Driven: Aston Martin DB6 Shooting Brake
In short, someone like Innes Ireland. Now, funnily enough, this DB6 was run as a daily driver by that very man when new. The one who gave Team Lotus its first win in Formula One was a works driver for Aston Martin, and truly personified everyone's idea of the British Sporting Gentleman.
Driving a Ferrari or Aston GT in the Tourist Trophy, he wore slacks, a polo shirt and slip-on shoes. If the original ‘Connery Bond’ had gone motor racing, it would surely have been in the mould of the determined Scot.
Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2012: Best of Show
The Grand Winners

Oldtimer Gallerie Toffen presents ‘Design Classics’ in Zurich
A good example is the 1966 Abarth OT 1300, believed to be one of only 50 made. The special 1300cc four-cylinder is good for a screaming 130bhp so, with its low weight (740lb) and smooth lines, the little car would be a potent entry in historic racing. Price: ‘On Request’.
Short Film: Poetry in Motion - Mercedes-Benz 300SL 'Gullwing'
Chelsea AutoLegends 2012: Celebrating cars (and good causes) in London SW3
This year’s Chelsea AutoLegends will be held on Sunday, 2 September and will present approximately 500 collectors’ cars and motorcycles to an appreciative and knowledgeable audience, right in the heart of London’s ‘car scene’.
Last year, despite inclement weather, many thousands enjoyed the mix of new and old classics, all just a 10-minute walk from Sloane Square Tube. In 2012, the organisers are expecting at least 15,000 visitors.
Preview: Concours of Elegance at Windsor Castle 2012
Her Majesty has given permission for 60 of the world’s finest motor cars – with a further 60 arriving on the final day’s ‘Jubilee Tour’ – to commandeer the grounds of her Berkshire dwelling from 7-9 September.
One-Off Ferrari SP12 EC: In honour of Eric Clapton
His comments are published in the latest issue of the Ferrari Official Magazine, with Clapton talking in detail about his passion for the marque and how the idea of a one-off car was born.
Villa d'Este 2012: Aston Martin Project AM310
The concept, titled ‘Project AM310’, was revealed at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza today, 26 May. The British company has used the internationally famous event in the past: in 2009 the world saw the One-77, and last year the V12 Zagato made its debut.
The design appears to retain the broad outline of the current models, ‘bigging it up’ a little with extra strakes, spoilers and a front ‘moustache’ in carbonfibre.
The limited-edition Porsche 911 ‘Club Coupé’
The Club Coupé is not a ‘Clubsport’ 911 for the 21st Century. Its title is a celebration of 60 years of Porsche Clubs worldwide. As 13 German enthusiasts started the very first one, the company is limiting this special run to that same number.
However, as Porsche itself will be retaining one car, enthusiasts will have up until 16 July 2012 to register their desire to purchase one of the 12 remaining vehicles.