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Editorial 2014 continues to gain momentum as the new season gradually comes upon us. The general consensus here at CPR Towers is ‘so far...so good’ as the selection of shows, events and auctions we have attended have nearly all exceeded our expectations.

The biggest show we went to in February was Race Retro at Stoneleigh, and jolly good it was too. You can read the full report on the show elsewhere in this issue, but we were impressed with both the quality of the cars at the show and the awesome live rally stage that showcased the amazing Group B cars from yesteryear.

Talking of rallies, our congratulations go out to Sarah Bennett-Baggs and Mike Thorne for completing the gruelling 2,000 mile Winter Challenge rally which started at the Race Retro show in Coventry and ran down to Monte Carlo. The pair battled some pretty extreme conditions in their trusty Rover P4, and while others fell by the wayside, our intrepid duo pressed on and made it all the way to the finish. Check out Sarah’s write-up of the event - it’s a fantastic read.

Finally, we are delighted to announce that Classic, Performance & Retro magazine is now being sponsored by Maranello Classic Parts, the only official Ferrari classic parts distributor in the world supplying parts for Ferrari road models from 1947 up to present day supercars. Maranello has represented Ferrari in this capacity since 1960 and also offers vehicle sales from its famous Tower Garage showroom, and servicing is available at Maranello Ferrari Egham, both of which are located close to London’s Heathrow Airport. Maranello’s philosophy is to preserve the Ferrari cars of the ‘past, present and future,’ something that we here at Classic, Performance & Retro wholeheartedly support.

Over the coming months Maranello has promised to take us behind the scenes of the business and explain what is involved in obtaining parts for some of the world’s greatest supercars, so expect some very interesting features and articles. And if you happen to own a Ferrari, then you might want to keep their number handy (01784 436222), as nowhere in the world will you find more classic Ferrari parts in one place. In fact, the company says its vast inventory contains 28,000 lines and £30 million worth of parts!

David Howard, General Manager at Maranello Classic Parts, said: “We are delighted to be associated with Classic, Performance & Retro magazine and look forward to working with them on their continued journey in automotive publishing. It is clear that creating brand awareness online is definitely the way to go, and we have already had some very positive feedback from our own advertising in the magazine.”

Everybody here at Classic, Performance & Retro is thrilled to be associated with not only one of the most highly respected automotive parts companies in the world, but also one that has very close ties with an iconic manufacturer like Ferrari. We welcome Maranello Classic Parts on board, and we are extremely excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.

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

Drive safe!

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Race Retro Show report.

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Race Retro: Once again, the UK’s annual Race Retro show hosted a glittering array of historic racing cars in the halls at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on February 21-23. Simon Hazeldine went along to find out more.

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Koenigsegg Agera R: It’s Swedish, lightning fast and almost as desirable as Myleene Klasse! David Harrison road tests the stunning Koenigsegg Agera R.

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VSCC Pomeroy Trophy: The long established Pomeroy Trophy staged by the Vintage Sports Car Club at Silverstone, Northamptonshire, offers a superb variety of cars seldom seen elsewhere. Words/Pictures - Chris McEvoy.

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Monte Carlo Or Bust!: After purchasing a Rover P4 last November which had just completed the Peking to Paris event – the Winter Challenge seemed like a good way to test the car.

Sarah Bennett-Baggs set off with her partner from Race Retro on their first rally together.

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Open For Business: Last year saw Mallory Park racing circuit teetering on the brink of closure after lcourt action over excessive noise levels. Now under new proprietors, the track held an open day on March 1. Simon Hazeldine went along.

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

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Monte Carlo Or Bust!

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

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

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

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

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Italian Icons On Show

Modena Museum Reopens Under Ferrari Control

The revamped and renamed Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari has reopened its doors after a major renovation and is now being run directly by Ferrari. To celebrate the opening, a ceremony was held on February 18, which was attended by Luca di Montezemolo and Piero Ferrari.

The new displays in the museum feature 19 high definition multi-projectors designed to immerse visitors in the sights and sounds of the iconic Ferrari brand, and also tell the story Enzo Ferrari starting in 1947 when he founded Ferrari S.p.A. The spacious 6,000sq/m building houses some of Ferrari’s most iconic cars, like the 275GTB, the F40 and of course, an ‘Enzo.’ Ferrari says that this Modena based museum will compliment its own facility at Maranello which last year saw over 300,000 visitors pass through its doors making it one of the most popular museums in Italy.

Speaking about the museum’s new displays, a spokesman for Ferrari said: “The new life of the spectacular museum has begun with the large and beautiful main wing: here, as well as seeing the most important cars in the history of the Ferrari driver, constructor and creator of the Scuderia, you go into a veritable “time machine” that will take visitors through 100 years of history via multiple projections that will immerse the public in images, sounds and emotions. The 18 projectors weave together the history of Modena motoring, the story of Enzo Ferrari and his deeds and the world in which it all happened. Art, technology, design, battles and new hopes make up the setting for the triumphs of the great drivers and the most outstanding scarlet cars.” www.museocasaenzoferrari.it/en/

Classic Trunk Traders

London Classic Car Boot Sale Set To Return Following the success of last October’s Classic Car Boot Sale in London, the organisers are going to do it all again...but this time it will be a two-day event. It will be held on March 15-16 at the South Bank Centre and entry to the sale will cost £4.00.

The event is being run by Wayne Hemingway MBE under his ‘Vintage’ banner and the idea is that vendors buy a pitch and then turn up in classic cars and sell vintage items such as clothing, furniture or LPs from the boot of their car. The first event back in October attracted an attendance of around 8,000 people, but the organisers are hoping for close to 20,000 this time round. They are describing it as a “vehicular vintage delight, a vintage shoppers cornucopia of vintage clothing, accessories, household goods, memorabilia, vinyl records, street food, slideshows, impromptu musical performances and street theatre.” classiccarbootsale.co.uk

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Police Collection On The Move

Historic Police Cars Move To New Home The Metropolitan Police’s Historical Vehicle Fleet has relocated from its base at Hampton Garage in London and moved to a new home at the Peel Centre in Hendon. A small crowd of onlookers, including a number of current and retired traffic officers, gathered to bid farewell to the collection on February 26.

The cars in the collection date back as far as 1948, with the oldest one being a Wolseley 18/85 which led the convoy of cars behind a motorcycle escort made up of a 1956 Triumph Speed Twin and a 1966 650 Basic. The Wolseley added to the occasion by sounding its vintage two-tone siren as it set off on its journey. Other cars in the convoy included a 1970 Morris Minor, a 1983 Rover SD1 and an ex-Special Branch 1973 armoured Rover P6 3500 which was used as a 10 Downing Street protection vehicle until 1987.

Unfortunately, one of the cars in the collection had to be left behind when it was discovered that its MOT certificate had run out! The offending vehicle was a Triumph 2.5PI which was spotted languishing in the garage surrounded vintage traffic signs and other museum exhibits. The car will join the rest of the collection once it Rimmer A5 LANDSCAPE 1 18/07/2013 Pagewww.met.police.uk/CopGear/ 4 has been issued ad_Layout with a fresh MOT15:59 ticket.

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Graham Hill Lotus For Sale

Graham Hill Lotus 49B Offered For Sale A 1968 Lotus 49B Formula1 car once driven by Graham Hill is to go ‘under the hammer’ at the Bonhams sale at this years Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car comes from the collection of the late John Dawson-Damer, who was killed while driving a Lotus 63 at Goodwood in 2000.

The car being offered for sale was originally built as a Lotus 49 Tasman car and was raced

by Hill in early 1969. It was later driven by Richard Attwood at Monaco before it was upgraded to 49B spec and driven by Graham Hill in the British Grand Prix.

The car is one of a handful remaining of just 12 Lotus 49s produced. Its Colin Chapman concept, detailed by his gifted designer Maurice Phillippe, perfected a stressed-skin monocoque forward fuselage which terminated immediately behind the driver’s cockpit, to which the brand-new Cosworth-Ford DFV engine was then bolted as the rear chassis member, carrying the ZF or Hewland gearbox and rear suspension.

James Knight, Bonhams Group Motoring Director, said: “By every standard, Colin Chapman’s Lotus 49 concept is an absolute landmark in Formula 1 design. It simply raised the bar for every rival manufacturer, and its Cosworth-Ford V8 engine went on to win a record 155 World Championship Grands Prix. www.bonhams.com

Winter Winners!

Dutch Porsche Crew Victors In Winter Challenge Jan Ebus and Jan Berkhof have emerged as the winners of the 19th running of The Winter Challenge. The Dutch crew forged a dominant display in front of many of Europe’s leading classic rally competitors, their 1964 Porsche 356 taking them to a lead of over two and a half minutes over second placed David Hughes, Richard Dix and Martin Neal in a VolvoJan Ebus And Jan Berkhof Winners of Winter Challenge 2014 on Col De Turini Near Monte Carlo 122s of a similar age. In third were Charles Colton and Ryan Pickering in a 1965 Porsche 911, Colton a previous winner of The Pirelli Classic Marathon amongst other events.

This was the first contributing round to the 2014 HERO Cup in association with EFG, the event started simultaneously from two places, Europe’s Premier Winter show for Classic Motorsport, Race Retro at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry and the picturesque town of Troyes, situated in the Champagne region of France.

Jeremy Dickson, Event Director added: “It’s always tough running a winter event where there is a desire for at least part of the event to be on snowy roads, but at the same time ensuring that should roads be closed by snow, an alternative competitive route is still available. This year’s route was a great success, and we were rewarded with a morning of fresh snow that for many was the highlight of the event. All entrants were very complimentary of the overall route which was largely traffic free, enabling the drivers to enjoy the drive, and navigators to concentrate on finding the correct road, not always easy when there are many more roads than shown on the map.” www.craevents.eu

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Ferrari Brand Awarded AAA+ Rating

By Brand Index It’s official. Ferrari is one of the world’s most powerful brands. The legendary Italian carmaker scored highly on a wide variety of measures on Brand Finance’s Brand Strength Index, from desirability, loyalty and consumer sentiment to visual identity, online presence and employee satisfaction. Ferrari is one of only eleven brands (including Google, Hermès, Coca-Cola, Disney, Rolex and F1 racing rivals Red Bull) to be awarded an AAA+ brand rating and has the highest overall score. Brand Finance Chief Executive David Haigh stated, “The prancing horse on a yellow badge is instantly recognizable the world over, even where paved roads have yet to reach. In its home country and among its many admirers worldwide Ferrari inspires more than just brand loyalty, more of a cultish, even quasi-religious devotion, its brand power is indisputable.” brandirectory.com

Sub-Zero Classics!

Chilly Roof-Down Run For Classic Convertibles In France More than 50 classic convertibles and 100 participants braved sub-zero temperatures on February 16, to take part in the third Prom’ des Neiges from Nice to the Col de Turini. The event is open only to convertible cars and is organised each year by the Automobile Club of Nice Côte d’Azur which was founded in 1896.

The 80km run set off from Piazza Garibaldi in reasonably mild weather and the conditions remained good for much of the route as the cars made their way to the top of the famous 1,607m Col de Turini.

