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EDITORIAL
"They don't have Lords and Ladies and, more to the point, they
don't have Lord March."
So said Sir Stirling Moss, when asked why he thought American visitors
enjoy Goodwood so much – a quote I have stolen from Roger Dixon's
wonderfully evocative account of the Festival of Speed, which you can
read in this week's newsletter.
Those of us at Goodwood last weekend might find it takes a while to
recover, physically and mentally, from the sheer enormity of it all.
From the improbable sight of Jenson Button, Sir Stirling Moss and American
TV star Jay Leno stopping for a chat. From the sound of modern F1 machinery
screaming in protest as it's bullied into tyre-smoking doughnuts for
the delectation of the (dare we say it?) less discerning members of
the crowd. And from the curious – and no doubt lethal – almond-scented
exhaust fumes emerging from a sparkling line of Silver Arrows.
"You can smell it when you're driving," confided Jochen Mass,
on seeing the wrinkled noses of the bystanders. "That's why racing
drivers die younger. Then again, they die happier."
But normal life goes on – and the major story this week is the
new Jaguar XJ, unveiled last night at the Saatchi Gallery in London.
But is that really Jay Leno we see in the pictures? Or is it just another
Goodwood flashback?
Steve Wakefield, fresh from his holiday, will be settling firmly back
on the editorial throne next week.
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Charis Whitcombe
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
Jaguar XJ: Global ‘Reveal’ of All-New ModelAt the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea last night, Jaguar unveiled the all-new XJ – the company’s four-door flagship model read more... |
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Goodwood Festival of Speed 3-5 July 2009‘True Grit: Epic Feats of Endurance’It’s the same recipe that they have used for the last 17 years but, by changing the ingredients, each year Lord March and his team manage to serve up a completely different dish. At first sight, the 2009 menu did not look too appetizing read more... |
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Driven: Fiat 500CTony Dron drives the new convertible FiatFiat’s latest cabriolet, the 500C, is no supercar but that doesn’t stop it from being one of the sexiest and most exclusive little cars around read more... |
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Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M - Tuned by Novitec RossoOnly 499 examples of the Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M will be built but, for some, this isn’t exclusive enough. For those ultra-discerning customers, respected Ferrari-tuner Novitec Rosso has the answer read more... |
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Coys at Blenheim Palace 18th July 2009Coys’ 2009 Blenheim sale catalogue includes several high-quality entries such as this 1965 Lamborghini 350 GT. Interestingly, the car’s first owner was none other than Colonel Ronnie Hoare of Maranello Concessionaires - the British Ferrari importer at the time read more... |
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Nicholas Mee Racing: Class Win at SpaThe fourth round of the 2009 Britcar Championship was held on the notoriously challenging Spa-Francorchamps circuit on 26-27 June read more... |
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Tesla Opens London ShowroomTesla Motors, the company which leapt to fame with its electric supercar, opened a European flagship store in the heart of Knightsbridge in late June – a 5000-square-foot showroom on Cheval Place read more... |
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CLASSIC LIFE
The Vintage Luggage Company: Safari ClassiqueWhether the British explorer David Livingstone relied on made-to-measure suitcases from Louis Vuitton, Hermés, Goyard or Moynat is not known. The antique luggage from the Vintage Luggage Company, however, looks very much ‘out of Africa’ read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1A
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A fantastic specimen of this tremendous 4 seat Grand Touring Ferrari Finished in Nero with Crema Daytona Seats, Black piping & Embossed Ferrari logo's to each headrest Inside the sumptuous cabin there is an upgraded Bose Sound System, Heated front seats, & the F1 Paddle Gearbox She also has 19" Modula Split Rim Alloy Wheels and Red Brake Calipers, Scuderia Wing Shields, Rear Parking Sensors, & a Tracking System Serviced this Spring by an Official Ferrari Dealer (as she always has been) she has now travelled 22.500 miles A really good example with a super specification and exceptional value for money (New cost is over £200.000) |
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Graeme HuntTown/City: London, UK |
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CLASSIC
Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato
colour Green |
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This car has undergone a full ground up restoration and build to the exact specification of an original Zagato. Chassis and body by Bodylines. Paint by Michael Hughes, Crossthwaite and Gardener crossbolt block, new twin plug factory cylinder head - built in our own workshops to the highest and correct standards. |
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Desmond J Smail Ltd
Town/City: Newport Pagnell, UK |
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SPORTING
Lola Sports Car T292 DFV
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Lola T292 DFV This was one of only 4 cars to be built by the factory as DFV cars. Although raced at Le mans and 1000 km races, these cars were also used as sprint and hillclimb cars in Europe which make them ideal for our relatively short races. Built with FGB gearboxes instead of the heavier DG300 and many other lightweight parts it is easy to achieve a weight 50-100 kgs lighter than the T280 series endurance models. The chassis is almost identical to the T282 which was the best model configuration. This car has a solid continuous history, is mentioned in one of the Lola books and is in a very original condition. Having been dry stored the car will need some light restoration but nothing serious. We have all the parts necessary to install the DFV motor and re-commission. |
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Fox Racing DevelopmentsTown/City:
Huntingdon, UK |
EVENTGUIDE 2009
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09.07. — 12.07. ACOC Diamond Jubilee Event at Brooklands, UK |
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