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Editorial Well there goes summer for another year. It certainly wasn’t a great one here in the UK, where we suffered from one of the wettest droughts on record! Yes, the irony of not being able to wash our cars with a hosepipe due to a water shortage while much of the country was under flood water. Only in Britain eh?

Still, us Brits are used to rubbish weather and pretty much take it in our stride. However, the people you have to feel for are those who spent many months planning classic car shows only to have to cancel them at the last minute due to soft or flooded ground. Dealing with the frustration and disappointment is one thing, but many organisers will have lost deposits and other large sums of money because their show was cancelled. There is little that can be done about it, but it does underline just how dedicated these people are, to risk not insignificant sums of money to the will of the British weather. This year many will have taken a hit, but what can we - the classic car community - do to help them? The simple answer is make sure you attend as many shows as possible next year. Without people going through the gates, the shows will stand no chance of survival, and once they’re gone...they’re gone. If you know of a show taking place in your local area next year, contact the organiser and offer your support, or maybe offer to display your car for the day. Every little helps.

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

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Classic, Kit & Performance Show: The first ever Classic, Kit and Performance Show, held at Old Warden Park on August 12, saw a great turn-out of cars and some wonderful weather. Simon Hazeldine went along to see what was on offer.

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Badge of Honour: David Harrison takes a brief look at the meaning behind some of the most famous badges and emblems from the automotive world and uncovers some fascinating historic facts!

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One Man’s Obsession: The story of how John Wallett’s concours winning 1969 Rover P5B Coupé came to be in his hands is a slightly unusual one, as the car owes its existence to a crash in a multi-story car park and a rather strange encounter with the ‘boys in blue.’ Simon Hazeldine takes a look at this stunning restoration.

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Knebworth Classic: The Knebworth Classic Motor Show has established itself as one of the highlights of the classic car calendar and is one of the most eagerly awaited shows of the year. Phil Sullivan reports.

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Salon Prive: Held at Syon Park in London on September 5-7, Salon Privé brought together some of the most desirable classic and performance cars in the world for the UK’s premier luxury brands show. Simon Hazeldine reports.

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

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

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What’s On: Never miss another race meeting or car show with our comprehensive events guide.

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

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The Latest Automotive News From Around The World!

‘Fake’ Bugatti Smashes Estimated Sale Price A controversial Bugatti Type 51 which was identified to be a ‘very convincing replica’ has sold at auction for an impressive £302,400, more than double its estimated sale price. As reported in our last issue, the car was part of the Brightwells Leominster sale held on September 26. It previously belonged to the late Mr Alan Riley who apparently believed it to be an original car that had once won 1931 Casablanca Grand Prix in the hands of Count Stanislas Czaykowski. Riley apparently swapped a 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C and a Maserati for the car, which was discovered after his death in a rubbish filled garage. As we went to press, there was no word on who had bought the car or where it is likely to end up. While £302,400 might sound like a lot of money for a replica, if the new owner can prove that the car is indeed a real Bugatti, he will have easily got to biggest bargain of the year.

Classic Motor Show Shaping Up To Be Biggest Yet Organisers of the Footman James Classic Motor Show say that this year’s event, held at the NEC, Birmingham on November 16-18, is set to be the biggest one yet. The show will occupy a whopping 82,000m2 which is 10% more than last year. All the usual favourites will be there, such as the Wheeler Dealer’s Live Stage with Mike Brewer and Ed China, the Meguiar’s Club Showcase concours competition and a massive classic car sale run by Silverstone Auctions.

However, one attraction that wont be there is the Top Gear Live Show. Previous years has seen the two events held on the same weekend, and CMS ticket holders could also access the TG Live exhibition for free, but this year, the Top Gear event is being held in October.

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Silverstone Ferraris Smash World Record

Ferraris were out in force at Silverstone Circuit on September 16, where 964 examples of the Maranello built cars gathered to break the world record for the largest number of Ferraris to take part in a parade. The previous record was set in Japan in 2008 where 490 cars assembled.

The attempt took place during the Ferrari Racing Days meeting at the Northamptonshire venue and the parade was led around the track by Formula1 Ferrari driver Felipe Massa. The organisers had hoped to gather over 1,000 cars to break the record, but seemed content with more than doubling the previous attempt.

Speaking after the parade, Massa said: “It’s a great honour to be here for such a special event. With all the cars brought together on one race track, it produced an unprecedented spectacle for all Ferrari fans and it has been an unforgettable experience.”

Don’t Panic! Famous Dad’s Army Van Goes Under The Hammer A 1935 Ford Box Van is to be one of the star lots at Bonham’s forthcoming auction on December 3, at Mercedes-Benz World Brooklands in Weybridge, Surrey, when the third instalment of the Patrick Collection goes under the hammer. The van became famous after it appeared in episode of the popular British TV comedy ‘Dad’s Army’ where the bumbling Corporal Jones converted it into a gas-powered armoured car with hilarious results.

The van is still painted in its ‘Jones the Butchers’ livery and still has its specially adapted gun-ports fitted in the sides and in the roof. It is in excellent condition and Bonhams say it is expected to sell for £20,000-30,000.

The Patrick Collection Part III, is the third instalment of a wider collection of cars covering 100 years of motoring housed in a private museum in Birmingham. Bonhams sold Part I of the collection in 1994 and Part II in 2004. Other highlights from the auction catalogue include two outstanding pre-War British sports cars: a 1931 Invicta 4.5-litre S-Type Low Chassis Tourer (£500,000 - £600,000) that the Patrick family acquired in 1966 and a 1938 Jaguar SS100 3.5-litre Sports Two-Seater (£220,000 - £280,000).

James Knight, Group Motoring Director at Bonhams, said: “I have had the personal privilege of handling the Patrick Collection Sales in the past. They have always generated much interest, and we look forward to offering the third instalment at our December sale.” A 1904 Wolseley 12hp Tonneau (estimate £100,000 - 150,000) from the Patrick Collection will also be offered at the annual Bonhams Veteran Car Sale – scheduled in conjunction with the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run that Bonhams co-sponsor – at Bonhams’s flagship saleroom in London’s New Bond Street, on Friday 2nd November.

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The Latest Automotive News From Around The World!

