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News is filtering back from our Editor in Monterey, of priceless tyre on immaculate turf, as the world's greatest concours cars gather for Sunday at Pebble Beach. But back in the more humdrum environs of the Classic Driver UK office, I'm also rather taken by the news of two unique Bugatti Veyrons that have just appeared in our Cars for Sale database.
It's not often you see a Veyron for sale - but two? From the same dealer? And very special ones at that.
I don't always feel a stirring for the latest squillion-horsepower supercar but there's something oh-so special about the Veyron. I remember my first ride in one, as a passenger, sadly; but at least that gave me an arguably better chance to concentrate on the sheer, unimaginable acceleration. But the best bit was the sound coming from behind our heads: the whirrings and growlings and general technically excellent goings-on responsible for our propulsion from 0 to silly-miles-per-hour in the blink of an eye. It's a bit like sitting in a jet plane as it accelerates down the runway. The last bit of the runway, that is. The bit just before you take off.
I envy anyone with the wherewithal to buy - and use - one of these fabulous machines. Or hey, why not buy two, since one is the open- topped Grand Sport, and the other a 1200HP Super Sport? Happy thoughts.
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
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EVENTS
Monterey and Pebble Beach 2011: The action so far...
This year’s feast of fast and financially formidable cars that is Monterey week started in some style, with several Ferrari 250 GTOs taking to the pine-lined bitumen of 17-Mile Drive and Highway One.
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NEWS
New Porsche 911: First pictures
A few weeks before the new 911 makes its world debut in Frankfurt, the first pictures of the car have surfaced. We reveal the most important innovations in our ‘sneak preview’.
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NEWS
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NEWS
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FEATURES
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0: a designer’s opinion
Design expert Chris Hrabalek reckons the new GT3 RS 4.0 is the most desirable 911 ever to come out of Zuffenhausen; and, yes, that includes the divine 2.7 RS.
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AUCTIONS
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FEATURES
Fiat 8V Supersonic at Pebble Beach Concours
In 1953, the Fiat 8V Supersonic was unlike anything else seen before. Even the most radical Ferrari or Maserati looked dull by comparison. One of only 14 examples will be on display at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
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Blue, red and gold at Chelsea AutoLegends 2011
The latest news from Chelsea AutoLegends, to be held on Sunday 4 September 2011 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, is that Ecurie Ecosse and Alan Mann Racing are to be honoured with special displays.
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CLASSIC LIFE |
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Panerai British Classic Week, 16-23 July 2011
This year’s Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, saw 71 vintage and classic yachts facing weather that ranged from gales on the opening day (severe enough to put paid to the around-the-island race), to 20-knot-plus winds on the second day, plus a full spectrum of light breezes and rain throughout the remainder. Yet the camaraderie and friendly competition was as strong as ever.
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Icons of watchmaking history no.8: IWC Portuguese
As part of our Icons of Watchmaking series, wristwatch expert Gisbert L. Brunner provides his insight into timepieces with a cult status. This week, his attention is focused on the elegant 'Portuguese' from IWC.
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LIMITED EDITION POSTERS
BY PULLMAN EDITIONS
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19.08. — 20.08.
RM Auctions — Sports & Classics of Monterey , USA
20.08. — 21.08.
Gooding & Company — The Pebble Beach Auction, USA
21.08. — 21.08.
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2011, USA
02.09. — 04.09.
Uniques — Special Ones — Exhibition, Florence, Italy
04.09. — 04.09.
Chelsea AutoLegends, London, UK
11.09. — 11.09.
Dolder Classic Zurich, Switzerland
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Marlow Cars
Price 60,000 GBP
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Graeme Hunt
Price 99,750 GBP
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Tom Hartley
Price 79,950 GBP
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H&H Private Sale Vehicles
Price P.O.R
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The Hairpin Company
Price P.O.R
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