Editorial

Well BRABUS have done it again. With a fire-breathing turbo M-B V12 they’ve set a new world speed record for a humble ‘sedan’. Whatever you might think of some of the German tuner's cosmetic efforts (no doubt specified by their particular clientele), you cannot deny the excellence of their engineering. And be it saloon, 4 x 4 or sports car, they have taken away AMG’s mantle of bespoke Mercedes modifier to the world. As AMG is now part of the Daimler Chrysler corporation, their hands are no doubt to a certain extent tied with a view to some of the more outrageous speed and power figures.

350 km/h (or around 217.5 mph) is one extraordinary speed, although another publication’s recent road test of Bentley’s Continental Flying Spur has revealed another 200+ mph maximum - and Bentley makes do with a piffling 552 bhp, that’s some 90 bhp less that the BRABUS E-Class. Anyone out there know what a new M5 would achieve, unfettered on a test track?

Such excessive velocities were far away from our thoughts of course when driving the latest Ferrari Superamerica in Italy and France the other week. With its unique roof system and even more improved performance it’s a throwback to the company’s special customer cars of the ‘50s and ‘60s. You can read the test below, suffice it to say: I want one.

Steve Wakefield Managing Editor sw@classicdriver.com

THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER

Porsche 911 Turbo II (3.6)

5 speed, leather, full history, Matching Numbers , original condition

What a lovely car! this Turbo II is in excellent condition and provides superb levels of comfort with exhilarating performance. With only 1875 Turbo II’s built this is indeed a rare and sought after model. This is a car we have know and looked after since 2000 The interior is "as new" in grey ruffled leather. It has electric windows/sunroof, full electric seats, Porsche 10 stacker CD, on board computer,air conditioning,drivers air bag, Immobiliser and Tracker.

colour Polar Silver
interior colourGrey Leather (Ruffled)
drive RHD
year 1993
mileage 43.452 km / 27.000 m

Price GBP 38.750

Dealership:


Autofarm
Near Oxford
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Phone +44 (0)1865 331234

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Aston Martin DB7 Zagato Coupe

6 speed, leather, sports exhaust, Carbon Fibre Veneer Set
Powerfold Mirrors
2 Owners
Car Number 55 of 99

colour Titanium Conde
interior colour Black Piped Burgundy
drive RHD
year 1/2004
mileage 8.047 km / 5.000 m

Price GBP 135.000

Dealership:


Stratton Motor Company (Norfolk) Limited
Ipswich Road, Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2XJ

Phone +44(0)1508 530491

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Jaguar XK140 Roadster

Restored to a very high standard in 1999 by Downton Bodyworks. Engine and mechanicals by Marina Garage, who have produced one of the finest X's we have ever driven.

Finished in its original colour of Suede Green with matching interior, fitted with 'C-type’ head and wire wheels.

Fabulous car to drive and admire.

colour Suede Green
interior colour Suede Green
drive RHD
year 1955

Price GBP 47.500

Dealership:


Beaulieu Garage
Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7YE

Phone +44(0)1590 612999

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Classic Endurance Racing - Monza, Italy
9th - 10th July 2005

Barons Classic, Collectors, Thoroughbred and Sports Car Auction, Esher, UK
11th - 12th July 2005

Bonhams Auction at Silverstone, UK
29th July 2005

The Silverstone Classic, in association with Bonhams, UK
30th - 31st July 2005

Coys Auction, Royal Horticultural halls, London, UK
1st August 2005

VSCC Prescott Hillclimb, Near Cheltenham, Gloucs UK
6th - 7th August 2005

'Capturing the Spirit' - Vintage Brooklands at Millbrook, UK
29th August 2005

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