Classic, Performance & Retro June 2013

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Editorial It has been a rather strange month here at CPR Towers. In just a few short weeks we have been witness to success and tragedy, and incredible generosity that helps to restore some faith in mankind.

It all started at the Donington Historic Festival, a superb event and a comparatively new one too, now in only its third year. Spread over three days, it got off to an amazing start, and I would imagine that even the organisers were pinching themselves, hardly daring to believe that they created such a success in such a short time. The atmosphere was relaxed, yet buzzing with excitement, as those in attendance knew that they were involved in something special.

And that was how it remained for two and a half days, and then...wham. Tragedy dealt its cruel blow as two cars spun off the track leaving one driver fatally injured. All that success, that feel-good factor, was rendered instantly irrelevant as news of the accident filtered around the track.

Since the accident happened, I have been immensely impressed at the way it has been handled by just about everyone involved, excluding of course, the national press. I was touched by the professionalism and sensitivity shown by the teams at Donington Park and Masters Historic Racing. I was even pleased to see that internet discussion boards often a place of outspoken or ill-informed comments - were avoiding idle speculation, instead preferring to pass on messages of condolence or reminisce about a lost friend.

You might think that is a strange thing for me to say, but I come from a background in aviation where each and every accident is discussed by amateur accident investigators on internet forums, and anyone involved directly seems more concerned with distancing themselves from the incident as quickly as possible in case it harms their reputation. It made me realise that car enthusiasts are actually a pretty decent bunch of people. Actually, I knew that already, but this just reinforced it.

As if to further prove that point, the Supercar Siege held recently at Leeds Castle in Kent saw a large group of classic and performance car owners give up their spare time, their cars and their petrol to give passenger rides in exchange for charitable donations. The Sporting Bears were there too, running their well established Dream Rides, and the event managed to attract just under 4,000 people. It was a great success, with over £8,000 being raised for the Royal Navy & Royal Marine Children’s Fund. Well done to all involved.

Next month’s magazine looks like it will be packed full of automotive events, with the Le Mans 24 Hour Race, Cholmondeley Pageant of Power and the London to Brighton Classic Run already firmly pencilled into the diary. For now though, we hope you enjoy reading this issue of Classic, Performance & Retro!

Drive safe!

The Classic, Performance & Retro team.

Above: Pre-1940 GP cars racing at this year’s Donington Historic Festival.

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Triumph & Tragedy: The Donington Historic Festival promised three days of wonderful historic motorsport and a dazzling array of vintage racing cars and would have been one of the best events of the year until it was cut short by a tragic accident. Simon Hazeldine reports.

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A Hard Act To Follow: If logic is applied, the Jaguar F-Type must be the natural successor to the E-Type, and that being the case, this is a car with a lot to live up to. Chris McEvoy drives the new Jag.

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Brands Clash For MG Classics: May 4/5, saw classic MGs assembled at Brands Hatch racing circuit for the MG Car Club’s second race meeting of the year. Leanne Fahy was there to catch all the action.

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The Supercar Siege: Held on May 18, at Leeds Castle in Kent, The Supercar Siege was dreamed up as a way to make money for a deserving children’s charity. Max Walker borrowed a Bentley and headed south to join in the fun.

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National Kit Car Motor Show: The annual Kit Car Motor Show at Stoneleigh was a fantastic event held over the May Bank holiday.

Rob Hawkins reports on the cars, the people and the highlights.

Regular Features: 006 News: All the latest news and gossip from the Classic, Performance & Retro worlds.

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Bears At The Supercar Siege.

016 Club News: A round-up of news from some of the best car clubs in the world.

056 New Stuff: A look at what’s hot...and what’s not in the automotive marketplace.

066 What’s On: Never miss another show with our comprehensive events guide.

070 Auction News: A round up of what’s been happening in the auctions rooms around the world.

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News

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Visitors Flock To Spring Sale

Record Breaking Beaulieu Bargain Bonanza!

Record numbers flocked to this year’s Spring Autojumble, held at Beaulieu, Hants, on the May 18-19, making 2013 the most successful year of this event to date. Against the odds and despite some appalling weather forecasts in the week leading up to the event, it actually remained fine and dry for most of the weekend, with sunny spells throughout and just a few showers on the Sunday.

Total admissions reached 16,507 – a record breaking number for the Autojumble, up 1,183 on the previous highest total of 15,324, recorded at the first ever Spring Autojumble in 1994. The number of vehicles in the Motormart has reduced in the last couple of years but there has been an increase in the number of autojumble stands, with 1,069 in total over the weekend. Beaulieu says that while the Mart figures are slightly disappointing, the stand and admission figures are very encouraging, and reflect the increasing importance of Beaulieu’s spring event in the autojumble calendar.

Beaulieu Events Manager, Judith Maddox, said: “It has been wonderful to see this event grow over the years and we were delighted to finally break the record attendance numbers set in 1994. This year’s show has been thoroughly enjoyable, with some great displays from the car clubs, particularly Morris, with one of the largest club displays we have ever had at the Spring Autojumble.

“We are very grateful that the weather has been kind to us, exhibitors have reported brisk trading with many visitors commenting on the high quality of the stock on offer.” www.beaulieu.co.uk

Sale Topper

Historic Ferrari Racer Tops Bonham’s Spa Sale The much anticipated sale of a rare 1965 Ferrari 275GTB didn’t disappoint when it was offered at the Bonham’s Spa-Classic auction on May 25, as it topped the day with a bid of €902,750. Described as being rarer - and quicker - than a 250GT SWB, yet considerably less expensive than a 250GTO, the 275GTB is a landmark model in the technological evolution of Ferrari’s road cars, as well as being one of its most beautiful. The car came with a well documented period competition history which showed it had taken part in Italian hill climb events. In July 1966, Fabrizio Ferrari raced the 275GTB at the 5th annual Agordo-Frassené hill climb (Trofeo Esso) organised by the Automobile Club of Belluno, achieving a 2nd-inclass finish. Fabrizio Ferrari and this car were in action again on September 25, 1966, finishing 1st in class at the Belluno Club’s 9th annual Coppa Alpe del Nevegal event. In 1967 it went on to claims further 1st-in-class finishes and at the end of the same year, the car was pictured on page 36 of the official Ferrari Yearbook.

Perhaps not a car for the purists or concours enthusiasts, since when it left the Maranello factory it was painted Azzuro (blue) with Pelle Nera (black leather) interior, but thanks to its history, it proved to be a popular lot with connoisseurs of historic racing. www.bonhams.com

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Charity Bash At Stig’s Place!

Take To The Track At The Supercar Event!

If you want to see some seriously cool cars, maybe grab a ride in one or two of them, and do your bit for charity too, then head down to Dunsfold aerodrome in Surrey on June 15-16, for The Supercar Event.

Held at the now famous ‘Top Gear test track,’ home of ‘The Stig,’ the fund-raising weekend is expected to attract over 500 performance and classic cars, many of which will be available to give visitors a ride around the Dunsfold track. The owners of the cars provide the cars, their time and the petrol, and in exchange for a small donation, visitors can experience the sensation of being driven rather quickly in machines such as the Ferrari 458 Italia, McLaren MP4-12C, Pagani Zonda, Aerial Atom, and many more. there will be other attractions too, such as helicopter rides, trade stalls, children’s entertainment, live music, fairground rides and paintballing. Tickets are priced at £10.00 for adults and £6.00 for children under 16. Family tickets (two adults & two children) are priced at £25.00. All proceeds will go to the Children’s Trust charity. www.thesupercarevent.com

First Of the Fives

First Production Triumph TR5 Offered For Sale Cheshire based Triumph TR specialist TR Bitz currently has a rather special car offered for sale; the first ever TR5 to roll of the production line. The car is probably best described as ‘tatty’ and would benefit from a full restoration. It has had just three previous owners and has a recorded mileage of 65,077 and is described as “totally original” by the vendor. The first owner was a Triumph employee and another former owner bought the car in 1999 and stored it until 2007. TR Bitz is asking £50,000 for the car, which still has its original engine (number CP1). www.trbitz.com

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Last Longbridge Mini

‘Tunnel Mini’ Under Offer Silverstone Auctions will be offering a rather battered Mini Clubman 1275 GT bodyshell at its Silverstone Classic auction on July 27, but it’s a car with a fascinating history. The Mini was discovered in the tunnels under the Longbridge factory where it had sat undisturbed for over 30 years, making it the last ever BL built Mini to leave the famous site.

The iconic car was used by factory workers to travel around the sprawling plant until being ‘dumped’ by workers in the secret tunnel following damage to it, when a storage container fell on it. However, photos of the famous ‘lost’ Mini, renowned amongst the work force, emerged last year when it was then saved by a former employee who received permission to remove it in 2012. This was just prior to the tunnel being filled in for development work that was due to take place on the site. It then became the legendary ‘last Mini’ to ever leave the site. When the car was extracted from the tunnel last year, it caused ripples around the world in Mini circles, with some believing it should have remained where it was to mark the history and heritage of the site.

Despite its historical significance, anyone considering buying the car should note that it has been abandoned for many decades and various items have been removed over time. These include the engine, gearbox and all associated running gear and ancillaries. The original bodyshell does, however, retain its original rear subframe and instruments. www.silverstoneauctions.com

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Bears In The City

Some of the Sporting Bears with a Bentley during a club outing last year.

(Photo - Paul Griffiths).

Sporting Bears To Stage Memorable London Trip For Hospice Children Tuesday July 2, 2013, will be a very special day for ten children from a number of UK children’s charities & hospices that the Sporting Bears Motor Club has supported recently. Ten Bentley cars, loaned by Bentley Motors Ltd, will be escorted by the Metropolitan Police outriders, on a route through Central London before finally crossing Westminster Bridge to the Houses of Parliament where the children will get to meet their MPs. The Sporting Bears have arranged for the children and their parents to travel to London on Monday July 1, and stay as guests with Hilton London Metropole. The well-known hotel chain is generously providing ten rooms completely free of charge, and the families will stay in stylish and spacious rooms, with skyline views across London the night before the event.

The Sporting Bears say that while it was a difficult to choose only five out of the many children’s charities the club has supported, the even harder task of selecting only two children from each organisation fell to the care teams in each of the selected charities, which are: • • • • •

Claire House Children’s Hospice – covers NW and based in Wirral - www.claire-house.org.uk Children’s Trust – covers the UK from Tadworth, Surrey - www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk Zoe’s Place – Hospices in Middlesbrough, Coventry & Liverpool - www.zoes-place.org.uk When You Wish Upon A Star – wish grants across UK - www.whenyouwishuponastar.org.uk SSAFA (Children’s section) – All Forces - www.ssafa.org.uk

To complete the day, the families will be driven to Jubilee Gardens, where the London Duck Tours have donated one of their Amphibious Duck vehicles for the sole use of the children and their parents. They will enjoy an exclusive tour on the roads of London and then into the River Thames to complete their day. The Sporting Bears say that the day has only been made possible thanks to the generous assistance from: Bentley Motors Ltd; Hilton London Metropole; CES UK Limited & Autosessive and London Duck Tours. www.sportingbears.co.uk

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trackNews

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Silverstone Classic

Touring Car Ace Soper To Make Classic Return Touring car hero Steve Soper is ready to make for a very welcome competitive comeback at this summer’s Silverstone Classic (26-28 July).

The 61-year-old was forced out of the sport on medical advice following a heavy crash in the final round of the 2001 MSA British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch.

However, following a recent operation on his damaged neck, he has now been given the all clear and is ready join the growing number of racing legends competing in what’s firmly established as the world’s biggest motor racing festival. Soper will make his eagerly-anticipated return sharing a Ford GT40 with close friend David Cuff in the two-driver World Sportscar Masters which features a full 58-car grid of glorious Le Mans-style sportscars from 1962-1974 era.

