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Editorial Well, I suppose it was inevitable. Confined in the CPR HQ with only the office cat for company, the temptation to get out and about to see some really cool cars proved just too much. As such, this issue is loaded with some fantastic show reports, and judging by the torrential rain that is bouncing off the window as I write this, they could be the last ones for a while.

Cholmondeley Pageant of Power was good, but very muddy, the London to Brighton Classic, Kit & Sports Run was a superb day out...despite the rain, but the one event that really stood out for all the right reasons was The Supercar Event which took place at Dunsfold Park in Surrey. It was great to see so many incredible cars assembled in one place, a real ‘petrolhead’s Nirvana if you like, but it was the actual nature of the event that made it really special.

The owners of the cars gave up their time, petrol, and in some cases several rather expensive tyres, to give rides to the general public around the ‘Top Gear’ test track in exchange for charitable donations. Our friends the Sporting Bears Motor Club were there too, and while most of the ‘supercars’ were using ‘The Stig’s’ track, the Bears took their passengers out onto the local roads for a quick blast round the Surrey countryside. It was certainly a very worthwhile event, with around £110,000 taken over the two days and all profits going to the Children’s Trust Charity.

Elsewhere in this issue, we are delighted to welcome Sarah Bennett-Baggs on board as one of our occasional contributors. Sarah is an experienced racing driver and has campaigned in Aston Martin GT cars, and of course her ‘Barbie pink’ Porsche 911. She says she will give a “bird’s view” on racing and in this issue she recounts her participation in the recent Tour Britannia rally here in the UK. It really is a brilliant feature, so make sure you don’t miss it!

As always, we hope you enjoy reading this issue of Classic, Performance & Retro.

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Cholmondeley Pageant of Power: Great cars, power boats, aerial displays and even tanks - the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power has a lot to offer. But would it have the weather? Simon Hazeldine reports.

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Le Mans 24 Hour: With no Peugeot team to spoil the party, would Audi run away with this year’s Le Mans 24 Hour race, or would new boys Toyota throw a spanner in the works. David Harrison reports from Circuit De La Sarthe.

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In The Pink On Tour Britannia: Battling the UK elements in Britain’s leading classic road rally, chasing stage times of some of the UK’s top drivers and dragging a British Rally Champion out of a twelve year retirement. British Sports car racer Sarah Bennett-Baggs tells us how she got on tackling the Tour Britannia.

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The Supercar Event: Now in its fifth year, The Supercar Event gives the general public a chance to ride is some of the fastest production cars ever built while raising money for The Children’s Trust charity. Simon Hazeldine went along to catch the action.

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London to Brighton: A dazzling collection of classic, kit and sports cars set off from the ancestral home of British motorsport at Brooklands in Surrey on June 10, for the 24th London to Brighton Classic Car Run. Simon Hazeldine reports.

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The Latest Automotive News From Around The World!

‘Time Warp’ Mini Under The Hammer At Silverstone Classic The chance to buy a ‘time-warp’ 1960 Austin (Mini) Seven 850 with only 2,600 miles on the clock from new, could be yours when the car is auctioned on July 21. The amazingly original car was used sparingly between 1960 and 1962 and then it placed in a heated storage unit where it remained until now.

As a result, the bodywork is immaculate and the car comes with its original spare key, rubber mats, tax disc holder (with 1962 tax disc!), wheel-brace and jack, and even the handbook.

The car is being sold by Silverstone Auctions during the much anticipated Silverstone Classic event which is attended by visitors from all over the world. The car has an estimated sale prices of £20-25,000, although considering its condition and rarity, it could well fetch much more.

The big question though, is just what would you do with it if you bought it? If you drive it and add mileage, it becomes just another Mini, and would almost certainly start to depreciate. You could of course just put it back into storage, but then it becomes just a very pricy ornament!

Sergio Pininfarina Dies Aged 85 One of the great names in car design - Sergio Pininfarina - died at his home aged 85 on July 3. During his illustrious career he was responsible for creating designs for manufacturers like Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Peugeot and even Bentley. Among his Ferrari designs were the F40, the P4/5, the 288GTO and the 612 Scaglietti. He was honourary chairman of the Pininfarina group and a life senator in his native Italy.

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Wolseleys Get Ready For 2000 Mile UK Tour To mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the Wolseley Register is organizing a ‘Tour of Britain’ which will take place between August 4-20. Apart from marking Her Majesty’s special year, the run will also raise money towards the upkeep of Nuffield Place, an historic building which played a vital role in the development of the Wolseley brand. The National Trust has taken over the running of Nuffield Place, which was the former home of Lord and Lady Nuffield, by Nuffield College in Oxford. Lord Nuffield, probably better known as William Morris, played a major part in the fledgling British motor industry and also in the preservation of the Wolseley marque. He purchased Wolseley Motors Ltd in 1927 from the receivers to ensure the Wolseley name survived and went on to produce a range of cars, many of which form a vital part of the classic car movement today.

The Wolseley Register says that the fundraising team of the National Trust is supportive of the tour and that the route will pass through some of the most picturesque parts of the United Kingdom. For more details, check out the Register’s website at: www.wolseleyworld.com

German Classics Head To Beaulieu

July 22, will see a wide variety of German classics heading to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu in Hampshire for ‘The German Show.’ The event is being held to showcase the best of German automotive engineering and there will be a number of impressive cars on display. Among the marques represented will be Porsche, BMW, MercedesBenz and Volkswagen, and owners of German cars are being encouraged to bring them along and display them at the show for the day. Visitors will be able to take part in a ‘show and shine’ competition, where the winner will collect the coveted Beaulieu Trophy. Camping is available, and if you want to book tickets, just head to the Beaulieu website at: www.beaulieu.co.uk

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The Latest Automotive News From Around The World!

Spirit of MotorSport UK Awards Announced Silverstone MotorSport UK, the Motorsport show that promotes all categories of national motorsport and which takes place on the November 3-4, 2012, has joined forces with Ravenol high performance engine oils to create The Spirit of MotorSport UK Awards; a £10,000 prize fund for national motorsport competitors, which is one of the largest prizes in national motorsport.

The 2012 Sprit of MotorSport UK Awards will be open to competitors in three categories - Karting, Racing and Rallying, and will be awarded to three competitors, who will share a selection of prizes worth more than £10,000. The competition will be judged by a panel led by experienced racer Mark Hales, BRC series organiser Mark Taylor, Carolynn Hoy, organiser of Formula Kart Stars and Silverstone MotorSport UK organiser Martin Capenhurst.

An enthusiastic Martin Capenhurst said: “We are absolutely delighted to have teamed up with Ravenol in offering club competitors of all forms of motorsport the chance to compete for a selection of prizes, which include three cash prizes, product sponsorship and promotional support, with the winner announced at Silverstone MotorSport UK in November. If you want to enter, just visit www.motorsportshow.co.uk and register. Apart from that, we have teamed up with Ravenol to offer an ongoing initiative which is open to any MSA license holder. Any competitor who runs with a ‘Spirit of MotorSport UK’ sticker will receive 20% off Ravenol engine oil this season, and admittance to Silverstone MotorSport UK for only £10–making national motorsport even more affordable.”

Dave Mott, ex-co driver and Sales Director of Ravenol’s UK distributor, German Oil, commented: “We are delighted to be involved in this fantastic initiative. We feel that this partnership will not just showcase the high performance of Ravenol engine oils but will demonstrate our desire to be involved in all levels of national motorsport, from the BTCC and BRC to entry level club racing and track days.”

Competitors will be judged on their performance, overcoming adversity and their approach to motorsport.

Winners will be presented their trophy on the main stage at Silverstone MotorSport UK, along with a cheque for £500, a year’s supply of Ravenol high performance oils and lubricants and significant promotional support from motorsport marketing agency APEX Consultants and Silverstone MotorSport UK and their partners.

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JRM Nissan Takes ‘Photo-Finish’ Win At Brands Hatch Jann Mardenborough, driving the No35 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3, crossed the finishing line at Brands Hatch on June 25, just two-hundredths of a second ahead of the No.007 Aston Martin Vantage GT3, to take his own and the GT-R’s first major race victory, a year to the day that he won Nissan’s GT Academy competition. Since winning the competition that turns PlayStation gamers into real-life racing drivers, Mardenborough has raced with GT Academy Team RJN, primarily in the Blancpain Endurance Series and also in the British GT Championship. “What a great way to finish what has been the best year of my life so far,” said Jann after the race. “Winning GT Academy has presented me with so many opportunities and I’m delighted that Al (Buncombe) and I could get the job done in the Nissan GT-R today.”

The start of the British GT race was tasked to Buncombe and it soon became apparent that the British racer was going to settle for nothing less than victory. Starting from 10th place on the grid, Al was up to fourth by the end of lap one and then scythed his way through to the lead on lap three, giving the crowd something to cheer about in the drizzly conditions.

“The conditions were very tough at the start of the race,” said Buncombe. “When I took the lead the circuit was pretty dry at the start of the lap but still wet out the back so it was difficult to know how hard to push. Once I saw the Porsche I had taken the lead from start to close in on me I got my head down and worked on building up a ‘comfort’ gap. The car was feeling great at this stage and I could do all out qualifying pace on every lap so it was a lot of fun to drive.”

The safety car made two appearances during the first half of the race while debris and then a stranded car were cleared from the track. Its appearance however did mean that the Nissan GT-R immediately lost its advantage.

This meant that Jann would be pitted against most of the ‘pro’ drivers from the British GT field during his run. The driver change went smoothly and the team got Jann on track in the lead without losing any time.

“For the first 10 minutes the car was great,” he said. “But then as the fuel level got lower I started to get understeer out on the GP circuit. Bob (Neville) was on the radio telling me what the gap was to the BMW in second place and then 10 minutes before the end he said there was an Aston Martin catching the BMW at quite a rate.”

Suddenly the battle for all three podium places was on. The Aston Martin made fairly light work of the BMW so Jann was under immense pressure for the remaining three laps of the race. Jann is an incredibly calm driver and this served him well today. He kept his cool and crossed the line as winner in what can only be described as a photo finish.

“Both drivers did a fantastic job today.” Said GT Academy Team RJN Team Principal Bob Neville. “Al took advantage of the wet conditions at the start and built up a useful lead which was then lost by two safety cars. Jann had to go wheel-to-wheel with the pros and he didn’t make a single mistake under huge pressure. It feels good to see him and the GT3 GT-R take their first major race wins.”

Amici wins Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo at Paul Ricard

Andrea Amici took a well-earned victory at the Blancpain Super Trofeo at the Paul Ricard circuit on June 30. Pole-sitter Amici led the field into the first corner, but the Italian had Cedric Leimer right behind him. The two leading cars stayed close to each other, but were able to pull away from the other competitors. At the same time Matteo Zucchi and Leonardo Geraci fought it out for third place. A round of pit stops saw the lead change hands several times, but Amici soon had his lead restored and maintained his position to the finishing line.

“I am very, very pleased.” said Amici. “I must of course thank everyone at Autocarrozzeria Imperale for doing a great job. The race started well for me, I managed to open a good gap up, but after the stops, Enjalbert was very fast and I misread the gap a little bit, so I pushed harder and we managed to hold on for the win.”

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Classic Racers Gear Up For ‘Mini-Britannia’ Tour Britannia’s one-day classic race and rally tour, Mini Britannia, was announced at Silverstone on June 27.

Based at Silverstone, Mini Britannia will run on Saturday October 13, and will give regular competitors some late-season fun and new competitors the chance to sample this type of event.

Like its big brother, Mini Britannia will include competition and regularity events and will run on asphalt roads. A race at Silverstone and a series of special stages in the Silverstone area will make up a full day of competition, both starting and finishing at Silverstone.

Following the same format as Tour Britannia, crews in the competition event will tackle a series of asphalt special stages and a race at Silverstone, while the regularity competitors will follow the same route with straight forward average speed tests on the same stages and track. As there will be no road regularity sections, the category is simple to follow without tricky navigation or timekeeping. While regularity entrants are fully fledged competitors, competition licences are not necessary.

“The first car will start from the BRDC Clubhouse at 9am and head north into Warwickshire,” said event director Alec Poole. “There will be stages at a stately home and a private test track before returning to Silverstone for another new stage. We will then use the International race circuit before venturing out on another loop for more special stages. When the event returns to Silverstone at the end of the afternoon, the prize-giving supper will be in the BRDC Clubhouse.”

