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From the time you pick up a car at San Francisco airport, spin the dial to KFOX 98.5 and head south on 101, Monterey car week is one of non–stop action.
Academics would do well to study the effects of discussing cars for seven days. You'd have to pity the mice, though, left 24 hours a day in cages lined with auction catalogues, with nothing but an occasional sip of chipotle sauce to maintain them.
The sustained effect of early starts, late nights and millions of dollars crossing the auction block is almost hallucinatory. Almost, I say, and I hope we've been able to give you an insight into yet another mega–Monterey in this week's newsletter.
Reflective thought for the week? Originality is all, and vehicles that exhibit patina, the 'unmolested' of so many car descriptions, have seen their value sky–rocket.
That, and the fact that in our eyes THE cars of the moment are 300 SL Roadsters and chrome–bumper 911s — both models which look superb in late–afternoon Californian sunshine.
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
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EVENTS
2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
This year — the event's 61st running — the organisers celebrated 125 years of the automobile with a stunning selection of Mercedes and, as always, some of the most interesting and extravagantly styled cars in the world.
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AUCTIONS
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AUCTIONS
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AUCTIONS
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NEWS
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EVENTS
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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
Credit Suisse 'by Invitation Only' at the 2011 Pebble Beach weekend
"Committed in body and soul" is how racing–driver–turned–TV–commentator Alain de Cadenet describes Credit Suisse's involvement with the world of classic cars. Over four days last weekend, clients were treated to that promise at the year's most high–profile car meeting: the 61st Pebble Beach Concours d"Elegance. read more...
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NEWS
Ferrari 458 Spider to debut in Frankfurt
Well, here's something no one expected. The open–top version of the Ferrari 458 Italia doesn't have a classic fabric top after all, but an electrically powered aluminum roof. The new 458 Spider will be unveiled in September at the IAA in Frankfurt.
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FEATURES
New Porsche 911: Full details
On the day Ferrari revealed pictures of its new 458 Spider, Porsche released full details about its new 991–series 911. Its new car will be lighter, greener, more powerful and more economical than the outgoing 997. read more...
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NEWS
New Bentley Continental GTC to debut at Frankfurt
Official images of the second generation of Bentley's Continental GTC have been released, ahead of the convertible's launch at September's IAA in Frankfurt.
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AUCTIONS
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FEATURES
Driven: Fisker Karma
Razor–edged sports car, green eco-mobile, or luxury saloon? The new Fisker Karma suggests these descriptions are no longer mutually exclusive, as we drive the Californian eco–warrior on Milanese roads.
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CLASSIC LIFE |
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Morgan and Superdry: Limited–edition car and clothing
The Morgan Motor Company (old, yet somehow funky) has joined up with British clothing brand Superdry (new, and decidedly 'happening') to present both a special edition of the 3 Wheeler and a matching leather jacket.
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Icons of watchmaking history no.9: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
The latest timepiece in our Icons of Watchmaking History series is the Jaeger–LeCoultre Reverso. Here, Gisbert L. Brunner takes a look at the wristwatch with a special twist.
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SERVICE
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LIMITED EDITION POSTERS
BY PULLMAN EDITIONS
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27.08. — 27.08.
Aston Martin Owners Club Race Meeting — Brands Hatch Indy, UK
01.09. — 09.09.
London — Lisboa Classic Rally — London, UK
04.09. — 04.09.
Chelsea AutoLegends — London, UK
10.09. — 10.09.
Bonhams Auction — Beaulieu Motor Museum, UK
10.09. — 10.09.
Aston Martin Owners Club Race Meeting — Snetterton, UK
11.09. — 11.09.
Dolder Classic Zurich — Zurich, Switzerland
14.09. — 14.09.
H&H Auctions — The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, UK
16.09. — 18.09.
Goodwood Revival 2011 — Goodwood, UK
18.09. — 18.09.
Bonhams Auction — The Fairfield County Concours, Westport Connecticut
28.09. — 28.09.
Historics at Brooklands — Brooklands Museum, Surrey
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Specialist Cars of Malton Ltd
Price P.O.R.
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Stratton Motor Company (Norfolk) Limited
Price 129,995 GBP
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Godin Banks Ltd.
Price 24,995 GBP
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DK Engineering
Price P.O.R.
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Frank Dale & Stepsons
Price P.O.R
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H.R. Owen Sports Cars
Price 80,950 GBP
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William Loughran
Price P.O.R
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