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Well, here it is: a full and I would say definitive first–drive test of the all–new, 991–series Porsche 911.
It is a magnificent engineering achievement and matched, I believe, by writing of the highest order. Whether you are a 911 enthusiast or otherwise, do take time to understand exactly what makes the new 911 tick (or roar, growl or howl, dependent on mode).
Elsewhere in this week's edition there's more 911–related material, a terrific feature on one of THE cars to have in period — the BMW Alpina B7 Turbo, a dash back 60 years on a new Royal Enfield Bullet and auction reporting that includes two fabulous Ferraris and an Ewok.
Varied as always; I hope you enjoy it.
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
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DRIVING REPORT
The new, 991–series Porsche 911
This could go one of several ways, writes John Simister. That's because this is not just a replacement for a popular model, it's a replacement for what seems almost irreplaceable.
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NEWS
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FEATURES
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FEATURES
Land Rover Defender: The end of an era
Ladies and gentlemen, last orders! After more than half a century as the world's chosen workhorse, the Land Rover Defender has finally reached its twilight years. It might have followed today's common downsizing principles, but does that make it the best Defender ever?
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CLASSIC LIFE
The Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course
Those interested in discovering the Scottish border country should base themselves in Kelso, and look no further than the Roxburghe Country House Hotel as the ideal holiday retreat.
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FEATURES
BMW Alpina B7 Turbo
Nowadays, 300bhp from a turbocharged engine in an executive saloon is hardly unusual. In 1979, though, the combination was enough to make the BMW Alpina B7 Turbo one of the fastest four–seaters in the world. We've just spent some time in one, an example for sale at German dealer Pure Classics in Bonn.
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NEWS
V12 Vantage GT3: Aston Martin Racing tests begin
"The feeling of the V12 Vantage GT3 is a massive step forward from the DBRS9," said factory driver Darren Turner, after two days testing the new endurance racer at Brands Hatch this week.
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NEWS
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AUCTIONS
Ferraris at Scottsdale 2012, Part I: RM Auctions
An early consignment to RM's forthcoming 2012 Arizona sale is this 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica, a car with out–of–this–world bodywork by Scaglietti.
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AUCTIONS
Ferraris at Scottsdale 2012, Part II: Gooding & Company
The 1956 Ferrari 500 Testa Rossa became a potent, easy to drive entry at sports car races worldwide, and Gooding will offer a significant example at its 20 – 21 January, Arizona sale.
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FEATURES
Classic Concepts: 1976 Maserati Medici II
The luxury super–saloon is nowadays considered a must–have model for the majority of prestige manufacturers. But the legendary designer Giorgetto Giugiaro was working hard on perfecting a car that combined performance and luxury with four–door practicality back in the mid–70s.
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MOTORCYCLES
Ridden: Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Classic Chrome
Short of a genuine, 60–year–old classic, nothing on two wheels comes closer to evoking the sensation of 1950s motorcycling than a Royal Enfield.
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Books for Christmas 2011
It's that time of the year again. Soon comes round, doesn't it? You can't beat a good book as a pressie and these are some of the ones recently received in the editorial offices.
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The keys to Bond's DB5 sold at auction
Is there no stopping the attraction of 007 and anything Bond-related? Apparently not, as Christie's sold a small collection of the world's most famous secret agent's ephemera at a London sale this week.
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Movendi - The spirit of classic cars GmbH & Co. KG
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Copley Motorcars
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Nicholas Mee and Company Ltd
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