In keeping with the present financial climate, entry fees have been cut to a minimum with regularity costing £750 and competition £995, both including VAT. “We have planned a full day of action and may have to limit numbers to get everyone round the route before it gets dark,” said Poole. “It is an ideal opportunity for some action before winter sets in or, if you are interested in trying a race tour, it is a great chance to sample this type of event.” More details about Mini Britannia can be found at the event website: www.tourbritannia.com and entry forms can be downloaded from the site.

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DeLorean Club UK

Good Turnout For DeLorean Club UK’s EuroTek 2012 Event The DeLorean Club UK met up at Caley Hall Hotel in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, on June 28 - July 1, for their annual EuroTec event. The informal meeting attracted around 30 cars from all over the UK as well as visitors from across the Channel. Activities at EuroTec included road runs, technical workshops, general socialising and an 80s disco. The event has been held at the same location for the last seven years, and was even visited by Mike Brewer and Ed China from TV’s Wheeler Dealers programme a few years ago. However, next year EuroTec will be held at a different venue and the organisers are currently looking at a number of suitable locations.

The road run on the Saturday afternoon headed out to nearby Brancaster Beach where the small collection of stainlesssteel cars attracted a crowd of curious onlookers all keen to find out more about the DeLoreans. www.deloreaneurotec.co.uk

Sporting Bears

Busy June For Sporting Bears The Sporting Bears Motor Club has had a busy few weeks which has seen the club offering ‘Dream Rides’ at both the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (CPoP) in Cheshire, and The Supercar Event at Dunsfold in Surrey. CPoP turned out to be a challenging event for the Bears, as heavy rain led to saturated ground that didn’t suit the ‘supercars’ that formed the main part of their display. In fact, conditions were so bad in one area of the site that a Lamborghini Countach belonging to one of the club’s members sank axle deep in mud and had to be pulled out by a tractor!

Thankfully, things at Dunsfold were a little drier, and the Bears managed to keep their cars on the concrete for most of the event. As usual, Bentley Motors UK went the extra mile by supplying a Continental GT V8 for the show, while Max Weitzmann came along with his stunning Jaguar XJ220 to complete a truly stunning line-up of cars.

Sadly, the club’s planned ‘Dream Rides’ extravaganza at the Kimbolton Classic Car Show on July 15, has had to be cancelled as the organisers decided that the saturated ground wouldn’t cope with several hundred cars driving on it, along with lots of visitors on foot. Check out the Bear’s website for other ‘Dream Rides’ events and make sure you go along to show your support if you can. www.sportingbears.org.uk

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Cholmondeley Pageant Of Power Great cars, power boats, aerial displays and even tanks the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power has a lot to offer.

But would it have the weather? Simon Hazeldine reports.

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here are many established car shows held around the British Isles each year, some of which can trace their histories back 30 years or more, but one of the newer events is the Cholmondeley Pagent of Power.

Now in its fifth year, CPoP has rapidly established itself as one of the premier events on the automotive calendar and attracts visitors from all over the world to see some very impressive machinery. Of course, as its name suggests, this show isn’t just about cars; it also caters for boats, planes, helicopters and even tanks, so if it’s loud, fast or just has 18 www.cprmag.com

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Herman Somersell’s Mercedes W196 ‘Streamliner’ replica.

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The awesome 24 litre Napier Lion engine.

The Napier Bentley’s cockpit. an exceptionally large engine, chances are that you will find it at this show.

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the south of the country. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the grounds from the M6 and the winding, single carriageway country lanes that lead there are picturesque, but at the same time tedious if you are stuck behind slow moving traffic. Still, at least it’s easy to find - just leave

the M6 at Crewe and then just follow the numerous Aston Martins, Austin Healeys and Porsches and you’ll reach your destination before you know it.

The event is split into several different areas which feature either live action or static displays.

There is the horseshoe shaped track, which picks its way through the 5,000 acres that make up the castle grounds, and this forms the centrepiece of the show, while the adjacent lake plays host to various aquatic machinery from jet-skis to high speed inflatable ‘ribs.’

The ‘off-road’ crowd have their own ‘quagmire’ to play in which is also shared by the various tanks and military vehicles which offer passenger rides for a small fee, and the skies above the event are filled with a variety of helicopters and aerobatic aircraft ranging

Packard Bentley ‘Mavis’ belches fire to entertain onlookers. from small motor-gliders to the Red Arrows.

Mud...Glorious Mud! The first thing you’ll notice on arrival at the pageant is that the site is huge and the surrounding parking areas are large grass fields. The second thing to become immediately apparent is that if the ground is wet, you will need wellies.

I’m not kidding. We’re talking essential equipment here! If you have ever been to the Glastonbury Festival when it has rained, you’ll know what I mean.

Large areas of the saturated grass in the car parks had already been churned into thick, gooey mud by the time I arrived on the Saturday morning. It was so bad in places that even a driver in a 4x4 would think twice about attempting to cross it, yet I was impressed at how the CPoP staff managed to scatter vast amounts of straw and

Cockpit of the Packard Bentley.

Changing the spark plugs on ‘Brutus.’

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‘Brutus’ on the track at Cholmondeley.

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This 1926 Vauxhall OEType 30/98 Velox Tourer is usually displayed at the Vauxhall Heritage Centre in Luton. sawdust on the ground to make it more useable.

This event has been blighted by rain on four years in its five year history, and in a desperate attempt to ‘find’ some good weather, the organisers moved this year’s show from its traditional July slot to one in the middle of June. Statistically, the June dates should offer better weather, but as the organisers found out, you can’t always rely on statistics. Maybe CPoP is just destined to be one of those wet weather events.

Difficult Conditions This year also saw an extra day added to the pageant for the first time, so the event officially kicked off on the Friday. As it turned out, torrential rain fell almost constantly during the opening day, but many cars still managed to get out on the track. Unfortunately, the treacherous conditions on the track caused several cars to lose control as they flew along ‘Chestnut Avenue,’ resulting in some severely mangled

bodywork, but thankfully no serious injuries.

The weather on Saturday wasn’t much better with steady rain falling for most of the day, but at least it gave me a chance to explore

the tented pit area where a staggering collection of cars was assembled.

A Beast Called Brutus Perhaps the most eye-catching of these were the huge pre-

Peter Lockwood’s Frazer Nash TT replica.

Rachel Williams driving the 1930 Austin Blackburn 1100.

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Alan Watkins in his Ford Escort RS1800 .

Ex-Paddy Hopkirk Mini Cooper S. war aero-engined machines which seemed to dwarf all the other cars at the show.

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was recently featured on the Top Gear TV programme, but it looks and sounds even more impressive ‘in the flesh.’ Its 46.5-litre V12 BMW engine is the same type that was used to power the Luftwaffe’s

Heinkel He.111 bombers in World War Two and it makes an incredible racket as it starts up, covering any bystanders in oil and smoke.

Sitting next to ‘Brutus’ was a small collection of cars owned

by Chris Williams. While the German machine looked used but well cared for, Chris’ cars were notable for their seasoned patina. No polish or chrome on these cars - just a quick wipe down with a damp cloth is all that’s required to maintain that perfect original look. Take the bright red 1929 24-litre Napier Bentley for example. It has visible cracks in its aluminium radiator shroud and paint has worn away from the rivet heads and screws. The cockpit shows more ‘character’ where dozens of aging scrutineering stickers litter the side wall,

while the unpainted metal dashboard displays labels unceremoniously written on in black marker pen. I like Chris’ no-nonsense attitude to his cars. Mechanically they are well cared for; they are used frequently and not tucked away in some dusty museum, but as for the polishing and preening, he leaves that to other owners.

As well as the Napier, Chris also had his awesome 1930 Packard Bentley ‘Mavis’ at the show. The car is powered by a huge 42-litre Packard engine and its matt-black finish gives it a very menacing appearance.

The car has a neat party trick too; it shoots columns of flame from its exhaust stacks which certainly helped lift the mood and dry out some of the rain soaked visitors.

Jason Minshaw in the Demontweeks sponsored BMW M3.

Flame Throwing!

There seemed to be a certain amount of friendly rivalry between Chris and the chaps from the Sinsheim Museum, with the British owner dismissing ‘Brutus’ as being decidedly second rate in the ‘flame-throwing’ stakes.

No doubt fuelled by several glasses of Chardonnay in the bar on Saturday night, the teams headed to the pits for a midnight ‘flame fest.’ Spurred on by cheering spectators, the cocktail of deafening noise and red hot flame filled the night air and reverberated off the castle walls. the winner? I think for the sake of AngloGerman relations it was called a draw, but if I wanted to barbecue a sausage, I’d use ‘Mavis’!

Still, fire-breathing monsters are all very well, but with the amount of rain falling over the weekend, an amphibious

Jolyon Harrison’s 1969 Brabham BT30.

Beautifully restored Sentinel Steam lorry. vehicle would have been a more practical option. Luckily, or was it just good planning, the Sinsheim Museum had also brought along a rare

World War Two German Army Schwimmwagen to the pageant. It took to the Chomondeley track for a couple of fairly sedate laps, July 2012 25

Camerata Orchestra provided the music and belted out some classic James Bond themes such as ‘Goldfinger,’ ‘Live and Let Die’ and ‘Diamonds are Forever.’ The ground was wet and soft under-foot, but at least it didn’t rain.

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the traditional ‘Proms’ style concert and mega-firework display on the castle lawns.

This year the Manchester

Sunday started off dull and cloudy which yet more rain, but the weather was expected to improve as the day went on. Sure enough, but midday the Sun had even made an appearance and the Cholmondeley track had quickly dried out. Now we could see what these cars could really do!

The Pre-War cars got things

Left: Ryan Hepworth driving the HepworthFerguson 4WD. Top Right: Lotus 102 wearing the colours of Martin Donnelly.

Centre Right: Rick Hall at the controls of the 1970 BRM 153.

Below Right: James Harris in his AC Monopost.

Bottom: The 2003 Le Mans winning Bentley Speed 8.

off to a flying start followed closely by the wonderful collection of original AC Cobras. Each of the laps was timed and the results called out some visitors could keep track of which car was fastest, but if I’m honest, I don’t think anybody really cared. Well, apart from the drivers, who no doubt had a certain amount of personal pride at stake. No, the spectators seemed content just to see the cars flashing past just a few feet away, and thanks to the short nature of the Cholmondeley track, there was rarely less that a minute between each car making their runs.

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This 1919 Bentley EXP2 is the oldest surviving Bentley currently in existance.

The agile Ariel Atom looked great on the sprint circuit.

Formula1 cars and a Ferrari 458, you’d have to say that the Caterham is a seriously impressive machine.

Bears In The Woods

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record with a time of 61.89 seconds. The previous record of 62.68 seconds was set by a Lamborghini in 2010. When you think that Mark was up against an Ariel Atom, ex-

Over on the far side of the site, near Vicarage and Lodge corners, the Sporting Bears Motor Club was busy offering ‘Dream Rides’ in a selection of classic and supercars in exchange for charitable donations. Max Walker and his team had been working flat out to ensure that all the cars managed to get out onto the road, despite the challenging conditions. Usually when you see collections of Ferraris, Maseratis and Lamborghinis at a car show, they are spotless,

Right: There was lots of action on the water at Cholmondeley, with powerboats, jet-skis and even an air/sea rescue demonstration.

Below Right: Tanks and off-road vehicles had their own ‘mud pit’ to play in!

Bottom Right: Bill Bridges’ 1963 AC Shelby Cobra 289 flying the flag for the UK!

but the dirt covering the Bears’ cars was testament to the amount of fund-raising they had been taking part in. In fact, one particular Lamborghini Countach was unfortunate enough to sink axle deep in mud on the Friday and had to be pulled out of the muddy hole by tractor. I’m sure that suppliers of car cleaning products in the North West must have done good business the following week.

Sparse interior.

Supercars Back on the track, things were hotting up as the ‘Supercars’ lined up ready to do their thing. Cars with telephone number price tags like the July 2012 29

The guys from the Sporting Bears Motor Club don’t mind getting dirty for the sake of charity!

Lots of visitors enjoyed the Hovercraft rides.

you’ll probably laugh, but in the performance department at least, this beasty is no slouch. Its 6.2 litre engine is the same unit as fitted to the Chevrolet Corvette and punches out 425hp. Its 0-60mph time of 5.0 seconds flat will also embarrass quite a few so-called ‘supercars’ so while it might not look pretty, it would be a brave man to line up against one of these at the traffic lights!

One-77

The Vauxhall Maloo - ultra-fast ugly duckling!

Ferrari 458 Italia, the Aston Martin One-77, the McLaren MP4-12C, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and the Vauxhall Maloo.