Churchill’s Land Rover Offered For Sale

A 1954 Land Rover that once belonged to wartime British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill is being sold by auction house Cheffins at its saleground near Ely in Cambridgeshire on October 20. The Land Rover was presented to Churchill on his 80th birthday and comes complete with the original buff logbook. It is registered as UKE 80 in the name of the Rt Hon. Sir Winston Spencer Churchill KG. OM. CH. MP. Chartwell, Westerham, Kent, although his signature is not present on the document. The chauffer driven Land Rover was put to good use taking Sir Winston around his 300 acre Chartwell estate, now owned by the National Trust.

The vehicle specially built for Churchill. The passenger side of the vehicle is ‘extra wide’ and suitably commodious for the great man’s great seat. The eight inch wide middle seat is converted to a padded fold down armrest whilst a leather clad grab handle is fitted to the bulkhead. A later addition, and boon for the comfort of the noble passenger, is the truck cab and foot well heater, no doubt welcome on a cold Kent morning. UKE 80 remained on the Chartwell estate until Churchill’s death in January 1965. Shortly after, in June of that year, the buff logbook records the new custodian as Sir Winston Churchill’s son-in-law the Rt Hon. A C Soames CBE. MP. Hamsell Manor, Eridge, Tonbridge Wells, Kent.

It is known that the Land Rover was only road taxed until December 1967 and thereafter used exclusively around the Eridge farm until 1973, a warning note not to use the vehicle on the road still survives from this time. Christopher Soames had by this time become Vice President of the EEC and this prompted a sale of farm equipment at Hamsell Manor, amongst which was the Land Rover. Mr Norman Mills placed a successful bid at the sale of £160 and, following an argument with the auctioneer, managed to obtain the logbook, paid for his lot and then wondered how to get it home. Norman’s neighbour Frank Quay was asked to come to the rescue. Frank, on a seeing the logbook and sharing Norman’s surprise at the previous owner recorded, decided to make Norman an offer of doubling his money on the spot, the offer was taken and UKE 80 passed into just its third official ownership.

Frank and the Land Rover were soon put to work towing his daughter’s horse box to various events for the next four years. Frank started to form an opinion as to the uniqueness of his vehicle and, in 1977, decided it was too important an asset to keep driving and UKE80 went into the shed.

Occasional outings to local events and charity fund raising were all that disturbed the Land Rover for some twenty plus years. UKE 80 was put up for auction around 1999 but the early days of on-line auctions proved fraught with difficulties and Frank decided discretion was the better approach and the shed beckoned for the next decade. As a beautifully untouched, wonderfully original, running Series 1 Land Rover with just 12,932 genuine miles, this is a remarkable and desirable vehicle. Auction estimate is £50,000 - £60,000.

F1 Cars Head For Brooklands

Historic racing fans will be in for a treat at the Brooklands Autumn Motorsport Festival on October 14, when two exBenetton Formula1 cars will take to the track for some earsplitting runs in front of the spectators. The first car is from the B190 machine from the 1990 season and was driven to victory by Nelson Piquet at both Suzuka and Adelaide. The second Benetton is a B193 which was campaigned by Michael Schumacher and Riccardo Patrese in 1993. The event will also see a gathering of car that will include famous Group B rally machines, FIA Touring and GT cars, and even F5000 cars. Competition cars from all ages will be put through their paces on the adjacent Mercedes-Benz World circuit and later in the day Test Hill will be in action.

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News, Gossip & Views From The World Of Motorsport

Entries Still Open For Mini Britannia The countdown is on for Mini Britannia on Saturday October 13, and the organisers say a few places are still left on the entry list for the one-day classic race and rally tour. The event, the little brother of Tour Britannia, will run from a base at Silverstone and the entry list now totals almost 40 cars across the Competition, Targa and Regularity categories and the organisers say they only have space for a few more entries. The Regularity entry ranges from an Austin 7 Ulster entered for Angus Forsyth of Hagerty Insurance to the Bugatti Type 37B of Paul and Jules Williams and Jonathan Turner’s beautiful lightweight Jaguar E-Type. “It will be Jonathan’s first event in the E-type since he bought it through Bonhams last year and we are very honoured that he has decided to contest Mini Britannia,” said event director Alec Poole. In the Competition Category, 3-litre Porsches have traditionally been the most successful car on Tour and Mini Britannia and one of the latest entries is Steve Tandy in his 911. Having been a front-runner in various historic racing cars, Steve has stepped up to become a British GT race winner this year in a Porsche 911 GT3R. Also Porsche-mounted will be Tour Britannia 2012 winner Phil Hindley, leading contender Mike Smith and the cars of Gary Morris, Sarah Bennett-Baggs and Richard Jackson. Up against the Porsches will be Philip and Charlie Walker (Jaguar E-type), Paul Hogarth (Aston Martin), Roy Stephenson (Ford Mustang) and Mark Freeman (AC Cobra). More Porsches head the Targa category in the hands of Stephen Radcliffe and Liam Brady, while some of the tighter stages should suit Harry Sherrard in his new style Mini Cooper S. Other leading entries in the Regularity category include leading contenders Steve and Tony Graham in their Lancia Fulvia, Fred Gallagher (Porsche 356) and John Cavendish in his works replica Sebring MGB. Colin and Linda Pearcy will be driving their new frog-eyed Sprite for the first time and Allegro men Doug Dawe and Ernie Waldron are back along with David Baskerville in an MG 1300. The first car will be flagged away from outside the BRDC Clubhouse at Silverstone at 9am and the cars return to Silverstone for a race on the International Circuit from 2.15pm. The final stage will be on the Stowe Circuit from 5.15pm before the finish back at the BRDC Clubhouse. More details about Mini Britannia can be found at the event website: www.tourbritannia.com and entry forms can be downloaded from the site.