“It’s going to be great to make my comeback with David racing a GT40 at the Silverstone Classic,” said Soper. “It’s such a mega event. I went last year and the racing was just fantastic; now I’m looking forward to be taking part in it.”

Voted ‘the greatest saloon car driver of all times’ by an panel of experts in a poll conducted by Motor Sport magazine, Soper attributes his imminent return to a combination of worsening health and medical advances.

“After the accident I was told to totally change my lifestyle, so that’s what I did. I totally stopped racing and concentrated on my BMW dealership in Lincoln,” he explained. “But last year I started getting pins and needles in my fingers, so I went back to see the specialist. To cut a long story short, he insisted I had an operation on my damaged neck which, thanks to today’s technology, has replaced three of my discs and two vertebrae with carbon cages. The surgeon tells me that, after the three and half hour operation in January, my neck is now as strong as it was when I was 21 and therefore has cleared me to start competing again.”

The news came as huge relief to Soper who admitted to being an increasingly frustrated spectator. “I’m still a petrol head and I find it difficult to be at a race meeting and not to be involved. More so recently as I’ve seen so many of my old friends having such fun in these fabulous historic events like the Silverstone Classic and Goodwood Revival. Now I’m back and really looking forward to doing a few selected meetings such as those, when lucky enough to be invited.”

The GT40 in which Soper will be making his comeback in July is currently nearing completion at renowned GT40 experts Gelscoe Motorsport in Derbyshire. www.silverstoneclassic.com

Fun In The Sun!

Jarama Gears Up For Huge Historic Race Festival Fancy a bit of sunshine to go with your historic motorsport?

Well why not head to Madrid in Spain on June 8-9 for the Jarama Vintage Festival. The event is being held at the Jarama racing circuit which hosted the Spanish Grand Prix for over 40 years, and it is expected to attract thousands of historic racing enthusiasts from all over Europe.

Among the automotive attractions will be Historic Formula 2 single seaters and a selection of iconic machines from the Classic Team Lotus stable. Visitor will also be treated to the very best from the world of the Historic Endurance Series 1960s GTs and Porsche 911s.

The will also be plenty on offer for those not so enamoured with all things automotive, such as market stalls in the paddock, a ‘big top’ circus, club stands and a display of military equipment. www.jaramavintagefestival.es

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Our workshop is always very busy and to this end we have decided to expand this side of the business and are delighted to announce a new member of staff: Mr Jason Wright. Jason brings with him a wealth of experience and has worked on many TRs as well as Jaguar and TVR from a well-known leading dealership, and so will add his knowledge to the extensive experience of both Tim and Richard. To promote this new expansion we are offering a 10% discount (£40.50/hr + VAT) on all work booked in during the first three months of 2011.

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F1 Cars Star At Brands Hatch

Lyons Roars To Victory At Brands Hatch Michael Lyons starred at the Brands Hatch Masters Festival last weekend by guiding his RAM Williams FW07 to two wins in the FIA Masters Historic Formula One Championship.

Starting race one from pole position, Michael stormed away from the opposition, only for a safety car period to bunch up the back again.

On the restart, Michael broke away once more, pursued by Simon Fish (Ensign N180) and Ian Simmonds (Tyrrell 012).

Michael won the second race equally impressively as his Williams built an advantage over Fish, but a superb fight for third place between Simmonds and Mike Wrigley (Williams FW07) was won by Simmonds after a race-long duel.

Leo Voyazides and Simon Hadfield triumphed once again in the FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship enduro, their dominant Lola T70 chased home by Steve Allen/David Gathercole (Lola T212) and Manfredo Rossi di Montelera (Abarth Osella PA1). Mike Whitaker won the Gentlemen Drivers Pre-66 GT race after the similar TVR Griffith of Sean and Michael McInerney suffered a broken diff and retired with just 13 minutes to go, Ed Morris taking second in his Lotus Elan, while factory BMW GT racer Yelmer Buurman was fourth sharing Shirley van der Lof’s AC Cobra.

World Touring Car Champion Rob Huff helped Desmond Smail (Mini Cooper S) to a win in Saturday’s up to 2-litre Touring Car race after Nick and Keith Padmore (Mini Cooper S) copped a stop-go penalty for a pit stop infringement. Leo Voyazides (Ford Falcon Sprint) won the over two-litre race but couldn’t stop Henry Mann/Anthony Reid on the Grand Prix circuit as their Ford Mustang beat a mighty field with Niki Faulkner/ Dan Cox (Ford Falcon Sprint) taking second and Voyazides third.

Manfredo Rossi di Montelera took honours in the first 70s Celebration race on the Indy circuit, but his Porsche 935 ran dry of fuel in Monday’s GP circuit race on the last lap, gifting a win to Jon Finnemore/ Chris Beighton (Sunbeam Tiger), while Ben Mitchell (Van Diemen RF87) won the Ronnie Peterson Trophy for FF1600 cars. Masters Historic Racing heads to Dijon for the next round of the championships on June 14-16. www.themastersseries.com

Electric Power

Drayson Attempt To Break Electric record

Drayson Racing will attempt to set a new land speed record on June 25, at Elvington in Yorkshire, when the team’s all-electric Drayson B12 69/EV will try to break a 40 year old record for the highest speed achieved by a sub 1,000kg vehicle. The team - headed by Lord Paul Drayson - is making the attempt to demonstrate just how far electric vehicle technology has come, and possibly what we can expect from racing cars of the future.

Lord Drayson will be at the controls for the attempt and will aim to better the current record of 175mph set

by Battery Box General Electric in the United States which has stood since 1974. This record has held firm for nearly 40 years due to the immense technical challenge of running an electric vehicle consistently and reliably at such speeds when weighing less than 1,000kg. www.draysonracingtechnologies.com

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Rule Britannia!

Competitors Hail 2013 Tour Britannia A Success!

The ninth edition of Tour Britannia, Britain’s only classic race and rally tour, has been hailed a success by competitors after two full days of competition (10/11 May). Races at Mallory Park and Silverstone and 18 asphalt special stages from a base at Warwick made up the 2013 route.

For the sixth time in a row, a Porsche won the Competition Category as Phil Hindley and Andy Bull became the first crew to take back-to-back wins on the event. While Hindley took his Tech 9-built 911SC to victory by two and a half minutes, the later 911 of Duncan and Cate Buck won the Targa Category for post ’81 cars and the 356 of Melissa Raven and Jeremy Haylock won the concurrent Regularity Category by the narrowest of margins from the Jaguar XK150 of Richard Dresner and Colin Mackenzie.

Three Porsche 911s battled for the remaining podium places and it was Adrian Kermode/Sarah BennettBaggs who took second, with Kermode tackling the stages and Bennett-Baggs doing the races. Third was a great result for the 911 of John Spiers/Susanne Niedrum, although Tony Robinson and Mark Witherspoon were in the contest until they dropped time with an electrical fault at Stoneleigh. First non-Porsche home was the Ford Escort Mk2 of Philip Dolby and Mick Worrall.

Event winner Hindley paid tribute to the unique challenge of Tour Britannia. “It’s a fantastic event,” said Hindley. “It’s a lot of things rolled into one and it’s a real test to build a car to win this event.”

Despite clutch problems, Stephen Radcliffe and Peter Gunson finished second in the Targa event in their later Porsche 911. “We had loads of fun,” said Radcliffe. “It is just a fabulous event.” “It’s been a brilliant event,” said Cate Buck, the winning co-driver in Targa, while Sarah Bennett-Baggs described the tour as ‘fantastic’.

Despite an early retirement with fuel problems in the Jaguar E-type of Philip Walker, former BTCC and GT racer Mike Jordan was full of praise for his first experience of such an event. “I absolutely loved what we did,” said the BTCC team boss. “I hope to come back again next year.”

Event director Alec Poole recorded his gratitude to the organising team and the volunteer marshals who support the event to make it possible. “Many people work to make Tour Britannia a success and I am extremely grateful to each and every one of them. Of course, I would also like to thank the competitors, old and new, who entered the event.” www.tourbritannia.com

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MG Owners’ Club

MGOC MGB Team Hands Over £4,058 Cheque

MG Owners’ Club staff member Will Punchard and his co-driver Jon House handed over a cheque for £4,058.04 to Ben Sykes, the Regional Manager of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research on May 21. The money was raised by the MG enthusiasts after the pair embarked on a three-week long European road trip which saw them drive over 6,000 miles around the Balkan Sea in an MGB. The two men covered over 6,000 miles in the 1969 Roadster and travelled through 14 different countries.

The two friends had quite a few adventures during the epic journey. The car itself, which actually belongs to the club, performed well with only a few minor problems to contend with, all of which were fixed by Will and Jon, or by local garages. At an overnight stop in Tallinn the MGB’s hood was slashed and a few valuables taken, but a waterproof repair was achieved by using the time-honoured repair technique - gaffer tape! There were quite a few near misses in the wild Balkan traffic and the terrible road surfaces took their toll on the MGB, but the determined crew completed the trip without mishap and managed to return to the UK unscathed.

The journey actually took place last year, concluding on August 7, but the pair continued to raise funds after they got back. As Will works in the MG Owners’ Club Spares & Accessories Department handling the export orders, we were wondering if this trip was actually a clever way of delivering parts to his Balkan customers. Now that really would be impressive! www.mgownersclub.co.uk

South East Lotus Owners’ Club

Get The Polish Out For The Lotus Show & Shine The South East Lotus Owners’ Club (SELOC) is challenging its members to compete in the ‘Show & Shine’ competition at the Lotus Festival, held on August 24/25, at Brands Hatch circuit in Kent. The contest is being held on the second of the two days (Sunday) and consists of three classes. These are: Pre-1974; 1974-1995 and Post 1995.

Owners of Lotus Cortinas who park in the designated Cortina display area will have their cars judged separately and they do not have to enter the main competition.

Owners will have the chance to compete for awards which will go to the top three cars in each class, and the winning ‘car of the show’ will also be announced. The cars will be judged by a specially picked team of Lotus luminaries and personalities, including ex-Lotus F1 driver, Martin Donnelly.

Entry to the competition is limited to just 15 cars in each class and applications will be accepted on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, so if you are thinking of entering, you’d better be quick! www.seloc.org

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Triumph & Tragedy

The Donington Historic Festival promised three days of wonderful historic motorsport and a dazzling array of vintage racing cars and would have been one of the best events of the year until it was cut short by a tragic accident.

Simon Hazeldine reports.

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any people would have questioned the wisdom of the Donington Historic Festival organisers, when back in 2011, deep in the worst recession

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this country has seen for generations, they decided to launch a brand new historic motorsport show. The ticketbuying public was thinking long and hard before parting

with hard earned cash, and with excellent events like the Silverstone Classic, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Cholmondeley Pageant of Power already established

Below: The ex- Ayrton Senna Tolman TG-184-01 was one of seven cars at Donington which had been driven by the iconic Brazilian racing driver during his all too brief career.

as firm favourites, it would take something a bit special to tempt visitors to Donington Park. Thankfully, special is exactly what we got.

