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ClassicInside – The Classic Driver Newsletter

Edition 38/2005

October 7th 2005

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Editorial

You have to think, ‘Why hadn’t someone done it before?’ when considering the success of last weekend’s inaugural New York City Concours d’Elegance. Blessed with ideal Indian Summer weather and Mayor Bloomberg’s official sanction, it was held in the perfect location (Central Park) with an excellent entry and superb sponsorship. Resident New York film-maker Alexander Davidis was there to record the action.

And you can see below that just a few weeks separate the first owners of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 from their 1001 HP supercar. Don’t forget the ‘1001’, the extra one horse power says it all about the car - it’s going to built to such an un-compromised standard that if 1000 HP would be sufficient for most owners (or rival manufacturers) then it’s not good enough for Bugatti.

The life and times of legendary multiple word champion Juan Manuel Fangio are being celebrated this month at a special exhibition in the home of 1950s Italian motor racing, Modena. Apart from two (highly successful) years with Mercedes, and early European races with Alfa Romeo, Fangio’s image is mostly associated with a drifting Maserati 250F, and it’s the Modenese manufacturer that’s supporting the event to the full.

Quiet and courteous, and yet a real man behind the wheel of a man’s car – Fangio was the perfect Classic Driver.

Steve Wakefield
Managing Editor
sw@classicdriver.com

*THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER*
2005 New York City Concours d’Elegance The inaugural event in Central Park In the increasingly busy calendar of the vintage car enthusiast, there are only a handful of events around the world that really take your breath away... read the complete article
The perfect Christmas present The wait is nearly over... Only three months or so to go now before the first deliveries are made of the 1001 HP Veyron 16.4 supercar from Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S... read the complete article
Exhibition dedicated to Fangio at Modena Maserati SpA will be an official partner of a new exhibition at Modena, running from the 1st to the 30th October, dedicated to the life and unique personality of the great Argentine five-time world champion... read the complete article
Racing Lamborghini Gallardo Customer GT3 car by Reiter Engineering After this year’s occasional entry of an "R-GT" Lamborghini Murciélago, 2006 may well see a Gallardo on the tracks. From February 2006 a Gallardo GT3R will start testing for international competition - and a road version will be produced too... read the complete article
The DBR9s at Road Atlanta In the first of two end-of-season American Le Mans Series encounters, Aston Martin Racing finish an excellent fourth overall - but a lap down on arch-rivals Corvette... read the complete article
Alfa Romeo and the 2007 America's Cup In the second year of the four-year process that is the modern America's Cup, Alfa Romeo have announced they will be an Official Supplier of the Italian Luna Rossa 'Prada' boat... read the complete article

*CLASSIC LIFE*
Something for the weekend The 'Vice Case' from S.T. Dupont Having made the designer 'DJ Case' for up-market record-spinners worldwide, French luxury goods makers S.T.Dupont have turned their attention to man's even darker side... read the complete article

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EVENTGUIDE

Trophee Historique de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
7th - 9th October 2005

Barons Auction, Esher, Surrey UK
25th October 2005

Tour d'España 2005, Spain
1st - 6th November 2005

The Classic Motor Show, NEC, Birmingham, UK
4th - 6th November 2005

Canasta Tour Clásico, Spain
7th - 13th November 2005

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