Kiwis fly to Masters Sports car success New Zealanders Roger Wills and Brandon Hartley scored sports car honours at Spa-Francorchamps on September 23, as they claimed honours in the Masters Sportscar Race, part of the annual Spa Six Hours weekend. There was nothing flightless about their performance as they soared above the opposition to take a maiden Masters win for their McLaren M1C, ahead of the similar car of Gregor Fisken/ Peter Hardman and Martin Stretton/David Coplowe (Lola T70 Mk3B), which started on pole position after a great effort by Stretton. Coplowe dropped to 12th, but Stretton put in his typical blast through the pack and bagged third at the end. A blown engine, and a track coated with oil, forced Chris Scragg’s ex-Broadspeed Jaguar XJ12C into retirement in the Masters Touring Car and GT race. It also caused a race stoppage, which allowed Mark Bates (Porsche 911 RSR) to take race honours from the Penske team-liveried Chevrolet Corvette of Trevor Knight/Tony Jardine and third was Leo Voyazides (Ford Falcon). Leo took Pre-66 honours ahead of Henry Mann (Ford Mustang) and the immense Mercury Comet Cyclone of Roger Wills/Brendon Hartley. Simon Fish took a second GP Masters win of the weekend as he fended off a stern challenge from Jean-Michel Martin (Fittipaldi F8) who attacked for the lead at the last corner. Fish (Ensign N180) hung on to win, while Nico Bindels (Lotus 87) took third. A lively Gentlemen Drivers Pre-66 GT race was won by Nigel Greensall/Karsten le Blanc (AC Cobra) after the similar car of Leo Voyazides/Simon Hadfield retired with fuel pump failure. That allowed the Lotus XI of Danny Wright/Philip Walker to bag second from the well-driven Lotus Elan of Graham Wilson/Andy Wilson. Masters Historic Racing moves to Donington Park on October 13/14 for its Championship Finals Weekend.

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News, Gossip & Views From The World Of Motorsport

Rossi Does The Double In GP Masters At Zandvoort Manfredo Rossi di Montelera took a second win of the weekend in GP Masters at Zandvoort as his Lotus 80 dominated the Formula 1 grid on September 2. Starting from pole position, Rossi headed Christophe D’Ansembourg’s McLaren M26, which tried to stay with the Lotus over the early laps. However, when D’Ansembourg made a small error leaving the Hugenholtzbocht, he lost too mush time and was unable to get back on to terms with the fleet Italian.

Behind the top two raged a wonderful battle between a fast-starting Ron Maydon (Amon F101) and Ian Simmonds (Tyrrell 012). For lap after lap, Simmonds tried to find a way past the Masters supremo, but Maydon defended stoically. Eventually, Simmonds found a way by on the outside at the Tarzan Hairpin and charged off in pursuit of D’Ansembourg, missing out on second place by six-tenths of a second but taking his first Masters podium. Maydon, meanwhile, lost out to Andrew Beaumont (Lotus 76/1) and then suffered a misfire on the last lap.

Rossi was a delighted victor in his Lotus 80, a car to new to him this season. “It’s been a great weekend,” he said. “The car has gone really well and two wins is a dream result.”

Silverstone MotorsportUK Shaping Up Nicely!

Silverstone Motorsport UK, the live motorsport show that showcases all categories of national motorsport, is shaping up to be an event not to be missed, with the show confirming several new attractions. This year’s event will allow visitors to sample the action first hand, either on the Stowe circuit with the Silverstone driving experience, which has teamed up with Silverstone Motorsport UK to offer visitors the chance to receive a discount if they pre-book. Alternatively, visitors can take part in the Go Motorsport kart challenge, where they can battle for a selection of prizes. In addition to these exciting driving elements, visitors will be able to enjoy race simulators and even compete in a series of radio control races organised by the British Radio Control Association. Event organisers Martin Capenhurst said: “This year’s event is shaping up really well, and it looks like it is not to be missed! The live elements have really made the event extremely interactive, so visitors can really get involved and have a go! The promotion for this year’s show is on schedule and I believe that we will beat our target of attracting 4,000 visitors over the two days.” In addition to the live elements, Silverstone Motorsport UK will host more than 100 companies from the world of motorsport. Exhibitors include some of the UK’s largest motorsport championships, key suppliers and the event will see the announcement of the first Spirit of Motorsport award winners, who will share a £10,000 prize fund, courtesy of high performance oil and lubricant manufacturer Ravenol. The event takes place at Silverstone circuit on November 3/4. See www.motorsportshow.co.uk for more info.

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Rover P5 Club

Rare Rover P5B ‘Drophead’ Attends Club International Show Members of the Rover P5 Club turned out in force at the recent Nationial Rally which was held at Bowood House in Wiltshire on September 9. Over 100 cars turned out for the event which took place under sunny skies on the lawns of the impressive home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne. One of the stars of the show was a unique Rover P5 ‘Drophead.’ The car is a manual 3-litre example which was converted into a two-door convertible by London-based coachbuilder FLM Panelcraft shortly after it was built.

As usual, there was a fiercely contested concours competition, voted on by other members, and this year George Parker’s car was voted as ‘Best P5B Coupe’, while John Wallett’s immaculate example (see feature in this issue!) came second.

Club members made the most of the weekend by taking advantage of the tour of the nearby Atwell Wilson Motor Museum while some just enjoyed the amenities and surroundings of Bowood House. www.roverp5club.org.uk

Wolseley Register

Wolseley Register Completes 2000 Mile Tour Of Britain With all the excitement of the recent Olympics, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations earlier this year seem to be something of a distant memory, but the celebratory spirit is still alive and well in the Wolseley Register. Some of its members took part in its epic 2000-mile ‘Tour of Britain’ which was held on August 4-20. Among the cars taking part were not one, but two, pre-WW1 24/30 Tourers, a 1937 14/56 and a 25hp Drophead Coupé, the latter of which was presented to Wolseley’s owner, Lord Nuffield, as a Christmas present in 1937.

The oldest car taking part in the event was a 1907 Coppa Florio racing car fitted with a massive 10.5-litre engine. The route chosen by the club took its members through the counties of England, Scotland and Wales, with stops at 16 National Trust properties. www.wolseleyworld.com

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Old Warden Classic, Kit & Performance Show

The first ever Classic, Kit and Performance Show, held at Old Warden Park on August 12, saw a great turn-out of cars and some wonderful weather. Simon Hazeldine went along to see what was on offer.

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disappointing, the quality of the cars on show was second to none.

The idea was a simple one; invite clubs and manufacturers from the classic, kit and performance worlds to bring

their cars to the event which would include a live arena, trade stalls, fairground rides and much more. Also located conveniently nearby was the Shuttleworth Collection aircraft museum and the

This beautiful Lotus Evora was a contender for ‘car of the show.’

beautiful Swiss Gardens, so if the cars didn’t appeal to all members of the family, at least there were some alternative

attractions for them.

Predictably, the biggest display from the three genres was that of the classic cars and

there were a few real gems on show at Old Warden. Among the cars that caught me eye was a beautiful 1955 Bentley

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MGBs on display at Old Warden.

Another particularly attractive car was John Corcoran’s 1939 Sunbeam Talbot 10hp Tourer.

The little red convertible looked superb as it sparkled in one of the rare moments of sunshine that blessed Old Warden during the afternoon.