Now only in its third year, the organisers say that entries have more than quadrupled since its inception, and a wide variety of cars - especially British classics - took part in the event. Among those cars were examples from: MG, AustinHealey, Jaguar, Lotus, Morgan and Triumph, but other non-Brits taking part included cars from Porsche, MercedesBenz, Ferrari, Citroen, but perhaps the most popular car on the event was the stunning 1933 Hotchkiss AM80 belonging to Claude Alquier. www.automobileclubdenice.com

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Stars Of The Show!

F1 Cars To Star At Brands Hatch Historic Festival Masters Historic Racing is working on providing a large collection of Formula One cars for its annual Brands Hatch Festival.

The 2014 Brands Hatch Masters Festival will celebrate the anniversary of the first F1 Grand prix held at the Kent circuit 50 years ago. The event will feature both races and demonstrations for Formula One cars from across the decades, including the two races for the FIA Masters Historic Formula One Championship and the Historic Grand Prix Cars Association’s Pre ’66 grids. The festival will be a true celebration of Formula 1 history with not only track demonstrations but static displays as well.

Masters’ Event Manager Rachel Bailey said: “We are working hard to make Brands Hatch full of Formula One cars. With four races for cars up to the 1980s plus demonstrations and displays, Brands Hatch will be the place to see Formula One history and to see how the category has evolved over the years. We will have cars from as many constructors as possible, those still competing and those long forgotten. The event will be one not to be missed!

The Brands Hatch Masters Historic Festival will run at Brands Hatch on May 24/25 and feature the FIA Masters Historic Formula One Championship, FIA Masters Historic Sports Car Championship, Gentlemen Drivers Pre-66 GT cars, Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars, HGPCA Formula One races and the FIA Lurani Trophy for Formula Junior cars.

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Touring Cars Stars!

History in the Making at Thruxton Easter Revival The organisers of this year’s Thruxton Easter Revival (April 19-20) say the event will not just be celebrating the very best of motor sport history – it will also be making motor racing history all of its own. The special two-day event was established 12 months ago and harks back to the famous Easter race meetings of the late Sixties and Seventies, when all the top drivers of the day would compete at the super-fast Hampshire airfield circuit in front of huge holiday crowds.

Adding to this year’s excitement, the programme includes the opening rounds of the eagerly-anticipated new HSCC Super Touring Car Championship. Fronted by the British Touring Car Championship here in Britain, Super Touring was the global saloon car racing phenomenon in the Nineties, with a host of major manufacturers keen to prove the sportiness of familiar family cars on the world’s racetracks. Formula One teams including Williams and McLaren were commissioned by the likes of Renault and BMW to create what remain the most high-tech generation of racing tin-tops ever seen. The F1-inspired cars weren’t only incredibly fast but the no-holds-barred, bumper-to-bumper racing served up a feast of entertainment followed by millions on television. Both double BTCC champion John Cleland and touring car legend Patrick Watts are expected to be among those rolling back the years at Thruxton, as late Nineties models of the ilk of the BMW 320i, Honda Accord, Nissan Primera, Vauxhall Vectra and Williams Renault Laguna prepare to go wheel-to-wheel with the fearsome, flame-spitting Ford Sierra RS500.

“We are honoured that Thruxton will be hosting the very first rounds of the new Super Touring Car Championship,” said Bill Coombs, Thruxton Group Managing Director. “Lots of us grew up watching those epic BTCC battles on our TVs and so it’s great to see so many of those fantastic cars – not to mention a few of the illustrious drivers – recreating what was a memorable period in motor sport history. Thruxton is the fastest and most challenging circuit in the UK and thus the perfect place for fans to see these incredible machines back in breath-taking action.” www.thruxtonracing.co.uk

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Ferrari Asian Racing Day Hailed Success

The first Ferrari Racing Day held in Asia ended with the biggest parade of Ferrari cars ever seen Malaysia. This truly memorable event at Sepang circuit of February 23, featured plenty of adrenalin fueled action. Kicking off the day was a show from the three Formula 1 ‘Clienti’ cars that performed several laps giving spectators a taste of F1 power. They also got to enjoy the sight of two F2001s which Michael Schumacher had driven to the world title, as well as the F2007 in which Kimi Raikkonen became world champion. After the Formula 1 cars, it was time for the cars in the XX programmes to ramp up the action, as two FXX and seven 599XX cars thrilled spectators in the stands with the noise of the engines and their extreme performance.

“We have a history here in Malaysia and the spectators know the marque and its aura,” said the head of Ferrari Far East, Giuseppe Cattaneo. “We have a long standing group of customers in this country, which we want to consolidate and grow. Here in Sepang, we have seen owners not only from Malaysia, but also from Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and China and, while this is the first time there’s been a Ferrari Racing Days in Malaysia, we hope we can build on the work we have done here, so that Sepang becomes an annual event on our calendar.” corseclienti.ferrari.com/.com/halloffame

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VSCC Spring Start Set For ERA Extravaganza!

Following the success of last year’s inaugural two-day format, the Vintage Sports Car Club Spring Start will again herald the opening of the historic motor racing season on April 12/13. With races catering for all types of Pre- and Post-war Racing and Sports-Cars, there is sure to be machinery on display to satisfy all interests, whilst our competing members will have a wide choice of races to exercise their various cars over the weekend, with opportunities for everyone on both days of the meeting.

As is tradition, Saturday’s focus will fall on the VSCC’s own GP Itala Trophies with a number of the Club’s most prominent silverware for the taking throughout the day’s programme, including the collection’s namesake GP Itala Trophy for Vintage Racing Cars; the Amschel Rothschild and Patrick Lindsay Memorial Trophies Race will bring together the very best Grand Prix Cars of the immediate Pre- and Post-war eras and, with representatives from exalted names as ERA, Bugatti, Lotus, Connaught, Maserati, Cooper Bristol and Ferrari and many more expected, this is one of the most elite grids you are likely to see anywhere. Our Fox & Nicholl Trophy Race is sure to be a highlight with guaranteed full grid of genuine Pre-war SportsCars whilst we also host the Club’s traditional Regularity Trial, the ideal introductory event for those new to circuit racing. The day will be complemented by Invited grids from the ever-revered Pre-1966 Grand Prix Cars of the HGPCA, the first of their two races over the weekend and FISCAR, whose Post-war Sports Cars from manufacturers such as HWM, Jaguar and Aston Martin return to celebrate the wonderful career of George Abecassis following last year’s successful Centenary event.

Celebrating its own 80th Anniversary in 2014, the ERA marque takes centre stage on Sunday, with its own exclusive Race – it has been 10 years since the VSCC last held such as race at Donington Park so it will be a race not to miss. The celebrated Voiturettes will have a further chance to shine as they join a grid of original Pre-1941 Grand Prix Cars from the likes of Alta, Bugatti and Maserati. The series enjoyed two fantastic outings last season, here at Silverstone and at Snetterton in September and we expect even more support for this edition. Pre-war fans will also enjoy a full grid of Sports-Cars competing in the everpopular Short Handicap format, joined by their Racing brethren for an All-Comers Pre-war Scratch Race; furthermore, we will again host races for Pre-1960 Aston Martins and 1950s Sports Racing Cars, the latter including a repeat of last year’s entertaining 2-driver option. As well as the HGPCA’s second Pre-‘1966 Race, we are joined by our friends at the FJHRA, who will run a round of their Front Engined Formula Junior Championship, and the 500 Owners Association, whose grid of F3 (500) Racing Cars are ever the crowd-pleaser. www.vscc.co.uk

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Triumph Sports Six Club Gears Up For TriumFest The Triumph Sports Six Club is holding its ‘TriumFest’ show at Donington Park race circuit in Leicestershire on July 26-27, and the club says all Triumph cars are welcome.

Previously known as the TSSC International Weekend, the event will be hosted on Donington’s new ‘Launch Pad’ site which includes the ‘Heritage Loop.’

The club says it has also booked the adjoining Donington Park Farmhouse Campsite and Caravan Park so that members can make use of its facilities which include shower blocks and a campsite bar for food and drinks. The campsite is available from midday on Friday 25.

Among the events planned to take place at the show are: a Friday evening beer festival, a trade and members autojumble market, a concours competition, a live band, laps of the ‘Heritage Loop’ and an ‘on track Triumph Parade.’

You can find out more by visiting the club’s website at: www.tssc.org.uk

MG Car Club

MGCC Welcomes Cecil Kimber’s Grandson To Club HQ

THE MG Car Club says it was honoured to receive a visit from Cecil Kimber’s grandson, Kim McGavin on February 4. He visited the Club’s headquarters in Abingdon in Oxfordshire, to present the Car Club with a collection of MG documents and memerobilia, including a signed photo of Lord Nuffield, which had belonged to his mother, Jean Kimber-Cook.

After a tour of Kimber House (the club’s headquarters building), which is home to a number of Kimber’s personal belongings such as his briefcase, pipes and tobacco boxes, McGavin visited Abingdon’s County Hall Museum.

The MG Car Club’s archivist Peter Neal has begun sorting through the collection and the club says it will publish details in the March issue of its club magazine - Safety Fast! www.mgcc.co.uk

Jaguar Drivers’ Club

Jaguar Day Planned For Horwood House & Gardens The Jaguar Drivers Club has announced that it will hold its ‘National Day 2014’ at Horwood House & Gardens, near Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, on August 10. Visitors can of course be guaranteed a stunning display of Jaguar cars, but among the other attractions on offer are the Annual Concours competitions for the SS Register, the Mk1 & 2 Register and the Classic S-Type Register. There will also be a brass band, trade stands, guest classics and a ‘Jaguars for sale display area.’ If you are tempted by that little lot, then head over to the club’s website at: www.jaguardriver.co.uk

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RaceRetro Once again, the UK’s annual Race Retro show hosted a glittering array of historic racing cars in the halls at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on February 21-23. Simon Hazeldine went along to find out more.

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ver the years, Race Retro has firmly established itself as the UK’s premier historic motorsport exhibition, and each year it acts as an unofficial curtain-raiser for the forthcoming historic motorsport season. It provides a unique shopping mall for teams and drivers where they can purchase just about anything they require for their cars. Need a 20 www.cprmag.co.uk

set of bespoke wire wheels for a 1930s Alfa Romeo, or aluminium bodywork for a 1970s Le Mans veteran? No problem! You can get it all at Race Retro. With over 250 exhibitors displaying their wares at the show, if you couldn’t find it here then you probably wont find it anywhere.

Of course, this show isn’t just about shopping; it also provides a great opportunity

to get up close to some amazing historic racing cars and this year was no exception.

Milestones With one of this year’s themes being the 50th anniversary of McLaren, it was perhaps no surprise to find that some of the most famous cars on display were indeed products of the Woking-based manufacturer.

McLaren M8 Can-Am Challenge car.

Ex-Sir Stirling Moss Lotus 18.

ERA R5B ‘Remus’on the VSCC stand.

One of two McLaren M23s at the show.

