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Trying to keep my powder dry for an overview of the Scottsdale scene we hope to publish next week, I would simply comment that seeing over $150m trading hands in just a few days is one of life's more extraordinary experiences.
You won't come across many classics on the road out there, and there's little else to do apart from a visit to the sales and generally put the world to rights with friends new and old. That's not quite correct, though, as the Barrett–Jackson event arena — the place where a La–Z–Boy would be considered Charles Eames cool — has to be done by any serious car fan.
For the genuine body–in–the–trunk, Winchester–pump–under–the–seat lifestyle, it has no equal. And I'm not knocking it: the stick shift, double–black 'Cuda did have its attractions.
It's off to Kuwait for me next week, for some more winter sun and the country's 2011 Concours d'Elegance. Don't forget Rétromobile in Paris starts on Tuesday.
With two significant auctions and a wealth of interesting cars on display in Paris, it's going to be the best in recent years.
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
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NEWS
Video: Ferrari FF in High–Speed Testing
Following Ferrari's shock announcement last week, that pictures of its new FF were live on the Ferrari website, two dramatic videos have now been released.
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 AUCTIONS
RM Auctions: Automobiles of Arizona Jan 20–21
Grossing nigh–on $31m, RM's two–day, 2011 Arizona sale was the best yet in the event's 12–year history. All the talk in hotels and bars post–sale was of the $1,375,000 1955 Mercedes–Benz 'Gullwing', a new auction record.
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AUCTIONS
Gooding & Co.: The Scottsdale Auction Jan 21–22
Santa Monica–based auction house Gooding & Co. came up with the 2011 Scottsdale week's highest–selling car when it sold the 2006 Ferrari FXX Evolution for $2,090,000.
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New for 2011: The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S
Look beyond the relatively modest 10bhp increase in power and you will see that the latest V8 Vantage merits the 'S' badge in other ways, to become the range's most performance–orientated model.
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Porsche 911 Black Edition
Just 1911 examples of the Porsche 911 Black Edition will be built, based on the 911 Carrera Coupé and Cabriolet but offering distinctive black paintwork, and 19in forged alloy wheels as part of the limited edition's exclusive specification.
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'The Drivers': New TV Series Planned by Ridley and Tony Scott
It takes a brave man to bring motor racing to the screen. The boys behind Top Gun and Alien know a thing or two, however, and are believed to be looking at a drama series based on sportscar racing in the immediate post–War period.
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New Pagani Huayra
The successor to the Zonda has finally been revealed. Built with a carbon–titanium monocoque and gullwing doors, the new Huayra is powered by a 700HP 6–litre V12 Mercedes–AMG biturbo engine, with torque of more than 1000Nm.
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CLASSIC LIFE
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Book Review: 'Porsche Argentina'
Visitors to Paris Rétromobile will be the first to see — and buy — the latest historical book on racing cars in Argentina. Instead of the usual Italian focus, this time it's dedicated to Porsche.
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VistaJet Teams Up with Harvey Nichols
Travellers on VistaJet's Bombardier aircraft will be able to enjoy exclusive products from Harvey Nichols.
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TAG Heuer MP4-12C Chronograph
In celebration of one of the longest–ever F1 sponsorship agreements, a new, limited-edition watch has been displayed at the TAG Heuer Mastering Speed Exhibition in Geneva.
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02.02. — 06.02.
Rétromobile 2011, France
04.02. — 04.02.
Artcurial Rétromobile Auction 2011, France
05.02. — 05.02.
Bonhams 'The Grand Palais Sale', France
07.02. — 08.02.
Barons Classic, Historic and Thoroughbred Motor Cars Auction, UK
26.02. — 26.02.
H&H Auction, Stoneleigh Park, UK
02.03. — 02.03.
Brightwells Classic Car Auction, UK
04.03. — 06.03.
RM Auctions - Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale, USA
08.03. — 08.03.
Coys Auction Royal Horticultural Halls, London, UK
11.03. — 11.03.
Gooding & Company - The Amelia Island Auction, USA
11.03. — 13.03.
Retro Classics 2011 , Germany
12.03. — 12.03.
RM Auctions Automobiles of Amelia Island, USA
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Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Dick Lovett Ferrari Swindon
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AC Ace Bristol
Matching Numbers, LHD
Aston Martin of New England
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder
Lamborghini Manchester
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Bentley Continental Supersports
Jack Barclay Bentley
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