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EDITORIAL
I'd never be any good at industrial espionage. 'Spygate'? Forget it. I make this comment having had a good, close-up look at the latest F1 cars at last weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed.
It's quite incredible how many twiddly bits (and you can see I have complete command of the technical language, here) are placed in what would appear to be a somewhat random fashion all over the cars.
They must do something, but it's worth noting that when there's the inevitable coming-together, a shower of carbonfibre covers the track — and yet the protagonists carry on at unabated speed.
Back to the Meccano set for me, then.
Goodwood was its usual excellent self, as was the Le Mans Classic, held on the same weekend. Can I appeal to both organisers — and we know it's difficult, chaps, with F1 races and road closures and all that — to try to avoid a clash of dates in 2010?
Anyway, full details of both below, together with our own Mille Miglia in the wonderful Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
Out of the Blue: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti HGTCLondon to Maranello in Ferrari's flagshipThe average Ferrari owner is likely to cover around 3000 miles a year. I think we can do better than that, with a two-day trip covering 1000 miles in a 612 Scaglietti. It's just got to be done. read more... |
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Le Mans Classic 2008Includes photo-gallerySo, you've imagined tearing down those long straight Sarthe roads with Kate Moss by your side, and you've finally arrived at the Le Mans circuit. Even out of season (ie not the 24 Hours weekend), you'll find that La Belle Dame of motorsport scrubs up pretty well. read more... |
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The 2008 Goodwood Festival of SpeedHawthorn to Hamilton: heroes one and allBritain's Grand Prix ace may have been billed as the star of the show but, for most of the 140,000+ spectators, the cars and a galaxy of veteran drivers shared top billing with McLaren's joint World Championship leader. read more... |
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Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black SeriesMercedes AMG has launched a new cannon for the road: the SL 65 AMG Black Series. The immense power and torque of the 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine - 670HP, 1000Nm - is matched by the car's broad, muscular body. read more... |
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Bonhams at the Goodwood Festival of Speed - ReviewIncludes lotlist for Silverstone Classic saleAs expected, the 1955 Jaguar D-type 'XKD509' was top-seller at the Goodwood sale, achieving a world record (for the marque) of £2,201,500. Other cars finding new owners included the ultra-rare 1970 Monteverdi. read more... |
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CLASSIC LIFE
Laguna 760: Silent CruisingThis elegant boat slides across Lake Starnberg in almost complete silence; for the Laguna 760 is electrically powered. While its looks suggest a speedboat along Riva lines, the engine is far from conventional, boasting a high-performance electric motor with an output of 40kW. read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
colour Titanium Silver |
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Fully loaded Vantage.
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Aston Martin of New EnglandTown/City: Waltham, MA, USA |
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CLASSIC
Rolls-Royce CamargueTwo Door Coupé by Pininfarina
colour Royal Blue |
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This is one of the very last Camargues, first registered in December 1986. It comes complete with a substantial history file, being serviced by Rolls-Royce main agents in its early years and then later on with P&A Wood and then with us at Frank Dale & Stepsons in London.
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Frank Dale & StepsonsTown/City: London, UK |
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SPORTING
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
colour Rosso Scuderia |
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UK-supplied, two-owner car with Full Ferrari Main Dealer Service History (4 Stamps)
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Elms Collection Classic and Exotic CarsTown/City: Essex, UK |
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EVENTGUIDE 2008
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21.07. — 21.07. Barons Classic Americana + Classic & Collectors Motor Cars Auction, UK |
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