered in some of the most gruelling early 50s events, such as the Mille Miglia and Carrera Panamericana. It must have been quite something to stay in the seat, let alone on the road, in those days.
The cream Jaguar, as well as the famous 'Bond' DB5, will be auctioned in London this coming Wednesday. We'll be there, publishing the official results as soon as they are released.
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
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DRIVING REPORT
Driven: Jaguar C–type 'XKC 015'
As grainy b/w period photographs suggest, you really do place one hand on the rear deck of a C-type while stepping carefully onto a chassis cross–member and sliding into the cloth–covered bucket seat.
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EVENTS
Peking to Paris: a Competitor's Story
After 37 days and close to 10,000 miles, the 2010 Peking to Paris rally ended on Saturday 16 October with a parade through the streets of Paris.
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NEWS
Ruf Roadster
Inspired by the classic 1967 Porsche 911 Targa, the new ‘Roadster’ from the German Porsche tuning specialist Ruf features a two–piece removable carbonfibre roof.
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DRIVING REPORT
Audi RS5 — Road Test by John Simister
Maybe you have already read reviews of Audi's latest road–scorcher, the RS5. Now it has come to the UK, with our own brand of challenging road surfaces to tackle, so it's time for another look.
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CLASSIC LIFE
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Vertu Constellation Quest
British luxury brand Vertu launched its first smartphone, Constellation Quest, at a London presentation last week. The qwerty device combines 'luxury' services with the latest business tools, aiming to provide a user experience that is both effortless and intuitive.
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22.10. — 22.10.
H&H Classic Auctions, UK
22.10. — 24.10.
Motorclassica, Australia
23.10. — 23.10.
Coys Auction, Padova, Italy
25.10. — 26.10.
Barons Auction, UK
27.10. — 27.10.
RM 'Automobiles of London' Auction, UK
05.11. — 05.11.
Bonhams Auction - New Bond Street, London, UK
06.12. — 06.12.
Bonhams Auction,Mercedes-Benz World, UK
06.12. — 07.12.
Barons Auction, UK
07.12. — 07.12.
Coys True Greats, London Horticultural Halls, UK
07.12. — 08.12.
H&H Classic Auctions, Buxton UK
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Porsche 911 / 997 Carrera 4 S Cabriolet
Porsche Centre Swindon
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Ferrari 250 GT PF Cabriolet Series II
Copley Motorcars
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Lotus Exige S with Sport Pack
Stratton Motor Company (Norfolk) Limited
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