Inside the main foyer sat a 1974 McLaren M23 Formula1 car that was driven by James Hunt, and was also the car that starred in the recent Hollywood blockbuster about Hunt’s life - Rush. Just inside the main door to Hall 2 which thanks to Stoneleigh’s odd layout is actually the first hall most people visit - was the main display of McLaren cars.

This featured another one of the M23 cars from the ‘Hunt’ era, though this one was driven by the teams then number one driver Emerson Fittipaldi, to take

the 1974 F1 double, drivers and constructors world championships. This was Fittipaldi’s second F1 world championship but the teams first constructors F1 world championship. McLaren went on to become the most successful team in the history of F1 GP racing.

Alongside the M23 was an example of the fearsome McLaren M8 Can-Am Challenge car, the 7litre plus Chevrolet V8 powered monster that dominated the halcyon years of the rich CanadianAmerican Challenge Cup series for unlimited sports

racing cars. In the hands of Bruce McLaren himself, and star driver Denny Hulme, the bright orange cars from McLaren saw off all comers for three dominant seasons.

Looking slightly more modern next to the other cars was a McLaren F1 that enjoyed an astounding victory at the 1995 Le Mans 24 Hour race against purebred racing opposition.

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this years show was the 30th anniversary of the Metro 6R4 Group B rally car. Yes, the seemingly insane mutation of Austin’s humble Metro, a small ‘shopping car’ that became a fire-breathing monster of a car, is 30 years old.

The car was sanctioned by Austin Rover Group, who conscious of the worldwide publicity value of rallying, commissioned Williams Grand Prix engineering to create the AR challenger for the spectacular Group B rally series.

Forever afterwards known as the cars that were ‘too fast to race’ these spectacular monsters of 1980’s world One of the Metro 6R4s at the show.

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Above: Where else can you buy Porsche 917 bodywork! Top Right: Famous names at the show Centre Right: 1936 Parnell MG GP Car. Right: McLaren F1 at Race Retro. rally were built to virtually ‘no holds barred’ regulations, the main stipulation being that at least two hundred examples of the model had to be built before acceptance into competition. Using a Williams GP developed rear mounted 400 bhp V6 version of the AR

Group aluminium V8 engine, coupled to constant four wheel drive transmission, the tubular space framed machine was clothed in bodywork resembling the humble Mini Metro, albeit very much on steroids!

Among the star drivers of the works fielded cars were British crowd favourites Tony Pond and a young Malcolm Wilson.

After the demise of Group B rallying, the remaining stock of 6R4’s were slightly detuned from the original works specification and became a mainstay of British championship stage rallying for several more seasons. No red-blooded rally enthusiast who heard it race in anger

This stunning replica of a porsche 917 attracted much attention. could forget the deep-throated roar of a 6R4 charging through a rally stage, and that was an experience visitors to the show managed to relive to some degree as there was a 6R4 running outside the halls on the purpose built Rally Stage in Stoneleigh Park.

Scaled down racing on display!

Rally stage I should mention that it is this ‘rally stage’ which sets Race Retro apart from many other ‘static’ motorsport shows as it gives the event a live element which the visitors really appreciate. This year saw the aforementioned 6R4s

running alongside Group B and a spectacle...and thankfully C rally cars including Rauno much warmer than it was last Aaltonen’s Mini Cooper, the year.

Rothmans Audi Quattro, the Brookes Sapphire and ex-Auriol Iconic Replica Ford Sierra Cosworths, and the I enjoyed wandering aimlessly around the halls and ex-McRae Lotus Cortina. Quite ‘discovering’ more impressive racing cars at each and every turn. If I had to pick a favourite, it would be the one car that actually stopped me in my tracks - the ‘jawdroppingly’ beautiful Gulf liveried Porsche 917. This immaculate Le Mans 24 Hour Race legend was residing on the stand belonging to the 360 Motor Racing Club and was Porsche 911 on the attracting a lot of attention.

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This Three-Wheeler Morgan called ‘Yellow’ has a long racing history.

1988 Lola T88/00 Indycar on display at Autosport.

it is a stunning looking car, but I wonder how many of its admirers knew it was actually a replica? The car belongs to Graham turner and he regularly races it in select events around the UK, and that makes him a very lucky chap in my book.

cars ‘n stars!

Ford Mustang on the Classic Sports Car Club stand.

Arrows F1 car being used as a simulator.

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Back in the halls, and the crowds were delighted to find British motor racing legend Sir Stirling Moss on the interview stage with host Gemma Scott and the queues for the autograph signings crossed into two halls.

Other motorsport greats attending the event included Touring Cars’ Win Percy, Worldrenowned navigator Willy Cave, Jaguar test driver Norman Dewis, multi-championship titleholder Barry Lee, World Sidecar champ Stan Dibben

The starting line!

Some of the cars taking part in the ‘Winter Challenge.’

Sarah and Mike about to set off in the Rover P4.

There was a wide variety of cars taking part in the ‘Winter Challenge.’ and the ever-popular Barrie ‘Whizzo’ Williams. Visitors were also treated to interviews with triple British Rally Champion turned Hollywood stunt driver Mark Higgins, and TV motoring presenters Quentin Willson, Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer and Classic Car SOS’ Fuzz Townshend.

Sarah Bennett-Baggs, who was crewing a Rover P4 on the event, along with codriver Mike Thorne. If you are wondering why those names seem familiar to you, it’s

because they were the ones driving the Austin Healey 100 featured in last month’s issue.

Sarah was in buoyant mood and clearly excited about the challenge that lay ahead. She

winter challenge I had opted to visit Race Retro on the Sunday, which was the final day of the event. It wasn’t quite blessed with the great weather that the first two days had, but it did have the added attraction of seeing the Winter Challenge cars setting off on their 2,000 mile rally to Monte Carlo.

I happened to bump into our own tame lady racing driver,

Awesome vintage petrol pumps on display.

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was much less excited about report from the rally, so keep favourable. Attendance was an eye out for it in a future up slightly on last year too, the lack of support offered by the aging Rover’s seats issue. with 29,101 visitors going which allowed too much through the doors. It seems Good job! lateral movement during to be a successful formula Overall I thought the Race - with the live rally stage cornering, saying she much Retro organisers did an proving especially popular preferred being strapped excellent job with this years into a more restrictive racing and the show is continuing show as it seemed to tick all seat like the ones in her to pull in plenty of visitors, the boxes and most of the pink Porsche 911. so expect more of the same feedback I heard was very Sarah has promised us a full next year.

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Swede Sensation!

It’s Swedish, lightning fast and almost as desirable as Myleene Klasse! David Harrison road tests the stunning Koenigsegg Agera R.

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how long I it took me to say ‘yes’ to the following question: ‘Would you like to test drive the 2013 Koenigsegg Agera R and write about it for the magazine?’

There are some questions that

just don’t need to be asked, and that was one of them. It’s kinda up there with ‘would you like next week’s winning lottery numbers,’ or ‘would you like a date with Myleene Klasse?’ Like Duh. You know

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Power & poise - the Koenigsegg Agera R.

the answer to the question before it is even asked, so why bother answering it? But anyway, I digress. I really should get back to the car in question...and quick. If my wife finds out I’ve been fantasising

about Myleene, I’ll be curling up in the kennel with the dog.

Again.

The oddly named Koenigsegg Agera has been around for a few years now, since 2011 to be exact, but this was the

first opportunity I have had to actually get behind the wheel of one.

Meatballs!

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Unusual door arrangement.

know about handling and performance? Well, as it happens...quite a lot!

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made car. Now the Swedes are road on fire. Those cars famous for many things; ABBA, are sensible, much like the meatballs, Ikea, and hiding jet Swedes themselves. fighters in the woods spring to The build quality has always mind...but fast cars, probably been excellent, but they are not. not exactly exciting to drive.

You see, up until this particular So with that in mind, you Koenigsegg, the only Swedish might not expect much from a cars I had driven had been supercar that originates from Saabs and Volvos, none the same country. of which had really set the I mean, what do the Swedes 32 www.cprmag.co.uk

The Koenigsegg can trace its origins back to 1994 when a youthful Christian von Koenigsegg formed his own company and set about designing his first car - the Koenigsegg CC. It first broke cover at a BPR GT race at the Anderstorp racetrack in 1996, where it was driven

by Swedish touring car ace Rickard Rydell. The following year saw the second prototype CC being paraded at the Cannes Film Festival, but it wasn’t until 2002 that the first production car rolled off the line - a red Koenigsegg CC8S which was used initially as the company’s official test car.

It was this actu car that was later converted to CCR spec and went on to smash the speed record held by the

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Well appointed interior.

McLaren F1 in 2005.

The new Agera R that stands before me is the natural evolution of that earlier car.

It is more or less the same basic shape; the doors look the same, the windscreen looks the same, in fact there are quite a few similarities between that first car and this one, and yet they are so very different. There is good reason for that too.

Perfect Supercar

Christian von Koenigsegg described the original CC8S as “the perfect supercar” and he still stands by that statement today. What the Agera R represents is the natural evolution of that car, updated and refined to fit in with modern day requirements.

It looks bigger, and more aggressive. It looks like a CC8S that has been pumped full of steroids. There are

intakes and vents all over the bodywork, and each one serves a very specific function.

For example, the side vents extract excess heat from behind the front wings and draw it down the side of the car. Under the huge engine cover lurks the heart of the car; a 5.0 litre V8 producing an eye-watering 960hp on regular 95 octane fuel and 1,140hp using E85 bio fuel. It’s a lightweight unit too which

weighs just 197kg with clutch, flywheel, exhaust, dry sump system, turbo and manifold attached. It accelerates like the Millenium Falcon jumping into hyperspace, with a 0-62mph time of 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 273mph...and that aint no typo folks!

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Armed with all the facts and figures, I simply cant wait to

Right: A shot showing the engine and rear suspension of the Agera R.

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get this car out on the road, but it’s that word right there that is the problem - road. I am going to drive this car on the public roads, so no chance of doing 273mph then.

Naturally I will be...ahem... sticking to the 70mph speed limit. More or less.

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arrangement is a bit weird, but ultimately unchallenging.

It is surprisingly roomy inside and doesn’t feel at all claustrophobic. The view out of the car is reminiscent of one of the Le Mans prototype cars like the Audi R18, with its curved ‘wraparound’ windscreen and small aircraft style side windows.

The seats are positioned towards the centre of the cockpit, which either gives a smaller frontal area on the outside of car or improves the weight distribution, depending on who you talk too. It’s not an issue, but it just takes a little while to adjust to it.

Right, so let’s get this thing on the road. A brief press of the

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starter button and it sounds like the Hounds of Hades have been released directly behind me. The engine roars into life before it quickly settles down to a restrained purr.

Pressing the right-hand paddle behind the steering wheel engages first gear and a squeeze on the accelerator pedal moves the

car forwards. As it moves up through the gears the Agera R feels smooth and very responsive. It absorbs the lumps and bumps on some of Surrey’s more rural roads with surprising ease, thanks mainly to the Triplex rear suspension system fitted to the car. This utilizes a shock absorber and spring to connect the right

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Above: The ‘Triplex’ rear suspension system provides impressive handling.

