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Ah, James Hunt driving the wheels off the Hesketh 308, and a horde of brightly painted BMW Procars trading paint on Grand Prix tracks worldwide: iconic images both. And ones that definitely fall into the 'you wouldn’t see that today' category.
Potential purchasers of either car (both featured in this week's newsletter) could go the whole hog and kit themselves out with further accessories from the period. There'd be a BMW 528i, preferably metallic brown, LHD with 'yellow', French–regulation headlamps. Or a '74 Carrera RS, the rare one with the big arches and 'whale tail' wing, in brown, yellow or gold.
From a sartorial viewpoint, the stripey BMW Motorsport nylon jackets, coupled with flares and cowboy boots go well together — topped by a Barry Sheene (or Hunt himself) inspired bouffant hair–do.
Interestingly, a very 'plain Jane' car from the period, the honest–to–goodness Mercedes–Benz G–Wagen was launched in 1979.
What was then a strictly utilitarian, beautifully constructed workhorse for professionals has now morphed into a fashion statement, albeit still a wonderful machine, as the latest editions attest.
There's a symmetry to all this — the 'what's in and what's out', changing over the decades — which I like. Don't you agree?
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
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DRIVING REPORT
Aston Martin DBS and V8 Volante
With Bonhams' annual Aston Martin Works Service auction just a week or so away, we were able to put some miles on two, quite perfect entries in the catalogue.
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 NEWS
The return of the 'Aston Zagato'... which will race at the 'Ring this May
Aston Martin has just announced a reprise of its association with the great Italian coachbuilder.
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NEWS
Jaguar to put C–X75 hybrid supercar into production
For around £700k, just 250 buyers worldwide will be able to enjoy 200mph, 0–60mph in under three seconds, and emissions of only 99g/km CO2.
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AUCTIONS
Bonhams Quail Lodge this August to include Frank Stella–painted BMW M1 from the Guggenheim
Although not an official, factory–owned 'Art Car', the 1979 M1 Procar to be offered later this year is as near as it gets.
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 AUCTIONS
Silverstone Auctions to offer the Dutch Grand Prix–winning, James Hunt Hesketh
There are few images that improve on a jubilant James Hunt spraying the champagne after a GP win, looking forward — no doubt — to an early night with a good book...
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NEWS
Special G–Class models 'BA3 Final Edition' and 'Edition Select'
For some 32 years, the G–Class Mercedes has been a bit of an icon to off–roading types, and two special models have just been added to the range.
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NEWS
Motorcycling rarities to be auctioned in 11 June, MotoGP Silverstone sale
Varied items, ranging from a 1971 Kawasaki HR1A 500cc race bike to the Heuer Silverstone once owned by biking legend Mike 'The Bike' Hailwood, will be offered for sale at the 2011 British MotoGP.
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CLASSIC LIFE
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Rocket man: JetLev Flyer takes to the air
The notion of a 'jet pack' to enable human flight has been around for more than half a century, but most people still regard it as a sci–fi dream of the future.
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Breitling Navitimer 'Super Constellation' Edition cleared for take–off
In addition to Breitling's early connection with professional pilots (as the wristwatch of choice), in recent times the Swiss company has been active in the field of classic aeroplanes.
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Rankin: Spirit of Ecstasy — Rolls–Royce commissions 100 images
In celebration of 100 years of the Spirit of Ecstasy, Rolls–Royce Motor Cars has commissioned renowned photographer Rankin to capture 100 images inspired by the legendary Rolls–Royce emblem.
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12.05. — 15.05.
Mille Miglia Storica, Italy
14.05. — 14.05.
Coys Auction, 'Spirit of Motoring' Ascot, UK
20.05. — 20.05.
Bonhams Auction - Les Grandes Marques à Monaco
21.05. — 21.05.
Bonhams Auction - Aston Martin Works Service, UK
21.05. — 22.05.
VSCC SeeRed, Donington Park, UK
20.05. — 22.05.
Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, Italy
21.05. — 21.05.
RM Auctions: Eccelenza e Belleza al Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, Italy
22.05. — 22.05.
Aston Martin Owners Club Spring Concours at Althorp, UK
05.06. — 05.06.
Bonhams Auction - Greenwich Concours, USA
08.06. — 08.06.
H&H Auctions, Buxton, UK
11.06. — 11.06.
Silverstone Auctions - Moto GP Motorcycle Sale, UK
11.06. — 12.06.
Le Mans 24 Hours, France
18.06. — 19.06.
The Brooklands Double Twelve, UK
22.06. — 24.06.
Salon Privé, Syon Park, UK
23.06. — 23.06.
RM Auctions at Salon Privé, Syon Park, UK
25.06. — 25.06.
Aston Martin Owners Club St John Horsfall Race Meeting, UK
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Ferrari Enzo Ferrari
H.R. Owen Sports Cars Ferrari - London
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Jaguar XK140
European Vintage Car Co.
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Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Radford Shooting Brake
Vantage Motorworks, Inc.
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Porsche Carrera GT
Specialist Cars of Malton Ltd
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Bentley Azure
Jack Barclay Bentley
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