Now in only its third year, the Donington Historic Festival has already made a name for itself as one of the UK’s top historic motorsport events,

and it’s not difficult to see why. If I had to sum up the reason for its success in one word, I would have to say: atmosphere. The whole event has a really friendly feel about it, and has done since day one. Everybody there just seems to be having a great time, whether it’s the drivers

and crews of the historic racers, or the paying punters who have unrivalled access to some of the rarest cars on the planet. The ‘access all areas’ philosophy also plays a major part in pumping up that ‘feel good factor’ as there is a complete absence of ropes and barriers which usually restrict June 2013 19

public movement at these Above: AC events. Yep, you can wander Cobra gets some at will through the paddock, attention. Top chat to drivers and mechanics, Right: Battlepeer into the cockpits and stained wheel on engine bays of the cars, and Mercedes C-11. generally get as close to the Centre Right: A cars as you like. Sure, if you 1955 Bristol. start wiggling bits you will be Right: Triumph politely told to “get yer hands TR7 in classic team off,” but otherwise you can Leyland scheme. go where you like, with the exception of the garages and from Ayrton Senna’s Tolman pit lane.

F1 car as it fired up in the So what does that sort of paddock before heading out access mean? Well, I suppose for its demonstration laps. Big, the person to ask that question silly grin doesn’t even begin to would be the young lad who to cover it! Anyway, enough of was standing just inches away that.

Gareth Evans and Bob Berridge raced this Mercedes C11 in the Group C races.

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Three Day Show In its first two years, the festival had always been a two-day event, but this year saw it switch to a new threeday format with the additional day being the Friday. I had originally planned to go on just the Saturday and Sunday, but a last minute change of plans saw me at a loose end on the Friday, so what the heck, why not do all three days?

I was glad I made the effort. I think even the organisers will admit that the Friday was a little more low key and slightly less spectacular than the following two days, but with it being a normal working day, there was far fewer spectators than you normally get on the

The Pre-1940 GP cars provided some superb entertainment.

Saturday or Sunday. The ‘feelgood factor’ was still there, but it had a more cosy, intimate feel about it.

At times, it seemed like there were more competitors and crews in the paddock than spectators and it felt like I had crashed a private race meeting.

The vast majority of the track action on the Friday consisted of qualifying sessions for the main races which were to be held the following day, but there were three races to keep spectators entertained.

Ex-F1 driver Jackie Oliver racing the BMW 1800 TiSA.

Ferraris in the club paddock.

These were the first races of the weekend for the E-type Challenge, the Formula Junior and the Pre-63 GT classes.

The E-Type challenge is something of an oddity as originally it was planned to run for just one year only to mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic Jaguar, but it proved so popular with both drivers and spectators that it is still going strong three years later. The race itself was entertaining, won by John Pearson (car 53) after an intense battle with Alex Buncombe (car 40). It seemed that this race would go down to the wire, but Buncombe’s car pitted on lap 14 and retired with mechanical problems.

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Above: Historic Formula 2 cars start their race. were not scheduled to appear, although we were treated to a few demonstration laps by Ayrton Senna’s Tolman TG184-01. In fact, there were no fewer than seven cars at Donington that had been driven by the Brazilian legend at some point in his career, brought together to mark the Historic rally cars gave demos too.

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20th anniversary of Senna’s famous British Grand Prix victory in 1993 right here at Donington Park.

In fact, for many, the highlight of the weekend will have been seeing (and hearing!)

Senna’s Lotus 97T screaming around the Donington circuit, emblazoned in that famous

black and gold JPS livery seriously impressive!

Successful Formula The Saturday and Sunday stuck firmly to the same successful formula used during the previous two years, with both days being a mix of qualifying and racing. The group C cars made their first appearance of the weekend early on Saturday morning, while at the opposite end of the speed scale, the cars competing in the HGPCA Nuvolari Trophy for pre-1940 GP cars were a sight to behold.

These priceless automotive antiques racing flat out, wheel-to-wheel in ‘no holds barred’ racing, just awesome!

Incredibly, some of these ancient cars actually raced at Donington Park back in the 1930s. Among these, was the priceless straight-eight Alfa

Romeo P3 of music impresario Tony Smith which is the very car in which celebrated Bedfordshire aviator Richard ‘Mad Jack’ Shuttleworth won the inaugural Donington Grand Prix in 1935.

Of course, there was also Alfa Romeo Monza and 1750GS models, Bugatti T35s and T37s and a T39, a bevy of ERAs, the raucous Frazer Nash Nurburg, four, six and eight cylinder Maseratis, the Parnell-MG and a wonderfully gruff TalbotLago T26SS. To see these cars powering through Redgate corner with the drivers applying opposite lock to keep the cars on track was just fantastic.

There was so much going on it would be impossible to describe it all in just a few brief pages, so I wont even attempt to, but among the other highlights were the Historic F2 cars, the machines taking part in the Stirling Moss Trophy for Pre-61 Sportscars, and the 1000km for pre-72 sports-racing-cars.

Donington Park’s owner, Kevin Wheatcroft also took to the track to give a few demonstration laps in his replica 1937 Mercedes-Benz

Above Left: Kevin Wheatcroft in his Mercedes-Benz W125 replica. Top Right: Mini Cooper on the Wheatcroft Straight. Right: Formula Junior cars.

W125 Grand Prix car. Closeup inspection revealed that the level of detail on this car is just breath-taking, and it certainly looked the part out on the track.

display consisted of a scaled down replica of the ‘Dunlop bridge’ which was once a famous landmark at Donington, and the ‘bridge’ acted as a gateway to the Senna cars display.

Static Displays Most of the stall holders Away from the track there seemed to be doing good was plenty to keep visitors business which was pleasing entertained, with trades stands to see, however, the only ones and static displays in the that didn’t seem busy were the paddock. The main paddock food vendors.

Historic F2 cars kicks up dust at Redgate.

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Ex-Ayrton Senna Lotus 97T on track at Donington.

On Sunday, it was just the Lancaster on its own, which somehow seemed more poignant.

BBMF Avro Lancaster flys over the festival.

Tragedy Strikes

Not really that surprising, since they were charging extortionate prices for barely edible food. It seems that spectators have got wise to this as I walked past several food vendors and nobody was buying from them.

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the fence, but for a few brief minutes, the RyanAir and easyJet Boeing 737s gave way to the sights and sounds of the RAF’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft.

On the Friday it was just a solitary Douglas C-47 Dakota, painted in full ‘D-Day’ markings, while Saturday saw the Lancaster bomber make an appearance flanked by a Spitfire and Hurricane.

Sadly, it was around the time that the Lancaster flew over on Sunday that the weekend came to a premature and tragic end. During the ‘Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars race’ and incident down near Coppice saw car number 67, a 1965 Mini Cooper S driven

by Christian Devereux, come off the track with the driver having sustained fatal injuries.

The race was immediately abandoned and all subsequent racing was cancelled. It was a devastating way to conclude what had been up until that point a hugely successful weekend. Naturally, I felt great sympathy for the poor driver and his family, yet I also felt for the festival’s organisers who I am sure were living out their worst nightmare.

Superb shot of Ayrton Senna’s Tolman TG-184-01 complete with Brazilian flag.

Inevitably, after incidents like this one people start questioning whether we should be racing these cars at all.

Let’s face it, the vast majority of these historic cars wouldn’t even come close to meeting modern safety requirements, yet thanks to roll-cages, fire extinguishers, flame retardant overalls and carbon fibre helmets, the drivers are far better protected than those who campaigned the cars in their heyday.

Motorsport is risky, so is flying, white-water rafting and even crossing the road, but we do it with full knowledge of the risks involved.

We could eliminate all risk by just staying at home in bed, but that is hardly ‘living,’ is it?

While it is a well used cliché, it is probably true to say that Christian Devereux was living his life to the full and doing what he loved doing at the time of his tragic accident, and

Allard J2 in the RAC Woodcote Trophy race.

hopefully his family can take some small shred of comfort from that.

It had been a weekend of many highs rounded off with one mighty crushing low, but up until the tragedy it had been one of the best historic motorsport events I have ever attended.

Speaking after the event, festival organiser Duncan Wiltshire said: “This was the third Donington Historic Festival, and the first to be held over three days. By the

Sunday morning we were very pleased with the attendance numbers, the quality of racing and of the various displays, as well as the friendly atmosphere that continues to make this event so special.

But, of course, all that pales into insignificance in the light of that afternoon’s tragedy.

Now the thoughts of the Donington Historic Festival team are very much with the family and friends of Christian Devereux, and everybody affected by the accident.”

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A Hard Act To Follow If logic is applied, the Jaguar F-Type must be the natural successor to the E-Type, and that being the case, this is a car with a lot to live up to. Chris McEvoy gets his hands on the new car and takes it for a spin round Silverstone.

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t was a bold move by Jaguar; some would say it was inevitable. The iconic British brand has almost its entire heritage built on models like the C-Type, D-Type and of course, the near legendary E-Type, and the mere thought of trying to add to that lineage is enough to cause uproar in all but the most liberal of 26 www.cprmag.co.uk

the nation’s oak panelled gentlemen’s clubs. Which ever way you look at it, any car bearing the F-Type name will undoubtedly be compared to the E-type. Every aspect, every detail and every performance

figure will be raked over in minute detail to see if the car is indeed a worthy successor to the sixties icon.

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Ghosts Of the Past To say the E-type is a hard act to follow is the understatement of the year. You have to remember, it was a car described by non other than Enzo Ferrari as “the most beautiful car ever made.”

It was the car of choice for nearly every sixties celebrity, including George Best, Brigitte Bardot, Tony Curtis and Steve McQueen.

Along with the AC Cobra, the E-Type is often blamed for the introduction of the UK’s 70mph motorway speed limit, after press reports claimed Jaguar

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was testing the cars at speeds of up to 150mph on the M1.

The E-Type was an important part of automotive history; it made its mark on society, and even today, as we travel around the country at no more than 70mph, the E-Type still shapes the way we drive.

There really is so much at stake here. Jaguar’s whole reputation as a performance car maker hinges on the success of the F-Type. Getting it badly wrong would not just affect future sales, it would also harm reflect badly on Jaguar’s heritage, particularly that of the E-Type

which is so intrinsically linked to the new car.

Monster

Naturally I was keen to find out for myself just how the new ‘Jag’ measured up to its predecessor, so when I was offered the opportunity to drive it on the famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit, I didn’t need asking twice. This wasn’t just any old F-Type either; this was the supercharged 5.0 litre Jaguar F-Type V8S - a monster of a car that according to the manufacturer produces 489bhp and can reach a (restricted)

top speed of 186mph. Not only would I get to play with the range topping F-type, I would also be testing it on the full Silverstone International Circuit, the exact same course that the Formula1 cars use.

That meant we would be using the recently built garages and pit lane which are part of the new ‘Silverstone Wing’ complex.

I was introduced to experienced professional Porsche Cup racing driver, Chris Dymock, who would give me a few demo laps around the circuit before handing the

The F-Typ e poses w ith a Jagua XK120 at r Jabbeke in Belgium.

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car over to me, but before we got started, I spent a little time getting acquainted with the new Jaguar.

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sticking broadly to the tried corporate identity, and bingo, a and tested shape that most new sports car! convertible sports cars seem It looks a bit like a modernised to adhere to these days (see XK8, which is not that surprising the Aston Martin Virage V12 since the F-Type is based on Volante, Maserati GranTurismo a shortened XK convertible MC Convertible, BMW Z4 and platform. In fact, if you look so on...). Change the front really carefully, you can see and rear styling to suit the bits of the old XK8 still clearly

visible on the F-Type, like the has been around since 1996? windscreen frame and door shells for example.

It still looks pretty good, but So what is the F-Type like to surely a car that is deemed drive? In a word, sensational! worthy enough to carry the The first thing I noticed as I F-Type moniker should have climbed into the passenger seat been a ‘clean sheet’ design, not next to Chris was that there is a restyled version of a car that plenty of room in this car. I’m

Sensational

pushing 6ft3in, and usually, when in a convertible car, the top of my head is exposed to some severe wind buffeting.

