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I thought I'd seen a ghost! It's amazing what a mirror reveals, and a glance rearward late Monday afternoon showed a pair of xenon headlamps flanking the all–too–familiar Rolls–Royce grille as a large saloon turned into Goodwood House. Yes, it was indeed that sort of Ghost.
A report on my day's activities at Goodwood will have to wait a couple of weeks, but I have to say that the latest Rolls, in motion, looked a wonderful motor car. You'll be able to see it next week at Frankfurt but it will be behind the wheel that matters, as it's likely to be a terrific drivers' machine.
That was Monday and, over the next couple of days, we had the McLaren MP4–12C and the Mercedes–Benz SLS AMG revealed in all their glory.
You can read about both cars in this week's ClassicInside. Both are sensational; the SLS I love for its wonderfully executed retro looks and no doubt awesome performance, and the McLaren for its subtle distillation into a road car of everything that makes Formula 1 the world's premier racing series. For a company famed for its clinical, 'grey' persona, this car has personality and spirit.
Anyway, I can't wait to see one. It's the Goodwood Revival next weekend and I hope to catch up with many of you there.
Until then,
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Steve Wakefield |
THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
The McLaren MP4–12CMcLaren F1 'inspires' new 600bhp supercarThis is the one we've been waiting for: the first all–new McLaren road car, a mid–engined coupé powered by an in–house, twin–turbo 3.8–litre V8. It's got the technology and, more to the point, it's also got soul. read more... |
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Mercedes–Benz SLS AMGFull details of new gullwingIt was announced back in the Spring, but only now do we have the first official photographs of the evocative new gullwing supercar, along with a full technical rundown. read more... |
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Bonhams at the Goodwood Revival, 18 September 2009As usual, the Bonhams Revival sale features a 65+ car entry, with the auctioneers keeping back extra–special vehicles for such a high-profile event. In 2009, there's a pre-War Alfa 6C–1750 and several Astons... read more... |
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Rolls–Royce Ghost for International Debut at FrankfurtFull specification revealedOne drawback with endlessly 'teasing' a new car is that by the time its launch comes round, there's an inevitable "yeah, well?" in the marketplace. Rolls–Royce will officially unveil its now named, 'smaller' limousine, the Ghost, later this month in Frankfurt. read more... |
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New Premises for Aston Sales Kensington and Aston Service LondonAston Sales Kensington, and Aston Service London, have moved. The West London–located Aston Martin specialists have relocated to more modern, larger premises just a short walk away from the recently opened Westfield shopping centre. read more... |
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CLASSIC LIFE
The Latest Blancpain '500 Fathoms Cannes 2009'With a dazzling array of new luxury yachts, deep water and the drapeau tricolore fluttering in the breeze, what better place to launch a new version of that staple of France's elite naval frogmen, the Blancpain divers' watch? read more... |
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Ferrari 275 GTB
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GTD 40
colour Yellow and Blue |
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This is no ordinary GT40 Replica! Constructed by Robin Batt, a perfectionist and seriously quick amateur racer, this race-proven, FIA spec, GTD40 has been the subject of numerous articles. It also features on the front cover (and pps 153-156) of the definitive book on the GT40 by Trevor Legate. Not only that, but driven by none other than Brian Redman himself at Spa who, after eight laps, declared the car to be every bit as good as an original. And so it should be as 60% of the components ARE original!
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EVENTGUIDE 2009
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