Left: The aerodynamics of the Agera R make the tyres feel like they are glued to the road!

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traffic. In fact, the Agera R is exactly two metres wide, and that measurement was chosen as it is the maximum width allowed for cars that race at Le Mans. Still, it’s narrower than a Lamborghini Aventador so not as extreme as you might think.

The view of the road ahead is excellent, with the windscreen curving around the driver to give a panoramic view of the outside world. It’s like a giant cinema screen where you get to change the speed of the film with your right foot!

And boy, do you have to be careful with it. Your right foot that is. Lean a little too hard on that throttle pedal and the forces of G will pin you back into the sumptuous leather seat with alarming ease. The rate of acceleration takes your breath away and you can

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exceed the legal speed limit in a mere three seconds. There are other notable times associated with the Agera R too.

It holds the Guinness World Record for fastest production car to accelerate from 0-300 km/h and brake back to zero in 21.19 seconds, and it will do 0-100km/h in just 2.8 seconds with 200km/h achieved in just 7.8 seconds.

Its straight line speed is just incredible, and it’s pretty good in the corners too. The Agera R has an improved aerodynamic package which give far greater down force than its predecessors and ensure it remains pinned to the road at all times. It gives huge amounts of confidence as you hurl the car onto the tightest corners and feel the tyres almost eating into the road. The car goes exactly where you point it and there is no strain or shudder from the steering wheel; it feels so effortless.

Much of that downforce is produced by the rear spoiler. Unlike many of its contemporaries, the spoiler on the Agera R is not electrically operated. Instead it is fixed to the car via sprung attachments and the angle of the aerofoil adjusts to suit the air flowing over it. It certainly does an amazing job.

There is no doubt that the Koenigsegg Agera R is a sensational car. It handles like a dream, and even has a decent amount of refinement in the cockpit too. But it’s the sheer speed of the thing that impresses most. It kicks you in the back and takes off like a bullet from a gun. Nothing can prepare you for that.

Only a few theme park rides might come close, and possibly getting launched off the deck of an aircraft carrier in an F18 Hornet jet fighter, but otherwise it is an experience that defies belief.

Now, ask me if I would like to keep this car, and I will show you another question that can be answered in 0.25 seconds!

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VSCC Pomeroy Trophy - Silverstone

The long established Pomeroy Trophy staged by the Vintage Sports Car Club at Silverstone, Northamptonshire, offers a superb variety of cars seldom seen elsewhere. Words/Pictures - Chris McEvoy.

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historic vehicles. The club participates in every aspect of motoring and motorsport for Pre-war cars, and as a result the VSCC is one of the largest and best regarded motoring clubs in the world.

For many racing fans these vintage and historic cars evoke a level of enthusiasm that more modern machinery can’t achieve. With names such as Frazer-Nash, Alvis, Bugatti and ERA there’s a whole lot of ‘soul’

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embedded in every one of these cars.

Since 2014 is the e VSCC’s 80th Anniversary year it is perhaps not surprising that its event schedule for this year includes a wide range of activities covering trials, tours, rallies and race meetings. They will enable members to enjoy the sporting aspect of their cars without over stressing

either themselves or their machinery.

The Pomeroy trophy, which

Old & New Together ran on Saturday February 22, at Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire, was a combination of autotest and circuit aspects, and uniquely it’s the only event run by the VSCC that allows post-1961 cars to

compete directly alongside pre-war ones. An entry list of 76 cars, the eldest being a 3.7L 1923 Crossley Sports, meant that there was plenty of variety on show. But which would win, a modern hightech manufactured one (relatively speaking), or a basic rear drum brakes only, wind in the hair and bugs in the teeth version?

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Stanley Mann, Bentley Speed Six, UY 6485. (All - Chris McEvoy)

The ‘Pom’ Trophy as it’s affectionately known, was first mooted by John Rowley way back in 1947.

It’s named after Laurence Pomeroy Snr, who was the chief designer at Vauxhall at the turn of the 19th century. Pomeroy Snr had been responsible for several successful vehicles. The 1914 4.5 litre Grand Prix Vauxhall and the Prince Henry touring

car are perhaps the best known of these. His son Laurence Pomeroy Jnr, along with T. W. Badgery presented a model of the 1914 GP Vauxhall to be used as the prize to be known as the Laurence Pomeroy Memorial Trophy.

The underlying competition would be for the best touring car. To determine this a series of tests were devised; perhaps this

is where the Top Gear challenge/test setters get their ideas! But back in the late forties there were different criteria and a lack of computer generated wind tunnel and testing facilities. However due to the imposition of petrol rationing the first actual event didn’t take place until 1952. The inaugural winner was Peter Binns in a Vauxhall 30/98. Not wanting a good idea to go to waste, between 1947 and 1952 the trophy was awarded for ‘outstanding service to the club’. It’s first winner, in 1948 was Cecil ‘Sam’ Clutton.

‘Suitcase Test’ Dougal Cawley in the GN-Ford Piglet.

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As the title suggests, this is a competition rather than a ‘race’, and has

the requirement that participating vehicles are ‘registered road cars’. In order to enforce this aspect the cars must be driven to the circuit, a unique and practical way of ensuring validity. The start point was Towcester race Course, just a few miles from Silverstone circuit. Although this might seem odd, it is in fact very apt. In the early days motorsport took its lead from the horse racing world, hence the terms such as paddock along with the starter using the union flag and finishing with a chequered one.

Having made the journey from Towcester to Silverstone, the usual technical and safety scrutineering was required, but with an added twist. the famous ‘Suitcase’ test.

In this each participating car must be able to carry two standardised (to VSCC specs) suitcases.

Not something you’d see as a requisite for modern touring car races. Further requirements being; two fixed seats and an

Above: Participating cars must have a working hood.

Right: Suitcase-sized boxed used for the famous ‘Suitcase Test.’

Below Right: David Wylie cornering in his Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.

acceptable hood. All factors that have been required since the very earliest days of this event.

Tricky Stuff!

The competition consists of five sessions, the first four being acceleration/braking and handling via a slalom

course, culminating with high speed laps lasting 40 minutes on the 1.64 mile Silverstone National Circuit.

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It’s rare to see such a great variety of cars competing against each other.

The spotless engine bay of Rudolf Ernst’s Lorraine-Dietrich Open Tourer. steering, heavy girder chassis, tall body work and a steering wheel that wouldn’t look out of place on a London bus. Add into to the mix; non-synchro gear boxes, ignition advance/retard via a lever somewhere, and the need on several cars to manually pressurise the fuel system and it begins to look a bit tricky. This is no modern Elk test for older cars.

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Michael Steele’s Ford Galaxie 500 Coupe, BOE 192A. not as the case may be, it was time for lunch.

Above anything else the VSCC runs very civilised meetings, and competitors don’t have to make do with the traditional race track. It’s a little more upmarket than that!

With the crockery washed and put back into the hamper, it was time to get back on the circuit.

If you’ve ever wondered what handles better a 1964 Triumph TR4 or a 1990 Sierra Cosworth.

Or which has the better straight-line speed a Bentley Speed Six of 1929 or a 2.0 litre 1998 Renault Clio, then this is where you can get the answer. Watching the cars whizzing down the Wellington straight and then braking heavily for Brooklands before leaning round Luffield, certainly showed how things had progressed. Maybe you’d be more interested in a comparison between two Alfa Romeo’s; a 6C Zagato

Cars spanning several decades compete against each other.

Spyder from 1930 against a Giulia Super Saloon of 1966. As we went to press, the full final indepth results hadn’t been published. I suspect that the VSCC is keeping to tradition and is using a slide rule, a quill pen and several large sheets of paper to tabulate the various handicaps (another horse racing term) to get the final answer. We’ll publish a selection of these in future editions.

What was confirmed though were the overall podium places. First place went to Fredric Wakeman in a 1928 Frazer Nash Super sports, with 2nd place falling to Charles Gillett in a 1928 Frazer Nash Saloon, and third place Patrick BlakeneyEdwards in another Frazer Nash this time a TT Replica.

The circuit event produced some interesting sights.

Although all raced for 40 minutes the number of laps each car was expected to complete was different. Ranging from 18 for the oldest ones to 36 for the most modern.

Not to mention a test

of endurance for some of the older machinery.

It was therefore a great testament to the engineering of the day and to the way the cars had been prepared that most stayed the full distance.

Probably the biggest disappointed of the day was Simon Diffey’s 1963 Jaguar E-type. Having performed in a sterling manner all day, and in contention for a high placing, it converted to

steam power late in the circuit event when the head gasket went.

The VSCC runs a huge number of events during the year with venues across the country. If you’d like to see these magnificent men (and Ladies!) in their venerable machinery, check out their website for the details and go along and see for yourself. You’ll have a great day out. www.vscc.co.uk Christopher Batty’s Frazer Nash Super Sports, OW 7203.

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The Classic Rally Association Winter Challenge 2014

Monte Carlo Or Bust!

After purchasing a Rover P4 last November which had just completed the Peking to Paris event – the Winter Challenge seemed like a good way to test man and machine. Sarah Bennett-Baggs set off with her partner from Race Retro on their first rally together.

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e picked up the Rover P4 for a bargain price at Anglia Car Auctions in November; it was a nailbiting experience bidding for the car and great exhilaration when we eventually won it!

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We drove the car home from the auction and wrote out a list of checks and fixes to be done before it was ready for a new adventure. Having just been used in the Peking to Paris Rally, it was full of Mongolian desert sand, and

I mean it was everywhere... even inside the light bulbs!

An engine top end check, compression test, new suspension, a brake upgrade and a good clean out later – we were ready to sign up for a rally together and we chose

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Atmospheric shot of Sarah and Mike’s Rover P4 ‘Somewhere in England.’

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the Winter Challenge, mainly because of the route, but also because it was out of the race season.

We plotted the route together on the maps the weekend before the rally and I think we both started to realise this was going to be rather tricky.

The roads were tiny, very uphill and VERY twisty!

A week later we were on the starting ramp at Race Retro

with 18 other competitors Scott in a Sunbeam Alpine waiting for the off. There was and a two car entry from a French start on the same Tokyo University, Yoshinori day in Troyes, France with Yamaguchi and Kohe Kusaka another 14 competitors. in a Toyota TE27 Sprinter Amongst the competitors, and Nobura Matsunami were former Irish Rallycross and Susumu Nagasi in their Champion Dermot Carnegie Nissan PA11 Violet adding with navigator Paul Bosdet some colour and excitement in the stunning red ‘beetle to the event. As we boarded backed’ Volvo PV544, the ferry at Portsmouth lots USA’s Owain Lloyd and of the competitors appeared navigating stalwart Peter to know one another and March 2014

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Below: The route took the cars through some very picturesque scenery.

were Rally regulars. Then there was us, relative newbies, lots of racing experience, but admittedly limited map reading experience!

whose car left them with wet feet as it came to a standstill near the Lambourn Downs. The Rover plodded quite happily through the floods but we had a difficult day on the map reading Tensions Running High front and tensions were high at Even the first day proved the supper stop. challenging as the UK’s Day two started early after flooded back roads claimed a very short night’s sleep a few casualties enroute to on a very bumpy ferry ride Portsmouth ferry, including the to Caen, and this is when Volvo 122S of David Hughes, the real problems started as Richard Dix and Martin Neal crews made their way down 52 www.cprmag.co.uk

to Le Mans through a series of Regularity tests on tiny French back roads before all thirty-two competitors converged on the French village of ‘Aunay les Bois’ for a regularity around a French kart circuit. By lunch we were learning even the top crews were struggling with the navigation… it wasn’t just us.