John says that the car is as reliable as any other he has owned and he and his wife toured France in the car for five weeks during 2010.

Rare Machines Just a few of the classics at the show.

R Type, which had been given the rather un-Bentley-esque nickname ‘Billy’ by its owner.

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to Old Warden with his very original 1947 2.5 litre Jaguar Sports Saloon. Alan’s car won the ‘car of the show’ award at the Old Warden Classic Car Show earlier this year, and it still wears its original factory paint finish and even has its complete original tool-kit in the boot.

Another rare machine on display was a 1937 BSA 10hp Scout Series 4 tourer. It reminded me of the MG T-type cars, only it had a more solid look about it. Perhaps its most unusual feature, at least for a car built in the 1930s, is that it has front-wheel drive.

That is something we take for granted today, but back then it would have been considered extremely unusual and quite innovative. It did make me

‘Lairy canary’ on the loose at Old Warden. wonder why BSA were never as successful as many other British manufacturers in the car market; after all it’s a lovely looking car and by all accounts it handles really well too.

Kits On Display Moving away from the classics, it was good to see a plenty of kit car owners had brought their creations along to the show. The most common types on display, as you would probably expect, were Cobra and lotus Seven replicas, but there were some rather unusual cars mixed in with the slightly more recognisable ones.

Take for example the Furore.

This ever so slightly bonkers car is built to resemble a Formula1 car, and the machine on display at Old warden was finished in Red Bull racing colours. Like most kit cars, there it can be built to a number of different

Porsche 911 GT2.

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The completely bonkers Furore F1 kit car. staggering 0-60mph time of 3.5 seconds. A somewhat more sedate version uses a Toyota MR2 Mk1 as a donor car and returns a slightly less eye-watering 0-60mph time of around six seconds. The car has a removable rear section which lifts off to reveal a passenger seat, and despite its looks, this car is completely road-legal. I can just imagine the sort of looks you might get if you were to drive one of these around your local town, but I bet it would be great fun all the same.

Steve Redway at work in the arena.

Ferrari Kit

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extreme version of the kit features twin Kawasaki ZX10 engines which give the driver 250bhp to play with and a

Kevin Llewellyn brought along his beautiful Ferrari 860 Monza replica and paraded it in a line-up of some of the cars that took part in the London to Brighton Classic & Kit Car Run (see July issue) and there was a really nice turn out of cars from the East Anglian Kit Car Club. Oh, and while I’m on the subject of kit cars, I was sad to hear that several kit

The pretty PGO Cevennes Speedster (right) is a modern take on the Porsche 356. manufacturers were offered free trade stands at this event, but none of them could be bothered to turn up. I find that incredible, especially in such trying economic conditions. I can only assume that all their order books are full for the foreseeable future.

idea of having an old looking Porsche, with modern reliability and speed.

As with other Greenwood Exhibition’s shows, the centrepiece of the show was the ‘live action arena.’ This was a large

fenced off area where selected cars were driven and their drivers were interviewed by show compare Steve Redway.

The cars tended to go into the arena in groups, so there were assorted classics, some of the

Performance Cars Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of the show was the performance cars...or lack of them to be precise. The ones that did turn up were excellent, and the Lotus Evora was serious contender for ‘coolest car of the show.’ Near the Lotus there was a pretty neat collection of TVRs and also a rather snazzy Porsche 911 in black and orange GT2 colours.

Another car to catch my attention was a very pretty PGO Cévennes Speedster.

This French-built car is based on the iconic Porsche 356 Speedster, and could be described as a ‘modern take’ on the classic Porsche. It certainly oozed uber amounts of coolness and I like the

Triumph TR6 was one of the popular classics.

Scooby on a Scooby! (That’s a Subaru in case you didn’t get it!)

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Polished chrome and aluminium in the kit car line-up.

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Wonderful assortment of cars in the live arena.

A rare Allard J2X enters the live arena. performance cars, and then the kits. Some of the entrants from the London to Brighton Classic & Kit Car Run had also come along to the show with their cars, and they were also invited into the arena to chat about their machines.

Around the edge of the showground was the usual assortment of trade stalls selling just about everything from chocolate cakes and fudge to second-hand car parts and accessories, and there were a number of

fairground rides to help keep the children amused. There were plenty of catering concessions too and it was pleasing to see that the prices for food and drink were being kept to a sensible level (Silverstone Classic take note!).

It was obvious that the traders could have been busier, but shows like this don’t become established overnight and I’m sure that the stall-holder’s loyalty will be rewarded with higher visitor numbers next year.

Overall, I thought that the Old Warden Classic, Kit & Performance Show had a good first year, and with the increased visitor numbers that are bound to appear in future years, this could well become a very popular show on the event calendar. It has all the right ingredients, and as far as visitor numbers are concerned, the show organisers should take some comfort from the Kevin Costner film, Field of Dreams. ‘If you build it...they will come!’

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David Harrison takes a brief look at the meaning behind some of the most famous badges and emblems from the automotive world and uncovers some fascinating historic facts!

So what exactly is behind a badge? The smart answer of course is the rest of the car, unless it’s a boot badge, in which case it’s...well, you get the idea. But seriously, what exactly do these emblems - or ‘logos’ as we like to call them in this marketing driven era - actually mean?

The answer often lies in the distant past of each particular manufacturer. Some identify a previous form of industry that the company was linked with, while others bear symbols that associate the company with a particular area of country. We thought we would look at a small selection of car badges and see what we could find out about them.

Ferrari: Possibly one of the most iconic (not to mention expensive!) car badges of all time, the yellow Ferrari shield has been seen on thousands of flags and banners at race tracks around the world, and lots of very fast supercars, but what exactly is the meaning behind this famous design?

Well, the ‘prancing horse’ symbol was inspired by legendary Italian fighter pilot Count Francesco Baracca who flew with the Italian Air Force during World War One. He was Italy’s top ‘Ace’ with 34 confirmed victories, but was eventually shot down and killed in 1918. The black horse - or Cavallino Rampante - was painted on the fuselage of his aircraft as a tribute to his old cavalry outfit. It found its place on the Ferrari badge after Enzo Ferrari met Baracca’s mother in 1923 and she suggested he should use the ‘prancing horse’ emblem for good luck.

Strange reasoning, since it wasn’t particularly lucky for her son as he was shot down in a plane bearing the same emblem, but for what ever reason Enzo chose to overlook that small matter.

The yellow background was chosen as yellow is the colour of Enzo Ferrari’s hometown Modena.