Thankfully that wasn’t the case with the F-type; I was looking through the windscreen and not over it!

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Above: The Jaguar F-Type V8S that Chris drove at Silverstone.

Left: One of the official Jaguar photos from the Australian launch of the F-Type.

reheat. Nailing the apexes and treading the same racing line as ‘Vettel and Co’ do each year was quite an experience, but I was keen to try the car out for myself, so I was pleased as Chris head back into the pit complex so I could have a go. taller drivers in mind, and that is surprising, because this is apparently the smallest car the company has produced since it built the XK120 in 1954.

Anyway, I digress.

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racing driver, Chris only knows how to drive at one speed, and that is flat out. Lord only knows what the Jaguar people must have been thinking as they looked on as ‘their’ car was being thrashed to within an inch of its life.

Each time the supercharger did its thing, I felt a firm shove in my back as the car surged forward like a jet fighter on

Don’t Stack It! A quick pep talk from my mentor, and I soon found myself cruising out onto the Silverstone track, admittedly a little slower than we had gone on the previous outing. I wanted to see for myself just how well the F-type handles at speed, yet at the same time, I was telling myself to take it steady. No journalist

want to be remembered as ‘the guy that stacked the F-type at Silverstone!’

A squeeze of the throttle and I notice how smooth the power delivery is from the Jag’s V8 engine. The car tears up the track and quickly I am upon the first corner; it presents no problem as the powerful brakes instantly reduce the velocity and a deft turn of the leather wheel soon had the corner in the rear view mirror. Albeit with a slight degree of tyre squeal.

Onto the next corner, and with seamless changes from the eight-speed ‘QuickShift’ transmission, it was actually relatively easy to drive in ‘bruiser’ mode. Even the magnificent Meridian Sound system was rendered unnecessary as the Jaguar treated all who would listen to its V8 aural symphony.

After a few more laps I was finding it easier to place the car accurately, with a good line into the corners and predictable

Roomy cockpit is ideal for tall people. exit lines, driving this car was a whole heap of fun.

From a driving and performance point of view, it was noticeable the when driven sedately, the F-type is an effortless, stylish, comfortable cruiser, even for sixfooters, and it’s a car that won’t frighten your grandmother. On the other hand, if you take it out on the open road and put the

hammer down, it has the ability to eat the miles, devour corners, crackle and pop on the over run, and put a big grin on your face that’ll last the whole journey.

In the classic film Metropolis by Fritz Lang, it was stated that “the moderator between the head and the hand must the heart” in the case of the Jaguar F-Type, it’s your right foot

The F-Type heads a distinguished line-up of famous Jaguars.

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Rod Begbie leads the pack in his TVR Grantura MkIII 1800 in the Ecurie GTS race.

Brands Clash For MGCC Classics May 4/5, saw an impressive assortment of classic MGs assembled at Brands Hatch racing circuit in Kent for the MG Car Club’s second race meeting of the year. Leanne Fahy was there to catch all the action. Images - Dickon Siddall Photography

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bumper action packed weekend of racing saw Brands Hatch play host to the MG Car Club on May 4-5. Together with the usual collection of impressive

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race series’, the club was joined by the Porsche Club Championship and the Classic Sports Car Club (CSCC), to provide two full days of fast paced on track entertainment.

After a Saturday morning dedicated to qualifying, we had nine races to hold the spectator’s attention for the rest of the day. Race one saw the Porsche Club

Colin Jones powers his MGA Twin Cam into Paddock Hill corner.

‘So tell me again Russ...what type of engine do you have in there?’

Championship leap into action, with an eventful outing to kick start the Brands adventure.

Pole sitter Tom Bradshaw leapt to the fore as the five red lights went out, followed by fellow front row starter Mark Sumpter. Third placed man Mark McAleer soon began to make waves when he weaved his way through to second, to demote Sumpter to third.

Safety Car After an appearance by the safety car the racing resumed, with 13 minutes of action to the chequered flag. Before long the safety car was deployed once more, as the field trailed at a controlled pace. With six minutes left to race the action got underway

John Ellison in his Triumph TR6 pursued by MGBs. Mike Harris in his MGB Roadster.

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Tom Smith’s MGB Roadster leading Rod Begbie in his TVR Grantura.

MGs On Track!

There was some close racing in the Metro Cup.

once more, as Bradshaw and McAleer sprinted towards the chequered flag.

With just 0.826 seconds between them, Bradshaw scored victory over McAleer and Sumpter, with Adrian Slater in fourth.

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long the safety car made yet another appearance out on track. At the restart Slater edged ahead of Morris to move into third place, as Bradshaw completed his own overtake on Sumpter for the lead. Unable to affect Bradshaw’s advantage, Sumpter followed him across the finish line, as Morris moved back to third behind.

The MG Trophy Championship again saw action in abundance, with the usual suspects providing the thrills and spills.

A second place start quickly became the lead for Paul Luti, as Doug Cole followed. Drama for Chris Bray meant he was unable to start, as Luti and Cole battled for supremacy.

With just three minutes to go, Cole slipped by into the lead, however with just seconds left Luti regained his earlier advantage as the chequered flag fell. Behind, Dan Neaves fought off Ross Makar for third, whilst Andrew Ashton again scored Class C honours.

Determined to make amends for his non-start yesterday, a good start gave Bray the leap forward he needed. As he led the field Bray was able to develop a cushion of 10 seconds, whilst Luti and Cole

Simon Cripps in his colourful MGBGT.

scrapped behind. After 22 laps it was Bray who was crowned victorious, with Luti holding onto second, just 1.6 seconds ahead of a feisty Cole. Dan and Ollie Neaves provided great entertainment, with Dan finishing ahead in the end in fourth and Ollie fifth. Andrew Ashton again secured a Class C triumph.

Russell McCarthy won Saturday’s BCV8 Championship race, just 0.548s ahead of his Ian Prior’s MGBGT.

nearest challenger Spencer McCarthy. Spencer had held the advantage in the early stages, however a determined Russell found his way to the head of the field with five minutes to go.

Tasting Victory Tom Smith and Rod Begbie ensured the crowd were on the edge of their seats throughout Saturday’s Ecurie

GTS race. Early leader Smith came under pressure from the chasing Begbie, before the pair entered a fierce tussle, swapping positions lap after lap.

A safety car early on haltered the chase, before the battle resumed at the restart.

Despite each showing their dominance, it was Smith who held the lead when the flag fell, with Begbie second and Malcolm Gammons third.

Smith tasted victory again on Sunday, after developing a gap of 19 seconds back to Malcolm Gammons in second.

A close pursuit for second saw Gammons forced to fend off advances from Robi Bernberg, with the pair taking the chequered flag close together.

Mike Williams turned pole position into victory in the first MG Metro Cup outing.

After initially losing the lead to Tom Sanderson, Williams trailed for a number of laps, before getting the jump on his opponent towards the end.

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The Ecurie GTS race series sees a wonderful variety of classic racers, like Pete Foster’s Triumph TR4.

Sanderson held on for second, with Dick Trevett third.

Williams returned to the winners circle on Sunday, to again beat Sanderson to the privilege. This time however, it was Jack Ashton who rounded out the podium in third, after progressing on his seventh place finish in race one.

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first MG Midget and Sprite Challenge race, as front row pairing Paul Sibley and Edward Reeve finished as they had started. As the positions changed behind them, the lead duo pulled a gap as they steered towards a first and second place finish, respectively. A last minute lunge through the field

benefited Richard Bridge, who jumped to third place by the flag, with Tom Neat fourth, Pippa Cow fifth and Paul Campfield sixth.

Sibley enjoyed the taste of victory again on Sunday, leading the field from start to finish. However, this time around Martin Morris followed

Above: Chris Champion’s GT40 looked superb at Blyton.

him home, after stealing second away from Reeve in the final 10 minutes. Bridge, Neat and Cow enjoyed another close battle, swapping places a number of times.

Simon Cripps clawed back victory after losing the lead to Ian Prior early on in Saturday’s combined Thoroughbred Sportscars and Peter Best

Insurance Challenge race.

Cripps scored victory over Prior in the Thoroughbred element of the race, whilst Peter Best Insurance Challenge honours went to Barry Holmes.

It was Russell McCarthy’s turn to sample victory on Sunday, when a close tussle with Cripps led him to the winners circle. Cripps managed to

edge ahead of McCarthy during this second encounter, however after finding a way back past it was McCarthy who collected the chequered flag. Holmes again won the Peter Best Insurance Challenge.

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Looking good in silver - Babak Farsian’s MGB Roadster.

The ‘B,C,V8’ race saw some very competitive driving.

Saloons encounter. In a field of impressive machinery, it was Hall who turned pole into victory, ahead of Simon Allaway and Paul Sibley. The same trio returned to their same spots in the second appearance for the CSCC Special Saloons on Sunday, as Hall led Allaway to the chequered flag. Sibley initially lost third place to Thomas Carey, however he managed to 40 www.cprmag.co.uk

regain the position in time for the flag.

Pole To Victory Rod Birley transformed pole into triumph in the opening Motorsport News Saloon Car Championship race. With a cushion of 8 seconds he kept the chasing Subaru Impreza of Dale Gent at bay, whilst Malcolm Wise finished third.

Chris Whiteman dominated the second outing, to take victory by 15.294 seconds.

Birley, Gent and Wise enjoyed a repeat of their race one performance, with a finish in the same order. Birley’s Ford Escort Cosworth led him to a controlled victory, whilst Gent and Wise battled until the chequered flag fell.

The Historic Intermarque with Iconic 50’s Sports Cars saw Brian Arculus romp to victory, leading the way from Andy Shepherd. John Hilbery completed the podium in third place, after displacing John Harker earlier on.

David Walley and Ian Thompson enjoyed a close scrap from start to finish in the Saloon vs Sports Car Challenge and JEC Powered

by Jaguar race. As the pair weaved around the Indy circuit, they were able to develop a substantial gap to

Robert Singleton in third.

David Howard displaced pole sitter James Ramm at the start of the Jaguar Saloon and GT Championship race.

As Howard slipped by, Ramm kept him honest all the way to the end, however he was unable to regain his advantage before a red flag haltered the action due to a substantial amount of oil on the circuit.

Ken Deamer enters Paddock Hill corner in is MGBGTV8.

Fantastic!

It was another fantastic race weekend for the MGCC. The next meeting is the famous MG Live event at Silverstone during the 15th-16th June, and we very much look forward to seeing you all there. For more information, please visit the official website – www.mglive.co.uk

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

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In the red! Track day cars don’t get much better than the Radical S3.