As regularity novices, no speedo or other navigation gadgets in a Rover P4, we also fell foul of the tricky routes, but

were never too far behind. I had a few complaints from the driver for wrong slotting us, but a brief spell of swapping driver and navigator roles soon stopped the complaints and when the driver was travel sick in the grass verge, I might have had a slightly smug grin on my face!

By the end of day two it was clear that the Dutch pairing of Jan Ebus and Jan Berkhof in the Porsche 356 were going to

Mike & Sarah outside Race Retro.

(Simon Hazeldine)

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The big Rover being put through its paces.

On the start line at Race Retro.

be event contenders but they were being closely chased by the Volvo 122S trio of Hughes, Dix and Neal, a great comeback after Sunday’s flood drama!

Working Together

The Rover performed well in all conditions.

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Day three was a long and tough one. The first competitors headed off into the hills from Bourges at 7.30am arriving late after a difficult night navigating twisty mountain roads in the fog, sleet and rain.

By now Mike and I started to work together on the route, and we were united in our determination to get through the day. We experienced one comedy moment on arrival at a cross-roads three cars in front of us, all different colours and just like the Italian job all three went off in different directions, confirming once again how difficult the navigation was.

Results remained unchanged at the end of the day but during the day Dermot Carnegie and Paul Bosdet made a brief appearance in 2nd position overall only to slide back to

The Rover P4 handled the freezing conditions really well.

10th after the night section.

Remarkably navigating the mountain sections late at night was a lot of fun - just finding the regularity start and ends was a eureka moment for us in the Rover P4, and to be honest we just guessed the regularity average speeds!

Snow, Ice & Ditches!

On day four competitors hit snow leaving Valence, driving hard up into Vercors and by mid morning it was clear that snow was hampering progress as the CRA crew had to reroute and cancel some of the higher regularities. Many competitors encountered difficulties or a brush with the scenery in deep drifts. The Rover P4 however, relished the snow, despite a brief exit of the road sideways when Mike was ‘testing the grip levels’! Finally we were overtaking Porsches and other competitors struggling for grip as we climbed the cols. We even

Just a few running repairs!

From Mongolian sand...to Alpine snow, the Rover has seen it all!

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The route took the cars through some stunning mountain scenery.

Is the Rover P4 really like a ‘drunken old lady?’ (Sarah Bennett-Baggs)

had our own HERO moment when a Triumph TR4 slipped into a snowy ditch just in front of us and we stopped to pull them out. The mighty Rover!

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surprise on the last regularity climbing to the Col de Turini with four different timing points meeting the crews on difficult narrow twisty mountain roads often with little or no safety barriers. We were flat out in the Rover, its heavy green backside swinging about close to the edge was like dancing with a large drunken lady!

No surprise it was the Flying Dutchmen of Jan Ebus and Jan Berkhof in the Porsche 356 (Class 2) who led the field home to win the Winter Challenge overall at the top of the Col de this stretch to take 2nd overall Turini. by the end of the day with the Behind them was the yellow Porsche 356 Dutch pair still Porsche 911 of Charles Cotton leading. and Ryan Pickering (Class 3 winners) and third overall was Black Ice the Volvo 122S trio of David The final day we left St Raphael Hughes, Richard Dix and Martin in the sunshine and headed up Neal (Also winners of Class 1) into the Cols, black ice greeted Dermott Carnegie and Paul competitors as we climbed up Bosdet in the Volvo PV544 over Foret Domainale back into finished 8th overall in the end, the snow. Lots of tiny narrow but 2nd in class 1. mountain roads then a further Class four was won by Graham

Sarah & Mike came to the rescue of this Triumph TR4. (Sarah Bennett-Baggs)

Just a few running repairs!

(Sarah Bennett-Baggs) Walker and Sean Toohey in a 1973 Range Rover, Graham had a few problems along the way, the Range Rover misfiring from Day 2 and a mishap during the snow section when Dermott stopped in front of him in the Volvo PV544 but the Range Rover didn’t. They not only won their class but towed many stricken cars out of trouble too!

In the Rover P4 we finished our first HERO-CRA event 6th

Sarah & Mike pose with their trusty Rover. (Sarah Bennett-Baggs) in class and 16th overall in the end, the Rover came into its own in the snow and ice, but it just wasn’t quick enough to climb at speed and we needed a lot more power!

We had great fun though, the now amalgamated HERO & CRA organisations mean there are plenty of events to choose from, varying in difficulty – we found the Winter Challenge very social and friendly and extremely well organised. We later found

out we had completed in one of the toughest events in navigation, road and weather conditions and that gives us a real sense of achievement.

We will definitely be back with ‘Russell the Rover’ for more of the same but perhaps with a bit more power!

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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

march 2014 Date Venue

Organiser

Noise Level

Status

1

Elvington , Airfield

Javelin Trackdays

98db

OPL

1

Lydden

Lydden Hill Race Circuit

OPL

2

Barkston Heath

Javelin Trackdays

4

Blyton Park

Javelin Trackdays

105 dba

OPL

OPL

7

Castle Combe

Javelin Trackdays

100 dba

OPL

8

Cadwell Park , Full Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

8

Goodwood , Full

Javelin Trackdays

8

Anglesey , Coastal

Circuit Days

OPL

9

Santa Pod Raceway , Drag Strip

Santa Pod Raceway

OPL

9

Rockingham , International

Circuit Days

OPL

13

Snetterton , 300

Javelin Trackdays

14

Anglesey , Coastal & GP

Javelin Trackdays

15

Blyton Park , 1.6 Mile Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

OPL

105dba

OPL

OPL 98dba

105dba

OPL

OPL OPL

15

Oulton Park , Full Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

16

Donington Park , GP

Circuit Days

17

Bedford Autodrome , GT

Javelin Trackdays

101db

OPL

17

Castle Combe

BHP Trackdays

100db

OPL

18

Goodwood , Full

Javelin Trackdays

98dba

OPL

19

Blyton Park , 1.6 Mile Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

OPL

19

Brands Hatch , Indy

Javelin Trackdays

21

Mallory Park , Full Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

103dba

OPL

22

Woodbridge

Javelin Trackdays

2 Mile Airfield

OPL

22

Bedford Autodrome , GT

Javelin Trackdays

101db

OPL

23

Snetterton , 300

Javelin Trackdays

105dba

OPL

24

Cadwell Park , Full Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

25

Oulton Park , Full Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

26

Silverstone , International

Circuit Days

OPL

29

Blyton Park , 1.6 Mile Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

OPL

29

Santa Pod Raceway , Drag Strip

Santa Pod Raceway

OPL

30

Barkston Heath

Javelin Trackdays

OPL

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

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OPL

OPL 105dba

OPL

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Mallory Park...

Back In Business!

Last year saw Mallory Park racing circuit teetering on the brink of closure after local residents forced court action over excessive noise levels. Now under new proprietors, the track is back in action and held an open day on March 1.

Simon Hazeldine went along.

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t’s fair to say that 2013 was a troubled one for Mallory park racing circuit in Leicestershire. Local residents started a campaign against the circuit claiming that noise levels at the track were excessive and causing a nuisance. Numerous complaints were sent to Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council who investigated and upheld the complains, taking the circuits operators - Mallory Park Motorsport Limited (MPML) - to court where they were eventually fined £26,000.

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Above: Keke Rosberg’s 1982 Williams FW08 Formula1 car proved to be a major attraction at the open day. Below: Visitors were allowed to walk the track during the open day.

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Around 8,000 people turned up for the free open day.

BMW Motorrad UK British Superbike Team and started racing in the 1960s. Eddie owns Complog, a leading retailer of motorcycle tyres that also supplies the British Superbike Series. His racing career spanned 20 years, racing regularly in the Isle of Man TT.

Star Cars!

Attractive Triumph TR4A on display at Mallory Park. council voted to restrict the number of noisy days the circuit could hold to just 92 per year, something that MPML said made the business “not financially viable.” This, combined with the fine imposed on the operators, led to the business being placed into administration and eventually it was liquidated last November.

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The running of the circuit then reverted to the land owner, Titan Developments, who started seeking potential new operators for the track.

Step forward Stuart Hicken and Eddie Roberts, otherwise known as Real Motorsport Limited.

The pair are both former motorcycle racers and Stuart is the owner of the Buildbase

The celebrate taking over the circuit, the pair - or at least their company - staged an official re-opening with a ‘Meet the Team’ open day on 1 March. As you might expect, the event was very much geared towards motorcycles, but there were a few fourwheeled automotive treasures on show too.

Perhaps the main contender for ‘star of the show’ was the 1982 Williams FW08 Formula1 car that was driven by Keke

Stunning Jaguar E-Type on display.

Rosberg. This was the car that was designed by Patrick Head and debuted at the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix. An evolution of the FW07 that it replaced, the car was used by Finnish driver Keke Rosberg to win the 1982 World Drivers’ Championship.

A later version of this car - the FW08C - had the distinction of being the first Formula One car ever driven by the late Ayrton Senna at Donington Park in July 1983. It happened after Senna badgered team boss Frank Williams for a test after being sat beside him on a long-haul flight. The Brazilian driver completed 40 laps and lapped the circuit faster than anyone else had managed in the car, including 1983 race drivers Rosberg and Jacques Laffite. However Williams were not able to offer Senna a

Ferrari track day experiences on offer. drive for 1984 as Rosberg and Laffite were under contract and the Brazilian signed to the Toleman team instead.

Senna would not drive another Williams until his fateful liaison with the team in 1994.

Another aging racer attracting

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There was an interesting selection of historic rally cars on show.

35bhp. Clive’s car has an impressive history and spent much of its life in Argentina before it was acquired and shipped over to the UK. It originally sported a two-seater body with a staggered seating arrangement, but during its decommissioning the decision was made to fit it with a single-seater body. Clive’s car has taken part in numerous competitive racing events in recent years, such as the Brookland’s Double Twelve Sprint and several VSCC events.

of modern performance cars too, but most of the cars on display were in fact from some of the organisations who offer driving experiences at the circuit.

As you would expect, the assortment was made up of cars like a Ferrari

360 and a Lamborghini Murcielago, however, one driving experience businesses exhibiting at the circuit was offering drives or rides in 1960s Ford Mustangs and had a beautiful white Mustang Coupe on display.

There was plenty more to

Classics On Show

A nice selection of classic cars lined up in the main paddock area, and among these were a Triumph TR4A, a Jaguar E-Type Roadster, Triumph Stag, a Morgan and an MGTF (the old type!) and a Ford Popular.