The red, white and green stripes on top of the shield represent the Italian flag, while the letters ‘SF’ stand for ‘Scuderia Ferrari,’ or Team Ferrari in English.

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Alfa Romeo: Initial inspection of the Alfa Romeo

badge might lead you to think that its origins are in fact English rather than Italian, as there is what appears to be a St Georges Cross next to something that looks a bit like a dragon. St George? Dragon? Got to be British...right? No, it is very much Italian. The red cross on the white background is part of the coat of arms used by the city of Milan, while the dragon is actually supposed to be a ‘maneating serpent.’ The story goes that the serpent was a heraldic icon used by the Visconti family. According to ancient folklore, during the 5th century a man-eating serpent was on the loose around Milan and despatched by non other than Ottoni Visconti.

To celebrate the heroic deed, the serpent was added to the family’s crest (shown left), and many centuries later, it became part of the Alfa Romeo badge too.

Citroen: The chevrons of the Citroen badge have been around for may years, but their origin is not widely known.

Citroen’s earliest products were actually weapons for the French Army during World War One, but once the conflict was over, the company started making gear wheels for the fledgling motor industry. The two chevrons on the badge simply represent two gear teeth on a gear wheel. When the company switched to making complete cars, it just kept the same emblem. Simple eh?

Ford: Possibly one of the most famous logos of all time, the blue oval has featured on over eight billion cars, and its story dates back to the early 1900s. When Henry Ford was looking for a logo for his new car company in 1903, he turned to his Chief Designer - Childe Harold Wills - who had worked previously as a printer. Wills created a special script-style font for Ford’s business cards, and apparently Henry Ford was so pleased with the font, he used it to create his new car badges. It is a variation of that same font that exists to this day. The blue oval was actually introduced in 1907 by Ford’s British distributor Perry, Thornton and Schreiber, which eventually became Ford of GB Ltd. October 2012 25

Vauxhall: Believe it or not, the Griffin emblem which

features on the Vauxhall badge can trace its origins back to the middle ages. The story begins when one of King John’s trusted soldiers - Fulk Le Breant - was granted the ‘Manor of Luton’ in the 13th century and chose the Griffin, or some say Wyvern, as his heraldic symbol. Some time later, he married a rich heiress and moved to a new house in the London borough of Lambeth, which he named ‘Fulks Hall.’

As time went by, the name of Fulk’s Hall was corrupted into Fawkes Hall, Fox Hall, and finally...yes, you guessed it, Vauxhall, which was the name given to the estate when it opened as a private park in 1661. Centuries later, when a large Ironworks set up near the hall, it took the name Vauxhall and used the Griffin as its logo. That same company eventually started building cars, which of course were Vauxhall cars, and the badge remained with the Griffin as its main feature.

Lamborghini: When you look at sleek machines

like the Lamborghini Aventador, its hard to believe that the Italian supercar manufacturer actually started out building tractors. By the mid-1950s the company had become one of the largest agricultural equipment manufacturers in Italy.

The origins of the badge are down to company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini and his passion for bull fighting. Some people say that Ferruccio adopted the bull emblem simply because his star sign was Taurus, but the official story goes something like this. In 1962, Ferruccio visited Don Eduardo Miura at his farm in Seville. Miura was a well respected breeder of fighting bulls and Lamborghini was so impressed with Miura’s majestic beasts, that he chose the bull as the emblem for his car badges. Of course, he also named one of his early cars the Lamborghini Miura in honour of the breeder. Many of the Lamborghini models produced since then have taken their names from famous fighting bulls, including the current Aventador.

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Left: BMW’s aero engine factory during WW2. Above: The Bavarian state crest showing the blue and white diamonds.

BMW: Now this one has been the subject of much controversy over the years. The BMW badge dates back to the early 1900s, and was copied from a similar badge used by Rapp Motor Works, the company BMW (Bavarian Motor Works) would later emerge from. Like BMW, Rapp also made aircraft engines, and many people have assumed that the blue and white quarters on the BMW badge represent a spinning aircraft propeller. In fact, the blue and white segments represent nothing more remarkable than the national colours of Bavaria, but the propeller theory makes a nice story all the same.

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One Man’s

Obsession

The story of how John Wallett’s concours winning 1969 Rover P5B Coupé came to be in his hands is a slightly unusual one, as the car owes its existence to a crash in a multi-story car park and a rather strange encounter with the ‘boys in blue.’ Simon Hazeldine takes a look at this stunning restoration.

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he year was 1973. John Pallett was already running a Rover P5B as his everyday car when he heard about an accident

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damaged Rover that was being offered for sale in a local salvage yard. It turned out that the car had been scraped along the wall of the

new multi-story car park in Cambridge and as a result had a dented front wing and a damaged bumper, but it was a one owner car and still had

John Walle

tt with his

under 30,000 miles on the clock. It wasn’t significant damage by any means, but it was enough to convince the owner that the car was too big for him and it was time to move on to something smaller.

Apart from the damage, the car had been well cared for and was in exceptionally good

Rover.

condition, so John figured that the damaged Rover would make a good source of spares for his own car. He bought it for around £200 and persuaded a friend with a barn to store it for him until it was needed.

A short time later, John was driving his usual Rover

through Cambridge when he noticed blue flashing lights behind him. He pulled over wondering what he had done wrong, but the policeman was more interested in the car than the driver. It turned out that our friendly ‘bobby’ had only recently moved to Cambridge, but had decided October 2012 29

The Rover P5B Coupe looks stunning parked in the summer sunshine.

Damage Repair

Famous Rover badge. that his VW ‘Fastback’ wasn’t quite in keeping with the local area. However, the John’s Rover would portray exactly the right sort of image, so he asked him if he would be prepared to sell the car, or swap it for the VW plus some cash.

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offered would be enough to get his stored Rover out of the barn and on the road.

The deal was done. The policeman could hold his head high while driving through the Cambridge suburbs, John could start work on his other car, and his father got a new car to run around in. With everybody seemingly happy, he turned his attention to the dusty Rover in the barn, unaware that he was about to start work on a car which would become something of a lifelong obsession.

The first job was to sort out that accident damage. John picks up the story: “By the time I started work on the Coupe, it had been in storage for nearly two years, so it was dusty but at least it had been kept dry. I fitted a new wing, bumper and I also fitted some new sills while I was at it. The originals were starting to rust, so it made sense to do them before they got too bad. To make sure the new sills didn’t rust, I drilled ½ inch holes either side under the treads and filled the cavities with a mixture of old engine oil and diesel. Then I took the car down a remote farm track and let it drain out! I know now that that wasn’t a good thing to do, but in those days, nobody bothered.”

