| |
EDITORIAL
|
 |
E=MC2... the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides... pV=K... Mathematical and scientific conundrums, all - and I haven't even mentioned the "Sir, I'm stuck!" bit.
Yes, it's the last race of a devilishly tight Formula 1 season, and for the leading contenders the arithmetic is close. May the best man win, I say, as it's been one of the most exciting years in recent times.
I hesitate to look back at my predictions of March, although I do seem to remember a confident "Schumacher to win a race" forecast. Ah, well, there's still time...
Moving on, we bring you the first driving report of the latest Bentley Continental GT. John Simister has been behind the wheel of a car whose colour equals that of a burning Arabian sunset - an apt shade for the Oman launch.
Its performance matches the scorching hue, as you'd expect, but it's the yet more luxurious finish, and detail improvements of packaging and efficiency, that impress the most.
Someone up in Crewe has clearly been doing the maths.
|
 |
THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
|
|
 |
|
DRIVING REPORT
Bentley Continental GT — Road Test
John Simister reports from the international launch of the latest Continental GT, held in 40 degrees C in Oman.
read more...
|
|
NEWS
Mercedes–Benz CLS Shooting Brake Arrives 2012
The CLS Shooting Brake, the four–door, slope–backed coupé first shown as a concept at Auto China in April, will go into production from 2012. It will be built at the Mercedes plant in Sindelfingen.
read
more...
|
|
EVENTS
Le Mans Legend 2011: the 1949–1965 Era
"The 1950s and early 60s is, for many people, the most emotionally charged period of motor racing history — a genuine golden era, when the cars were not only beautiful, but also highly distinctive and instantly recognisable."
read
more...
|
|
 |
|
AUCTIONS
Artcurial 'Automobiles Sur Les Champs', Paris 7 November
The Paris–based auctioneers held a highly successful first 'Champs Elysées' sale which grossed 2.7m euros. Top–selling car was the 1970 Lamborghini P400 Miura S.
read more...
|
|
 |
|
EVENTS
Masters at Barcelona in April 2011
The 'Espiritu de Montjuich: the Catalan Classic Revival' is a new event from Masters Historic Racing, to be held on the Barcelona Grand Prix circuit next spring.
read more...
|
|
|
SERVICE
|
|
Copyright:
All articles in ClassicInside and in the Classic Driver Magazine
are subject to Classic Driver copyrights.
Responsible for content:
Steve Wakefield
(Director)
If you want to unsubscribe from our Newsletter, please click
here.
|
Classic Driver UK
Fountain Court
2 Victoria Square, Victoria St
St Albans
Herts
AL1 3TF
United Kingdom
phone +44 (0)1727 884650
fax +44 (0)1727 884800
e-mail contact@classicdriver.com
|
|
| Want to spread the word? |
 |
|
| NOVEMBER — DECEMBER 2010 |
|
11.11. — 13.11.
Salon QP, London, UK
12.11. — 14.11.
The Footman James Classic Motor Show, UK
01.12. — 01.12.
Brightwells Auction, 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
15.12. — 15.12.
Bonhams Haslinger Collection of Heuer Watches, London, UK
|
|
 |
Maserati GranTurismo
H.R. Owen Sports Cars Maserati - London
|
|
 |
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
William Loughran
|
|
 |
Aston Martin DB2 Mk III Tickford Saloon
Fantasy Junction
|
|
|
|