It wasn’t just old cars on show though; there was a selection

Jon Milicevic’s Cooper T59.

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A small but attractive line-up of British classics on show at Mallory Park. keep visitors amused too, from bouncy castles for the kids, to burgers and hot dogs and clothing stalls for those wanting to lighten their wallets.

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triathlons becoming part of the annual schedule at Mallory Park as the new team look to expand the ‘off-track’ activities that the circuit can host.

Speaking about the challenges that lie ahead, Eddie Roberts said: “Obviously there have been noise issues with the track and we have to identify those. We have specialists coming in who will look at

ways to reduce the noise. It is a race track when all said and done, but we will do our utmost to make it work for everybody.”

Around 8,000 people turned up for the open day, and now that it is out of the way the circuit’s 2014 diary can finally get under way with the first event being a motorcycle track day on March 15.

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Webcon External Fuel Pump for 6v Vehicles Available From: Webcon Price: £48.95 + VAT See: www.webcon.co.uk Fuel system specialists Webcon have just released a new electric fuel pump for use on cars fitted with 6-Volt electrical systems, making it ideal for many early classic vehicles. The pump is suitable for vehicles fitted with carburettors and is a solenoid type pump which is extremely quiet and reliable and operates at 4.5-6psi. This pump is supplied complete with a fitting kit and will accept ‘Push-On’ 9.5mm I/D fuel pipe at both ends.

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Triumph TR2-6 Ultimate Outdoor Car Cover Available From: Moss Europe Price: £169.96 inc VAT See: www.moss-europe.co.uk Moss Europe is now offering a range of Ultimate Outdoor Car Covers which use a specially formulated advanced nanotechnology formula, which gives a unique water resistant coating to ensure long term protection for your Triumph TR. Moss Europe says that the covers are produced from advanced fabric which is fully waterproof, fully breathable, strong and stretchy. Manufactured in a discrete grey colour these car covers are suitable for use both indoors and outdoors, and Moss says they can be used for ‘long-term storage. (Storage bag included).

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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

Expect Minis galore at the Brooklands’ Mini Day on March 30.

march 2014 Date

Venue

Website

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Knutsford MC Tour of Cheshire, Chester, Cheshire, England

www.knutsfordmotorclub.co.uk

1-2

VSCC Trial+Run, Derbyshire, England

www.vscc.co.uk

2

Classic Car Cruise, Alton, Hampshire, England

www.crotchcooler.co.uk

2

MG Owners Club Cobweb Spin, Winchester, Hants, England

www.mgownersclub.co.uk

2

MG and Triumph Show, Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, England

www.livepromotions.co.uk

2

Newark Autojumble, Newark, Notts, England

www.pff-uk.info

6

HSCC Race Meet, Donington Park, Derby, England

www.hscc.org.uk

6

Ace Cafe Classic Mini Meet, London, England

www.ace-cafe-london.com

8

Wetherby Autojumble & Classic Meet, Yorkshire, England

www.wetherbyautojumble.co.uk

9

VBOA Spring Parts Day & Autojumble, Ryton, Coventry , England

www.vboa.org.uk

9

Brooklands Morris and Austin Day, Weybridge, Surrey, England

www.brooklandsmuseum.com

9

Ultimate Dubs, Telford, Shropshire, England

www.ultimate-dubs.co.uk

9

Spring Restoration Show, Donington Park, Derby, England

www.classicshows.org

9

Classic Car Breakfast Meeting, Blackbushe, Hants, England

www.whitelionantiques.co.uk

11

Ace Cafe Classic Car Night, London, England

www.ace-cafe-london.com

16

Bentley Drivers Day, Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey, England

www.brooklandsmuseum.com

22

Bentley and Rolls Royce Workshop, Bolton, Lancs, England

www.RREC.co.uk

29-30

Spring Transport Festival, Manchester, England

www.gmts.co.uk

29-30

VolksWorld Show, Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey, England

www.volksworld.com

29

Vintage Vehicle Auction, Perth, Scotland

www.morrisleslie.com

30

Brooklands Mini Day, Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey, England

www.brooklandsmuseum.com

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Latest News From The Auction Rooms

1955 Jaguar D-Type Sells For €3,696,000 In RM Paris Sale RM Auctions Paris Sale Paris, France.

February 5, 2014.

This rare 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS sold for €1,288,000.

RM Auctions Paris Sale Type

Year

Price

Jaguar D-Type

1955

€3,696,000

Porsche 956 Group C Sports-Prototype

1982

€2,352,000

Ferrari 750 Monza Spider

1955

€1,960,000

Porsche 904 Carrera GTS

1964

€1,288,000

Delahaye 135 S

1936

€1,008,000

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

1957

€823,200

RM Auctions enjoyed a successful debut sale in Paris on February 5, with €17,701,680 worth of sales and 80 percent of all lots sold. The star of the night was the truly wonderful 1955 Jaguar D-Type, part of the Harburg Collection, which sold for €3,696,000, establishing a new world record for a D-Type at auction.

Chassis XKD 520, which boasts an extensive early racing history, was the seventh production D-type made and was sold new to Australian, Bob Stillwell, who raced the car with great success in the 1956 and 1957 seasons, including the 1956 Bathurst 500. Unquestionably one of the best production D-Types in existence, this remarkable car presented collectors with an exceptionally rare opportunity. Another car from the Harburg Collection, and the second biggest seller of the night, was the awe-inspiring 1982 Porsche 956 Group C Sports-Prototype, chassis 004, which ran as a Works car at Le Mans finishing 3rd in ’82 driven by Haywood/Holbert/Barth, completing a historic podium clean sweep for the Porsche Works team that year. With continued history

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This 1982 porsche 956 ‘Group C’ racer fetched the second highest price of the night at €2,352,000.

as a Works car during 1983 and 1984, chassis 004 was the focus of much attention during the auction, which ultimately resulted in a record price of €2,352,000. Another stunning Harburg car, the glorious 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider, chassis 0498 M, boasting a remarkable, fully documented, race history, secured €1,960,000, rounding off the top three sellers of the auction.

Not content with securing the top three sales of the night, another Harburg car, the delightful 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS, also generated huge interest, not least because of its remarkable period racing history in the hands of well-known privateer racer and Works Frazer Nash driver, Dickie Stoop. Presented in immaculate condition, the car achieved an impressive €1,288,000.

Left: This stunning 1955 Jaguar D-Type was the star of the sale fetching a record-setting €3,696,000.

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Latest News From The Auction Rooms

Controvesial ‘Profumo’ Jaguar XK 150 sold for £124,200.

Profumo Jaguar Helps Set Record Race Retro Sale Results A 1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe, formerly owned by Dr Stephen Ward, the physician at the centre of the Profumo affair political scandal, was one of the stars of this year’s record breaking Race Retro sale.

A frenzied bidding battle saw the car eventually sell for a premium inclusive total of £124,200, more than twice its pre-sale estimate.

A host of other magnificent results saw Silverstone Auctions sell a massive 70 per cent of the road cars on offer, along with a remarkable further 13 competition cars, achieving total sales of £1.8 million - the highest auction figure ever achieved at the event.

“We’re delighted to start our 2014 auction season with such a fantastic record breaking result,” comments Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions.

“We put together a really strong catalogue with a great mix of cars, and I’m delighted that we managed to achieve such excellent results for our vendors.”

Indeed, such was the quantity of quality entries into the sale that, for the first time ever, Silverstone Auctions held the event over two days.

Classic road cars which sold particularly well included a stunning 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante X-Pack, which sold for a premium inclusive £167,900, more than £32,000 above its pre-sale estimate; a 1968 Jaguar C-Type by Proteus Enduro, which

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Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Sale Type

Year

Price

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante X-Pack

1987

£167,900

Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe

1959

£124,500

Ford Mondeo Super Tourer

2000

£103,500

‘Matchbox Van’ based on Austin 1968 Seven should fetch up to £15,000.

Jaguar C-Type by Proteus Enduro

£71,300

Porsche 365A Coupe

1957

£60,950

Lotus Cortina MK1 Race Car

1964

£53,000

fetched £71,300; a 1957 Porsche 356A Coupe, which sold for £60,950; and a beautiful 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster, that achieved £49,000.

In the appropriate surroundings of Race Retro, Europe’s premier historic motorsport show, nearly £400,000 worth of competition cars were also successfully auctioned including a 2000 Ford Mondeo Super Tourer,

This tidy 1961 Triumph TR4 sold for £20,585.

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Top seller at Race Retro was this stunning Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante X-Pack which sold for £167,900.

which fetched £103,500; a 1964 Lotus Cortina Mk.I helmet fetching £21,780 and an F1 Champions Edition race car which sold for £53,000; a 1988 Ford Sierra Opus book selling for £15,500.

Cosworth Group N Rally car, which made £23,000; “Race Retro is a fantastic event, attended by so many and a 1968 MG C V8 race car which achieved more passionate enthusiasts, so we look forward to returning than £21,600. again next year,” adds Nick. “However, our next sales, The sale also included an exquisite collection of luxury The NEC Restoration Show sale and our May sale, are lifestyle and automobilia items which raised a further just weeks away, so anyone wishing to submit an entry £171,000, including James Hunt’s 1978 season race is invited to do so at the earliest opportunity.”

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Top DVDs, Videos & Movies

Ford GT40 The Story Format: PAL DVD Running Time: 75 minutes Price: £12.99 Available From: www.dukevideo.com This isn’t a new DVD, in fact it was first released nearly ten years ago back in 2004, but as it the case with many ‘new’ DVDs, it first saw the light of day as an old VHS video cassette (remember those?) and has now been transformed into a modern digital format. That means that you can buy it on a DVD disk, or if you prefer you can just go straight for the ‘download’ option.

As for the film itself, well, cars just don’t get much more iconic than the famous Ford GT40. The story of how it came to be is well documented, but of course it gets told again here. The car was designed specifically with one objective - to win at Le Mans - and the GT40 quickly became a winner, not only on the track, but also in the hearts of racing fans, car enthusiasts and the public alike.

Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon secured the GT40’s first Le Mans victory in 1966 with GT40s also finishing in second and third place. It continued to take victories in the following three Le Mans, winning the Sports Car Championship in 1968 and becoming the first car to top 200 mph on the Mulsanne straight at Le Mans. The goal set

by Henry Ford II was well and truly accomplished.

This programme goes under the bonnet of a 20th century icon. It features archive and contemporary footage of the original GT40s with Tiff Needell putting two very different works cars through their paces.

Just turn up the volume to hear the fabulous V8 engine roar as the on-board camera records Mr Needell nudge the speedo past 200mph – not bad for a 40 year old car!

Bringing things up to more recent times, the programme also takes a look at the 2004 Ford GT - a car that looked like the older GT40 on the outside, but had all modern chassis and running

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gear, and an interior that offered a small amount of comfort, unlike the original car!

As with many of these automotive films, it is the way that the car is captured on the road and track that really makes it worth watching, and hearing that unrestrained V8 howling as it pushes the tacho needle ever closer to the redline is pure audio dynamite!