Date Venue

Organiser

Noise Level

Status

1

Bedford Autodrome, Various

ClubMSV

OPL/sessioned

OPL

1

Santa Pod Raceway, Drag Strip

Santa Pod Raceway

1

Croft

Javelin Trackdays

2

Rockingham, ISSCC

BookaTrack.com Ltd

2

Blyton Park, 1.6 Mile Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

2

Cadwell Park

Circuit Days

3

Croft

BookaTrack.com Ltd

98db driveby

RWYB

4

Brands Hatch, Indy

ClubMSV

Some Novice

RWYB

4

Silverstone, Grand Prix

RMA

105db OPL

OPL

OPL Quiet Day

OPL OPL

Open Pit Lane

OPL OPL

5

Brands Hatch, Indy

ClubMSV

Some Novice

OPL

5

Snetterton, 300 circuit

ClubMSV

OPL

OPL

5

Spa Francorchamps

Curbstone Track Events

OPL 107 dB(A)

RWYB

6

Brands Hatch, Indy

ClubMSV

Some Novice

OPL

8

Barkston Heath

Javelin Trackdays

OPL

8

Santa Pod Raceway , Drag Strip

Santa Pod Raceway

OPL

10

Brands Hatch, Indy

ClubMSV

10

Snetterton, 300

Opentrack Track Days

10

Bedford Autodrome, GT

Javelin Trackdays

101db OPL

OPL

10

Donington Park, GP Circuit

BHP Trackdays

98dB OPL

OPL

10

Donington Park, GP Circuit

BHP Trackdays

Evening OPL

OPL

11

Brands Hatch, Indy

ClubMSV

Some Novice

OPL

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OPL OPL

In Association With

11

Silverstone, GP

Gold Track

105db

OPL

12

Cadwell Park, Full Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

OPL Evenings

OPL

13

Brands Hatch, Indy

ClubMSV

Some Novice

OPL

14

Brands Hatch, Indy

ClubMSV

Some Novice

OPL

15

Mallory Park, Full Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

OPL 98db

OPL

15

Anglesey, Coastal Circuit

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OPL

16

Anglesey, Coastal Circuit

BookaTrack.com Ltd

OPL

17

Cadwell Park

ClubMSV

Some Novice

OPL

17

Castle Combe

BHP Trackdays

OPL 100db

OPL

17

Spa Francorchamps

Gold Track

OPL 107db

OPL

17

Blyton Park, 1.6 Mile Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

Open Pit Lane

RWYB

17

Snetterton, 300

MGs on Track

18

Brands Hatch, Indy

ClubMSV

Some Novice

OPL

18

Oulton Park, Full

ClubMSV

Some Novice

OPL

18

Spa Francorchamps

Gold Track

OPL 107db

OPL

18

Cadwell Park

Circuit Days

Evening

OPL

19

Brands Hatch, GP circuit

BookaTrack.com Ltd

20

Donington Park, Full Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

Evening, OPL

Sessions

21

Donington Park

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Full day

Sessions

22

Woodbridge

Javelin Trackdays

2 Mile Airfield

OPL

22

Spa Francorchamps

Curbstone Track Events

OPL 107 dB(A)

OPL

23

Spa Francorchamps

Curbstone Track Events

OPL 107 dB(A)

OPL

23

Anglesey, Coastal & GP

Javelin Trackdays

24

Snetterton, 300 circuit

ClubMSV

OPL

OPL

25

Brands Hatch, Indy

ClubMSV

Some Novice

OPL

25

Donington Park, National

Gold Track

OPL 110db

25

Castle Combe

BookaTrack.com Ltd

26

Snetterton, 300

Javelin Trackdays

26

Oulton Park

Track and Tour Events Limited

27

Zolder, ‘50 Years GP Zolder’

Curbstone Track Events

NO dB(A) LIMIT

27

Rockingham, International Super Sports Car Circuit

Rockingham Circuit

Open Pitlane

28

Castle Combe

Castle Combe

100db 4500rpm

28

Oulton Park, Full

ClubMSV

Some Novice

28

Snetterton, 300 circuit

ClubMSV

OPL

28

Donington Park

BookaTrack.com Ltd

Full day

29

Mallory Park, Full Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

OPL 98db

29

Blyton Park, 1.6 Mile Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

Open Pit Lane

29

Santa Pod Raceway, Drag Strip

Santa Pod Raceway

29

Lydden, Full

Lydden Hill Race Circuit

30

Donington Park

BookaTrack.com Ltd

OPL

OPL

OPL

OPL 102db

OPL

Full day

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 Siege

Held on May 18, at Leeds Castle in Kent, The Supercar Siege was dreamed up as a way to make money for a deserving children’s charity. Max Walker borrowed a Bentley and headed south to join in the fun. Photos: Paul Griffiths.

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or some time now I have had the honour of being involved with the Sporting Bears Motor Club, an organisation which raises money for children’s charities. The work we do is fairly well known in the UK’s classic car world, but if you are reading this in somewhere like the USA (this is a global internet magazine after all!), then you might not be aware of what we do.

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A Jaguar XJ13R heads up the Leeds Castle drive-way on another ‘Dream Ride.’

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selected children’s charities by attending events where members of the public can take a ride in one of the cars, in exchange for a charitable donation. We call them ‘Dream Rides,’ because some of the cars available to ride in are very special indeed. To give you an example, how 48 www.cprmag.co.uk

about a Ferrari 458 Italia, or a Lamborghini Aventador, maybe a Jaguar XJ220, a Ford GT40 and just about any other supercar you can name! The owners of these cars give up their spare time, their petrol and in some cases, their tyre rubber, to help raise vitally needed funds for the charities,

and to date the Dream Rides programme has raised over £1million for some very deserving kids.

Ticked The Boxes

Now it’s fair to say that most of my summer weekends are tied up with activities associated with the ‘Bears,’ a

fact that my wonderful and very supportive wife would no doubt confirm, so I don’t deliberately go looking for new events to get involved with.

However, sometimes I stumble on something which just seems to tick all the boxes.

“I would like to extend an invitation to all to come

and enjoy a day at the ‘Loveliest Castle in the World’, Leeds Castle in Kent,” started the shout-out on a well-known internet forums for petrolheads. It was an invitation to a new event called ‘The Supercar Siege’ which would use the Dream Rides format to

raise money for Royal Navy & Royal Marines Children’s Fund. Judging by some of the responses already on the forum, the ‘petrolhead’ community was already rallying round to make this a truly special day.

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Above: One of the Bentleys borrowed by the Sporting Bears for the day.

Left: Lamborghini and Ferrari.

Below: Sea King helicopter was popular.

Sporting Bears member Baz Firth, someone with a passion to accept great opportunities and make them work. On a Royal Navy evening he met and then agreed with the boss of Leeds Castle that he could have use of the entire castle grounds to put on The Supercar Siege, and then set about organising the event despite being based away from home for six weeks!

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to sort out the activities for the day, which in fact was actually quite an easy job as the Sporting Bears Dream

Rides provide the ideal moving backdrop to any event.

Ye Olde Bentley Blagger Through his military connections Baz arranged for a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter to land in the middle of the castle grounds and remain on static display for the event. Then it was just a case of accepting the generous offers of support of many south-east based car clubs, from Mustangs

to SELOC. My job? Well I managed to borrow not one, but two shiny, new Bentley Mulsannes, thanks to the very generous people at Bentley Motors Limited in Crewe, Cheshire, and bring them down to The Supercar Siege to use as Dream Rides cars. In fact, having the Bentleys there seemed quite appropriate as Leeds Castle was the final stop for the famous Bentley Boys before crossing the Channel and launching their famous raid on

Top: Another smiling face as a young lad gets a Dream Ride in a Ferrari 458 Spider. Above Left: One of the castle’s peacocks. Above: Two stunning bright yellow Ford Mustangs certainly stood out from the crowd!

Le Mans in the 1920s.

Fellow Bears Andy & Katy took Mulsanne No2 and I drove Paul (the man who took the amazing photos for this article) in the No1 car. The sumptuous specifications

always amaze in this luxurious, but fast accelerating beauty, and the looks we got on the Motorways with two Mulsannes in convoy were quite something!

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Ancient meets modern as Mercedes is parked next to the castle.

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Left: This beautiful Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was one of the most popular cars at the show.

Below Left: Just some of the Sporting Bear’s cars.

Below: The two Bentleys pose with the Sea King helicopter and hot air balloon.

Bottom: Some of the Sporting Bears pictured at The Supercar Siege.

us cruising up the impressive driveway to Leeds Castle.

As you pass through the trees, the splendour of the castle itself emerges, with peacocks strutting around and the rumble of approaching supercars. Organisers Ross and Baz were already on site, the Leeds Castle event team was in place and Royal Navy Cadets were arriving as extra help for what would be a very busy and special day.

Ye Spiders & Diablos!

Our Dream Rides area was quickly set up and we welcomed an eclectic mix of classic, sports and super cars

as always. Shirley brought her KTM X-Bow from our area in the North West, while closer arrivals included Pinky’s Lotus Exige (Fast & Furious car!) an Aerial Atom, Dodge Viper, a

pair of Ford Mustangs, a Ferrari 458 Spider, Lamborghini Diablo and Jaguars XK140, XKR and even an XJ13!

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Getting Bentley in and out of castle is a tight squeeze!

Beautiful setting. castle, and six cars displayed inside the castle’s courtyard (tight squeeze taking a Bentley Mulsanne through the castle arch....breathe in Max!), while garaged.com brought their Gullwing and kindly sponsored the Sea King too.

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people at the event and even more gratifying to see the Dream Rides cars frequently heading in and out of the castle grounds; the busier the cars were, the more money we would make for the charity.

The event was also blessed with some excellent weather which no doubt helped swell

the numbers coming through the gate.

Thy Work Is Done!

By the end of a very busy day we had managed to take £4,200 on the Dream Rides alone, with an additional £4,000 taken on gate receipts and from car clubs’ donations

Pinky’s Lotus Exige.

Impressive line-up!

The Sporting Bear’s stand.

The Sea King crew lines-up with the Bentleys.

Awesome Ferrari 458 Spider. to display (thank to all the cars clubs!).

This made the whole event worthwhile, especially to the children we supported from the Royal Navy & Royal Marine Children’s Fund. We rounded the day off with a charity auction, where the highest bidder would receive

a personal meet & greet with former F1 driver Johnny Herbert and get to sit in a Jordan F1 car at one of his theatre show, thanks to www.car-racing-legends.co.uk that added an additional £180.00 to the grand total.

The event had been a huge success, with some amazing

cars in a wonderful setting raising lots of money for a very deserving cause. Does it get any better than that?

Naturally, we have already decided to do it all again next year, so keep a look out for the date and come and join us at this very worthwhile event.

See you there!

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Cool Stuff To Spend Your Money On! LHD Sump for Mk1 Escort RS2000 & Mk2 Escort RS2000/Mexico Available from: Burton Power Prices From: £279.95 inc VAT See: www.burtonpower.com Ever since Burton Power introduced its alloy sump for righthand drive Ford Escort models, such as the Mk1 Escort RS2000 & Mk2 Escort RS2000/Mexico, the Essex-based company has been inundated with requests for a left-hand drive version of this much sought after part. Well, the good news is that the LHD sumps are now available. It is being sold as part number FT655, and described as ‘a LHD sump for Mk1 Escort RS2000 & Mk2 Escort RS2000/Mexico.’

The sump is supplied pretty much as a raw part, straight out of the cast with no painted or polished surfaces. It is designed to be functional, not look pretty, but having said that, all the machining has been carried out to a high standard and the sump is ready to fit. This part will also be required by anyone fitting a Ford Pinto engine into an Escort Mk1/2, as it allows the engine to fit into the Escort’s engine bay.

The sump comes complete with a modified removable baffle to help prevent oil surge during enthusiastic cornering.

A great addition to the ever expanding classic Escort parts inventory!

Carbontec Competition Brake Shoe Relining Available from: Cambridge Motorsport Parts Price: From £95.00 + VAT See: www.cambridgemotorsport.com After a period of unavailability, Cambridge Motorsport Parts (CMP) is once again offering a brake shoe relining service for classic race cars, and according to the supplier, the quality of the material is better than ever. The new friction material is produced by American brake manufacturers Carbontec and it benefits from recent improvements in braking technology. CMP says that the material is effective from cold but once warmed up will provide the exceptional stopping power associated with a race compound.

As for the price - a typical axle set of 4 brake shoes would cost in the region of £95 plus VAT to reline, which compares very favourably with a standard replacement set...assuming you can still find them!

