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It did cause a bit of a stir. The sound of a highly tuned Maserati multi–cylinder engine on the King's Road in London this week, that is. Heads turned and, if the bus drivers weren't too pleased, at least the cabbies and workmen busy digging holes (or filling them in again) were impressed by the banging and popping, and double de–clutching sounds on change–down.
The 1954 250F raised eyebrows, too.
That was my Tuesday morning well spent and, judging by Charis's review of last weekend's Geneva Classics, it sounds as if the annual Swiss show for boats, aeroplanes, motorcycles and automobiles was another success. As we've said in the past, it's very easy to get to by air or rail and takes some beating as part of a day out in Geneva.
I took a DB9 down to this year's Goodwood Revival. As 'icing on the cake', it beat Grandma's 6–week–old Christmas confection complete with Santa's sleigh and robins hands down.
You can read all about it in this week's ClassicInside.
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Steve Wakefield |
THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
Aston Martin DB9 Sports PackA day at the racesLet's get one thing straight: for all the blether about luxury hotels, trans–European journeys from Gstaad to St Tropez and handmade suits, it's a car's driving dynamics and looks that matter. And the name, of course; 'Aston Martin' being a nice starting–point... read more... |
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RM Auctions — Automobiles of London 29th October 2008 — Preview2007 saw the Ecclestone Collection and other properties selling for over £18 million and, with another superbly presented catalogue, the London office of the Ontario–based auction house has high hopes for 2008. read more... |
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Maserati GranTurismo S makes its Debut in LondonPassers–by were surprised when not one, but two Maseratis circulated in busy rush–hour traffic this week. More knowledgeable observers would note that not only was the grey GT a brand–new GranTurismo S, but that the red single–seater was none other than a 250F. read more... |
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Paris Motor Show: Design ReviewAutomotive design consultant Chris Hrabalek takes an analytical look at the highlights of this year's Paris show. read more... |
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Bentley Arnage: the Final ChapterAs Bentley prepares to bid farewell to the Arnage model range after a 10-year innings, it has announced a swansong model: the Arnage Final Series. This limited-edition run of 150 cars celebrates a decade of success for Bentley's four-door flagship. read more... |
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H&H at The Haynes International Motor Museum, Yeovil 12th October 2008Includes full lotlistH&H is 'on the road' again. In its last–but–one 2008 sale, the Cheshire–based auction house is visiting the Haynes Museum to sell 57 classic and sporting cars. read more... |
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Geneva Classics 2008The 3rd annual show of classic transport, 3-5 OctThe annual Geneva Classics celebrates four forms of historic transport: cars, motorcycles, aircraft and boats. But it's the cars that overwhelm, as we discovered on last week's trip to Geneva. read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Sportshift
colour Light Blue Metallic |
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LHD UK–registered (08 plate).
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Marlow CarsTown/City: Bucks, UK |
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CLASSIC
Ferrari 'Dino' 246 GTS
colour Red |
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European Spec., imported to USA in 1982, same USA owner since 1983, complete mechanical servicing and sorting and new carpet and upholstery in 2007.
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Copley MotorcarsTown/City: Boston, MA, USA |
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SPORTING
Alfa Romeo TZ1
colour White |
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Chassis No. 094 has been recently inspected by a highly respected West Coast owner/expert of TZs.
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DriverSourceTown/City: Houston, TX, USA |
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EVENTGUIDE 2008
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12.10. — 12.10. H&H Auctions at Haynes International Motor Museum, UK |
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