If you like the Ford GT40, and let’s face it who doesn’t, you will certainly enjoy this film, and if you want to impress your kids and go all ‘techy’ and download it, you wont even need to leave the house to watch it!

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Speedy Stories & Revving Reads!

The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO Author: Joe Sackey Price: £45.00 Format: Hardback.

ISBN: 978 1 84584 2734 Available From: www.motorbooks.co.uk Most car enthusiasts will know all about some of the better known Ferrari ‘numbers.’ Those cars bearing numeric names like the 275, the 308, the 512 or the 430 need little introduction, but the Ferrari 288 is perhaps not so widely known. Perhaps that could be because there was only ever 272 examples ever built and therefore it never really gained the fame equal to those cars produced in much larger numbers.

However, despite its apparent reluctance to step into the limelight, the Ferrari 288 GTO is still a very important car in Ferrari’s history.

It was produced to comply with Group B regulations, so essentially they were factory-built rally cars, but an unfortunate twist of fate meant that they would never take part in the competitive events they were designed for.

The 288 was in fact based on the highly successful Ferrari 308GTB and the type was granted homologation approval by the FIA on June 1, 1985. However, after the death of Henri Toivonen and his co-driver Sergio Cresto in the 1986 Tour de Corse, the FIA ended Group B racing and the Ferrari never got its chance to prove what it could do.

The 288 is also an important car in Ferrari’s history as it was the last model to be overseen by Enzo Ferrari himself.

This book tells the story of this very special Ferrari via the words of marque specialist Joe Sackey. It features over 400 relevant photographs, from original production images to the cars as they are today, including the 1984 Geneva Salon where the car debuted, the first ever GTO Reunion in 1985, current salon and action images, right up to the 25th Anniversary Ferrari 288 GTO Reunion held in America in 2009. Also featured are the actual factory production approval sheets, as filed with the Italian government, in an illustrated technical drawing form, along with a chassis by chassis register of every 288 GTO built, including destroyed prototypes, production cars, and GTO Evoluziones – in fact all 284 cars ever built.

This book contains essential resources covering all aspects of the car, including archives, maintenance specialists, restoration specialists, worldwide clubs, parts sources, etc. A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated look at a unique sports car, and a must-have for Ferrari fans.

Mazda MX-5 : The Complete Story Author: Antony Ingram Price: £22.50 Format: Hardback.

ISBN: 978 1 84797 4969 Available From: www.motorbooks.co.uk It’s hard to believe it, but the Mazda MX-5 has been with us now for 25 years. At over 900,000 cars produced - and counting - the Mazda MX-5 holds the Guinness World Record as the best-selling two-seater sports car ever produced. And while mere numbers should not be the only barometer of success, it has taken a car of the MX-5’s talent to capture the imagination of both enthusiasts and the general motoring public alike. Mazda MX-5 - The Complete Story examines the design, development and production of this innovative sports car. The book details the engine and drivetrain technology that gave the MX-5 its sharp handling and performance and chronicles the stories of the engineers and designers behind the MX-5’s success. It also takes a look at the closest contemporary rivals to the car, and asks why the MX-5 was far and away the most successful. It covers all the special editions and the racing story, and includes a detailed buyer’s guide for each generation of car, along with specification tables and owner’s experiences. This book is a concise, detailed guide to this groundbreaking and innovative sports car and it is superbly illustrated with 200 colour photographs.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia GT & GTA - Enlarged & revised 3rd edition Author: John Tipler RRP: £50.00 Format: Hardback.

ISBN: 978-1-904788-17-1 Available From: www.veloce.co.uk ‘Alfa Romeo Giulia GT & GTA - Enlarged & revised 3rd edition’ is - as the name suggests - an improved version of a previously published book. These can often cause something of a headache for a humble review like myself, because unless I have a copy of a previous edition to hand, it’s difficult to know where the improvements have been made!

Overall, this is a book that exudes quality. It is aimed fairly and squarely at Alfa Romeo enthusiasts and therefore of limited interest to those with less affinity for the marque.

Now, according to the accompanying blurb, this revised edition has over 100 extra images spread across its 224 art paper pages. It covers all the shapely & collectible Giulia coupes, including the fabulous lightweight GTA racer.

The publisher says that this book is recognised the world over as THE book of the Alfa GT and GTA models, and it tells the story of the Giulia from Giugiaro’s drawing board to the showrooms, roads and racetracks of the world. Also included within its pages is practical advice from leading experts on buying, restoring and caring for Alfa’s classic Coupe, together with production figures, road test data, homologation papers, addresses of clubs and specialists, reproductions of contemporary ads and brochure pages and much, much, more. If you are a fan of Alfa Romeo cars, particularly the Giulia GT & GTA, then this is one of those books that you simply must have.

MGB & MGB GT - Your Expert Guide to Problems & How to Fix Them Author: Roger Williams RRP: £39.99 Format: Hardback.

ISBN: 9781903706503 Available From: www.veloce.co.uk Another excellent book from the pen (or keyboard!) of knowledgeable motoring writer Roger Williams is ‘MGB & MGB GT - Your Expert Guide to Problems & How to Fix Them.’

This was the first book in the rather American sounding ‘Auto Doc’ series; the ‘doc’ part being short for doctor. It is intended to be one of those useful troubleshooting guides that show you how to overcome some of the more common problems on the MGB and MGBGT. The author writes in a clear, easy to understand style and the text is accompanied by colour photographs that show many of the tasks in a ‘step-by-step’ sequence, similar to the hugely successful Haynes manuals. Among the topics covers in the book are engine and gearbox problems, overhauling the suspension, replacing road springs, the ignition system and just about anything else that can go wrong on the car. The author lists common faults as headings, for example: ‘Engine cranks normally and fires, but will not run’ and then investigate the problems and suggests potential causes and solutions.

The best thing about this book though is it’s easy to follow format and the way it guides you through each job in easy to follow steps. This makes it an ideal companion to any amateur mechanic or MGB owners who want to save a few pounds in garage bills and do the work themselves. The book was put together with the expert assistance of the MG Owners’ Club and the overall result is very pleasing. Great book for any MGB owner!

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1961 Daimler Dart (B Spec) finished in Red with Tan Leather interior. Chrome wire wheels, Mohair hood with both full and half tonneau covers. Huge history file. £000’s spent by recent owner. Work includes the desirable rack and pinion steering, stainless exhaust to name but a few. £32,450. Call 01200 446893 for more details.

This 1985 Ferrari 308GTB has been very well cared for and has been used sparingly during its long ownership.

The car has only covered 50,000 miles from new, and it runs superbly with its fuel injected engine. The black leather trim is superb and the paint is excellent. £37,950. If you require any further information please contact 01788 860351 or 07957 513749.

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1970 Fiat 500 recently imported from Holland, car purchased from a Fiat restorer, NOVA registration completed with zero duties payable. 12 months MOT, Tax exempt, More desirable F model. New dampers, New tyres, New fuel pump, Just serviced. New Webasto roof etc. Body panels are absolutely flawless. Paintwork is amazing and no scratches, dents, body filler, Just perfect straight panels. Car is fully undersealed. Engine starts first time and runs without any issue. £5,300, Call 07448 403509.

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If you are selling a car, remember that there are a lot of unscrupulous people out there who will use every trick in the book to part you from your car or your money. Take sensible precautions.

If you are buying a car; make sure you check it thoroughly. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is! Never meet a vendor on the street or at service stations. Research the type of car you are buying so you know what to look for. If you are unsure, take an expert along with you.

1970 Ford Capri 1600L with Custom Plan L Pack and three owners from new. Genuine mileage of 93,373. Chromed front and 1994 MG RV8, £14,995, Fitted with rear bumpers, rectangular sealed beam the Rover V8 3,955cc engine and headlamp units with integral sidelights, 5-speed gearbox. Leather seats and chromium plated exhaust trim, lockable wood trim dash and door cappings. fuel cap, dummy air scoops, heater/ The car was imported in to the UK demister two speed fan, single speed windshield wipers, foot operated two jet from Japan in 1997 and has only windshield washers, padded sun visors, covered 24,000 miles and had four interior light, front package tray, interior previous owners since entering the bonnet release, front and rear ashtrays. All UK. Finished in Woodcote Green spare keys remain present and an original (pearlescent) and Stone Beige leather Ford Capri Brochure is included in the sale.

MOT November 2014, Tax exempt, £4,995, trim. As featured in March 2014 call 01733 425140. edition of Classic and Sports Car. Call

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1967 MG Midget. Set up for MG Owners Club Cockshoot Cup. Uprated Engine, Suspension Braking etc. Ideal for competition or Track Day, but would make fabulous High Speed Midget road car. 1958 Morris Minor 1000, £ 5,950, Great value at £8,495. In fact I doubt you This car has just undergone a full could build a Midget to this spec for that professional body refurbishment with a comprehensive photographic record kind of money! Call 01200 446893.

to bring it up to a superb standard.

The road wheels have been finished in the same colour as the bodywork and the interior has benefited from a new set of professionally made carpets. Although the car is now MOT Originally exported to New York city exempt as it was manufactured prior were it was supplied new by Fergus to 1960, it has a current MOT until Motors. It covered 66,000 miles 1975 Daimler XJC Beautiful restored November 2014 and the Free Historic before the engine let go. It still has Daimler Sovereign Coupe in old english Road Tax until the end of March a tax disc in the windscreen for NYC white with red leather. 25,000 miles, in 2014 is on the windscreen. Original dated 1970. This is a complete car excellent condition. New headlining, trafficators still in place but flashing for full restoration. Import duty paid. carpets, ss exhaust, ss bumpers, full bare indicators have been fitted front and £9,495. Please call Alun for further metal respray + more! £19,995, call 07540 rear to ensure the car is safer to use 459908 for more info. details on 0118 9884774. in modern traffic. Call 0113 322 9000.

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1968 Jaguar E-Type Roadster series 1 1/2, This car has had a 1972 MG MGB Roadster, finished complete nut & bolt restoration & 1961 Ford Anglia 105E, Y reg. in Blaze paintwork, 94,000 miles, is en route to us arriving in early Grey, 1 years MoT & tax. Always New Rear springs, Gaz shocks- March. During restoration the car garage kept. White walled tyres, and new fuel pump and pipes up was stripped to its component parts excellent condition inside (red) to carburettors, new carpets, seats & everything replaced. Underneath, & outside. Reluctant private sale, recovered, MOT till April 14 (a new the car is identical to how it is on top. only 1 previous owner. Useful MOT will be provided), £6,000, call Extensively road tested. Numerous registration plate. £6,000, Call upgrades including: alloy header tank, 079017 26127. triple carbs upgraded brakes. New 07951 132727. chrome wire wheels with knock off chrome spinners. Paintwork is brand new & flawless complimented by a brand new deep mulberry interior & similar carpets. After arrival car will be registered in the UK. A photographic record of the restoration comes with the car. Numerous pictures are in the 1978 Triumph Stag, A very clean, 1936 MGPB, for restoration, Dry file detailing the work from start to cared for, solid and much loved stored for many years this car is finish. £100,000, 01442 236711 example of this British classic.

dismantled but barring a few parts is complete. Chassis has been stripped, straightened and primed.