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low-slung two-seater sports car from the Luton-based factory; it is in fact a ‘pick-up’ truck, or a ‘Ute’ as it’s known in its native Australia.

Okay, park it next to the exquisite Aston One-77 and

The Aston Martin One-77 also looked and sounded incredible, but I’m not sure that the Chomondeley mud did much to help its aesthetics. The One-77 was the result of the manufacturer’s quest to build the ‘ultimate Aston Martin’ and the attention to detail is just staggering, with even the engine bay finished to the same high standard as the exterior. In fact, Aston Martin says that every area of the car, whether visible or not, was finished as an ‘A-surface’ and that as much thought went

into the appearance of the car’s underside as it did the bodywork.

One marque of car that featured strongly at CPoP was the iconic AC Cobra. With the car celebrating its 50th anniversary, it was pleasing to see ten genuine AC Cobras from the 1960s taking to the track during the weekend, although the priceless cars were (mostly!) driving rather more sedately than some of the race cars. Perhaps my favourite was Bill Bridge’s bright yellow Shelby Cobra 289, as it was this car that most closely resembled the SCCA championship cars from the 1960s. The Cobra parade was also particularly poignant as the car’s creator Carroll Shelby had died just a few weeks before.

Wet...But Good!

Apart from the weather, the 2012 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power was a very enjoyable event which offered visitors enough variety to keep even the most demanding individuals amused. My only real criticism is that the show areas and attractions do seem to be spread around the site which means you have to cover a lot of ground if you want to see it all. It does give the event a spacious feel, but if it’s raining, the last thing you want to do is lots of walking, and even my trust umbrella wasn’t enough to prevent me from getting soaked on the Saturday.

However, if you want to see some very rare, historic cars in action on the track, then CPoP will put you closer to that action than just about any other event going, and surely that is worth getting wet for.

The stunning Aston Martin One-77. This one was the last remaining unsold car.

Beautiful lines of the Ferrari California.

The ultra-fast Caterham SP300R set a new lap record of 61.89 seconds.

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racereport

Le Mans 24 Hour With no Peugeot team to spoil the party, would Audi run away with this year’s Le Mans 24 Hour race, or would new boys Toyota throw a spanner in the works. David Harrison reports from Circuit De La Sarthe.

After last year’s sensational Race may now be entering an 24 hour race which saw the era which mirrors the plight of closest finish in decades, there Scottish football, or in other was huge expectation for words, there’s only one team the 2012 incarnation of the in it. ‘world’s biggest motor race.’

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dominant Audi and Peugeot teams, with each manufacturer bringing its own dedicated crowd of loyal supporters. The banter, most of which was good natured, between rival fans gave the whole event a similar atmosphere to a football match,

where you either back one team or the other. In reality, it came down to if you were French or German, and the bemused Brits had to make do with watching from the sidelines and retiring to the beer tent once the Astons had retired from the race.

This year, that edginess had gone. Due to political and economic reasons, Peugeot

had withdrawn completely from top level endurance racing. Unless one of the other teams could step up to the plate, it seemed that Le Mans 2012 would be a one horse race...and that horse was called ‘Audi.’

This year also saw yet more ‘game-shifting’ technology introduced which would ultimately play a part in

deciding not only the winner of the race, but also the future of endurance racing as a sport. Yes, we have had new innovations incorporated into the cars before, such as TFSI Direct Injection, TDi Diesel and ultra-light construction, but now you can add ‘hybriddrive’ systems to the list of qualities that a car must have to be a success. This July 2012 33

The No1 Audi R18 e-Tron Quattro leads the pack down the pit straight. year also saw a shift towards an emphasis on efficiency, achieved by the previously mention ‘hybrid-drive’ systems and improved aerodynamics.

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high as the cars lined up on the grid. As the last notes of the French national anthem echoed around the historic stands, the lead Audi on pole position fired up its engine and glided effortlessly away for the formation lap prior to the rolling start.

The next time around, the

French ‘Tricolour’ dropped and the race was on. The lead cars started to pull away from the pack early on, and the Toyota machines looked to be filling Peugeot’s shoes quite nicely as they kept pace with the silver Audis. The first few laps for the German team didn’t go quite as planned,

with Alan McNish running off the track and collecting debris which forced an early return to the pits, while later on, Romain Dumas in the No3 Audi under-steered into a tyre wall, smashing the forward bodywork and breaking the front right suspension. It looked like it would be an

early retirement, but Dumas leapt out of the car and frantically proceeded to rip the mangled bodywork off the car in front of the bemused marshals. He managed to get the car back on track and returned to the pits with one front wheel barely hanging on.

The Audi crew managed to

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Alan McNish at the wheel of the No2 Audi R18 e-Tron Quattro.

The hideous Nissan ‘Delta Wing’ was ugly but surprisingly quick.

repairable damage to the No7 Toyota’s engine and with the team’s two cars out of the race, nothing would stand between Audi and a multiplepodium finish.

attrition bites

lead the race, much to the dismay of the Audi hierarchy.

However, the Japanese team’s joy would be short lived after Anthony Davidson in the No8 Toyota collided with Piergiuseppe Perazzini’s GTE Am Ferrari 458, sending the Toyota car airborne before it crashed back to Earth and slammed into a tyre wall at nearly 200mph. Davidson 36 www.cprmag.com

sustained back injuries, but was able to free himself from the wrecked car.

The other Toyota was also performing well until it had a coming together with the experimental Nissan ‘bat-wing’ delta car. The initial damage didn’t seem too bad on the Toyota, and the Nissan seemed to come off worse. The impact however, had caused un-

During the night, the usually reliable Corvettes in the GT classes experienced a catalogue of problems which began when the No74 car driven by Richard Westbrook lost its left-hand rear wheel on the Dunlop Curves. He managed to bring the threewheeled car back to the pits, but looked to be out of contention as far as a class win was concerned.

Elsewhere in the GT Pro class, the Aston Martin No97 car driven by Stefan Mücke ran off at Indianapolis at high speed and crashed sideways into the tyre wall. Luckily the car

One of two Aston Martin Racing’s Vantage V8s at Le Mans. sustained little damage (good tyre walls at Le Mans!) and a good shove from the marshals soon had the car back on track and into the garage for running repairs.

Krohn Racing’s GTE Am class Ferrari 458 Italia.

firey ferrari One of the most spectacular incidents involving a GT car was when the front left-hand wheel of No61 car - Corse Ferrari 458 - caught fire on approach to the pit straight.

At one point the whole front quarter of the car appeared to be engulfed in flames, yet thanks to the quick reactions of the marshals, the fire was extinguished before it destroyed the car.

Amazingly, the Ferrari was recovered to the garage, and despite what appeared to be extensive damage, it later emerged back onto the track to continue the race.

sticking throttle Back in the LMP1 class, and the lead Audi No1 car had a near miss as it swerved to avoid a spinning Corvette GT car and passed through a gravel trap and hit a tyre wall.

Again, only superficial damage was caused and the Audi was quickly patched up back at the garage and sent on its way

again.

The father and son team of Martin and Alex Brundle in car No42, the Zytek Z11SN Nissan, had to contend with a sticking throttle that remained troublesome despite three attempts to rectify the problem. The issue finally got out of hand when the throttle stuck wide open with Martin Brundle behind the wheel, a July 2012 37

All change for the drivers of the No3 Audi R18 Ultra.

Toyota TS030 Hybrid stops for fuel.

problems with a transmission failure eventually forcing the car’s retirement from the race.

formation finish

situation he later described as “scary!” He brought the ailing car back to the garage once more and the team finally managed to find a solution, although the car had dropped six or seven laps while it was being repaired.

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things were not getting any better. their race had been going well with the No73 car leading its class, but several issue culminating with a steering rack failure saw the car drop out of contention.

The No74 Corvette also suffered from technical

As morning turned to afternoon, the Audis led the field in first, second and third place, with only the Rebellion Racing Lola B12 in fourth spoiling a perfect 1,2,3,4 for Audi. As the 24 hour mark approached, all four silver Audis bunched up for a formation finish and earned much deserved applause from the massive Le Mans crowd.

It was the No1 hybrid Audi e-Tron Quattro car of Fassler, Lotterer and Treluyer won the race, with Kristensen, McNish and Capello in second in the other e-Tron, and the conventional diesel-powered No4 Audi R18 ultra in third

The JMW Motorsport Ferrari 458 certainly had an interesting paint scheme!

place crewed by Rockenfeller, Jarvis and Bonanomi.

It was an impressive achievement by any standards, to get three cars on the podium at the world’s toughest endurance race. Speaking just after the cars had crossed the finish line, Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich - Head of Audi Motorsport - said: “This is no doubt a historic victory for Audi. We were the first to win Le Mans with a direct-injection turbo gasoline engine and the first to be successful with a diesel engine. It’s a great result that Audi is now the first brand to have achieved victory with a hybrid vehicle - and right on the first run, as before with the two other technologies, and - what’s more - with both R18 e-Tron Quattro cars on the two top spots. That was

Brake disks glowing on the Pecom Racing Oreca 03 Nissan.

an outstanding achievement by the entire squad.”

Ralf Jüttner - Technical Director Audi Sport Team Joest - summed it up perfectly, saying: “What a race! It was a hot battle right at the beginning, as Toyota was a much tougher rival than many had been expecting. It’s a shame that both of their cars retired so early, and Anthony Davidson’s vehicle with a

heavy accident. We only remember too well from last year what a team is going through in moments like that. Afterwards, we fought a team-internal battle with cars number one and two - and it was an open and remarkable fight. I congratulate the winners but wouldn’t have minded seeing the other team win either, particularly Dindo Capello, whose birthday is July 2012 39

GT cars thunder down the pit straight at Le Mans.

Corvette’s race started well...but later fell apart.

Cars and owners on the JEC Tour fight of South Africa.

LMP2 cars for position. today and who probably contested his last Le Mans race - although that’s what we’ve been thinking for the past five years! But not only the showing of the two hybrid vehicles was impressive. Our rookies Marco (Bonanomi) and Oliver (Jarvis) in the Audi R18 ultra together with ‘Rocky’ (Mike Rockenfeller) delivered a compelling race that caused them to finish in third place.

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accidents that were almost identical and unfortunately frustrated their race for the podium even though they were running fast. All in all, we’re very happy. All four car crews did an outstanding job.”

The drivers were obviously ecstatic too, with race winner André Lotterer saying: “The new Audi R18 e-Tron Quattro is very strong and gave us a lot of confidence. It’s brilliant to have won yet again! A year ago, we were battling against Peugeot and this year against Toyota at the beginning of the race. Unfortunately, our rival

retired, but we contested a very fierce race against car number ‘2’ in our team as well.

Audi Sport allowed all of us to give everything. This year, the trust among the entire squad has grown even further.

Competing with Audi continues to be very special.”

It might not have had the excitement of the 2011 race, but this year’s Le Mans 24 Hour was still a very enjoyable spectacle. Audi has thrown down the gauntlet for 2013, so it will be interesting to see if anyone can get near them.

My tip? Just watch Toyota!

The winning No1 car makes it way through the crowded pit lane.

Le Mans 2012 By The Numbers!

378 laps by the winners • distance covered by the winners - 5151.8 km • 40th victory for a French driver • 33 pit stops for the winning car • 29th victory for a German car • 29th victory for a closed car • 27th victory for a German driver • 21 retirements • 21st victory for Michelin and 15th consecutive • 12th Audi 1..2..3! victory for a car with race number 1 • 11th victory for Audi (00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 10, 11, 12) • 8th victory for a pole position car • 8th victory for a team that won the previous year • 7th victory for a diesel powered car • 5th the position of the best rookie in 2012, Marco Bonanomi. • 3:24.180 : The fastest lap of the race by Marc Gené •3rd consecutive podium for Lotterer-Tréluyer-Fässler • 3rd consecutive class win for Julien Canal (GTE Am) • 2nd consecutive victory for Lotterer-Tréluyer-Fässler • 2nd victory for a Swiss driver • 1st victory for a hybrid powered car • 1st victory for a car with non-permanant 4 wheel drive.

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In The Pink On Tour Britannia Battling the UK elements in Britain’s leading classic road rally, chasing stage times of some of the UK’s top drivers and dragging a British Rally Champion out of a twelve year retirement.

British Sports car racer Sarah Bennett-Baggs tells us how she got on tackling the Tour Britannia.

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ollowing on from my epic adventure in 2011 driving 3,000km across Mexico for La Carrera Pan Americana, I have renewed enthusiasm for road rallying as a break from circuit racing.

