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It's a competitive business, motor racing. The level of one–upmanship starts when the drivers and teams arrive at the circuit and does not stop until everything is safely (one hopes) tucked away on Sunday evening.
Be it the size of an F1 team's mobile village, or the serious historic racer's Winnebago, how one presents oneself in the paddock is a vital part of psyching out the opposition. And the set of wheels that you've arrived in is a good starting point.
I can remember seeing at least one 599 GTO at a recent all–Ferrari race and it's not uncommon to find the latest Aston/Bentley/Ferrari with a helmet bag, tickets and those all–important timing sheets strewn on the passenger seat.
'Beat that, if you can' is the implication. Okay, I will: it's the subject of one of this week's driving reports. No, not the 458 Spider, nor the MINI Coupé (no, no, NO) — it's the Citroën DS Décapotable.
Bowl up in that to next year's Le Mans Classic or Monaco Historics, hood down, looking suitably calm and assured and pole position's yours for the taking.
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
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DRIVING REPORT
Ferrari 458 Spider
After the all–wheel–drive spatial miracle that is the Ferrari FF comes the supercar for the fresh–air pragmatist. Thanks to an aluminium hardtop, the 458 Spider is the marque’s first mid–engined coupé to offer open–top driving thrills.
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AUCTIONS
RM Auctions — 'Automobiles of London', 26 October
The world's favourite secret agent and his very special Aston DB5 dominated last year’s RM 'Automobiles of London' sale. For your eyes only, we present a preview of this year's 100+ car catalogue.
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Classic Driver Marketplace Essentials: Classic Porsche 911
Unveiled in 1963, Porsche's 911 has constantly kept up with the times. A classic 911 may be even more desirable than the latest model but market conditions suggest that prices will continue to rise. There are plenty to choose from in Classic Driver. read more...
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AUCTIONS
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FEATURES
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DRIVING REPORT
Citroën DS Décapotable
Gosh, what a head–turner. The smartest parts of London are familiar with the most exotic motor cars, but for sheer style a Chapron–bodied Citroën certainly makes its mark.
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NEWS
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NEWS
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DRIVING REPORT
MINI Coupé
So, you're the MINI marketing chief and you want to extend your brand. You have used up the historical shape associations, so what do you do next? You do this, says John Simister...
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NEWS
Editor's Choice: McLaren MP4–12C for sale
It's only recently that we were reporting from the launch of the high–flyer from Woking, and already the first McLaren MP4–12Cs are appearing in the Classic Driver Marketplace.
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NEWS
Bentley Mulsanne Executive Interior Concept: Rolling Boardroom
Bentley has created a specially–tailored interior for its flagship Mulsanne model, which allows passengers to continue working while being whisked across the country.
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EVENTS
Daytona's 50th Birthday: Champagne on ice
It's just three months to go till January 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the Daytona 24 Hours (these days named the Rolex 24 at Daytona), widely recognised as one of the most challenging endurance races in the world.
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CLASSIC LIFE |
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Wally//One luxury day boat
Monte Carlo–based yacht manufacturer Wally has revealed its new luxury day boat: the Wally//One.
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08.10. — 08.10.
Coys Auction — Ascot, UK
14.10. — 16.10.
Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, USA
16.10. — 16.10.
Porsche Race Car Classic, Quail Lodge, USA
19.10. — 19.10.
H&H Auctions - The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, UK
22.10. — 22.10.
Historics at Brooklands Auction — Weybridge, UK
26.10. — 26.10.
RM Auctions — 'Automobiles of London', UK
31.10. — 01.11.
Barons Classic, Historic and Thoroughbred Motor Cars Auction, Esher, UK
04.11. — 04.11.
Bonhams Auction — New Bond St, London, UK
04.11. — 04.11.
Silverstone Auctions — The Walter Hayes Trophy Sale, UK
10.11. — 12.11.
SalonQP at the Saatchi Gallery, London,UK -->
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The Hairpin Company
Price P.O.R. GBP
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Beverly Hills Car Club
Price 21.257 USD
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Fantasy Junction
Price 59.500 USD
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René Wagner Fast Line Ltd.
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RM Auctions, 'Automobiles of London', 26 October 2011
Estimate 1.550.000 - 1.800.000 GBP
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Copley Motorcars
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ROOCK Sportsystem GmbH
Price 27.900 EUR
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DPM Motors
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Stratton Motor Company (Norfolk) Limited
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Dick Lovett Ferrari Swindon
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Vente Osenat Fontainebleau (classic car auction) 16 October 2011
Estimate 4.000 - 5.000 EUR
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