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I hope I've done justice to Zero Motorcycles' 2012 range of electric two–wheelers in this week's newsletter. Not only was I impressed with the bikes themselves, I found the whole technology fascinating.
Now, don't confuse 'fascinating' with total understanding. Or much understanding at all, to be truthful. "He has done no work since deciding to drop Chemistry" is still etched in my memory but, to be fair, motorcycles always mattered a great deal more to me than moles, electrolytic cells and the periodic table.
So, I suppose, a few decades on things have balanced themselves out.
Anyway, if the thought of 'electric this' and 'electric that' worries you, fear not. It is possible to enjoy the occasional day out in the countryside powered by Mr Faraday, rather than Mr Ferrari.
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THIS WEEK IN CLASSIC DRIVER
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CLASSIC CONCEPT
1972 Maserati Boomerang by Italdesign
Despite being described by its own creator as "perhaps the most irrational car Italdesign has ever built", the 1972 Maserati Boomerang set the scene for some of the most memorable production cars in history.
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FEATURES
The Porsche '911 ST' by PS Automobile
Few cars generate as much interest as the timeless Porsche 911. Over the years, there hasn't really been a bad one, and some models stand out. For those wanting one of the super–rare ST models, German specialist PS Automobile has the answer: a 964–based version of the famous car of an earlier decade.
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NEWS
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NEWS
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EVENTS
Techno–Classica Essen, 21–25 March
The 24th Techno–Classica exhibition at Essen set new records for the number of vehicles on display, visitors attending and — some might be upset to hear — values of cars on the stands.
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EVENTS
Retro Classics Stuttgart, 22–25 March
No, you're not seeing double, there really was a pair of top–class classic car events in Germany over the same weekend. read more...
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NEWS
Bonhams' 2012 Aston Martin Sale: Early entry 'barn–find' DB2/4 DHC
It might not have quite made the letters page of The Times, but the news of a 'barn-find' Aston entry to the May, Newport Pagnell auction is as sure a sign of spring as anything Mother Nature can offer.
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MOTORCYCLES
Ridden: Zero Motorcycles 'S' and 'DS'
Someone has probably already registered the name but, were there such a thing as an 'iBike', this would be it. Zero Motorcycles' 2012 models have longer range and better performance; really class-leading figures that — finally — make electric bikes usable on a daily basis.
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MOTORCYCLES
Triumph Bonneville T100 110th Anniversary Edition
Its looks might be inspired by the iconic 'rockers' bikes of the sixties, yet the latest limited–edition Bonny celebrates the very first Triumph, built 110 years ago.
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CLASSIC LIFE |
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"Women and Children First!" — The Titanic Auctions
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of RMS Titanic's ill–fated voyage, both Bonhams, in New York, and the British auction house Henry Aldridge & Son will hold sales this spring of many artefacts from the annals of Titanic history.
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Globetrotter and Fujifilm: Harrods exclusively to sell X-Pro1 camera system in bespoke case
Globetrotter has paired up with Fujifilm to produce a truly 'must–have' item for all travelling photographers.
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The McIntosh MX406: Classic car audio
For over 60 years, American audio specialist McIntosh has devoted its resources to producing high–end speakers, amplifiers and turntables for the discerning audiophile.
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SHOWROOM |
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A 'Slice of Jaguar' for Breakfast at JD Classics
We'd never advocate eating a rare or endangered species of big cat. But, if anything to do with the Jaguar marque whets your appetite, well, why not head along to Essex Jaguar specialist JD Classics, which occasionally opens its doors for a Sunday 'Breakfast Morning'.
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Editor's Choice: TVR T350C
Since the sad demise of the British sports car manufacturer, TVRs have become an increasingly rare sight. Of those that are left, few are as special as this T350C found in the Classic Driver Marketplace, which has covered just 12,500 miles from new. read more...
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SERVICE
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