John fitted a tow-bar and the car was also given a partial

The boot-lid carries the old style large, black number plate. respray, which was mostly done outside John’s garage, and then it was off to the MOT tester where all the hard work was rewarded with a new pass certificate.

John started to use the car regularly, but the first long journey in his ‘new’ car would be a caravanning holiday with his sister. It got off to a

bad start when his Brotherin-Law reversed his car into the Rover’s rear wing just before they set off. He later paid for a replacement panel which John fitted and sprayed. A later holiday to Scotland with caravan in tow would also provide more than enough excitement as John explained. “We were The Coupe styling really suits the car.

going downhill approaching a roundabout when suddenly I discovered that I had no brakes! I instinctively yanked on the handbrake, but as we all know that was a waste of time, especially with a ton of caravan helping us down the road. As luck would have it, the roundabout was clear and somehow we made it round in one piece. I pulled into the first garage I could find and when I opened the bonnet, I found that the brake fluid had completely boiled away! I bought some more fluid, let it all cool down, poured in the fluid, pumped the peddle and after a while I had brakes.

Well, sort of. They got us home anyway.”

Back In Storage In 1980 John was given a company car so the Rover was once again put into storage, this time in a friend’s garage.

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Above: The immaculate engine bay.

Left: The 3.5 litre V8 engine is a tight fit under the bonnet.

Below: Level of detail under the bonnet is impressive.

Four years went by, and in 1984, he purchased a plot of land and started building his own house. The Rover was moved to John’s new ‘home’, even though at the time he was living in a caravan while he carried out the building work, and the car had to make do with a sheet of polythene to keep the weather at bay.

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and stayed there until 1996 when the owner finally took the plunge and decided to fully restore the car.

He took the Rover to a local specialist who quoted £8,000 to carry out the work, and

while that might sound like a good deal now, back then it was more than John wanted to pay. There was only one thing for it - John would do the restoration himself! After all.... it should only take a couple of years, right?

Real Life The restoration got underway with a flurry of activity and initially progressed well, until John realised that he also had work to do on the house, in the garden and he had a full-time job too. As many restorers find, ‘real-life’ gets in the way on a regular basis and less dedicated people than John have walked away from

Looks amazing doesn’t it?

The cathedral isn’t bad either!

“It was covered in cement powder. I had neglected the car by not checking all was okay from time to time.” their projects.

With a lack of time to do the work, he once again put the Rover back into storage. “The only storage I could find was at my friend’s in a small open fronted hay store,” said John.

“It was far from ideal, but the car was covered and left until such time as I could afford to complete the restoration.

Between 1999 and 2005 the car was subjected to nearby building work, and sadly the cover had blown off at some point. When I next saw it, it was covered in what I thought was dust, but it turned out to be cement powder which over the years had ruined the paint!

I had neglected her once more by not checking all was okay from time to time.

“I had the chance to take early

Above: The Rover’s boot is huge, even by modern standards.

Right: The P5B has a wonderful assortment of lights on the front wings.

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John’s Rover on the club stand at the Classic Motor Show. retirement in 2005, so after fitting a new kitchen, two bathrooms, and doing a few more jobs around the house, it was time to get back to MVE748H, so in September 2006 I started my restoration in earnest.”

Exquisite Paintwork John’s first job was to try and rescue that paintwork. The cement powder had caused too much damage and it needed to be completely redone, so John stripped the car right back to the bare metal. The positive side to that, was that he could get a closer colour match to the original shade than it had before. Having had the chance to see the end result up close, I can confirm that the paint finish is exquisite. It is as smooth as a sheet of glass and has a wonderfully deep lustre that can only 34 www.cprmag.com

be achieved by building up numerous layers of paint and cutting back before polishing.

Even the pin-stripe details on the Rover’s bodywork are painted on, and as you can imagine, great care had to be taken when masking up as any mistake would have ruined the whole car.

Once the exterior was finished, John turned his attention to the interior. If you have ever re-trimmed a car, you might have been lucky enough to get all the carpets and panels from your local specialist, but John didn’t have that luxury.

He started by stripping out the original interior and set about searching for the correct shades of vinyl to do the job with. Eventually, he managed to find a quantity of the original Rover vinyl in the correct shade and set about making his own replacement trim.

“I decided to start with the roof. The frame for the head-lining was striped and repainted before I started.

The old lining was used as a pattern and the tapes were sewn and fitted - not a job for nervous types! I had managed to acquire just enough of the original spec head-lining material to do the job, but I had no spare material to work with. If I made a mistake, I would have been in trouble. I kept the vinyl warm and clipped and glued it in place. I tried it in the car, and while it wasn’t too bad, there were a few sags but I soon had them sorted out.”

A Stitch In Time...

With the new head-lining fitted, John turned his attention to the Rover’s many trim panels. Making the Rover trim would involve salvaging

The restored interior is just stunning.

some parts of the original fitting, but John would make all the covers from scratch and stitch and glue them in place.

“I had to find the correct sewing machine for all the tasks that needed doing and after searching and talking to a few experts, I learnt there is no single machine that would do all the jobs. I ended up buying two; one for the Vinyl, Moquette and leather and the another machine for the heavy stuff like the door cards and carpets. I bought an old Singer machine and totally striped and rebuilt it. It looked like a new one when I was done! I learnt how to time the machine and I had a play with a few scraps of material and soon realized the machines were far too quick for me at 2.5k stitches per minute! I needed to slow them down, so I tried reduction pulleys and they were still too quick. I

The original tool kit is still fitted under the dashboard.

knew the door cards had only three or four ¼”wide stitches on some corners, so I had to get them slower.

“I did some more research and the answer was Computerized DC Motors. As my trade was electronics, that suited me perfectly and it would enable me to do a preset number of stitches, or as many as I

wanted, at a time!”

John worked his way through the Rover’s interior one piece at a time. He rebuilt the sunvisors which required new Vinyl to be hand and machine stitched, while all the other Vinyl and Moquette bits were recovered with the same material shade as original and new panels made.

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Above: The Rover’s interior has a real luxurious feel about it.

Left: A table and cupholders for rear seat passengers.

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looked like new. He then set about creating his first door card. He quickly found that the old Singer sewing machine wasn’t going to be powerful enough to do the job, so he began searching for one that could.