As a result, I set about preparing my 1978 Porsche 911 SC for the 2.5 day event known as the Tour Britannia; the UK’s answer to La Carrera Pan Americana, the Tour de France or the Mille Miglia.

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Well sort of… Actually the Tour Britannia is nothing like any of those; it is easy to enter, there are no hoops to jump through, safety standards are high, rules are fair and the briefings are in English!

Not too many modifications were needed to the racecar as we were told the terrain

would be mostly tarmac, so we left the ride height alone. We had to put the racecar through an MOT, tax it, insure it, we bolted in a passenger seat and harness and fitted a trip meter and intercom. Oh, and

a footrest for the passenger to brace against when the driver hits the brakes.

My co-driver for the race was easy to find, long time friend and team manager of Butler

Motorsport Terry Wilson. I have always enjoyed racing with Terry and his team, they know their stuff and bring out the best in a driver. Terry himself is no stranger to rallying he enjoyed a glittering

career in the 80’s and 90’s collecting many a trophy in some world class events, the pinnacle being two top five finishes in the Network Q RAC World Championships. His last event was in 2000, competing in the North Wales rally in a Sierra 4x4 where he won outright.

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Sarah, Terry and the crew outside Rudding Hall. (All photos: James Hilliard)

Rudding Park Hotel. workshop on the Tuesday where we made some final preparations to the car, mainly sorting out seat positions since Terry is 6ft 5in and we had to put the seat on sliders to ensure we could quickly swap drivers. There is plenty of banter between us, yet I know he is feeling a bit nervous as we pour over the route maps and road book late into the night.

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Rudding Park Hotel was our base for the event. We have a two man support crew and chase car for the three day event, they follow us around all the stages with the spares, tools and anything we might need. On arrival at Rudding Park we had a very simple registration process to follow, no major hurdles to jump or FIA papers to produce. It was simple; sticker up, go through scruntineering and driver signon. Simples!

It was also our first chance to meet some of the other competitors and make some

new friends, I saw various familiar faces in the Paddock including British GT Champion Phil Hindley in a beautifully presented 911 SC, ex-fellow GT Cup racer Stuart Scott in a fabulous Chevrolet Camaro and early 70’s Grand Prix driver Ian Ashley competing with Mike Smith in a stunning Martini colours Porsche 3.0 RSR. We parked up alongside the blue Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 of Robert Hartley.

Two Rallies

The drivers briefing was brief, which was in keeping with the calm, and refreshingly relaxed, albeit professional organising style of the Tour Britannia crew. We picked up our time cards for the trip and headed off for the first stage of the event through the Rudding Park Hotel grounds.

This was the 8th Tour Britannia event, which cleverly combines two rallies simultaneously;

Sarah’s pink Porsche gets a little attention from the Butler Motorsport crew. a competition class where competitors drive the stages twice, and as fast as possible to win their class, and a regularity class where competitors have to run stages at an average speed. There is also a Targa category open to any modern sports, race or saloon car post ‘75. The car still needs to comply with MSA Roger Kilty and Lynette Banks in their beautifully prepared Ford Escort.

race regs requiring roll cage, fire extinguisher, harness belts and a cut-off switch.

Scary Stuff!

We were warned the short Rudding Park stage was extremely slippery. Terry and I decided to drive one each, I went first, I pulled up at the gate waited for the

count down and wheel-spun off up the driveway. The short course was narrow and slippy with a change of surface as we reached some newly laid tarmac. The very fine, loose, freshly-laid gravel gave no grip, but did give huge amounts of oversteer. We charge through huge great Rhododendron bushes, narrowly avoiding making contact with the trees dotted along the course and I complete my first ever rally stage. In summary, it was scary, sideways, complete with handfuls of lock and a few swearwords! On the second run I am grateful to be sitting in the passenger seat.

Terry takes the wheel, I can feel he’s nervous. This time we both know what’s coming but only I know how slippery it is. We are told at the start gate there is a car in the ditch somewhere along the course and to take it easy.

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Just look at those beautifully sculpted headlights!

Above: The Tour Britannia attracts an amazing variety of cars.

Left: Terry racing through the Rhododendrons at Rudding Park.

Below: Mike Smith’s Porsche hammers through Rudding Park.

As we take off from the gate, Terry kicks into action making precise and rapid steering inputs to control the flailing, pink, tail-happy rear end, which today appears to have a mind of its own. I am in awe of Terry’s ability to make my Barbie doll pink Porsche dance gracefully through the Rhododendron’s. I feel like Nicky Grist siting alongside Juha Kankkunen calling the corners through a purple forest...“easy right, 90 left…”

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a huge grin on my face and Terry is elated to be finally back at the wheel!

Joy To Watch Day 2 - Thursday our start time was a gentle 8.30am and

Terry did all the meticulous navigator tasks of setting our road clock to the exact second of the official Rally Time, and checking the routes as we set off for the first stage located in the grounds of Newark Showground. The course was a tricky one with narrow walk ways and lots of hairpins as we drove up and down the show ground arena. It was perfect however for Terry, grinning like an ape, to show off his car control as he power slides the Porsche round the course with no major effort.

My run involved much grunting and heaving, as I have to get physical to man handle the car round such a tight course.

Saving my energy for the race

Looks amazing doesn’t it?

The cathedral isn’t bad either!

“Terry got the back end slightly loose on the grass and that was it; we were off, spinning backwards downhill...” at Croft I left Terry to fill his boots on the following stages especially seeing how much he was enjoying himself and it was such a joy to watch!

Above: Sarah’s pink Porsche at Blyton Park in Lincolnshire.

Racing In The Rain

Right: The Pink Panther goes along for the ride on every trip.

By mid morning we pulled in to Croft for a 20 minute race and we had a 15 minute practice session that decided grid positions. Then a normal race count down and off we went. The windscreen wipers had packed up earlier in the day, and just as the race started, so did the rain! I had a brand new set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cups on the car (not ideal rain tyres) but I decide to work them hard to see if I can get some heat and grip in them. But as the rain fell harder I found myself

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Sarah had to race in the rain with broken windscreen wipers!

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Soggy start at Cadwell Park!

struggling to keep the Porsche pointing in the right direction, I forget how many times I got sideways or span in the end it was not a good day at the office!

Richard Meaden and Nathan Blewer competing in the Targa Class in their Radical.

Head Spin!

After Croft it was on to Raby Castle for lunch followed by a fabulous stage through the castle grounds.

This stage featured tricky, narrow roads with long, wet grass either side. On one of the runs, Terry got the back end slightly loose on the grass and that was it; we were off, spinning backwards downhill.

My head was busy, frantically rotating, trying to navigate where the trees were and which way was up.

Meanwhile Terry was busy trying to gather up the reins and regain control. We both succeeded in our quest; just as Terry regained drive I

started navigating to get us back on course.

Stone Walls & Sheep After Raby Castle we headed off to Aske Hall, and this stage had many more hazards. For example, four wet cattle grids flanked by stone walls, large boulder lined roads and herds of sheep. A rather more

cautious approach was taken here given the wet conditions.

We ended the day back at Newark showground to do the morning’s course in reverse.

More power sliding fun for the wonder kid Wilson before we headed back to Rudding Park for a clean up and a wellearned beer! By the end of day two we were up into 10th July 2012 49

The cars line up on the soaking Cadwell Park grid.

relax somewhat. It was quite a bizarre experience pulling in to a BP services on the A1. A pink Porsche, a Chevy Camaro, and a Ford Lotus Cortina, all with drivers in full race gear and no-one took a blind bit of notice! We all just queued up with the truckers and reps.

Typical Brits!

Mike Smith’s Porsche 3.0 litre RSR.

Who Needs Wipers! position overall and 5th in class.

On the third and final day we have an early start time of 7.43 heading straight off to the famous Harewood Hill Climb to run in reverse. Harewood is set on the side of steep hill, so at 8.30 I find myself sitting 50 www.cprmag.com

alongside ‘Juha’ looking out as we appear to be careering down a steep drop way faster than our stopping ability can handle. More than enough to wake anyone up!

After Harewood we had a 95 mile road transit to Cadwell Park, which was a chance to

By the time we got to Cadwell the black clouds were looming and after my disastrous race at Croft I was praying for a dry race. Not to be!

Still with no grip and no windscreen wipers, our team coated lashings of Rainex on the windscreen and waved me off. Cadwell is a fabulous circuit with lots of technical

Sarah at the controls.

“On this amazing narrow twisty hill climb Terry gave it everything for a final banzai trip...� corners. Going over the mountain the Porsche got a big wheel spin every lap as I crested, landing slightly sideways each lap. I was really careful not to lock up in the race, and only got caught out once when it spun round so fast. But I had already selected first gear, and was looking to rejoin even before the car had come to a stop!

I actually really enjoyed the race in the end; it was a real challenge against the conditions.

The final stages of the day were at Newark Air Museum where we stopped for lunch, followed by a stage on the show ground before a transit to Blyton Park where Terry and I did a lap each of the circuit to compare rally and race styles for some fun.

The last stage of the day was back to Harewood Hill climb, this time to speed up the hill. On this amazing, narrow, twisty hill-climb, Terry

gave it everything for a final banzai trip. In the first run we caught up with the Mustang of Mike Thorne who was limping home from his run and Terry took to the grass in a dramatic overtake much to the spectators delight.

Tour Completed Well, we made it to the end and with a respectable finish - 8th overall and 4th in class. Phil Hindley and Andy Bull took the honors finishing the competition 1st in class, behind them 1996 British Sprint Champion Roger Kilty and Lynette Banks in their beautifully prepared Ford Escort RS1600. Third place went to Stuart Scott and Steven Wood in their Chevy Camaro. Melissa Raven and Jeremy Haylock won the Regularity Class in their Porsche 911S and Richard Meaden and Nathan Blewer won the Targa Class in a road legal Radical.

Above: How to remove a road sign...Porsche style!

Over the awards dinner we swapped tales of the week with fellow competitors; it seemed such a shame to be all over so quickly. My superstar co-driver is well and truly out of retirement and looking forward to his next rally! Thanks to my sponsors Adrian Flux Insurance Services for making it all happen - we had an absolute blast!

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July 2012

Key: db - Decibels • ND - Noisy Day • OPL - Open Pit Lane • S - Sessions • T - Timing/Chrono • RC - Road Cars Only • RCN - Road Car Novice

