EDITORIAL

The red Ferrari 458 I saw in Hamburg the other day seemed a different car from the one heading this week's newsletter. I don't think that it's a colour thing, although a Grigio Titanio or Blu Tour de France example might have looked a touch more restrained.

I can only come to the inevitable conclusion that Wednesday's red Ferrari was observed by your Editor from a safe position on the pavement, while a couple of weeks ago I covered some 400+ miles in a day, safely strapped into some £5000's worth of carbonfibre racing seat, hands caressing the steering wheel, feet lightly dancing from... Well, you know the rest.

The Maranello manufacturer has achieved such greatness with this car that I find it difficult to conceive how, in any way, it could be bettered. But, such is progress, they no doubt will. Who'd have envisaged the 660HP, 6262cc all–wheel–drive FF, a 208mph four–seater?

No, you can draw all sorts of conclusions simply looking at a Ferrari 458; but only one, once you've driven it.

Steve Wakefield
Managing Editor
sw@classicdriver.com

THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER

DRIVING REPORT

Ferrari 458 Italia

The Elan Valley in mid–Wales, often frequented by RAF pilots honing their low–flying skills, is a fitting location for the 458 Italia. For the rest of us, driving the latest mid–engined Ferrari is the nearest thing to fast jet practice. read more...

DRIVING REPORT

Mercedes–Benz SLK

This is the new Mercedes–Benz SLK, which John Simister has just driven. But how new is it?, he asked project chief Timo Harstock. read more...

AUCTIONS

'Secret' French Collection to be Offered by Artcurial in June

Six cars from the estate of reclusive collector Jean Serre are early, 'No Reserve' entries in Artcurial's June 13 sale. read more...

NEWS

BMW M5 Concept to Debut at Auto Shanghai 2011

BMW will show what is at present only a 'concept' new M5 at this year's Shanghai show. read more...

AUCTIONS

Barons at Sandown Park, Esher on 19 April

As one of its 'Jaguar Heritage' sales, Barons' next event has many of the Coventry manufacturer's cars; it's not all E-types and Mk2s, though, as proven by a 1996 Bentley Continental R and an Aston Martin Virage Volante. read more...

NEWS

Range Rover Evoque: UK Pricing Announced

Land Rover has announced that the new Range Rover Evoque, available in both 5–door and coupé forms when it goes on sale in September, will be priced from £27,955 for the entry-level 2WD model, through to £44,320. read more...

AUCTIONS

Ex–Carrera Panamericana 1953 Ferrari 250 MM Berlinetta to Star at RM's Villa d'Este Sale

Few colour schemes are more evocative than the famous '1·2·3' red–white livery with the slogan no hay dos signwritten on the nose. read more...

CLASSIC LIFE

Baselworld 2011: Simon de Burton's Pick of the World's Biggest Watch Fair

Attracting 1892 exhibitors, more than 100,000 visitors and 3000 journalists, Baselworld is the biggest watch and jewellery show on earth — Classic Driver returns from the front with news of some of the latest horological unveilings. read more...

Tanner Krolle Bespoke Watch Box

The latest example of luxury luggage–maker Tanner Krolle's craft comes in the form of this vegetable–tanned hide watch box. read more...

McLaren Venge: F1 Pedal Power

The McLaren Technology Centre teamed up with Specialized Bicycle Components to design the all-new Venge aerodynamic road bike: 'the fastest complete–performance bike in the world'. read more...

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