GAZ Adjustable Dampers for Lotus Europa S2 Available from: Gaz Price: £80.28 + VAT See: www.gazshocks.com New parts for the increasingly rare Lotus Europas seem to be few and far between these days, so it was pleasing to hear that Gaz has introduced a set of adjustable rear dampers which will fit Europa S2s with the De Dion axle. The dampers are fully adjustable via a small rotating knob on the side of each unit which means they can be adjusted without having to remove them from the car. The dampers can be adjusted for both bump and rebound rates, as well as ride height. The latter is achieved by means of locking spring platforms on a rustproof, coarse thread. Bump and rebound rates are adjustable by a knob on the side of the damper body.

GAZ say that the dampers are set up at the factory for general road use and they will also be suitable for the occasional track and sprint use, or they can be set up for dedicated track day or serious racing use if you prefer.

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Triumph TR4-TR6 Emergency Bonnet Release Kit Available From: Moss Europe Prices From: £9.95 inc VAT See: www.moss-europe.co.uk Every now and then, somebody comes up with one of those ‘eureka’ products, and this Triumph TR4-TR6 Emergency Bonnet Release Kit is exactly that. For years, owners of Triumph TRs have tensed up every time they pull the bonnet release cable, knowing that if the cable breaks, it is almost impossible to get the bonnet open again without cutting a hole in it.

This new kit from Moss Europe gives owners a lifeline, by allowing an emergency release system to be fitted alongside the conventional release cable. It works well, but the only downside is that a small hole needs to be drilled in the firewall in order to fit it. That might put a few people off, especially as stock, unmodified TRs are rising in value with each passing day, but drilling a small hole in the car will seem trivial compared to the pain you will go through if the cable ever breaks!

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Spark Models 1/48 Scale Jim Clark Lotus 18 Available From: Diecast Legends Price: £49.99 inc VAT See: www.diecastlegends.com June will see the arrival of the new 1/43 scale Lotus 18 replica from Spark Models at Diecast Legends. The model is a representation of the No14 car which Jim Clark drove to 3rd place in the 1960 Portuguese Grand Prix. In practice for the 1960 Portuguese Grand Prix, Jim Clark crashed his Lotus 18, but the Team Lotus mechanics managed to get the car back into decent working order for the race and, impressively, the young Scot made amends for his mistake by finishing in third position. It was the first time that Clark had visited the rostrum. This is an attractive little model which even comes with a miniature Jim Clark in the cockpit, and it will make a great addition to any collection, or could even be used as a stand alone desk model.

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National Kit Car Motor Show The annual Kit Car Motor Show at Stoneleigh was a fantastic event held over the May Bank holiday. Rob Hawkins reports on the cars, the people and the highlights.

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toneleigh has undoubtedly become the kit car show that mustn’t be missed. Manufacturers often unveil new cars at this show and this year’s event didn’t disappoint. The mainstream media may be full of talk of recession and a lack of growth, but looking around the club fields and halls at Stoneleigh over the May Bank Holiday weekend of the 5th and 6th, you wouldn’t think the economy is in a slump.

The club field was packed on both days with just about every variety of kit car.

The popular Cobras and Seven styled kit cars dominated many areas, with long

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Right: Lotus Seven Club dominated one area of the club field with one of the longest rows of Caterhams. (All - Rob Hawkins)

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Above: Sometimes it’s only when you see a car club that you realise how popular a kit car has been.

Alfa based Minari is such an example.

Left: The Covin was once the answer for anyone who wanted but couldn’t afford a genuine Porsche 911.

Many have survived and made it to Stoneleigh.

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established GT 40 replicas, Speedsters and Ultimas being equally hard to miss. Many kit cars appear to be as strong as ever, even if we thought their days were over. The Minari for instance, was once set to become a major sports car and kit car, based on FWD Alfa donor components. It’s still being supported on a small scale, but judging by the club area, there are plenty of fans of this agile two seater sports car.

Covins & More!

The same could be said of old timers, such as the Covin. This Porshce 911 replica was once the answer to many people’s dreams who couldn’t afford the real thing. However, when the price of genuine 911s started to drop to the same level as the cost of building a Covin, many expected these kit cars to disappear from the scene. Looking at the turnout of Covins, this isn’t exactly true.

Classic Replicas There are some long term sectors of the kit car market that are now supported by the classic car industry, which is currently booming once more. Beetle based Speedster replicas and beach buggies are surely set to bridge the gap between kit car and classic car. Whilst these designs are based on cars that we associate with classics, it may be harder for the likes of Midas and Quantum’s saloon and two seater sports cars to be so easily recognised within the classic car market. However, there were plenty of these cars to see at Stoneleigh and whilst the days of mass manufacturing these kit cars are over, there’s clearly plenty of support for keeping them alive.

New Models In the halls, the kit car manufacturers, specialists and

Top: MGTF-based Dino replica from De Havilland attracted lots of attention.

Above: Dax stand displayed their 427, Rush and a new development to recreate the Daytona. parts suppliers hardly had a chance to venture into the sunshine and see whether anyone in a kit car had arrived.

Everywhere you looked inside the halls, there was either a new model or a revised version. It

seems that just about everyone is doing something new. FRS have updated and improved their bike engined three-wheeler; De Havilland displayed their all new MG TF based Dino replica; DNA have finished their Cougar

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Pro Laminates turned to MNR to develop a MX-5 based chassis for their latest hot rod.

from excellent handling and reliability. They displayed it at Stoneleigh along with the their all new recreation of the Aston Martin DBR1, the Replicar.

RPS displayed their bodykit and interior upgrades for the MGB, which can be fitted to any roadster or GT. The MGB market is starting to gather pace once more, so fitting a bodykit from RPS won’t devalue a car.

Body Kits MGB bodykit from RPS looks fantastic in the flesh. based DN8; Dax are developing a replica of the Daytona Cobra; the 2CV Shop attended their first kit car show; Pro-Laminates (exCovin) have developed a new hot rod in conjunction with MNR that is based on the MX-5; Intatrim were testing the market with a new seat for narrow bodied kit

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cars; RTR have revised the looks of the Rocket and the list goes on.

I have been following the development of several new kit cars and Stoneleigh was chosen as the show to unveil them.

MEV have finished the Mevster, an MX5 based kit which benefits

Bodykits and body swaps are still a popular sector of the kit car market.

Tribute Automotive only had one MX-5 based recreation of the Ferrari 250 GTO last year, but at Stoneleigh they couldn’t bring along all their models, including a D-Type recreation and the latest RS200 copy based on the MR2.

Another body transformation specialist that’s new to the kit

Stunning customer built V-Storm offers mid-engine high performance motoring for three. car market but making rapid progress is Ribble, who displayed their Beetle, 2CV and Triumph based classic styled race cars that are all IVA exempt.

Bright Outlook There was so much to see at this year’s Kit Car Motor Show at Stoneleigh that you needed two days to fully look at everything that was on display.

I spent the entire two days talking to just about every exhibitor at the show, but still didn’t manage to speak to everyone.

If Stoneleigh is a reflection of the state of the kit car industry, then sales may not be as high as they have been, but people are still interested and there are plenty of kit cars on the road and available to build. Don’t miss next year’s show and if you can’t wait that long, Newark is only a few days away on the 15th and 16th of June

Speedster replicas joined forces in the club field.

The stunningly beautiful Moda from Gardner Douglas.

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Still the only company to produce polyurethane suspension bushes by the injection moulding process, resulting in a high quality bush together with stainless crush sleeve at a very low price.

Such an inexpensive way to convert any 2” (50mm) old strut into a coil over unit. Simple ideas are sometimes the best.

The roller top mount has always been a critical service item. Rally Design invested in press and moulding tools to ensure this vital part continued in production

Until Rally Design invested in new tooling, the industry relied on reconditioned old struts - now many in the shock absorber industry use Rally Design’s stub axles in their performance strut units.

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Classic Ford Wheels - Purchased from one of the largest OEM wheel manufacturers to JWL standard, the best quality wheels at such a good price. Wheels always available ex-stock.

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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

June 2013 Date

Venue

Website

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VSCC Event, Harewood Hill Climb, Yorkshire, England

www.vscc.co.uk

1-2

Triumph TR7 & TR8 Weekend, Tatton Park, Cheshire, England

www.cheshireautopromotions.co.uk

2

Mini London to Brighton Run, London, England

www.london-to-brighton.co.uk

1-2

Retro & Classic Car Mania, Weston Park, Shropshire, England

www.retrocarmania.co.uk

1-2

La Vie en Bleu, Prescott Hillclimb, Glos, England

www.prescott-hillclimb.com

1-2

HSCC Snetterton Three hours, Snetterton Circuit, Norfolk, England

www.hscc.org.uk

1-2

Classic Marques Speed Challenge, Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, Wales

www.classic-marques-speed-challenge.com

1-2

Best of British, Shelsey Walsh, Worcs, England

www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk

2

Classic London to Brighton Run, Brooklands, Surrey, England

www.classicmotorevents.co.uk

2

Classic Ford Show, Santa Pod Raceway, Beds, England

www.classicfordshow.co.uk

6

Ace Cafe Classic Mini Meet, London, England

www.ace-cafe-london.com

7

Heritage Bristol Volksfest, Bristol, England

www.bristolvolksfest.co.uk

8

Ballymena Car Fest, Ballymena, N.Ireland

www.ballymenacarfest.com

8

Ace Cafe Triumph Car Meet, London, England

www.ace-cafe-london.com

8-9

Lea Francis Annual Rally, Broughton Castle, Banbury, England

www.lfoc.org

8-9

Wonderland Classic & Sports Car Show, Hoveringham, Notts, England

www.capriclub2000.co.uk

8

Letchworth Classic Car Club Picnic, Letchworth, Herts, England

www.lgccvcc.co.uk

8

VSCC Cadwell Park, Louth, Lincs, England

www.vscc.co.uk

8

Dunstable Classic Motor Rally, Beds, England

www.dunstable.gov.uk

9

Cleveleys Classic Car Show, Blackpool, Lancs, England

ukwheelsevents.ning.com

9

Mini Cooper Register Rally, Beaulieu, Hants, England

www.minicooper.org

9

DLOC International Rally, Shrewsbury, Shrops, England

www.dloc.org.uk

9

Newark Autojumble, Newark, Notts, England

www.pff-uk.info

9

Garstang Classic Vehicle Show & Autojumble, Garstang, Lancs, England

www.markwoodwardclassicevents.com

9

Jaguar Enthusiasts Manchester to Blackpool Run, England

www.jec.org.uk

9

Bromley Pageant, Bromley, Kent, England

www.bromleypageant.co.uk

9

Classic Meet & Autojumble, Histon FC, Cambridge, England

www.autojumblecambs.co.uk

9

Stroud Classic Car Show, Stroud, Glos, England

n/a

9

Bourne Classic Car Show, Bourne, Lincs, England

www.bourneclassiccarshow.co.uk

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E Type Day at Prescott Hill, Cheltenham, Glos, England

jaguardriver.co.uk

11

Ace Cafe Classic Car Night, London, England

www.ace-cafe-london.com

13-16

Jaguar Drivers Scottish Weekend, Edinburgh, Scotland

www.xkclub.com

14-16

Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, Cheshire, England

www.pageantofpower.com

14-16

Abridge Motor Fest, Abridge, Essex, England

www.mgownersclub.co.uk

14-17

RREC Annual Rally, Rockingham Castle, Market Harborough, England

www.whitewebbsmuseum.co.uk

15-16

Brooklands Double Twelve, Brooklands Museum, Surrey, England

www.fastlaneshow.co.uk

15-16

Morris Minor National Rally, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England

www.morrisminoroc.co.uk

15-16

Custom & Hot Rod Festival, Beaulieu, Hants, England

www.vscc.co.uk

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Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club Northern Day, Newby Hall, North Yorkshire, England

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Woodvale Transport Festival, RAF Woodvale, Lancs, England

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Jaguars at Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, Sussex, England

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West Cornwall Motor Show, Heston, Cornwall, England

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Thoresby Classic Car Show, Thoresby Park, Notts, England

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Scottish Jaguar Day, Doune, Scotland

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Simply Alfa Romeo, Beaulieu, Hants, England

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Classic Car Day, Killerton, Devon, England

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NorthWest Casual Classics Show, Warrington, England

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Bletchley Park Classic Car Picnic, Milton Keynes, Bucks, England

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West Cornwall Motor Show, Falmouth, Cornwall, England

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Summer Classic Car Show, Thatcham, Berks, England

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Towneley Burnley Classic Car Show, Burnley, Lancs, England

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Drive through Time, Bognor Regis, Sussex, England

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Star buy was the Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta ‘Competizione’ by Pinin Farina, pictured here at Le Mans, which sold for an amazing €9.856.000.