Date Venue

Organiser

Noise Level

Status

3

Brands Hatch , Indy

ClubMSV

105

OPL

4

Brands Hatch , Indy

ClubMSV

105

OPL

4

Oulton Park , Full

ClubMSV

105

OPL

4

Spa Francorchamps

Curbstone Track Events

106

OPL

5

Bedford Autodrome , GT circuit

ClubMSV

105

Session

6

Bedford Autodrome , GT circuit

ClubMSV

105

Session

6

Hullavington

Motorsport Events

100

OPL

6

Blyton Park

TrackCulture

105

OPL

7

Woodbridge

Javelin Trackdays

100

OPL

7

Mettet , Beautiful Belgium

DriversDays

98

OPL

7

Lydden

Lydden Hill Race Circuit

105

OPL

7

Shakespeare County Raceway

Shakespeare County Raceway

7

Croft

Circuit Days

88

OPL

7

Cadwell Park , Full Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

105

OPL

8

Shakespeare County Raceway

Shakespeare County Raceway

8

Santa Pod Raceway - RWYB

Santa Pod Raceway

105

9

Castle Combe

BHP Trackdays

100

OPL

9

Brands Hatch , Indy

Easytrack

105

OPL

10

Donington Park , National

Gold Track

105

OPL

11

Brands Hatch , GP circuit

ClubMSV

105

OPL

11

Donington Park

BookaTrack.com Ltd

105

OPL

11

Donington Park

BookaTrack.com Ltd

105

OPL

11

Oulton Park

Easytrack

105

OPL

11

Blyton Park , 1.6 Mile Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

105

OPL

12

Brands Hatch , Indy

ClubMSV

105

OPL

13

Bedford Autodrome , GT circuit

ClubMSV

105

Session

14

Bedford Autodrome , GT circuit

ClubMSV

105

Session

14

Elvington , Airfield

Javelin Trackdays

98

OPL

15

Knockhill

Knockhill

105

OPL

15

Kirkistown

Trackskills

102

OPL

15

Blyton Park , 1.6 Mile Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

105

OPL

105

OPL

16

Knockhill

Knockhill

16

Croft

BMW Car Club of Great Britain 105

Session

16

Goodwood , 98db

Gold Track

98

OPL

16

Keevil

Motorsport Events

100

OPL

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17

Cadwell Park , Full Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

105

OPL

17

Rockingham , ISSCC

BookaTrack.com Ltd

105

OPL

17

Donington Park , National

Circuit Days

105

OPL

18

Snetterton , 300 and 200

Javelin Trackdays

105

OPL

19

Snetterton , 300 circuit

ClubMSV

105

OPL

20

Croft

MGs on Track

88

OPL

20

Castle Combe

Castle Combe

100

Session

20

Cadwell Park

BHP Trackdays

105

OPL

20

Abingdon

Motorsport Events

100

OPL

20

Donington Park

BookaTrack.com Ltd

105

OPL

20

Donington Park

BookaTrack.com Ltd

105

OPL

20

Rockingham, Various Tracks

Rockingham

98

OPL

20

Croft , sessions

Lotus on Track

105

Session

20

Zolder

Lotus on Track

95

OPL

21

Donington Park

BookaTrack.com Ltd

105

OPL

21

Shakespeare County Raceway

Shakespeare County Raceway

22

Shakespeare County Raceway

Shakespeare County Raceway

22

Anglesey , GP

Circuit Days

105

OPL

23

Spa Francorchamps

DriversDays

106

OPL

23

Bedford Autodrome

Easytrack

105

OPL

25

Cadwell Park

ClubMSV

105

OPL

25

Oulton Park

Easytrack

105

OPL

26

Brands Hatch , Indy

ClubMSV

105

OPL

26

Silverstone , Grand Prix

RMA

105

OPL

26

Snetterton , 300

Opentrack Track Days

105

OPL

26

Donington Park , National

Circuit Days

105

OPL

26

Nürburgring , GP

BookaTrack.com Ltd

106

OPL

27

Castle Combe

Motorsport Events

100

OPL

27

Santa Pod Raceway , Drag Strip

Santa Pod Raceway

27

Donington Park

Apex Track Days

105

OPL

28

Bedford Autodrome , GT

Javelin Trackdays

101

OPL

28

Clastres

Lotus on Track

105

OPL

28

Santa Pod Raceway , Drag Strip

Santa Pod Raceway

28

Snetterton , 300

Apex Track Days

105

OPL

97

OPL

29

Folembray

Lotus on Track

29

Santa Pod Raceway , Drag Strip

Santa Pod Raceway

29

Blyton Park , 1.6 Mile Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

105

OPL

29

Anglesey , GP

Circuit Days

105

OPL

30

Silverstone , GP

Gold Track

105

OPL

30

Spa Francorchamps

BookaTrack.com Ltd

106

OPL

31

Brands Hatch , Indy

ClubMSV

105

OPL

31

Oulton Park , Full

ClubMSV

105

OPL

This Track Day Diary has been produced in association with MotorsportAds (see www.motorsportads.com). All dates believed correct at time of publishing.

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Supercar Event Now in its fifth year, The Supercar Event gives the general public a chance to ride is some of the fastest production cars ever built while raising money for The Children’s Trust charity. Simon Hazeldine went along to catch the action.

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upercar owners generally get a bad rap from the Great British public.

They are seen as rich playboys, swanning around in expensive cars with little thought or consideration for the rest of us

Above: Supercars don’t get much better than the awesome Ferrari Enzo.

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mere mortals. Thankfully, that preconception couldn’t be further from the truth in most cases, and some owners are quite prepared to use their cars to raise much needed money for charitable causes.

One group that does this is the Sporting Bears Motor Club, which this magazine is very proud to support, and the organisers of ‘The Supercar Event,’ held at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey, are another.

One of the rarest supercars in the UK - the Koenigsegg Agera.

The Supercar Event is now in its fifth season, although prior to this year, it was called the ‘Dad’s Day Out’ and each year has seen the event grow both in size and stature. The whole thing

is based around a fairly simple idea. Get owners of very fast, powerful and exotic ‘supercars’ to turn up at Dunfold where visitors can pay a nominal amount for a passenger ride around the

track in a car of their choice.

The money raised would go to support the excellent work done

by The Children’s Trust charity which provides care, education, therapy and rehabilitation to

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Above: Impressive line-up! Two Ferraris, a Lamborghini and an Audi out on track.

Left: TVR Sagaris with eye-catching ‘pearlesant’ paintwork.

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children with multiple disabilities, complex health needs and acquired brain injury.

Stig’s Playground Of course, Dunsfold isn’t just any old track; it is the home of BBC’s Top Gear programme and the circuit used by the ‘supercars’ is more or less the same one that is regularly featured in the TV show. This means that visitors not only get to ride in some pretty impressive cars, they also get to experience a few ‘hot laps’ on ‘The Stig’s’ playground.

The event is held over two days and is a fairly relaxed affair, however just driving down to the show can be an experience.

Once through the Surrey town of Guildford, it isn’t long before you start seeing various wedgeshaped cars whizzing around the leafy Surry lanes. The forecourt

Ariel Atom hammers through ‘Bacharach’ corner at Dunsfold. of one petrol station I passed resembled a small motor show, with Ferraris, Aston Martins and Lamborghinis all queuing up for fuel.

Good Value Public entry to the event is good value at just £10.00 per head for each day, or £15.00 for a weekend ticket. That’s not a bad deal, especially when you consider the value of cars on show and the sheer number of them. Spectator numbers are limited though, with a maximum of 10,000 visitors permitted on each of the two days, so buying advance tickets is a must if you don’t want to miss out.

I chose to drive down to the event on the Saturday and I

The jet-black McLaren MP4-12c looked mean and moody...if a little understated! arrived at about 10am to find that some of the cars were already heading out onto the track. My first port of call was the guys on the Sporting Bear’s stand, who as usual had arrived with a stunning line-up of cars.

While the glittering selection of Ferraris and Lamborghinis was impressive, it was a British car that seemed to be stealing all the limelight from its Italian counterparts. Max Weitzmann had brought along his awesome

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The Lamborghini Gallardo heading through ‘Bacharach’ corner.

Lexus LFA. Corvette Stingray.

Stunning race-prepared Dodge Viper.

Jaguar XJ220 and for a charitable donation of £75.00, visitors could have a 20-minute ride around the local roads in this amazing machine. Other cars on the Bears’ stand included a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder and Countach, a Ferrari F430 Spyder, Ford Mustang, Bentley Continental GT V8 and a Citroën

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Traction Avant. The latter didn’t quite fit the ‘supercar’ bill, but the quirky French classic still had many admirers.

Dream List The main part of the event was centred around a huge ‘paddock’ area where just about every type of ‘supercar’ you could possibly

name was lined up ready to take passengers on the ride of a lifetime. How’s this for a list?

Ferrari 458 Italia; Lamborghini Aventador; Ferrari Enzo; Pagani Zonda; McLaren MP4-12c, Koenigsegg Agera and even a Ferrari 275 GTB, and those are just a handful of the amazing cars among the 200 or so that turned

Left: Plenty at Dunsfold to amuse the kids!

Above: The fire engine rides did steady business throughout the weekend.

Below: The Caterhams were offering visitors a more extreme motoring experience!

Bottom: Selection of ‘supercars’ waiting to go out on track. up to take part in the event.

Before long, queues started to build up along the paddock fence where visitors waited in turn to get a ride in their ‘dream car.’ Tickets were sold in a nearby marquee, and there was a choice between a ‘pot luck’ ticket an £25.00 which entitled the holder to a ride in the next available car, or £50.00 for the ‘Fast Track’ option where visitors could choose the actual car they wanted to ride in. Some of the ‘hypercars’ such as the Zonda, Enzo and Koenigsegg were individually priced, but typically around £75.00 for three laps of the circuit.

Crowd Control As I mentioned earlier, the format for the event is a simple one, but there is one major drawback.

When you have several thousand visitors coming through the gate and only a couple of hundred

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The Lamborghini Aventador was easily one of the most popular cars at the event.

Flat out in an Ariel Atom!

Ferrari 348 GTB.

This Pagini Zonda was brought in at the last minute to replace two similar cars that dropped out. cars offering rides, it’s inevitable that before long, there will be long queues of people waiting to get out on track. With the event relying solely on the goodwill of volunteers who are not trained in event management or crowd control, things can quickly start

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to get out of hand, and it’s a credit to the organisers that they managed to just about keep everything running as smoothly as possible. You will always get one or two people who turn up, pay their money and then get irate if they have to wait more

than ten minutes, or ‘me-me-me syndrome’ as I like to call it, but generally the majority of the visitors patiently waited their turn.

There were a few problems when one or two of the cars became unserviceable leaving some people disappointed, and then later on when the Zonda and a few other supercars headed for the exit before all the ticket holders had their rides.

I later found out that the organisers had been promised two Bugatti Veyrons, and two other Zondas, but all had dropped out at the last minute.

The Zonda that was there, along with some of the other ‘hypercars’, wasn’t scheduled to be, and only came as a favour to the organiser, but had to leave

The Jaguar XJ220 - there are not enough superlatives to describe this car! early due to other commitments. Above: The Jaguar XJ220 By lunchtime, the queuing area there are looked more like the Battle not enough of Stirling scene in the movie superlatives to Braveheart, and I was glad I describe this didn’t have to attempt to find a queue to join. It appeared rather car! chaotic, but seemed to work to Right: The a certain degree. I’m sure it’s beautiful an area the organisers will be Ferrari 275 looking at for next year, although GTB out on it could be a tricky problem to track. sort out.

Spins & Tyre Smoke!

The ‘supercars’ might have been the main draw at Dunsfold, but there were other attractions there too.

The most visible one was the Caterham rides area which gave visitors a chance to book an appointment with their chiropractor, thanks to some impressively enthusiastic driving.

The cars went blasting up the track before screeching to a halt, burning rubber with a series of ‘doughnuts’ and then back down through the slalom course before more pirouettes on a section of wet track.

The end result was lots of big grins from all the passengers, so that one certainly ticked all the boxes.

Elsewhere, there were trade stalls, a live band, bouncy castles for the kids, fire engine rides, skid control training, hovercraft rides and even please flights in a helicopter, so there was certainly no shortage of things to do at The Supercar Event.

As for the weather, well I can’t really comment on the Sunday as I wasn’t there (although I heard

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The Ferrari F50 put in some impressive lap times.

Sporting Bear’s Max in the Bentley Continental GT V8.

A real ‘Sporting Bear’!

Porsche in the weeds! it wasn’t too bad), but Saturday was generally bright and breezy with just a ten-minute shower to dampen things down just before midday.

That little downpour didn’t stop the track action, but it was interesting to see the super fast cars tip-toeing around the wet circuit trying not to spin off into the weeds.

The rest of the time, most of the

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Ferrari 599 accelerates off the ‘Bentley’ corner. cars were being pushed to the max, and the smell of red hot brakes and smoking tyres as the cars returned to the paddock was proof if any were needed.

One or two drivers gave their passengers a little more than they bargained for, as I saw a Porsche 911 and a Ferrari 430 spin off the track into the long grass. The Stig would have been proud!

Gratifying I finished the day as I started by hanging out with the ‘Bears’ over in their corner of the park.

It is always gratifying to see passengers climbing out of the cars after a 20 minute run, which a huge grin on their face. Yes, it helps raise money for very deserving charities, but it also helps promote performance cars to the general public, showing

The Sporting Bears Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder.

The awesome Ferrari 458 Italia. that the cars can be great fun and the owners are actually really nice people.

Max Walker from the Sporting Bears was - as usual - working flat out all day and I just don’t know where he gets his energy from. Speaking after the event, he told me: “The event was a massive success for the Bears, and we added £2,335.00 to the donations and helped keep the

Andy Wessom’s 6.2 litre V12powered Lamborghini Murcielago.

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One of the stars on the Sporting Bear’s stand was this Lamborghini Countach.

The Sporting Bear’s stand framed

by Lamboghini doors!

Brian Cutler’s Cobra flies through ‘Bacharach’ corner. queues at the paddock down by offering rides in some amazing cars. They were also a bit different in some respects, and we had three very special cars: the XJ220, the Countach, and of course the 1958 Citreon Traction Avant. So many people went out in this classic and had so much

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fun. All the cars went out over the two days and we couldn’t have done it without the help of our volunteers that enabled everyone to have an enjoyable and safe day with the cars.”

I came away from Dunsfold feeling that I had seen something special...and I don’t mean just

the cars. To see the ‘petrolhead’ fraternity pulling together to really make a difference to disadvantaged kids was a wonderful thing, and long may it continue. If you want to find out for yourself, Just head along to next year’s Supercar Event, and you’ll see what I mean

Plenty of the younger visitors got rides in the cars.