“As luck would have it, I found

a man in Coventry who used to work in the Rover factory, maintaining the machines in the ‘sewing shop.’ He explained they had a special machine to do the door cards and no way would I find one like that. He did however have one that would be powerful enough to stitch through the hardboard, so I bought it.”

John says that the process of making the cards is very complex and would take a whole article just to explain, but he says that stitching in a straight line, two foot away from the needle, is not easy!

The first ones he made looked really good, but when fitted, he found that he had used too much foam padding and the window winder handles

I try to avoid driving it on wet road, and if it does rain when I’m out, the car is always dried off when I get home.”

Remarkable Rebuild

John’s Rover pictured at Brooklands museum .

“...it is a big, heavy car, roughly 1.8 tons, so it doesn’t handle the corners like a sports car!”

I could see that the Rover wouldn’t turn. He made a second set with less foam, and looked amazing, but I was curious to know how it they not only fitted perfectly, handled on the road. “It they look incredible too. drives really nicely,” confirmed With the door cards done, John. “It can easily keep up John turned his attention with modern traffic and the to the door pockets before V8 engine means it is a great tackling the arm rests, and car on the motorways. As you not content with tackling all the Vinyl parts himself, he might expect, it is a big, heavy car, roughly 1.8 tons, so it also made a new carpet set from scratch using the highest doesn’t handle the corners like quality carpet available and the a sports car, but it’s not bad end result speaks for itself. either. It returns about 22-24 miles per gallon of fuel, as Attention To Detail long as it’s not driven too hard.

The same attention to detail was applied under the bonnet too, with the Rover’s 3.5 litre V8 engine and gearbox benefitting from John’s craftsmanship. “I wanted it to look just as it did when it came out of the factory,” said john, “so I avoided the temptation to use chrome rocker covers and the like.”

His efforts paid off, and the under-bonnet area looks stunning.

John’s winter project is to remove the cylinder heads and fit hardened valve seats to make them compatible with unleaded petrol, and he is also working on a conversion that allows a Laycock J-type overdrive to be fitted to the existing Borg Warner Type-35 automatic gearbox.

The complete restoration took John over 4,000 man hours to complete and now he uses the Rover to attend car shows, where it often picks up an award or two, and also for days out to the coast with his wife.

Next year could see the Rover crossing the Channel for a touring holiday in France, and John may even venture down to the South of the country to soak up the sunshine.

It is a remarkable restoration by any standards, and hardly surprising that it picks up concours awards at just about every show it attends.

It has certainly been a labour of love, and John says he would never part with the car, and who could possibly blame him?

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TrackdayDiary Links To Track Day Organisers & Racing Circuits Apex Track Days - www.apextrackdays.co.uk • BHP Track Days Ltd - www.bhptrackdays.co.uk • Bookatrack - www.bookatrack.com • Club MSV - www.clubmsv.com • Gold Track - www.goldtrack.co.uk • Javelin Track Days - www.javelintrackdays.co.uk • RMA Trak Days - www.rmatrackdays.com • Track Culture - www.trackculture.com • Wheelsports www.classicgt.co.uk • Snetterton Park - www.snetterton.co.uk • Brands Hatch - www.brandshatch.co.uk • Donington Park - www.donington-park.co.uk • Oulton Park www.oultonpark.co.uk • Knockhill Racing Circuit - www.knockhill.com • Blyton Park - www.blytonpark.co.uk • Santa Pod - www.santapod.co.uk • Silverstone www.silverstone.co.uk • Goodwood Circuit - www.goodwood.co.uk • Thruxton - www.thruxtonracing.co.uk • Rockingham - www.rockingham.co.uk • Mallory Park www.mallorypark.co.uk • Cadwell Park - www.cadwellpark.co.uk • Castle Combe - www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk

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

October 2012

As track day cars go, the Ultima takes some beating!