A new ash frame has been built and now requires panelling.

Engine is a twin breather block ex PA. Original gearbox and axles.

Instruments restored but missing 1979 Maserati Khamsin, a rev counter. £15,000, call 01865 Production of the Marcello 373362.

Gandini designed Khamsin started in 1974. A joint venture with Citroen due to that fact the French company had a major stake in Maserati. The car was powered by a dry sump 4.9 V8 and used Citroen hydraulic steering and braking systems which also incorporated a self centering 1965 Eagle Debonaire, built for the steering wheel. Other interesting US market and sold to a Japanese features included a glass rear collector, where it was placed in a panel for easier reversing, pop up museum for a number of years. The headlights, hydraulic seats and car sold to an enthusiast the UK steering column! and converted to right hand drive.

UK registered in 2002. Running This example was delivered to on a Ford Mustang steel chassis the US in 1979. In 2011 Maserati and rear axle and suspension. 4.7 collector brought it to the UK. A Chevy small block, Holly carburetor major service and overhaul of with a GM three speed automatic the car was then undertaken. gearbox. The front suspension is Finished in Nero with Nero leather Jaguar XJS with power steering and silver carpets, this example and very good power assisted is now on the button and has braking system. leather interior, the handbook, parts books, tool mohair hood, OZ split rim wheels and purpose build stainless steel kit and many bills and receipts. exhaust. Tax free, £23,500, call Please call for more details. £89,990, call 01233 646328.

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2013 Bentley Continental W12 GT Coupe, Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic, Magnolia leather, Imperial Blue top roll, contrast stitching, Crested seats, bright chromed lower bumper, matrix style grille, deep pile over mats, dual tone, 3-spoke steering wheel, massage seats and seat ventilation to front seats, veneered Bentley case, rear view camera, iPod iterface, 20” elegant alloy wheels, £104,999, call 01628 822259 for more info.

Lots of history, all old MoT’s & tax discs. Hard top, all factory extra’s.

One of last off the line. Garaged, £6,495, call 07593 221207.

1996 MG MGF, 1.8, VVC, 5 speed, unused since May 2012.

Extensive service history can be heard runnung, no MoT, no offers, £350, call 07922 121261.

1955 Morris Minor, Split screen Series 2. Modified with a 1098 A Series up to Midget tune, with a 5 speed Ford gearbox & 1098 diff. Recent rebuild under car. Needs wings repaired of renewed. Tele shock fitted all 1964 Austin Mini 850, Tax exempt. round recently.£1,000, call 0151 Requires full restoration, ideal project. Dry stored for 15 years.

9224212 £1,650. For more information contact Peter on 02380 262536.

1983 Lotus Esprit, 2.2 non turbo, monumental history, nice paint, wheels refurbed new tyres, original driver handbook stainless steel exhaust, recently serviced great driver, any trial, can deliver, £8,950, call 07737 174200 for more details.

1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MKII, Finished in Old English White with Burgundy leather interior, same lady owner since 1992 stunning original car, £39,500, call for more details on 07887 564149.

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1975 Triumph TR7 16V, A rare opportunity to purchase an ex works 1947 Wolseley 18/85, good press/reconnaissance TR7 16V with condition for age, original brown the special KDU reg no, as used by interior, paint work average the first works rally cars. This car is condition, good engine and chassis no 6 ,and is almost certainly gearbox. A very rare car. Taxed, the oldest TR7 on the road. It has an MOT exempt. Car was used for TV interesting competition history, having work. Might px, £5,995, call 02392 been a rally car, successful circuit racer, then having a long spell in a 324172. well known private collection. The car comes with Heritage Certificate, MSA Homologation Papers, FIVA Certificate, FIA HRP and MSA Logbook and is now prepared as a Category 3 Historic Rally Car in tarmac spec. Huge spec list and too much to mention here. £15,250, call for details on 07785 597635.

Morris Minor 1000, Fantastic condition, MoT, solid car, Mint interior, new carpet, new gear box, new brakes, new suspension, bushes all round, new timing chain. New alternator, waxoyled, just serviced. Well looked after, £2,500, call 07545 185806.

1962 MG MGA 1600 MKII, Vehicle Registration WCX 99, MFD 1962, 91,000 miles from New, 2 Owners, 1622cc Petrol Engine, 4 speed Synchromesh gear box, complete with detachable side windows, Tonneau Cover, Chrome Rear Luggage Rack, Spare Wheel.

Current Owner has owned it for 40 Years, Garaged, Never raced or Rallied, or involved in a collision, call for further details 01642 221100.

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1968 NSU Ro80, Rebuilt original type NSU Rotary Engine. MOT & Tax, Stainless Steel Exhaust, Alloy Wheels. Enthusiast owned, very reliable and admired wherever you go. To be featured in forthcoming classic car feature. £5,995, call 07875 556193 for more information.

1964 Willys Model 64 12v, rebuild completed in 2011 & only travelled 169 miles since. New 1940s GPW tub, windshield, wing, 5 split rim wheels, 5 tyres plus tubes, canvas and seats, steering wheel, all clocks and switches, horn, wiring loom, Nos light switch, both head light lenses with the correct dip and side light built in, Indicators, autolite 12volt starter, generator, distributor, coil, air filter, carburettor, petrol tank. All electrics are modern parts. I’m sure I’ve missed some items. The chassis and all other parts have been sand blasted and rust treated before respray in correct paint. £7,261, Call 0702407821.

1954 Land Rover Series I, excellent mechanical order and has to be one of the very best driving examples. Recent work includes a full service, new front springs, new brake linings, new headlights, and new gear lever reverse springs. Further new parts include a fuel tank, tyres, rocker cover gasket, exhaust rear silencer, water pump, hoses and heater air hoses. Recent full external re-paint and as a result presents superbly. The body is excellent, the paint finish superb and the wheels also very smart. The canvas hood is in very good order, the upholstery nicely presented and the vehicle is ready to drive away. £12,995, Call 01944 758000.

1958 MG MGA Roadster totally restored by Oselli to a very high spec, Midnight blue with tan,. Original UK car, 3 previous owners.

Full photographic record of restoration. The spec includes a ‘B’ series engine rebuilt to 1,840cc stage 2 balanced and coupled to a five speed gearbox. Rear axle rebuilt, front suspension converted to coil over shock absorbers, telescopic rear shock absorbers, Disc brakes to front with a brake servo up grade.

Alternator negative earth charging system with electronic ignition and electric fan cooling. 60 Spoke wire wheels with Firestone tyres, New HS 4 carburettors, new fuel tank and lines, performance large bore exhaust system. Engine oil cooler. £34,000, call (01993) 849610.

1971 Vauxhall Victor FD VX 4/90, Man/O 49,000 miles, Rust free, unmolested example in very very nice original condition, drives as new, very rare car - only made for a 2 year period! £12,995, Call: 0117 956 7144.

1976 BMW 1502, MOT until July 2014, Original bill of sale from new, I have spent hundreds: new battery, rear brake cylinder master cylinder, new fluid. All welding done and undersealed/ Schulz. Car starts and runs Bodywork solid apart from lower passenger door and front spoiler.

Engine smokes when cold told by previous owner valve stem seals. Needs seats recovering.

I have left the car to stand over winter. started and moved it 1968 Jaguar Mark 2 2.4, excellent when I pressed the clutch pedal condition, never been raced or fluid started running out not yet rallied. Showing 64,000 miles investigated (still goes in gear). on the clock & no reason to will send pictures of whatever you disbelieve it. Drives superbly. A need. Loads of receipts, original proper useable everyday car. handbook and vehicle registration Please come and have a look document, £2,995, call 07515 you wont be disappointed for the 621550 for more info. money. £12,950, 01622 743612.

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1936 Morris Eight, Really lovely car.

Would need little to get running again.

Turns over but need a little fettling to get it to run. Original unrestored condition. Bodywork really good, just need some elbow grease and fettling to get on the road. Wire wheels and chrome grill. Black/Blue. Sunroof, rear blind, leather seats, rear luggage rack.

Have all docs etc plus a box of spare parts. £4,500, call 01293 771056.

1974 Triumph Stag, Manual overdrive, Cd player, New hood and seats and engine, very good all round car, £9,995, call for more information on 0117 956 7144.

1954 Fordson E83W pick up, Rare original steel backed pickup, Purchased by an enthusiast whilst in New Zealand because of its outstanding original condition due to private use only. No rust to body, cab, chassis, wings or any evidence of welding. Rear body in an unusually excellent condition for steel pick up no dents rust spots with tailgate closing as when new, Original hardwood planking with no gouges or splinters. Fully serviced (all fluids changed) and new high capacity Lincon period style battery.This vehicle is in show condition and any inspection is welcome. £7,950, call 01473 652619.

1957 Jaguar XK150, This early XK150, Chassis No. S834234 and Engine No. V1286-8, was imported in very good condition from Texas in the early 1990s. It was professionally converted to RHD and subsequently has been repainted and fitted with new leather, upgraded brakes, new chrome wire wheels etc. Showing 68k miles which is in accord with service records from the 70s. It has had only two recorded owners, drives superbly 1993 Bentley Brooklands, just and has been dry-stored for most of undergone a full body renovation, its life. £POA, Call 07763 589 680. finished in Rosewood with magnolia leather, piped in red. Red carpets and trim with burr walnut veneers.

60,000 miles from new, much history and paperwork. Roadside toolkit is complete and hand-tools are unused.

3 Speed Auto Transmission, Auto Ride Suspension, Cruise Control, Climate Control, Electric Mirrors/ Windows/Seats, Parking Sensors, Pioneer 6-Stack CD & DVD Player 1962 Sunbeam Alpine series 2 and Navigation System. It is due for for sale, it needs restoration but service in March 2014, which will be comes with new hood and seats. completed prior to sale. This car is Also rare factory hard top. Very absolutely on the button, priced to sell and being sold only to make way for pretty car, been stored for eight the next project. £9,995, call 01424 years, comes with spares, £3,200, 214556 call 07926 921338 for more info.

1968 Chevron B8 BMW DBE-B8-081. Prolific history.

Monza 1000k, Nurburgring 1000k, 1969 Targa Florio etc. etc. Superb. Please visit www. legendsautomotive.co.uk for the full story. £POA, call 01451 821611.

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, White with hardtop. LHD. New Mexico import. One registered to a US Naval Commender. 27,000 miles and never used in the UK. Excellent original condition with no rust or corrosion as it should be for a warm climate state. Comes with all US specs, bumper, full emission system etc etc. Comes with custom made protective leatherette nose cover. Very very original. Hard to find a better one. £8,250. For more information, please call 0131 343 2574.

2004 Jaguar XK XKR Coupe, 59,000 miles, Auto, Very nice well-maintained car which drives beautifully. Black bodywork with black leather interior in excellent condition. Sits on 20” alloy wheels.

Brakes are uprated Jaguar.

Sports exhaust with mellow note.

Immaculate service record with 10 stamps in the book, all by major Jaguar dealers. £15,995, call 01252 544888.

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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