Anglo-Italian Ferrari F430.

Porsche Carrera GT. Noble M12 in a fetching shade of green!

Race spec Audi R8.

The Children’s Trust provides care, education, therapy and rehabilitation to children with multiple disabilities, complex health needs and acquired brain injury. Their services include the UK’s largest paediatric brain injury rehabilitation centre, support in the community for children and young people with acquired brain injury (ABI), The School for Profound Education for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), short breaks, transitional, palliative and long-term nursing care. If you would like to find out more, or make a donation to this very deserving charity, please visit the trust’s website at: www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk

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Find Out What’s On Near You!

Each month, Classic, Performance & Retro magazine brings you some of the best motoring events from around the world in our comprehensive ‘What’s On’ guide. Each listing features a live website link, so if you want know more a single click of the mouse is all you need. If you would like us to include your event, just send an e-mail with the details to: info@cprmag.com

Please Note: Due to the recent UK weather conditions, it would be wise to check that any event you plan on attending is still going ahead before setting off.

Fans of historic motorsport will be flocking to Northamptonshire for the Silverstone Classic on July 20-22.

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Witney Oxford Motor Show, Witney, Oxon, UK

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Ace Cafe Classic Mini Meet, London, UK

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Le Mans Classic, Le Mans, France

www.lemansclassic.com

6

AMOC Goodwood Family Driving Day, Goodwood Circuit, Sussex, UK

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Wigginton Festival, Tring, Hertfordshire, UK

N/A

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Biggin Hill Festival Fair, Biggin Hill, Kent, UK

N/A

7-8

CBCCC Classic Gathering, Exeter, Devon, UK

www.cbccc.net

7-9

Glamis Scottish Transport Extravaganza, Glamis Castle, Scotland

www.svvc.co.uk

7-8

Ardingley Sussex Vintage & Classic Show, Haywards Heath, Sussex, UK

www.ardinglyvcvshow.org.uk

8

Garstang Autojumble, Garstang, Lancs, UK

www.markwoodwardclassicevents.com

8

Neyland Pembrokeshire Classic & Vintage Show, Milford Haven, Wales

N/A

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Brooklands Breakfast, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey, UK

www.brooklandsmuseum.com

8

Leighton Hall Classic Car Rally, Carnforth, Lancs, UK

www.markwoodwardclassicevents.com

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Darling Buds Classic Car Show, Ashford, Kent, UK

www.darlingbudsclassiccarshow.co.uk

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East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Strawberry Tea Run, Yorks, UK

www.eytcc.org.uk

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Classic Car Evening, Sevenoaks, Kent, UK

www.polhill.co.uk/register

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Benington Classic Car Evening, Benington, Herts, UK

www.lordshiparms.co.uk

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Ace Cafe Classic Car Night, London, UK

www.ace-cafe-london.com

12-14

HERO Summer Reliability Trial, Goodwood, Sussex, UK

www.hero.org.uk

13-15

Austin Ten National Rally, Alcester, Warks, UK

www.austintendriversclub.com

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VBOA National Rally, Billing Aquadrome, Northants, UK

www.vboa.org.uk

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Ace Cafe Ford Anglias, London, UK

www.ace-cafe-london.com

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NYMR Vintage Vehicle Weekend, Whitby, N.Yorks, UK

www.nymr.co.uk

14-15

Oulton Park Classic Car Spectacular, Oulton Park, Cheshire, UK

www.cheshireautopromotions.co.uk

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Sunbeam Alpine Owners Club Three Counties Tour, Ely, Cambs, UK

www.alpine-east.org

15

Elvetham Heath Hampshire Car Show, Fleet, Hants, UK

www.elvethamheathcarshow.co.uk

15

Sundridge Classic Car Show, Sundridge, Kent, UK

N/A

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Southern Classics Charity Event, Pulborough, Sussex, UK

www.southernclassics.org.uk

15

Kimbolton Charity Classic and Country Fayre **CANCELLED**

www.sportingbears.org.uk

15

Wheels of Yesteryear, Lennoxlove, East Lothian, Scotland

www.wheelsofyesteryear.co.uk

15

Classic Car Show, Darlington, County Durham, UK

N/A

15

MGOC Viking Run, Louth, Lincs, UK

www.mgownersclub.co.uk

15

Uxbridge Autoshow, Uxbridge, Middx, UK

www.uxbridge-autoshow.com

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COOC National Rally, Fleetwood, Lancs, UK

www.co-oc.org

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Mini Mad Sunday, Oulton Park Race Circuit, Cheshire, UK

www.cheshireautopromotions.co.uk

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Minis & VWs at the Palace, Blenheim Palace, Oxon, UK

www.classicshows.org

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Brooklands Supercar Sunday, Weybridge, Surrey, UK

www.brooklandsmuseum.com

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War and Peace Show, Hop Farm, Kent, UK

www.thehopfarm.co.uk

20-22

Saab Owners National Rally, Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northants, UK

www.saabclub.co.uk

20-22

Silverstone Classic, Silverstone Circuit, Northants, UK

www.silverstone.co.uk

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East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club, Yorks, UK

www.eytcc.org.uk

21-22

Classic Vehicle Show, Chiltern, Bucks, UK

www.coam.org.uk

21-22

Middlewich Transport Festival, Middlewich, Cheshire, UK

www.middlewich.org.uk

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FORD “Y” & “C” Model Register, Gaydon, Oxon, UK

www.fordyandcmodelregister.co.uk

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Bodelwyddan Castle Car Show, Denbighshire, Wales

www.classicshows.org

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Beaulieu German Show, Beaulieu, Hants, UK

www.beaulieuevents.co.uk

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South Downs MG Car Club Summer Picnic, Eastbourne, Sussex, UK

www.mgcc.co.uk

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Newark Autojumble, Newark, Notts, UK

www.penny-farthing-fairs.co.uk

22

Mini at Gaydon!, BMH Museum, Gaydon, Oxon, UK

www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk

22

Ford RS Owners Club National Day, Donington Park, Derbys, UK

www.rsownersclub.co.uk

28-29

Northampton & Lamport Railway Classic Show, Northampton, UK

www.vintagetransport.org.uk

28-29

Woodvale Rally, Southport, Merseyside, UK

www.woodvale-rally.org.uk

28-29

MGCC Sledmere Weekend, Pocklington, E.Yorks, UK

www.mgcc.co.uk

28-29

Shelsley Classic Meeting, Shelsley Walsh, Worcs, UK

www.goodwood.co.uk

29

Sports Car Sunday, Capesthorne, Macclesfield, UK

www.classicshows.org

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Ripon Classic Car Gathering, Ripon, N.Yorks, UK

www.kingsley-carnival.co.uk

29

Malvern Classic Car Weekend, Malvern, Worcs, UK

www.classicshows.org

29

London to Southend Classic Car Run, Southend, Essex, UK

www.sevcvc.com

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Walsall Classic Car Show, Walsall, West Mids, UK

www.transtarpromotions.co.uk

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AMOC Donington, Donington Park, Derbys, UK

www.amoc.org

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Tony Bannard-Smith in his Triumph TR3 is waved off from the starting point at Brooklands.

A dazzling collection of classic, kit and sports cars set off from the ancestral home of British motorsport at Brooklands in Surrey on June 10, for the 24th London to Brighton Classic Car Run. Simon Hazeldine reports.

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ou just have to love the London to Brighton Run. Best known for its ancient cars dating back to the late 1800s, some powered by steam, all leaking castor oil and more than a few breakingdown somewhere along the A23 before they get anywhere near Brighton. Of course, that particular event is the famous London to Brighton Veteran Car Run which has been staged since 1896 and is open only to cars built before 1905.

It has become something of a British institution, but since it caters only for the very earliest machines, it is also a rather exclusive affair. Got a Ferrari 250 California Spyder? Sorry, your car isn’t eligible...even if it

Classics line up at the start of the run. is worth £5 million.

Thankfully though, there is an alternative event which caters for classic, sports and kit cars and it’s open to just about anybody with an interesting vehicle. It is in fact two events

run simultaneously, namely the ‘London to Brighton Classic Car Run,’ which is now in its 24th year, and the ‘London to Brighton Kit & Sports Car Run’ which was first staged in 2000.

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Above: The Kit and Sports cars were waved off in front of Concorde.

Left: Each car received a rally style plate for the run.

which sets off from Hyde Park in the centre of London, the classic, kit and sports run starts from ancestral home of British motorsport at Brooklands in Surrey. It’s a fantastic location.

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history coming up through your feet.

Early Start With the first cars due to set off at 7am, most of the participants wisely booked hotel rooms nearby so they were ready for the early start. I, on the other hand, decided to drive down on the day and an early start saw me heading round an almost

deserted M25 trying to avoid the recently installed speed cameras that seem to have sprung up all over the place.

As I arrived at Brooklands, the first cars were already leaving and heading off in a southerly direction towards Brighton; a Jaguar, a Cobra and a TVR trundled past and I was now feeling guilty for turning up in a Mondeo. I tried to convince the guy on the gate that it was in fact a cleverly disguised Ferrari Daytona, but he was having none of it and directed me towards the public car park.

Despite the early hour, the Brooklands paddock was a hive of activity with cars of all ages arriving and departing. The cars taking part in the ‘classic’ run were assembled in the main paddock adjacent to the historic Brooklands club house, while the kit and sports cars were parked

Above: Jonathan Smith’s immaculate Triumph TR4.

Right: Kit cars line up at Brooklands.

Below Right: Jensen Intercepor sets off. behind the main hangar next to the famous curved banking near Members’ Bridge. Each of the two runs had their own booking-in office where the owners collected rally plates and were presented with a rather stylish solid brass rally plaque.

The drivers were also given a pack containing details of the route, along with information on designated stopping points and a voucher for a fish & chips luncheon on arrival in Brighton.

Two Separate Runs The cars on each run had their own separate starting lines; the classics were waved off from the paddock gate in front of the club house, while the kit and sports cars set off from a point under the nose of the iconic Concorde airliner which now resides at Brooklands. Each of the runs would follow its own

separate route, which would generally avoid motorways and dual-carriageways in favour of leafy country lanes and attractive villages where time seems to have stood still.

The kit and sports car run left Brooklands and threaded its way out beyond the M25 and followed a route deep into the

Surrey countryside. It then headed in an easterly direction passing close to the towns of Dorking and Reigate before crossing the border into Kent where the cars would make their first stop at Chiddingstone Castle near Tunbridge Wells.

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Cobra parked outside the historic BARC Club House at Brooklands.

Andy Bridger’s 1962 Ford Zephyr.

Ray Briers’ Triumph Herald 13/60.

Colin French’s 1935 Morris 8. south into East Sussex, over the Ditchling Beacon with its panoramic views, before picking up the A27 for the run down into Brighton itself.

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cars until it hit Cobham, and then headed briefly east before snaking its way south through some beautiful landscape. After about 20 miles, the run made its way up Leith Hill, the highest point in South East England at 965ft above sea level, and if any

of the drivers were worrying about overheating engines, at least they knew that most of the run would be downhill from there.

Picking up the A29, the cars made their way to the interestingly named Newdigate

Amelia and Sandra ran the booking in desk.

Simon Turtle’s Westfield SEi. Steve Mace’s TVR Tuscan.

Andrew Harrison The ‘Dukesstarts of Hazzard’ another lap in his XJS. General Lee.

Norman Bland’s TVR Tasmin 280i in front of ‘Member’s Bridge. before winding their way to Pease Pottage and on towards Haywards Heath. This led to the planned stop at Borde Hill Garden where the cars were given VIP parking in front of the impressive house and the drivers could exchange a voucher for a

Julian Ripper’s 1965 Ford Mustang. tea or coffee and a slice of cake.

Suitably refreshed, the cars set off from Borde Hill and headed south through Anstey and on to Ditchling Beacon where the route crossed that of the kit and sports cars. The route eventually led to the A23 and a

straight run down into the centre of Brighton before finishing at the roundabout opposite the town’s famous pier. A left turn took the cars onto Madeira Drive, famous for its arch-lined covered walkways which provided a great backdrop for the finishing line.

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Classic line-up at Brighton!

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First Arrivals The first cars arrived in Brighton just before 11am and it wasn’t long before a steady stream of vehicles queued up to cross the finishing line. The local council had kindly agreed to close off Madeira Drive for the whole day so that the cars could be parked along the sea front and spectators could wander among them without having to worry about traffic.

