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NEWSLETTER 31/2012
 

EDITORIAL

The headlines ran: "No Tokyo trip for Jackie" and "He turned down an Olympic place for racing".

Yes, as London moves into week two of the 2012 Olympics, it's time to wind back the clock to 1964 when a youthful World Champion–to–be, Jackie Stewart, passed over the opportunity to represent his country at trap shooting to take up motor racing full time.

"I have won every major honour except the world title," he said, "but as No. 1 driver in the Ecurie Ecosse team I shall have to concentrate on my racing plans."

And the rest, of course, is... well, you know.

Continuing the Olympic theme, one can't help compare the talents of Stirling Moss with that of some of our modern cycling heroes.

In today's era of specialists, Moss's skills in every discipline of the sport seem an anachronism. Yet the British this week are basking in the glories of Bradley Wiggins, a cyclist who not only won the gruelling, 3,500km Tour de France, but then proceeded to trounce everyone in a modest, 44km time trial, winning Olympic gold.

And didn't Moss sport a spectacular set of sideburns in the late Sixties? That must be the connection.

Steve Wakefield
Editor–in–Chief
sw@classicdriver.com

THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER

  

VIDEO

All About Speed: Super–rare Ferrari driven

This car is all about speed: massive, easily maintainable top speed, giving it an edge on 1950s road races such as the Carrera Panamericana or the Mille Miglia. It's a leading entry at RM Auctions' 2012 Monterey sale — and we've just driven it. read more...



EVENTS

Monterey and Pebble Beach 2012: Events guide and auction round–up

AUCTIONS

Gooding & Co., The Pebble Beach Auction, 18-19 August

AUCTIONS

Bonhams 'Quail Lodge Sale', 17 August

NEWS

The return of the 'Martini Porsche': 918 Spyder testing at the 'Ring

AUCTIONS

Artcurial's 1.2m–euro Monaco royal car collection sale, 26 July 2012

EVENTS

Caramulo Motorfestival 2012


AUCTIONS

Coys at the Nürburgring, Saturday 11 August



CLASSIC CONCEPT

1968 Bizzarrini Manta by Italdesign

 

VIDEO

50 years of James Bond's cars

To celebrate the forthcoming release of the James Bond 50th anniversary blu-ray box set, 20th Century Fox has compiled a montage of the cars synonymous with Bond in action. read more...

CLASSIC LIFE

  

Faraday Porteur e–bike: Electro retro

With electric bikes proving increasingly popular, these high–tech modes of transport are fast becoming the latest 'must have'. The Faraday Porteur is the newest e–bike to take the world of cycling by storm.
read more...

 

Moynat Bicycle Trunk: Gourmet on the go

French luxury brand Moynat is celebrating the art of gracious living by launching an ingenious bicycle trunk, fitted out with all the essentials for a classic picnic in the park. read more...

1932 Ford Salt Flat Racer Pedal Car: Little pedal to the metal

Video: Trailer for Skyfall, the next James Bond epic

SHOWROOM

  

Editor's Choice: 1967 Maserati Quattroporte

The first–generation Maserati Quattroporte offered the grace and performance of its two–doored brethren, while also fulfilling the requirements of practicality. In an attractive colour combination, this particular car is a tempting example of one of the 'super-saloon' progenitors. read more...

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