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EDITORIAL
I'm undergoing a bit of an identity crisis. Don't worry, I don't plan to grow a ponytail, or buy a Flavio Briatore–designed jacket (you know, the ones where one sleeve is different from another, or perhaps one is short, the other long).
No, I'm in a dither as a car in the Wakefield family fleet is up for renewal, and I'm not sure what to buy. Now don't get too excited, it's just a family runaround, but you know me: I do have standards.
It's a tricky one. Most people have an idea of what suits them, motoring–wise. You are either a Jaguar/Mercedes/BMW man, or you're not. Likewise Aston, Ferrari, etc.
It's a common misconception to say "all cars are so good now, they are all the same". They aren't, actually, and one of the many reasons is the terrible state of British roads. Class–leading (mainly German) saloons bump and jump about in ways unimagined on European bitumen.
But I digress; if something came up that suited me like, well, a well–fitted suit, I'd buy it.
Maybe next week I will have made up my mind. Or not.
Until then, enjoy this week's ClassicInside and do find time to read our Sleeping Beauties section.
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Steve Wakefield |
THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
Mercedes SLS AMGDesign AnalysisBullish, awe–inspiring, passionate and courageous is how Chris Hrabalek sees the Mercedes SLS AMG... read more... |
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Kidston SA Brings Two Very Special Cars to MarketWe rarely run news stories simply to announce cars which have come freshly to market. However, Kidston SA is offering two that are so familiar — and so universally admired — that we couldn't resist... read more... |
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Aston Martin Rapide: Pricing RevealedThe new four–door Aston Martin, the Rapide, will be priced 'from £139,950 in the UK' when it goes on sale next year. read more... |
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Bonhams at London Olympia, 7 DecemberIn a sale notable for its emphasis on British cars, Bonhams grossed £3.7 million at London Olympia this week. Top–seller was a vintage Rolls–Royce (£441,500) while — 'British' or otherwise — this 1963 AC Shelby Cobra Mark II achieved £232,500. read more... |
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GT Racer: Season Two Now Out on DVD'Collector's pack' special offer for Classic Driver readersFans of the Alexander Davidis–directed historic racing TV programme 'GT Racer' will be pleased to know that the second series is now available on DVD. read more... |
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THE CLASSIC DRIVER PREMIUM CAR MARKET
MODERN
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
colour Metallic Black |
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On Behalf of The Joint Liquidators of L.A. Investments Limited - In Members Voluntary Liquidation. For Sale by Private Treaty.
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Wyles Hardy & Co. LtdTown/City: Bovingdon, Nr. Hemel Hempstead, UK |
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CLASSIC
Aston Martin DB4 - 15,000 Miles From New
colour British Racing Green |
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This Aston Martin DB4 is a Series 3, bearing chassis number DB4 628R and engine number 370/649. It was supplied new to a professor in Cambridge in 1961. Arthur Carter (a big-Healey collector who owned a lot of ex-Works cars) then purchased the car in 1963 and owned the vehicle until 2004. DK purchased the car in November 2004 on behalf of a client who bought the car for his elderly father. Therefore, this is believed to be a three-owner vehicle from new, a letter is on file from Arthur Carter detailing his ownership.
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DK Engineering Town/City: Chorleywood, UK |
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SPORTING
Lamborghini Countach 5000 S
colour Rosso Siviglia |
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First registered on 1st January 1984, chassis number 12590 is finished in its original Rosso Siviglia with Red Hide.
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Elms Collection Classic and Exotic CarsTown/City: Essex, UK |
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EVENTGUIDE 2009/2010
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11.12. — 13.12. 2º Rally Rutas Cantabras, Spain |
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