As each car arrived in Brighton, it was positioned on the finishing line for the obligatory photographs of the car and crew before stopping momentarily so that event commentator Keith Barry could give a brief description of the car and chat to the owner. I must give credit to Keith who provided a knowledgeable and entertaining commentary throughout the whole event. Even the steady rain which fell during the latter half of the afternoon failed to dampen his enthusiasm. With the photos and other formalities out of the way, each car was

Top: Scimitar, Rolls-Royce and other classics on the run to Brighton.

Above: Las Vegas is often called America’s ‘Sin City’ so maybe Brighton could be England’s own smaller version? Below: Aston Martin DB6 cruises down Madeira Drive in Brighton.

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James Beard’s 1968 Dodge Charger best sounding car of the show!

Robert Gadsden’s 1974 MGB Roadster arrives in Brighton. directed along Madeira Drive.

The original idea was to have all the kit and sports cars on the inland side of the road, while all the classics were nearest the beach, but after a while it seemed like the drivers were parking where ever they could find a space.

Variety I guess one of the things that makes this event so appealing, especially for spectators, is the sheer variety of cars on display.

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If it’s too much hassle putting the roof up, just use an umbrella!

Whether you like Italian exotica like the Ferraris, or the V8 roar from the Cobras, or maybe even the little Minis and Fiat 500s, they were all there. Mix in some Caterhams, Rolls Royce, Triumphs, MGs, Jaguars, Austin Healeys and Aston Martins, and you have a very respectable car show, which the people of Brighton got to see for free.

One car that caught my eye was James Beard’s Dodge Charger.

The huge 7.2 litre V8 lurking under that enormous bonnet

sounded incredible as it paired up with a Ford Mustang for a brief ‘drag’ run down a closed section of Madeira Drive. If the car didn’t win a prize for its superb condition, it’s owner at least deserved an award for consuming the most fuel on the journey down to Brighton!

Another notable classic was the Jaguar V12 E-Type owned

by Mark Cooper. The owner also had another of his cars on the run - a rare Triumph TR8 Drophead - but it was the Jaguar

Andrew Luckhurst’s 1968 Series II Jaguar E-Type Roadster.

Down comes the rain... up goes the roof!

Jon Freeman in the AK Sportscars Cobra demonstrator.

Flying the flag...and the bears! that seemed to be getting the most attention, probably due to its unusual Lavender paintwork.

Some of the cars on display had interesting histories too. A black MGA 1600 owned by Simon Toyne was once photographed with Marilyn Monroe, while the oldest car taking part - a 1929 Austin Seven ‘Chummy’ was once owned by Irish singing group The Bachelors, and owner Brian Cunningham has the signatures in the log book to prove it. Unfortunately for Brian,

Dressed to impress!

Period costumes worn by some owners.

the little Austin broke down about ten miles from Brighton and had to finish the run on the back of a low-loader, but in keeping with the spirit of the event, the car was unloaded at Brighton and pushed across the finishing line to cheers from the on-looking spectators.

One of the most popular marques on the run was Triumph, with nearly every one of its TR sports car range represented with the exception of the TR7. There were also

examples of the Spitfire, Herald, Vitesse, 2000, Roadster, GT6 and seven Stags. One of the Triumph cars - Jonathan Smith’s 1962 TR4 - was also taking part in a 1,000 mile tour from Liverpool to the South Coast to mark the car’s 50th birthday.

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Mark Cooper’s beautiful ‘Lavender’ Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster.

Brighton were a number of Lotus Seven inspired machines, including Simon Turtle’s attractive black and yellow Westfield Sei FW which was built over a six month period in 2011, and Gwyn Newitt’s Birkin S3 which was making its 11th appearance at the London to Brighton Run. Kevin Llewellyn’s replica Ferrari 860 Monza at Brighton. the day it was made. A couple of Jaguar XK120 replicas built from Nostalgia kits also looked the part as they sat side-by-side on the sea front, while Stephen Hill brought his Vindicator Sprint along which he claimed was powered by “Munchkin juice” and driven by “Willy Wonka.”

Hmmm...keep taking the meds Stephen!

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one of them was driven by Jon Freeman, Director at kit manufacturer AK Sportscars in Peterborough. Jon had brought along the company’s demonstrator which took the form of a very attractive Cobra, finished in white with black racing stripes. The car was also fitted with a stylish hardtop, which proved to be a very useful addition when it started raining, and it had a 6.2 litre V8 squeezed inside that shapely bodywork.

Among the other kit cars at

Performance Machines There didn’t seem to be many ‘performance’ cars taking part in the run, but among those that had made the effort were some very desirable machines. Trevor Smith brought his concours prize winning 2007 Porsche Cayman S, while Simon Redhead turned up in his Ferrari 348TS which he had recently restored himself.

Other cars in the class included a TVR Chimaera, a Jaguar XKR, a 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, and a TVR Tasmin 280i which had been restored by owner Norman Bland in 2009/10. The latter car made an incredible noise, which is hardly surprising as the owner told me that it is fitted with a

straight-through, stainless-steel exhaust system with a silencer the size of a baked-bean can. It sounded great at Brighton, but I hope Norman has understanding neighbours!

Great turn-out, despite the awful English weather.

Naked!

Among other things, Brighton is known for its colourful population and liberal attitudes, but some of the drivers taking part in the run got a little more than they bargained for as they arrived in the town. A local group of naturists had organised a ‘Naked Bike Ride’ and it wasn’t long before reports were coming in that some of the drivers had seen the unclothed cyclists as they made their way towards the sea front. The cyclists attempted to make their way along Madeira Drive and through the middle of the car show, but the local Police turned them away and told them to find another route.

Minor Problems Despite the best attempts of the British weather, the run seemed to be a big hit with all those taking part.

When I spoke to organiser Stephen Smith from Greenwood Exhibitions he told me that he had received a lot of positive feedback after the event, and one driver who had taken part in nearly every London to Brighton Run for the past 24 years said it was the best one yet.

Of course, no event is without its problems and on the kit and sports car route there was a small error in the route guide which would have sent the cars the wrong way.

Thankfully, the mistake was spotted by most of the crews, and since it was near Chiddingstone Castle which was clearly sign-posted anyway,

Emma Treadwell’s much travelled Jaguar XK120.

it didn’t cause any serious problems. Stephen was still understandably annoyed and apologetic, especially as he had paid a third party of drive the route and check the directions, but ultimately it just added to the overall adventure.

If you haven’t taken part in the London to Brighton Run before, make sure you don’t miss

next year’s run. The chance to glide effortlessly through the picturesque villages that populate southern-England while local residents cheerfully wave at the passing cars, is one not to be missed. Next year, I’m told, the sun will definitely shine, so bring the factor 30 and I’ll see you down on the south coast for some fish & chips!

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How to restore Classic Car Bodywork Author: Martin Thaddeus Price: £19.99 Format: Paperback ISBN: 978-1-845844-11-0 Available From: www.veloce.co.uk The quality of the bodywork can make or break any restoration project. It is very easy to get it wrong, and if you don’t know what you are doing, it can be tough to get right. However, this book written by Martin Thaddeus is aimed squarely at the amateur car restorer who wants to attempt bodywork restoration for the first time, or perhaps someone who wants to improve their skills with a few tips from the experts.

The book has been published before, but this new revised edition brings it right up to date and covers all modern restoration techniques as well as the tried and tested traditional methods.

The book is well written and its easy to understand text is supported with over 250 photos and illustrations, most of which are in colour.

There are sections devoted to skills such as welding, metal forming and hammer techniques, with each skill explained in detail while being kept as simple as possible.

The new larger format makes this book much easier to read than the previous version, and while the cars used for demonstration purposes are mostly Triumphs, the methods used can be transferred to just about any vehicle. Before you grab that angle-grinder, make sure you know what you are letting yourself in for and get yourself a copy of this book.

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www.cprmag.com The A-Series Engine; Its First 60 Years Author: Graham Robson RRP: £27.00 Format: Hardback.

ISBN: 978 0 85733 0833 Available From: www.motorbooks.co.uk Surely the humble little A-Series engine must be one of the most successful engines of all time? Just think how many must have been made; it powered all versions of the Austin Mini, so that’s 5.3 million, and every Morris Minor, which is another 1.3 million, and that’s without adding all the Metros, Midgets, Sprites, Marinas and A30s that also featured the same engine. In fact, according to ‘The A-Series; Its First Sixty Years’ an incredible 15 million A-Series engines were produced from 1951 to 2000, and that alone is an amazing achievement.

The A-Series was a remarkably successful, versatile and invaluable power unit that far outlived its original projected life. Not only did it power road cars as varied as the Austin A30, the Mini and the MG Midget, but it also found use in world-class race and rally cars, record-breaking special machines, light commercial vehicles and even tractors. This fascinating illustrated book covers the full history and achievements of this remarkable engine, from design and development to some of its more unusual applications.

Perhaps the greatest testament to the A-Series’ versatility is that it powered the Austin A30, which despite having many great qualities, will never set any speed records, yet the same engine was also used in the Austin Mini Cooper, a real ‘pocket rocket’ if ever there was one.

The book is beautifully written, but the illustrations and photographs are all reproduced in black & white which does let the book down somewhat. Still, if you are looking for an in-depth history of the A-Series engine with all the facts and figures you could possibly wish for, here it is!

The Essential Buyer’s Guide - Land Rover Series III Author: Maurice Thurman RRP: £9.99 Format: Paperback.

ISBN: 978-1-845844-42-4 Available From: www.veloce.co.uk The Series III Land Rovers are as popular today as they have ever been, and like any vehicle that commands a decent price, there will be unscrupulous vendors that are prepared to sell you a lemon and tell you that it’s a peach.

One way to make sure that you don’t end up with the proverbial ‘lemon’ is to make sure you are armed with all the facts before you start your search, and the easiest way to do that is buy a good book on the subject.

‘Land Rover Series III - The Essential Buyer’s Guide’ is exactly what it says on the cover. It will walk you through all the potential problem areas and help you spot any possible disasters before you part with your money. Having said that, this book will also help you find those cars that need work, but wont cost a fortune to fix. These often turn out to be real bargains, provided you know what to look for.

The book describes the step-by-step development of the Series III, making you aware of each model’s individual strengths and weaknesses.

Having chosen your preferred model, you are professionally guided through important aspects of the retail market, and given clear instructions on where and how to check for problems before you buy. You will also be equipped to test drive your potential purchase with competence. Running and maintenance costs are realistically appraised, and a comprehensive checklist is provided to aid you through the evaluation process. With over 100 colour photographs integrated into the concise and informative text, this book is essential reading for any potential Land Rover buyer.

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1973 MIDGET 1275cc, tax / MoT May 2012, tax exempt, restored 1990s, garaged, SS exhaust, some spares and accessories, condition 3. £2200ono Tel: 02380 813654 (Southampton)

Lotus Exige S1, 2000. 27,000 miles with a full service history. Lotus Racing Green metallic. Black leather seats and Alcantara trim. Carbon airbox. Fitted with 190 bhp Lotus upgrade. Janspeed full sports exhaust system. Fitted with a TRACKER security device. Comes with a Engineer Drive Evaluation certificate from the Lotus Sports Open Day in March, 2009. Comes with EEC Certificate of Conformity (COC).

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Porsche GT3 2009 Cup S Ex Mulhner Motorsport Used by Mulhner in Europe in 2009 then used in the 2009/2010 Cytec UAE GT Championship for the last 5 rounds run by Mulhner motorsport in Dubai. The final round was cancelled.

2 wins were acheived from the other 4 rounds, one with Rene Rast the other with Andrew Donaldson. Engine has circa 32-35 hrs max TBCGearbox has 12-15 hrs max TBC The car is fitted with adjustable ABS and downshift blipper. This is a factory built 997 CUP S. Spares include:3 sets of wheelsFront bumperRadiatorsBrake padsWheel socket . Call +44 (0)1256 760256 for more info.

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MG MIDGET MK 3 1972 Tax exempt. White MGB roadster for sale, Completely restored 3000 miles ago reluctant sale due to MG6 GT (1999). MoT to May 2013. Professional coming very soon. MOT until end charcoal leather interior. Mohair hood, of September. Previous owner had beautiful. £3100 for quick sale. Phone sills replaced, unleaded gas flowed 01225 422419 (Bath) head fitted along with a three branch

manifold. Body in good condition but could do with TLC currently on sorn any questions phone 07866 834255 or email peterbramble1@hotmail.com

MGB ROADSTER 1970 Flame red, excellent condition, C/B, W/W, S/S exhaust. O/D, Kenlowe fan, R/W shield, MoT Dec ‘12. Complete receipts and photos of rebuild. Insurance valuation MG Midget 1500cc Unleaded Engine £10,500. Price £10,500 Tel: 01494 443209 Full/Half Tonneau Cover, Rollover Bar. (Bucks)

MOT December 2010, Tax April 2011.

