Editorial

Perhaps we'd got it wrong all along, and they were ahead of the time, but the Bangle-BMW styling is beginning to make sense. A quick resume of the range reveals more hits than misses now, and the latest re-vamp of the car that resulted in such a collective dropping of jaws throughout the world on launch makes the company's flagship 7 Series now look an awful lot better, full details on the face-lift that many a Hollywood plastic surgeon would be proud of below.

We're running a competition this week to win a copy of the DVD version of 'the Cobra Ferrari Wars' and I recommend looking at the short trailer included in the article. As usual Richard Symons at Spirit Level Films has done a good job at mixing a historical subject in a modern manner. He's the guy that brought the famous 'Rendezvous' film to DVD, so he's very much a 'Classic Driver'.

As is of course Ralph Lauren, whose passion for cars is well-known and a spin-off from this is the RL-CF1 Carbon Fiber chair. Continuing the tradition perhaps started with the Bugatti family, the American designer has used contemporary automobile construction techniques to create an elegant sitting solution for home or office. It's also re-assuring to know that in the event of a 180 mph seating accident, its structural integrity will remain intact.

Steve Wakefield Managing Editor sw@classicdriver.com

THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER

Osca MT 4 2AD Coachwork by Vignale

The OSCA Christie's is proud to offer is not only a time-warp example but also unique, as it is the only MT4-2AD 1500 Berlinetta produced by Vignale. Its history is complete and to date it has had only three owners in half a century.

Chassis 1153 is undoubtedly one of, if not the most original surviving OSCAs in the world today. The car is the way it left the factory and only the patina of age would distinguish it from a new car. It is believed that the car has its original first coat of black and the dark red leather interior and carpeting is original too. It has factory fitted luggage (with the original keys), a plexiglass rear screen, custom made rear lights, an alloy filler cap in the boot, original tool bag and kit (with the chassis no. stamped on it) and the mileage of approximately 10,000kms is believed to be correct.

Currently EU registered and supplied with a FIVA 'A' category pass, this MT4 is ideal for vintage racing as it is highly competitive in the 1,500cc class, Mille Miglia style road events or mere preservation and occasional outings on the concours field.

This unique and stunning motorcar would make a superb addition to any world class collection and Christie's recommend the close inspection it deserves by potentially interested parties.


colour black
interior colour red leather
year 1955
Chassis No. 1153
Engine No. 1510

Price estimate 350,000 - 450,000 EURO


Dealership:

Christie's Sale at Retromobile, Paris 12th February 2005
Salon Retromobile, Porte de Versailles, Parc des Expositions, Hall 7 - 2, 75015, Paris

Phone +44 (0)207 389 2851

From February 9th - 14th:
+33 (0)1 57 25 20 11

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Ferrari 365GT 2+2

This model is slightly less desirable than some Ferraris because it has a V12 engine, air conditioning, power steering, four seats and other such luxuries. Now I must be a little bit dim because I WANT THESE OPTIONS!

The car is finished in the most stylish colour scheme of Silver with Black leather interior.

We have seen similar models as this on sale at anything from £35k to £65k in recent weeks this one represents amazing value and an awful lot of car for the money. Don't forget, this is a sixties V12 Ferrari for the price of a 308!


colour silver
interior black leather
year 1969
mileage 10.000 km / 6.214 m

Price 27.750 GBP

Anbieter

Justin Banks Classic Cars
West Ealing, London

Phone +44 (0)20-8579-6392

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Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

leather, navigation system, phone, full history, Command, Bose, panoramic glass roof, massage seats, ventilated seats, 5 spoke wheels, keyless go, Linguatronic, integrated phone, A/C, extended leather, luggage restraint straps, Tracker, 2 owners, FSH


colour Tellurite silver
interior Graphite hide
year 2003
mileage 14.806 km / 9.200 m

Price 69.950 GBP


Dealership:

Avro Motor Cars
The Circuit Centre, Avro Way, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0YT

Phone +44 (0) 1932 352220

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Barons Auction, Esher, Surrey, UK
8th Feb 2005

Rétromobile, Paris, France
11th - 20th Feb 2005

Christie's Auction at Rétromobile, Paris, France
12th Feb 2005

International Historic Motorsport Show 2005, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, UK
25th - 27th Feb 2005

Geneva Motor Show, Switzerland
3rd - 13th Mar 2005

Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, Florida, USA
11th - 13th Mar 2005

Coppa Milano-San Remo, Italy
11th - 13th Mar 2005

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