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EDITORIAL

Well, that's disappointing. So we won't be seeing Schumacher behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car next weekend after all. He's got a dodgy neck, apparently, and has come up with a sick–note from the doc.

There's now no excuse not to mow the lawn — curses. But you never know, Monza is mid–September and the old boy might have had a few hot baths, a bit of massage, and have recovered by then.

On a different note, check your in–boxes on Sunday evening, we hope to bring you some surprise news straight from Pebble Beach.

Until then — and next week's ClassicInside, where we will have all the Monterey sales news — have a great weekend.

Steve Wakefield
Managing Editor
sw@classicdriver.com

THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER

Driven: Jaguar XF Diesel S Portfolio

Jaguar has given the worldwide car–buying public a big problem. What else could you possibly need apart from the latest 275PS diesel XF? read more...

Salon Privé 2009 — London's Lifestyle, Luxury and Supercar Show

Includes photo-gallery

The UK seems to have given up on the idea of a 'conventional' motor show. There never was going to be a traditional London one in 2009, so it's up to events such as Salon Privé to give potential buyers access to the very latest luxury cars. read more...

Dealer Profile: Specialist Cars of Malton

Porsches... served with Yorkshire commonsense

Set among the stunning driving roads of North Yorkshire, Specialist Cars of Malton is one of Europe's leading independent Porsche specialists. read more...

Gooding & Company at Monterey 15 — 16 August

With two collections, two California Spiders and a 'Without Reserve' ex–Ettore Bugatti Type 57C Coupé to sell over the Pebble Beach weekend, Gooding & Company will expect to close proceedings at this year's Monterey week in some style — and make a dollar or two read more...

CLASSIC LIFE

Louis Vuitton City Guides 2010

The latest Louis Vuitton City Guides will be available from 15 October, offering compact travel information to give tourists and business travellers an exclusive insight into 40 cities worldwide. read more...

Dexter Brown at the Pullman Gallery

Steve McQueen and Marilyn Monroe

London's Pullman Gallery is due to stage another exhibition of work by the celebrated artist, Dexter Brown. read more...

THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET

MODERN

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1

colour Nero Daytona
interior colour Rosso
drive RHD
year 3/2007
mileage 12.069 km / 7.499 mi
price 143.950 GBP
country



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Dick Lovett Ferrari Swindon

Town/City: Swindon, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1793 615000

CLASSIC

Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

H.J. Mulliner Park Ward Convertible

colour White
interior colour Red
drive LHD
year 1964
mileage 117.019 km / 72.712 mi
Chassis No. LSFU 785
price P.O.R. USD
country

Rolls-Royce's Silver Clouds represent the last of the coachbuilt cars, and while most examples featured the standard steel saloon bodies, a few were built with striking H. J. Mulliner Park Ward bodywork. These bodies were well-proportioned and elegant, and later cars such as this one were motivated by the all new 6.2 liter V8 engine.

They were modern and as edgy as could be expected from Rolls-Royce at the time. Indeed, these cars were meant for powerful and wealthy owner-drivers, and appealed to captains of industry and celebrities who, incidentally, were among the few who could afford to purchase them. This particular car is a lovely solid car that had one owner until 2002, and now belongs to a collector with several other Rolls-Royces and Bentleys.

In the last year, he spent about $8000 to mechanically service this car, including brake system rebuild and power steering service. Cosmetically, the car makes a nice presentation, with straight panels and good fit.

This is a great opportunity to acquire an extremely rare left hand drive open Rolls; one of the last coachbuilt examples. This car has a lovely unmolested feel to it, which is supported by its long term ownership.

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Fantasy Junction

Town/City: Emeryville, CA, USA
Telephone: +1 510 653 7555

SPORTING

Aston Martin DB3S

colour Green
interior colour Racing
drive RHD
year 1955
chassis DB3S/104
estimate $1,750,000 - $2,250,000 USD
country

DB3S/104 is one of 20 'customer' DB3Ss, and one of only 31 examples built in total, including the Works team cars. As one of the three Kangaroo Stable cars, it is reportedly the 'least crashed' example of those; as such it is perhaps the most highly desirable of all.

Remarkably, seven DB3Ss were actively racing in California between 1956 and 1960. Rod Carveth was the first with DB3S/104 and the car boasts an unbroken ownership history, including California residency and race history from 1956-1989, and from 2005 to the present day. Rarely available on the market, these cars often change hands privately, among enthusiasts who stand in line for the next opportunity. So it is exceptional indeed to find one offered for sale publicly. RM Auctions is both pleased and proud to represent this exciting and important sports racer.

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RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey Aug 13 - 15 2009

Town/City: Monterey, CA, USA
Tel: +1 519 352 4575

EVENTGUIDE 2009

13.08. — 15.08. RM Auctions — Sports & Classics of Monterey, USA
14.08. — 14.08. Bonhams Auction — Quail Lodge,, USA
14.08. — 14.08. La Dolce Vita - Automobili at Black Horse, Monterey, USA
14.08. — 16.08. 36th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, USA
15.08. — 16.08. Pebble Beach Auction presented by Gooding & Company, USA
16.08. — 16.08. Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, USA
23.08. — 23.08. The Masters Series, Donington Park, UK
07.09. — 08.09. Barons Auction, Esher, Surrey, UK
07.09. — 09.09. Tour Britannia, UK
18.09. — 20.09. Goodwood Revival, UK
26.09. — 26.09. Bonhams Europe Auction, Reims, France

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