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I have just discovered an event called 'Screamfest', whereby students all across the U.S.A. scream at exactly the same moment to relieve stress. The very idea makes me anxious — perhaps because I am (very slightly) older, or perhaps because I'm British.
We Brits have our own ways of tackling stress. Usually this involves pretending everything is fine right up until the moment of total collapse but, fortunately, John Simister has a more practical (if rather more expensive) solution in this week's newsletter. Having driven the new Bentley Continental GTC, he deems it to be "two stress–relievers in one". You'll have to read his report to find out why.
At £149,350, mind you, writing a cheque for the latest convertible Bentley is likely to raise the blood pressure just a touch. A more calming measure might be bidding for the four–year–old Bentley Azure in the upcoming Coys auction at Ascot next weekend.
If, however, you would prefer simply to scream, you will have to wait till next April. According to my research, Screamfest takes place on National Stress Out Day, which is scheduled for — wait for it — 15–21 April 2012. Once again, I am completely flummoxed.
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
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DRIVING REPORT
New Bentley Continental GTC
John Simister finds the new open–topped Continental to be an excellent stress-reliever, for more reasons than one.
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AUCTIONS
Coys 'Spirit of Motoring' at Ascot, 8 October: Preview
Whether you appreciate the subtle virtues of a 1958 Aston Martin DB Mk III, or the more flamboyant metallic Opal Green Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible, Ascot Racecourse is the place to be.
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EVENTS
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EVENTS
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DRIVING REPORT
BMW 1–Series M Coupé
Perhaps annoyingly to some, the 1–Series M Coupé hasn't been allowed to inherit the name of the legendary M1 sports car. But maybe this is the right decision; after all, the 1–Series M is more of a spiritual successor to the E30 M3 than the Giugiaro–styled, mid–engined icon of the late seventies.
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NEWS
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MOTORCYCLES
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CLASSIC LIFE |
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Only Watch 2011: Results
The biennial charity event known as ONLY WATCH took place again at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, with 40 unique watches achieving a staggering 4.5m euros in aid of the victims of Muscular Dystrophy. Renowned watchmakers from around the world came together to each produce a unique timepiece, with the proceeds of each sale going towards research into this serious illness.
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Marlow Cars
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Osenat–Auction 16 October
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