Record Sales At Villa Erba!

RM Auctions Villa Erba Sale Lake Como, Italy.

May 25, 2013.

RM Auctions Villa Erba Sale.

Type

Year

Price

Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta ‘Competizione’

1953

€9.856.000

Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Coupé Aerodinamico

1962

€2.184.000

Ferrari 275 GTB by Scaglietti

1965

€1.120.000

Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

1962

€1.114.400

Ferrari Enzo

2004

€1.069.600

Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta by Scaglietti

1964

€974.400

Beautiful Lamborghini Miura P400 sold for €425.600.

RM Auctions returned in style to Villa Erba in Italy on May 25, generating more than €27 million at its exclusive sale during the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este weekend on Lake Como. As you might expect, Italian exotica dominated the event and provided more than a few highlights. For example, the incredible 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM Pinin Farina Berlinetta ‘Competizione’ realised €9,856,000, smashing the previous auction record for the model and establishing a new world record for a closed ‘Berlinetta’ Ferrari sold at auction.

At a packed venue in the grounds of the historic Villa Erba, over 1,000 people witnessed the star Ferrari lot lead the way in a sale which saw five cars exceed the €1,000,000 mark and 11 lots exceed their pre-sale estimates. Spirited bidding was seen in the room and on the phones and internet, with international interest being received from across 30 countries.

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This immaculate Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster went for an impressive €1.114.400.

Aerodinamico, which realised €2,184,000; a 2004 Ferrari Enzo, which achieved €1,069,600; a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB, for €1,120,000; and a 2010 Ferrari 599XX, which brought €918,400.

In total 15 Ferraris were offered at Villa Erba, all of which sold very strongly.

However, it was not just the Ferraris that proved popular with bidders. A stunning 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster impressed everyone with its immaculate presentation and garnered significant pre-sale interest. When the hammer fell, the car found a new owner for €1,114,400, a very strong price for a 300SL Roadster. Always popular with collectors, the 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400 also sold for an excellent price of €425,600.

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This attractive 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Coupé Aerodinamico by Pininfarina fetched €2.184.000.

Ferrari Enzo sold for €1.069.600.

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Next up is ‘Winning Ways’ from 1962, which covers BMC’s exploits in motor sport, ranging from Formula Junior and saloon cars to hill climbs and international rallying; including scenes at the Cooper Works and the BMC Competitions Department.

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Corvette Racing : The Complete Competition History from Sebring to Le Mans Author: David Kimble Price: £40.00 Format: Hardback.

ISBN: 978 0 7603 43432 Available From: www.motorbooks.co.uk There are some people who think that the idea of a Corvette race car is a tad amusing, clinging to the old myth that the American sports car goes well in a straight line, but is hopeless on the bends. Any doubts I ever had were wiped from my mind in 2011 as I crouched behind a tyre wall at the Le Mans 24 Hour Race. From my trackside vantage point, I looked on as the yellow Corvettes won both the GTE classes, beating Ferraris, Porsches and Aston Martins to the top step on the podium - not bad for a car that doesn’t handle!

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Chevy’s Corvette is without question one of the most recognized sports cars in the world. Since its introduction at GM’s Motorama, Corvettes have been favourites for fans and drivers in a wide variety of racing venues, including endurance events, hill-climbs, Trans-Am, drag racing, and GT Racing. For six decades, Corvettes have battled and defeated some of the biggest names in the sports car world - Ferrari, Porsche, Cobra, Jaguar - at road courses like Le Mans, Daytona, the Nurburgring, Sebring, and Laguna Seca.

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Original Jaguar XK : The Restorer’s Guide Author: Philip Porter Price: £65.00 Format: Hardback.

ISBN: 978 1 907085 109 Available From: www.motorbooks.co.uk Fans of classic cars will need no introduction to the ‘Original...’ series of books as they have been around for some time now and cover most of the popular marques from the classic world. They are regarded by many as restorers’ bibles, thanks to their obsessive lists of spec changes and production lists, combined with some exceptionally detailed professional photos show practically every nut and bolt on the car. If you want to know what it looked like when it left the factory, these are the books to get.

This particular book covers the Jaguar XK cars in amazing detail and if there is anything you want to know about these cars, you’ll find it in this book. This third edition of this perennial best seller has nearly three times as many pages and four times as many photographs as previous editions. With over 25,000 sold and five reprints, this book has established itself as the XK bible and now it is even better with new information and 1000 photographs. If you are restoring a Jaguar XK, or you already own one, this book will become an essential part of your book collection

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www.cprmag.co.uk Memories of James Hunt Author: Christopher Hilton RRP: £16.99 Format: Hardback.

ISBN: 9780857333865 Available From: www.haynes.co.uk It seems that interest in James Hunt is growing steadily, thanks to the imminent release of the film - Rush. The movie tells the story of the charismatic driver’s rise to fame and details the 1976 World Championship battle between James Hunt and Niki Lauda. It was shot using the original cars at race tracks around the UK, so it should be well worth seeing, but to keep you going in the meantime, you could always check out this new book from Haynes.

This is an intimate portrait of James Hunt, put together from responses to the question: what is your strongest memory of him? Hunt - public school Hell raiser, loved and feared broadcaster, an enigma even to his friends - was one of the very few people who lived life as he wanted to. In this book of reminiscences from those who knew him and worked with him, all sorts of surprising material emerges, forming a rounded picture of this colourful character. It is a far cry from today’s super-fit F1 stars who exist on carefully planned nutritious meals and take daily workouts in the gym.

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Morris - The cars and the company Author: Jon Pressnell RRP: £40.00 Format: Hardback.

ISBN: 9781859609965 Available From: www.haynes.co.uk There are some marques that really define the classic car world, and one of those is Morris. The British manufacturer needs little introduction to most, suffice to say that it was responsible for churning out some of the most popular cars to ever grace the British roads, including the iconic Morris Minor.

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The first Morris car was built in 1913 and the last in 1984, and the story of the rise and fall of the business is a fascinating one, encompassing two world wars, commercial success at home and embarrassing failure abroad, and countless models that found a special place in the heart of the British motorist.

This book takes a fresh look at the career of the modest but dynamic Morris and tells in detail the story of all the cars carrying his name. If you are a fan of the marque or own a Morris car, then this book will make a great addition to your collection.

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1974 MGB Roadster for sale which comes with a comprehensive service history and maintenance records. The car was delivered to Bradburn & Wedge, Wolverhampton ( MG Main Dealers ) on the 25th September 1974 and the Heritage Certificate is with the vehicle. The car has been wax-oiled from new and has just passed an MOT with no advisories. It is fitted with overdrive, spot lights , woodrim steering wheel, replica minilite road wheels, cassette player, mohair hood and full / half tonneau covers. The original rostyle road wheels are with the vehicle. £6,950. Call 07542 283436.

2002 Chrysler Prowler, finished in stunning Inca Pearl Gold with Luxury Leather Louis Vuitton seats, passenger airbag, power locks, power windows, 24 Valve V6 high output engine, plus lots more - call for details! £26,500. Call 01992 573564.

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1952 Jaguar XK120, has been built to period race specification, but is still very much road legal. There is an extensive history file with the car which details much of the work done on the car and includes MSA/FIA papers for the car. £75,000. Call: 02392 570900.

Triumph Stag Mk11 Auto in Green, 1976, Tan Interior, Kenlowe Fan fitted, large history folder of bills, body Restored 4,000 miles ago, and still looks great. Original Stag Alloy wheels diamond Cut, radio fitted with electric aerial, stainless exhaust, electronic... ignition fitted, new Mohair hood to be fitted, with newly powder coated frame. £10,995. Call: 01676 523520.

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1936 Austin 10/4 Litchfield, nice example, ideal car to be shown at the summer shows, two tone Navy / Black combination, no rust, Underneath the car is very solid Original works development Chevron with no rust or rot at all. Mechanically the car is good and starts well with plenty of B61, B61-01, built in 1984, and oil Pressure, its engine pulls it around well originally fitted with a BDA engine. and it is generally a pleasure to drive. The It was run as a works entry in brakes operate well and transmission is Thundersports and raced with some smooth with no whining from the gearbox success by David Purley, Roger or rear axle. Good interior, Leather seats, Andreason, Marcus Pye etc. It was door cards and headlining are all in good subsequently modified and used as a condition as are the carpets. £7,995. Call: super saloon before being restored by 01422 881 221 Zul Racing and winning the Spanish

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Now fitted with a zero miles MASS Cosworth YB 2.2 litre engine producing 267bhp. Hewland Mk 9 gearbox. New clutch. Two sets of centrelock Chevron wheels fitted 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1, 4.2litre, FHC. with slick tyres. Two spare rear body Early model, alloy dash and centre console sections, one with an integral rear panels, leather bucket seats, highly- wing. £35,995. Call: 01244 529500. desirable Moss gearbox and original Jaguar dark opalescent green exterior.

Only 237 miles since full restoration.

Engine and gearbox rebuilt by respected engineer, Dick Bradley. Upgrades include, braking system with enhanced piston calipers on front and rear of the vehicle, and original narrow wheels have been replaced with new six inch chrome wire wheels to improve handling. Call for more details. £45,000. Call: 0800 170 15 15.

1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, LHD, very original car from New Zealand, finished in Solid Red with Black Leather Interior. Just undergone a full repaint, new carpet, new hood and chromework. £59,995. Call: 020 8418 9191 or 07836 522234

Ferrari 360 F1, 2000, Rosso Corsa with Nero hide and carpets, silver calipers, 6 speed F1 paddle shift, power steering, auto skid reduction, electronic adjustable suspension, ABS, electric windows, remote alarm/ locking, electric mirrors, 5 spoke alloy wheels, pristine condition and only 2 owners from new, with a full Maranello service record. it has now covered 48,233 miles. £39,995. Call: 01474 874777.

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1963 Jaguar Mk2, Superb example in Blue (Ecurie Ecosse)/light grey 1970 Lotus Europa S2 Turbo Gold interior refurbished to very high Leaf 47 Replica, Immaculate standard. Total nut & bolt rebuild car built on a Lotus Twin Cam in the late 90s (extensive history chassis, with a fully re-built 1.5l file), straight port head (unleaded), turbo charged Renault Gordini Zeus brakes, rack & pinion power engine and re-conditioned 5 speed assisted steering, alternator, Renault gearbox. Lots of history, Harvey Bailey suspension new MOT. The car is hill climb/ upgrade, stainless steel exhaust, sprint prepared and has covered electric cooling fan. £17,750. Call 4 miles since rebuild. Features 02392 478803 include; Lotus Twin Cam chassis, Custom rocker cover with Lotus insignia, red leather interior, Kevlar dash, custom dials and switchgear, Lexan side windows, under body protection plate, body and paint

by TVR, snap off Sparco steering wheel, 4 pot break calipers and much more. Call for list. £25,000.

