Editorial

Having had the wind taken out of my sails editorially this week on discovering Alfa Romeo’s new Brera coupé not being a substitute for the Italian company’s delicious ‘8C Competizione’, and that the V8-powered machine’s destiny still lay in the hands of top management at the FIAT Group (who have enough on their plate at the moment I am sure), I find it difficult to pick out a single topic for discussion.

Aston’s DBR9 has slightly less sticker-space available now with the announcement that stylish British tailors Hackett will be the official team clothing supplier for the company’s eagerly-anticipated return to International racing. No doubt the result will be a mixture of huntin’ and shootin’ sporting chic, mixed in with a bit of modern techno fabrics from the slopes or marina. One can only wonder sartorially, how a similar arrangement in 1981 with the Nimrod racing cars would have turned out.

"If you can afford a car, you can afford an island!" is the bold claim from Farhad Vladi, owner and manager of Vladi Private Islands, well I suppose there are cars, and there are islands, read the article below and you can be the judge.

Paris Rétromobile next week, and don’t forget the International Historic Motorsport Show 2005, at Stoneleigh in the UK later on this month. Last year’s show was a phenomenal success - I can strongly recommend a visit by everyone interested in all forms of the sport.

Steve Wakefield Managing Editor sw@classicdriver.com

THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER

Bizzarrini 5300 Strada Series I

This car, a Bizzarrini 5300 GT, Series 1 carries chassis number B 0232, has an excellent, well documented history and comes with its original German KFZ Brief dating from 1965! First registered on the 5th October 1965 it is fitted with an all alloy body and has been the subject of a major (body-off) restoration in recent years. During the course of this work it has been fitted with new alloy fuel tanks, new stainless steel manifolds and exhaust system, master switch in the passenger cabin and new Dunlop racing tyres. Having been built in 1965 this Bizzarrini is eligible for some of the most popular and exclusive FIA events currently staged in historic racing, such as Goodwood, Le Mans Classic, Tour España, HRMN, Gentleman Drivers series, Spa 6hrs and many more. An extensive photographic record is available of the work carried out.

The car comes complete with its UK-issued FIA papers.

A charismatic '65 GT car at a fraction of the cost of its Italian peers and a winner for sure!

colour Silver
interior colour Black
drive LHD
year 1965
Chassis No. B 0232

Price 225.000 GBP


Dealership:

Legends Racing
Sycamore Barn, Bourton on the Water Ind Park, Bourton on the Water, Gloucs GL54 2HQ

Phone +44 (0) 1451 821611

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Porsche 311 Carrera RS Touring

Grand Prix White with Red Graphics, 25,515 kilometers. This RS Carrera serial # 911601446 has a complete and documented history, it was imported just a few years ago from long time ownership in the UK. This example has just received a full mechanical restoration by Autosport Designs, Inc. It has been fully service throughout and is ready for its next new owner. It is complete with original books and tools.

colour White with Red Graphics
interior colour Black
year 1973
mileage 25.515 km / 15.854 m


Price $US165,000

Anbieter

Autosport Designs Inc.
203 West Hills Road, Huntington Station, New York, 11746

Phone +1 (631) 425-1555

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Ferrari 360 Spider F1

sequential gearbox / touchtronic

colour Rosso
interior colour Black
year 2001
mileage 19.000 km / 11.806 m


Price 80.000 GBP


Dealership:

Joe Macari Performance Cars
126-128 Wandsworth High St, Wandsorth, London SW18 4JP

Phone +44 (0) 20 8870 9007

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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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