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EDITORIAL
Memory Lane has been so well-travelled that its surface must resemble one of those D–roads frequented by out–of–town sat nav users. BMW is the latest voyager on this path (Enough of that — Associate Ed.), with last weekend's revival of its famous M1 Procar Series.
I'm sure I would have seen at least one of these rounds (on a child's ticket, of course) and, if my memory is correct, it wasn't the demolition derby that one might have imagined. Take the fastest Grand Prix drivers, and recognised sports car specialists such as Hans Heyer and Toine Hezemans, give them equal cars, and it's inevitable that the cream will rise to the top: Niki Lauda winning in 1979, and Nelson Piquet in 1980, World Champions both.
It would be easy at this point to comment, "Why don't they do that nowadays?" Well they don't and they won't; so let's just enjoy what happened in the past and look forward to equally exciting things the top manufacturers' marketing departments think up for the future.
And speaking of excitement, I enjoyed the latest 4.7–litre Aston Martin V8 Vantage. I hope our review in this week's ClassicInside gives you a taste of life behind the wheel of the latest car from the iconic British manufacturer.
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Steve Wakefield |
THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
Road Test: Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.7More Power — the same Beauty and SoulIn fact, as soon as the ‘Power' legend is illuminated on the dash in Aston's updated V8 Vantage, the start sequence is so fast that the rest of the familiar strapline is consigned to history. read more... |
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British International Motor Show 2008London Docklands 23 July — 3 AugustLast held in 2006, the UK's only motor show returns to ExCel, the riverside exhibition complex just a short drive from Canary Wharf. read more... |
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Return of the BMW M1 ProcarsHockenheim enjoys a blast from the pastIt was almost 30 years ago that the last official BMW M1 Procar Series race was held... until last weekend, that is. read more... |
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Fiat 500 and 500 AbarthIt takes all sorts...As the Ferrari sales network orders 200 specially tuned and trimmed Fiat 500s as courtesy cars for its customers across Europe, two limited–edition 500 Abarths have been announced, as part of the launch of the Scorpion-branded baby sports-hatch. read more... |
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Carmel–by–the–Sea Concours on the Avenue11th to 12th August 2008Mid–August's Car Week, for years be–dazzling California's Monterey Peninsula, has added a brilliant new Monday–Tuesday event to the schedule. read more... |
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CLASSIC LIFE
Bamford & Sons Rolex DaytonaBamford & Sons, at ‘The Old Bank', 31 Sloane Square SW1, offers luxury menswear and boyswear, accessories and collectibles for the discerning buyer. read more... |
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CLASSIC ESTATE
Villa Serra, IbizaRooms
5 Rhein PropertyTelephone +49 (0)40 43 21 36 16 |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
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Bugatti Veyron 16.4
colour Metallic Dark Blue/Silver |
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Bugatti Satellite Navigation, Integrated Phone System, Carbon Ceramic Brakes, Heated Seats, Bugatti Logo to Seats, Black Brake Calipers, Bugatti Car Cover, Battery Charger, UK Supplied.
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Tom HartleyTown/City: Derbyshire, UK |
CLASSIC
Aston Martin DB5Convertible
colour Black Pearl |
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Just refinished to concours standard in magnificent Black Pearl with Red Leather and Charcoal Carpets.
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Supercars ExeterTown/City: Exeter, UK |
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SPORTING
Ferrari F 40
colour Rosso Corsa |
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Supplied new in Germany in May 1990, now UK registered. Non-cat, non-adjustable suspension. Lots of visible weave all over. Original windscreen sticker present. Factory markings on suspension quarters. Seats in good condition.
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Simon Furlonger Specialist CarsTown/City: Ashford, UK |
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EVENTGUIDE 2008
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25.07. — 27.07. The Silverstone Classic, UK |
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