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EDITORIAL
While our esteemed Editor basks in Californian sun on the Monterey Peninsula,
heavy rain is lashing the UK office windows. Please point this out if
you happen to bump into S. Wakefield, Esq. at some opulent Pebble Beach
or Laguna Seca gathering. I'm sure it will go down well.
Meteorologically speaking, this summer is indeed proving classically
British: take the Pageant of Power at the Cholmondeley Estate (no prizes
for guessing which world-famous event the new show aims to emulate).
Our pictures this week reveal - behind the cars, crowds, helicopters
and speedboats - an erratic mix of umbrellas, sunshine, blue skies and
raincoats.
Europe is on holiday but the German marques are as busy as ever: the
new Porsche Cayman S Sport and Audi RS 6 Saloon are hot topics in our
newsletter this week.
Talking of hot, maybe we'll have a glorious Indian summer, right through
to RM Auctions' Automobiles of London sale in Battersea Park on October
29th? Fortunately, our preview of RM's stars cars is more reliable than
our weather forecasts.
Steve Wakefield will be back next week.
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
Audi RS 6 Saloon: 572bhp and even quicker than the estate…Back in April we test-drove the new supercar estate, the Audi RS 6 quattro Avant, and were swept away – literally and metaphorically – by its 572bhp (580PS) twin-turbocharged 5.0-litre V10. Now the saloon version has arrived. read more... |
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New Porsche Cayman Breaks 300bhp BarrierThe Boxster-based Cayman sidles another step closer to the 911 Carrera this autumn, with the arrival of the limited-edition Cayman S Sport. read more... |
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Portraits of AdventureExhibition celebrates Land Rover's 60thThe bad news is that a breathtaking exhibition entitled Portraits of Adventure, held at the Royal Geographical Society in London, ended on August 3rd. The good news, however, is that the 60 photographs from the exhibition appear in a luxurious coffee table book for the ridiculously low price of £25. But more on that later. read more... |
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Book Review: 'Sports Car Racing In Camera 1970-79'Rare and unpublished photos from the 70s"The crowded start of the Spa–Francorchamps 1000Km, and already Jo Siffert and Pedro Rodriguez, in their 917s with the larger 4.9–litre engines, are giving no ground." Yes, there's plenty of this in Paul Parker's latest book. read more... |
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Cholmondeley Pageant of PowerThe inaugural Pageant of Power was held over the weekend of August 9th and 10th in the grounds of the 7500-acre Cholmondeley Castle estate on the Cheshire/Shropshire border. read more... |
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RM Auctions - Automobiles of London 29th October 2008Early entries include 1964 Ferrari 250 LMBuilding on 2007's super–successful 'Ecclestone Sale', Ontario–based auctioneer RM has announced some of the early-entry feature lots of this year's event. read more... |
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CLASSIC LIFE
Roger Dubuis KingSquareRoger Dubuis is known for its richly varied and often unconventional timepieces. A recent addition to the brand’s range is the majestic KingSquare read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
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Duncan Hamilton & CoTown/City: Basingstoke, UK |
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CLASSIC
Porsche 356 Carrera 2/2000 GS
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This late production "C" (one of only 126 produced)Carrera Coupe was originally sold in Germany, then found its way to Los Angeles, California and then at some point was sold on to a collector in Japan. Imported back to the USA in the Spring of 2006. Driven 1750 miles since that time.
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Aston Martin of New EnglandTown/City: Waltham, MA, USA |
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SPORTING
Ferrari 288 GTO
colour Rosso Corsa |
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2,900Km from new. This example has to be the best available. One of 272 cars built. Recent service including cam belts.
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Legends Automotive LtdTown/City: Bourton on the Water, UK
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EVENTGUIDE 2008
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15.08. — 16.08. RM Auctions - Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction, USA |
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