1980 MGBGT, Great condition Call 07543 228799 for 33 years old,been well looked after and comes with12 mot and 6 months tax,engine recently been retuned and body worked remopped to bring it back to its best.this car only got used in the warmer months so underneath all solid.comes with all the past 1965 2.0 Porsche 911, fully history right from the very start. rebuilt by Francis Tuthill in great fun car to drive and a real March 1998 incorporating all head turner will be sad to see go their modifications for FIA Historic but needs must.runs on unleaded.

Rallying, class B4. Campaigned £2,895. Call: 07944 513366. regularly until 2000 then put into storage until 2010.

The car has recently been rebuilt to a very high standard, and is now ready to compete again. 155bhp engine on Webers, close ratio gearbox with Tuthill gears, 8.35:1 final drive and lsd, immaculate Westfield SE 7, Tartan Red, seam welded bodyshell with full black trim. Ford DHC engine, roll cage, front and rear sump alloys. Recently repainted. In guards, Tuthill spec braking super condition. Massive fun, system with bespoke adjustable very quick. Superb summer fun pedal box, Leda front shocks/ car. £5,795 (less than the kit Bilstein rears, perspex side and price!) Call for more details rear screens, reconditioned 120 01953 717618 amp alternator, Tuthill lightweight spec wiring harness and fuse box, and much more. £64,995. Call 01244 529500.

1977 MG Midget 1500, 6 months MOT & tax. Garaged, restored 5 years ago and many new parts 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, Inca since, including Anthracite club Yellow, much loved car, owned alloys, centre console with stereo and dry-stored for 15 years. Major and speakers and new seat overhaul in 2007. Good starter. belts. Comes with dust cover and Bodywork good. Overdrive/ tonneau cover. Available with 4 stainless steel sports exhaust. spare wheels and tyres if required Just needs MOT. Great value at just £1,500. Call now on 01628 . £2,500. Call: 07870 620613.

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1979 Mk3 Ford Capri 3.0 Litre S in Black. Current owner since July 2010. Much spent in recent years.

The Capri also has power steering fitted which helps when you are parking her. Iinterior is immaculate with the traditional Carla Check Fishnet Recaro seats. If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to ask. £6,500. Call: 07551-931593.

1971 Triumph Toledo 1500, 2 Door Twin Carb Manual, Tax exempt to Nov. Mot to 13 Nov 2013.

Dolomite velour interior. Very reliable. New sills and plated floor.

Brakes checked and adjusted all round, new seals fitted to the master cylinder and bled right through. Needs some cosmetic work. It has been resprayed in the past not to a very good standard and there is now some blistering and cracking to the paintwork however there is only a few tiny spots of rust. The passenger seat has a small burn mark in it. No time wasters please. £1,150. Call Mark on 07912 509047.

1999 Rover Mini Cooper 1300 Sports, £6,995. Nightfire red.

Only 66,000 miles covered by the 1 lady owner since being purchased from John Cooper garages. Drives really well with a very responsive 1300 mpi engine and nice smooth 4 speed crunch free gearbox and positive steering from the wider 13” wheels and tyres. Good original unmodified Mini that is ready to drive away. 1966 Jaguar S Type 3.4 ltr For Comes with a 3 month warranty Sale, This nice solid 3.4 S has and a full 1 years MOT included. been in dry storage for the last 20 Call: 01322 665141 for more years. £6,200. Call 07989 417323 for more information or to view. details.

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Iso Rivolta Competition Special, All alloy body built with superleggera type tubular body frame over which aluminium panels have been fitted. Chassis Number: IR460368. Chevrolet 5.4 V8 engine. Set up for competition use this Iso would be extremely competitive in historic racing with full roll cage, magnesium alloy knock on wheels, full harness belts etc. It would also make a fantastic car for road use and tours and is road registered and has long MOT and historic road tax. £75,000. Call 01981 250147.

1967 Rover P6 2000, original burnt grey and red leather interior with that wonderful period smell inside! Slight scrape on bodywork.

Starts well, not the fastest off the blocks but a period luxury cruiser.

Boot full of spares. Extensive history file, new MOT 6mths tax.

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1974 MGBGT, 1950cc Engine On Weber Side Draught Carb, Overdrive Gearbox, Modified Suspension, 4 Point Roll Cage, 72 Spoke Wide Rim Wheels, Semi Stripped Out. Oselli Fast Road Engine, Lots of work - call for spec. £4,995. Call: 07761 549454

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1990 Mini City Rover, Rover mini city 60000 from new (1000cc) Welcome to the sale of this rust free mini city 1000cc. Genuine 60000 miles from new with no rust or rot to be found. Finished in flame red with a white roof with a set of minilite alloy wheels. This car can only be described in very nice condition with lovely finish to the paint work. Drives fantastic with its nippy 1000cc engine, no crunching from any gears. Inside the car is all standard and in very good condition. Being a 1000cc this is the perfect car for a first time driver to just a town car. £3,850. Call on 01223 841141 for more info.

1992 Mini British Open Classic, limited edition of the Mini which was based on the Mini Mayfair and only 1,000 were produced.

Finished in British Racing Green Metallic with Stone Beige ‘Countryman Tweed’ upholstery with leather inserts and Green piping plus a label stitched to seats reading “By Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen”, Black Carpets with Green piping, Cream leather Steering Wheel, matching Door Cards and Seat Belts, electrically operated full-length Webasto Sunroof. 1275cc Engine and 4 Speed Manual Gearbox.

Wooden Mota-Lita Steering Wheel, The car has covered 62,000 miles and has a full and comprehensive Service History from new. £5,995. Tel: 020 8876 8171 call for details.

1973 Porsche 911 2.4E Targa. £POA. Finshed in Purple coachwork with Black interior.

Please call for more details and price. Immobilizer, New MOT on purchase, Petrol, Radio, Service, Sports Seats, Sunroof. Call: 020 8870 9977.

1968 Triumph TR250 for restoration, Imported from Colorado USA 2 years ago and dry stored. All taxes and duties paid.

All relevant documentation and original US Title Certificate. This car is very original and straight and a good candidate to restore, non overdrive. The engine turns by hand and the car is all original panels. Floors and sills need attention, the surrounding metal is solid. Bottom of the battery box needs replacing, but other than this under the bonnet is sound and original. Chassis looks in good shape. Genuine reason for sale. £8,450. Call: 01283 512787.

Triumph Stag Mk1 Auto in white, with hard top and soft top, in great original condition, needs nothing just driving and enjoying.

43,000 miles, great history, Mot 12 Months, 12 Months Tax which is Free. Pictures and more details to be added. £13,995. Please phone for more details: 01676 523520

1953 Citroen 11 Normale, Tax Exempt, Mot’d. LHD. 1911cc DS Engine and 4 speed gearbox, 123 Ignition system, Electrics converted to 12V. Body in excellent condition with new window, door and boot seals.

Full stainless steel exhaust system. Reconditioned interior with maroon leather seats beige cloth roof lining and new carpets.

New Koni shock absorbers and new brake cylinder system. All mechanical parts in good working order. £11,000. Call: 01828 633827.

Jaguar E Type S1 4.2 FHC, This E Type Jaguar is an original RHD S1 4.2 FHC finished in White with Old English Red. Having been in the same ownership since 1986 1972 VW Beetle, Professional this E Type has been a very rebuild to resemble ‘64 model. chersihed Jaguar that has been 12 volt/copper brake pipes/gas MOT anually and has always shocks, s/s exhaust and bumper been garaged which has a lovely blades. Dry stored. Excellent clean patiana. Call for appointment to condition. Reliable/good runner. view on 01922 749244. £56,950. £4,900. Call: 07881363869

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1999 MG MGF Limited Edition, Metallic british racing green with cream leather and green piping. 5 speed manual,pas, electric windows, over-mats, stereo, hood cover, alloy wheels, taxed and mot. 2 private owners from new with full main agent service history and all invoices.

Mileage is from new an exceptional car with such a low mileage. Please call for any further details. £2,395.

Call: 07919 854037.

1977 Triumph Dolomite 1300, Very well presented in British Racing Green with tan vinyl interior, all of which appear to be in good condition. Has been used recently as a daily driver and is running sweetly. At one time was owned by MGM Cars, Elstree Film Studios and appeared in Ashes to Ashes. History file includes the Met Police ID for Alexandra ‘Alex’ Drake, played

by Keeley Hawes and a CD of the TV series, along with a few recent bills. While at MGM the car also appeared in Silent Witness and the film Awaydays. Also has original Passport to Service, owner’s handbook, Leyland sales brochure and a service manual. £1,795. Call: 07711 509600.

Austin-Healey 3000 MK3, BRG with Black Leather Faced Seats, fitted overdrive and new wheels and tyres. Panel fit and paint finish are excellent. Drives beautifully.

Fully serviced and ready for the season! £42,950. Call: 07768 323466

1950 Healey Silverstone, A car with wonderful road presence, very rare just 105 cars ever built offering Blue Chip Investment potential which can be realised very quickly. Cars with rock solid provenance such as this supported with mechanical integrity & with known fully documented regular past participation in events such as the Mille Miglia are oh so rare !

In Deep Navy paint with beautiful green leather this car arguably one of the prettiest to come to the market for many years. £POA. Call: 01394 459 493.

1970 MG Midget 1275, Fresh respray in bright red, looks superb, replacement gold seal engine and gearbox in the past history, just been serviced so pulls keenly though all the gears, slight whine in 1st, but no other untoward noises from gearbox or rear axle. Recently replaced interior, dashboard refurbished. £5,995.

Call: 01785 841177.

1937 Daimler Light Straight Eight 4 Door Saloon. Pre Select Gearbox.

It is absolutely magnificent and totally original. Her beautiful unmarked coachwork is finished in the original livery of Black and Ivory. Her interior is finished in dark Tan leather, totally original, in beautiful condition with a lovely patina. Maintained regardless of cost. Stainless steel exhaust, full length sunroof. All original manuals handbooks, buff log books and of course stacks of history. £39,950. Call: 01794 390895.

1951 Riley RME Drophead Coupe, Complete rebuild chassis up, colour bronze, new white leather interior with matching bronze carpet, new hood and hood foldaway cover, Tax, Mot exempt, pristine condition. £24,995. Call: 07585 778683.

1976 Triumph Tr8 Rally Car, Competed from 1976 – 1982 in the hands of David Lambton in 1972 Lotus Elan Sprint, Carnival many major events. A total rebuild Red over White, walnut Dash, was completed in 2009 to the Alloys, Eared Spinners, Stainless highest of standards. Dry sump Exhaust, Electric Windows, Roll engine by John Eales. Close Bar, Car Cover, Solid Driveshafts, Ratio Box. Quaiffe LSD. Full cage Alternator, Koni Shock Absorbers. Biltein Suspension. Every rally aid £25,500. Call: 01234 750205. etc. £39,995. Call: 01636 812655.

1959 Triumph TR3A, Fully restored, overdrive, finished in gleaming red, runs and drives really well, comprehensive history, unleaded conversion, 87mm pistons/liner kit, HS6 carbs., rack/ pinion steering, kenlowe electric thermostatic controlled fan, new chrome tubeless wire wheels on new Dunlop Sport 195/65R15 tyres, red leather upholstery with white piping and new set of wool carpets. Comes with two sets of weather gear (incl side screens), one in white the other in black with a black tonneau cover. £22,500.

Call: 01383 415591.

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