Good Condition Some Service History.

64000 Miles, Tahiti Blue £2,650.00 ono (Somerset)Tel 01458445806 Or email: peter.b10@tiscali.co.uk

Jaguar E-Type V-12 Manual, 1972, rare original colour Heather with matching trim, previous owner 34 years, extensive work carried out on engine, 12 months MOT, for sale due to unforeseen circumstances. £POA. Tel: 01487 842168 1956 MGA ROADSTER, Red, complete nut and bolt restoration with all invoices, MGB 1800cc engine, 5 speed box, 1,100 miles, excellent condition. Genuine reason for sale, £21,950, 07595 037932 (Hampshire)

WILLIAMS CLIO 3.

Genuine 13,194mls! Have owned 15+ years One previous owner. All history and documentation. Never had any paintwork,original tyres, NO RUST, Near concours condition. Private plate negotiable. 07518023961.

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MG MIDGET, WHITE, RUBBER BUMPER, 1979, 1500cc, 16,771 miles, luggage rack and radio, 12 months MOT and 6 months Tax. Very good condition. £2,500. Tel: 07947 551006 W.Sussex

1962 MG MIDGET midnight blue, 3 owners from new, 64k, Original delivery paperwork etc. Rebuilt 96, MOT July. Always garaged/used in dry. Condition 2/3. £5000 Tel: 01580 830237

TVR Griffith 5.0 litre, 1996, Yellow, Black Leather Interior, Walnut Dash, Power Steering, Full Service History, 35,079 miles. £19,995. Call Mark on 01354 638678

Morris Minor Traveller (1967)Almond green. Fairly good condition, good runner, well-maintained + garaged.

Owned since 1997. MOT’d until Oct ‘12. Tax exempt. Respray, reconditioned engine, radiator + exhaust in 2006, gearbox (‘07), converted to unleaded, seat belts + engine isolator switch, complete new wood (‘03) just been re-varnished.

Buyer collects. £3,450. 07043 242550

1963 Morris Minor convertible.

Delightful little convertible Minor.

Finished in deep black (recently re-sprayed) with brand new interior including seats recovered, new door and quarter trims recovered over new hard board.

Nice red carpets and red hood really make this car stand out.

1098cc engine starts on the button and pulls very well.

Full MOT and service when sold. £5,995. 01733 270227 (Cambs)

1986 Mini Cooper recreation.

Stunning car finished in grey with white roof. Full rebuild with a rust free shell, and is fitted with many period MK1 parts including MK1 boot lid, rear lights, cooper front grill, full wood dash and cooper alloys and wheel arch spats. 1275 GTA engine fitted runs perfect. All in all this mini is as close to perfect as they come. £5,995. 01733 270227 (Cambs)

TR4 1964 Full body off restored rally style TR4.

89mm Omega pistons, with fast road cam running on Webbers with very quick engine (reputed 180bhp!)

Extensive engine upgrades.

Rebuilt & uprated A-Type overdrive, Alloy Surrey top. Great fun to drive. Full photographic history file of the restoration. £27,500. Call Gary on 01487 842168 (T)

1976 MGB GT V8 factory car, flame red with black leather interior. Dry use only. Professionally restored (1998). FSH. A superb example of this rare model. Condition 2. £5995. Tel: 01642 750877

1974 Triumph Stag £6,995 This manual, overdrive car still retains its original factory hard top and has a good soft top. On the road the car performs very well with a super strong, responsive engine and a smooth, quiet gearbox.

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1980 MGB GT Yellow, 110,965 miles, SORN / garaged, since 2000, taxed 6 months, year MoT. Lady owner since 1986, one pervious owner. £2750ono.

Ideal Christmas present?!

Condition 3. Tel: 02392 732837 jwilsonmather@yahoo.co.uk (Portsmouth)

MGB ROADSTER 1973 Flame red, superb condition, walnut dashboard, wire wheels, overdrive,, comprehensive restoration history, bm/ht certificate taxed long MoT last 10 years low dry mileage. Condition 2. £7,500ono Tel: 01702 588089 (Essex)

1963 Ford Classic Consul, MOT, new paintwork, brand new tyres including the spare, drives like a dream - no knocking or screeching, tax exempt, cheap on classic car insurance. £3,250, 01302 560096

MG TF 160vvc, 2003, 70,700 miles. Service history includes: MG new design cylinder head, new clutch and cambelt, waxoyled. MoT 22/07/12 tax 31/01/12 medical condition forces sale. Condition 3. £1995ono. Tel: 01736 366606 (Cornwall)

MGB ROADSTER 1965, with overdrive, Red, Seebring bodykit, flared arches, Wolfrace wheels, wide tyres. Solid car. T&T. 5-bearing crank. Runs well, stiff suspension. Does need TLC. £3250 ono. 07817 850022 Day. 01895 236747 Eve

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ZT-T 260SE 4.6LTR V8 mustang, 2004/54, facelift, one of 70. 5 speed manual, FMGSH, MOT, Tax, traction, ABS, climate control, sunroof, GPS/TV, half leather, 47,400 miles, brilliant. £10870 ono. 01296 770450 Bucks

1971 RACING GREEN MIDGET for restoration. Off road for 12 years following MOT failure on body work. £500.00 Tel: 01590 644616, Hampshire.

1961 Austin Healey 3000 MKII Works Replica RHD. Colorado red, old English white works hard-top. Road/race/rally, full FIA papers past and present available. A fortune has been spent with leading race Healey specialists. Massive spec. Very fast. Please contact Martin Daly for full and detailed mechanical spec. Stunning machine. £48,950.

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MGB ROADSTER 1977, Flamenco red. Lady owner last 29 years, all history, not used last 6 years. Mechanically excellent but work needed for MOT. Ideal restoration project, £1,750.

Nottingham 0115 9261175.

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Sage Green. All original. 2.6 straight 6. Column shift manual.

Good all round condition .MOT MGC ROADSTER Midnight blue.

May 2013. Recent new front discs, cww. o/d. Superb cond. Detailed pads, and shocks. Good useable engine bay. Fully lined boot.MG car. £1,795. Call 01268 773459. reg. no. Large history file. Mot to April 2013. One of the very best. £18900 ovno. Tel.01623 842373.

The subject of an older professional restoration by marque specialists and only two owners since. Strong Mechanically with very good bodywork and interior, this is a fine example in all departments and displays excellent ‘road manners’.

She benefits from fitted overdrive, mohair hood and chrome wire wheels. £41,950. Call 07768 323466 or 01844 344275.

Jaguar 3.8 S Type. 1966. Manual, with Overdrive. Gun Metal Grey with Red interior. This is a top example of this famous Marque.

This Jaguar 3.8 S Type comes with the original Service History from the 60’s and 70’s, also the wall maintenance sheet, and the original Log Book. Thick files of very detailed Service History from later periods.

This Jaguar totally lives up to its pedigree. Sleek, fast, stunningly beautiful. Very special top condition. £16,900. 0114 231 This 1973 MGB GT is in great 5000 shape with a few blemishes in the paint but still looks good and the chrome is very bright. Previous owner was an MG collector.

I have 6 wire wheels powder coated rally gray, 4 have new tires.

The motor and carbs are rebuilt. I have upgraded it to an aluminum head. The transmission is stock with overdrive. The interior is MGF, 1.8 VVC 2003. Silver, black and in great condition, the black leather, air-con. Alloys, CD driver side door pull has a crack player, central-locking/alarm, 84K, from leaning on it. This is a low serviced regularly (condition 3), mile, low optioned car: rubber removable boot luggage rack/ floor mats, rear defrost. Asking weather-proof suitcase. MOT $7200. Car is located in the Aug11, Tax Feb11. 01844 351211 United States. Please contact: tinkerer81@yahoo.com £1,950 ono

Super driving car in incredible original condition, but would handsomely reward restoration.

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Brooklands race history (winner), so eligible for most events. Last owner 50 years! Unique and fabulous. Serious offers invited.

Call 01825 750788.

1954 Morris Minor Split Screen 4 door. Finished in deep gloss black with dark red upholstery and red carpets. Fitted with the correct 803cc engine, recon gearbox and rear diff in 2009. This car is truly stunning inside and out, all period correct. Rare 4 door model. Drives fantastic and is ultra smooth. Just had full MOT. £5995. Call 01733 270227 / 07841 718715

MGF 1.8i Manual, 2001 51 Reg , Silver. E/W E/M alloys, airbag, alarm, CD, leather seats, 69,000 miles. New head gasket, cambelt, MoT July 2012, vgc. £1,500 Tel: 07854 322022 (Notts)

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TR5 FULL RESTORATION TO 1970 Triumph Herald 13/60 EXCEPTIONAL STANDARD. Convertible. Refurbished car in PROFESSIONAL DETAILED valencia blue with black interior.

BODY OFF CHASSIS BUILD TO New dark blue carpets finish off CONCOURS STANDARD AND the interior. New white rubber VIRTUALLY NO MILES SINCE. CHROME WIRE WHEELS FULL bumper strips fitted, great solid LEATHER AND WALNUT INTERIOR. chassis, engine and box both run THIS CAR IS AS BEAUTIFUL ON very well. New MoT and service THE UNDERSIDE AS IT IS THE TOP! when sold. £4,995. Call 01733 VIRTUALLY READY TO SHOW OR 270227 / 07841 718715 ENJOY. Telephone: 01487 842168

1977 MGB Roadster Beautiful condition, garaged, service history. Chartreuse yellow, black interior, overdrive, unleaded, leather seats, radio/cassette, alloy wheels, tonneau cover, exterior restoration 1990, Tax/ MOT August 2012. £4,495 ONO (Cumbria) Contact Telephone 01539 536545

1973 Triumph TR6 PI with overdrive, an original UK RHD example.

Subject of a professional restoration in 1991 to concours standard. The work undertaken upon the Triumph TR6 is fully documented and photographed. Since the restoration was completed it has covered circa 12,000 miles. This is supported by all the MOT certificates being present since 1991. This TR6 was a regular competitor at Triumph TR Register events in the early 2000’s gaining awards certificates. £16,995. Call +44 (0) 1246 451772

1995 M Rover Mini Cooper in red with white roof, mirrors and bonnet stripes. This very bright classic Cooper is in lovely condition and has clearly been very well cared for. It drives very well and is very original and unmodified, just as I should be. It has covered just 40280 miles in 17 years and I have a number of old MOTs to support the mileage.

The condition both inside and out is fantastic. Recently serviced and MOTed and ready to be enjoyed. £5,295. Call 07967 135037 or 01769580407

MGB ROADSTER 1974 Rare Citron Yellow. Overdrive, 123 Ignition, Wood dash. Solid car, runs well. Good condition 3. New MOT and serviced by MG specialist April 2012 £4950 Tel:01782 537667 (Stoke) pblewis73@yahoo.co.uk

Ferrari 575M, 2004, Full Spec, rare “H” gated, late, manual transmission car which has only covered 18,365 miles since new.

Unmarked Tour De France Blue with Tan hide stitched in blue, and blue carpets. Fiorano Handling Pack, 19” modular Wheels, enamel Scuderia wing shields, yellow brake calipers, sports exhaust, Ferrari CD changer, and SuperAmerica front grill. FSH. £78,950. Call 0141 812 1496

MG MIDGET MK 3 1972 Tax exempt. Completely restored 3000 miles ago (1999). MoT to May 2013. Professional charcoal leather interior. Mohair hood, beautiful. £3100 for quick sale.

Phone 01225 422419 (Bath)

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FREE! LOTUS EUROPA TWIN CAM 1972, 87,670 miles, A fully restored car in fabulous Pistachio Green. An ongoing 12 year restoration having taken place from 2000 until very recently. This is a wonderful period sports-car in the classic 1970’s colour with light tan interior trim. Right hand drive, 4 speed manual gearbox, Alloy wheels, Wood finish dashboard, Wood finish gear knob. £19,999.

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1957 MGA ROADSTER Black with Black interior, One owner since 1984 had 2 restorations in that time, comes with MGOC hard top, CWW, history since purchase.

Rust free but with minor body work scratches. Some extra spare parts included £14,995. Tel 01344 844317 email: lynne.mackenzie@btinternet.com

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