Date Venue

Organiser

Noise Level

Status

1

Castle Combe

BHP Trackdays

100

OPL

2

Donington Park

RMA

108

OPL

3

Oulton Park

Easytrack

105

OPL

3

Cadwell Park, Full Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

105

OPL

5

Castle Combe

Castle Combe

100

OPL

5

Brands Hatch, Indy

ClubMSV

105

OPL

7

Blyton Park, 1.6 Mile Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

105

OPL

8

Brands Hatch, Indy

ClubMSV

105

OPL

8

Snetterton, 300 circuit

ClubMSV

105

OPL

8

Silverstone, International

Silverstone

105

OPL

9

Spa Francorchamps, GP

Circuit Days

102

OPL

10

Bedford Autodrome, GT circuit

ClubMSV

105

Sessioned

10

Spa Francorchamps, GP

Circuit Days

102

OPL

11

Cadwell Park

ClubMSV

105

OPL

13

Mallory Park, Full Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

95

OPL

13

Rockingham, Various inc Wet

Rockingham

98

OPL

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In Association With

13

Shakespeare County Raceway

Shakespeare County Raceway

N/A

OPL

13

Santa Pod Raceway, RWYB

Santa Pod Raceway

N/A

OPL

13

Rockingham, International Super Sports Car

Rockingham Circuit

98

OPL

14

Kirkistown

Trackskills

102

OPL

14

Shakespeare County Raceway

Shakespeare County Raceway

N/A

OPL

14

Blyton Park , 1.6 Mile Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

105

OPL

14

Anglesey , GP Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

105

OPL

15

Bedford Autodrome , GT circuit

ClubMSV

105

Sessioned

15

Spa Francorchamps

Gold Track

107

OPL

16

Oulton Park , Full

ClubMSV

105

OPL

16

Spa Francorchamps

Gold Track

107

OPL

16

Le Mans , Bugatti

Curbstone Track Events

98

OPL

17

Brands Hatch , GP circuit

RMA

102

OPL

18

Snetterton , 300 circuit

ClubMSV

105

OPL

19

Cadwell Park

Opentrack Track Days

105

OPL

19

Abingdon

Motorsport Events

100

OPL

19

Donington Park

BookaTrack.com Ltd

105

OPL

20

Woodbridge

Javelin Trackdays

100

OPL

20

Abbeville

Lotus on Track

98

OPL

20

Rockingham , ISSCC

BookaTrack.com Ltd

98

OPL

20

Keevil

Motorsport Events

100

OPL

21

Knockhill

Knockhill

105

OPL

21

Cadwell Park

Easytrack

105

OPL

21

Santa Pod Raceway, RWYB

Santa Pod Raceway

N/A

OPL

24

Cadwell Park

Easytrack

105

OPL

26

Castle Combe

Castle Combe

100

OPL

26

Cadwell Park

ClubMSV

105

OPL

26

Hullavington

Motorsport Events

100

OPL

26

Mallory Park

Apex Track Days

105

OPL

27

Oulton Park , Full

ClubMSV

105

OPL

27

Shakespeare County Raceway

Shakespeare County Raceway

N/A

OPL

27

Blyton Park

TrackCulture

105

OPL

27

Bedford Autodrome

Easytrack

105

OPL

27

Bedford Autodrome

Easytrack

105

OPL

28

Shakespeare County Raceway

Shakespeare County Raceway

N/A

OPL

28

Santa Pod Raceway, RWYB

Santa Pod Raceway

N/A

OPL

28

Blyton Park , 1.6 Mile Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

105

OPL

28

Silverstone , Grand Prix Circuit

Silverstone

105

OPL

30

Brands Hatch , Indy

Easytrack

105

OPL

30

Donington Park , Full Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

98

OPL

31

Cadwell Park

ClubMSV

105

OPL

31

Oulton Park , Full Circuit

Javelin Trackdays

105

OPL

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

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by Australian company David Craig. The pump is universal and fits most cars by mounting in the bottom radiator hose. For ease of installation, the original water pump is often retained with the impellor removed along with the thermostat. An electric water pump provides several benefits. It improves cooling control and capacity while giving you more engine power and improved fuel economy. The pump can be installed to run continuously for maximum cooling for extreme climates or chronically overheating engines. For the ideal installation, though, it should be used with the optional EWP smart controller for optimum temperature control. The temperature can be pre-set on the controller which will then supply the pump with a suitable voltage to run the pump at the correct flow rate to maintain the set engine temperature. Warm up time is minimised and correct cooling is maintained even when the engine is idling. The pump can be set to run on after engine is shut down and cavitation is avoided at high revs. Two pumps are available, a 80L/min version at £159.95 including VAT and a 115L/min model at £229.00 including VAT. The optional controller retails at £159.00. All come with universal fitting kits. These pumps are suitable for all water cooled engines up to 5.0 litres.

GAZ Adjustable Dampers for Triumph Herald/Spitfire Available from: Gaz Shocks Prices From: £55.03 each plus VAT See: www.gazshocks.com Back in the 1960s the Triumph Herald and the Spitfire were considered pretty sophisticated with their all-independent suspension, but the early models suffered from wheel tuck-under that created sudden, and usually alarming, oversteer. This was eventually corrected on later Spitfires but for Triumph owners seeking better handling, fitting adjustable shocks will greatly improve things. With that in mind, Gaz has just produced a new set of dampers to fit the Herald, Spitfire and GT6 models. Gaz says the dampers will add an extra level of controllability with the added advantage of adjustable damper rates. The dampers have integral spring platforms and adjustable bump and rebound rates that can be altered by means of an easily accessible knob on the side of the units. They can be set up for general road use and they will also be suitable for occasional track use too.

CSI Electronic Ignition Distributors Available from: Mini Spares Price: £234.00 inc VAT See: www.minispares.com Perhaps the biggest drawback with classic cars is often their inability to start first time, or sometimes even at all! Thankfully, aftermarket electronic ignition kits have largely solved that problem, and now Mini Spares is offering a set-up which it says is ideal for classic Minis. The CSI pre-programmed electronic ignition distributors are a straight swap for the original Mini distributor and are straight-forward to fit. They are available for cars using 23/25D, 43/45D and 59D distributors, both with and without vacuum advance. Each distributor comes pre programmed with 16 different curves, and can be easily adjusted using a screwdriver to the one most suitable for your car. All retail at £234.00 each including VAT. 42 www.cprmag.com

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‘Deans Kool Kars’ are large acrylic paintings on wood (which vary from 3’ to 8’ in length) and each one is painted to give a realistic appearance. The artwork is mounted one-inch from wall surface which casts a shadow, adding to the 3D appearance of the car. Dean says the paintings are carefully researched for authenticity and are ready to install with a hidden mounting support bracket built into back of painting. We think the artwork looks incredibly realistic and it would look superb in a modern house with spotlighting to pick out the painting. The catch is that these are not mass produced items that you can buy off the shelf.

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The Knebworth Classic Motor Show has established itself as one of the highlights of the classic car calendar and is one of the most eagerly awaited shows of the year.

Simon Hazeldine reports.

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ow in its 22nd year, the annual Knebworth Classic Motor Show attracts classic car fans from all over the country to what has become one of the best open-air motoring shows in the

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UK. Held in the shadow of the gothic-styled Knebworth House, this year’s event was staged on August 26-27, and despite some typically wet British weather, the turnout of cars was seriously impressive.

However, the 2012 show proved to be the complete opposite to last year’s event, where the Bank Holiday Monday saw the largest number of visitors through the gates, only this year it was the Sunday that proved the most

popular. The layout and format on both days was more or less the same, so the only thing that could have influenced this change in attendance was the weather.

Sure enough, the Sunday was

a warm day with sunny spells, while the Monday was mainly overcast with the odd shower of rain. Typically, I chose to go on the Monday, and as I headed down the A1, the first drops of rain started to bounce

off my windscreen. Would this prove to be yet another show ruined by the miserable British weather? Thankfully not. The first encouraging sign was the number of cars queuing at the gate to get in, and as my

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Above: Cars were parked in groups according to year and type.

Left: A beautiful example of a 1935 Morris 10-6 Special.

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windscreen wipers flicked away the raindrops, I was starting to wonder if perhaps I should have stayed at home. I need not have worried, as the rain stopped before I had even got out of the car.

Decibel Duel The layout of the show was similar to last year’s, although it had a more compact feel about it. The main centre-piece was the ‘live action arena’ which hosted a continuous procession of cars throughout the day, and Greenwood Exhibition’s regular commentator Steve Redway spoke at length about each of the vehicles. Perhaps the most popular gathering in the arena was the selection of cars that took part in the ‘decibel duel’ where American ‘muscle’ cars competed against their

No, it’s not an MG! This attractive car is in fact an HRG 1500.

European counterparts to see which car could make the most noise. Top honours, perhaps unsurprisingly, went to a stunning Dodge Charger which must have loosened a few roof tiles on the nearby stately home, although an Austin Mini (yes...seriously!) acquitted itself quite well against the larger American machinery.

Some of the car clubs in attendance also paraded their cars through the arena, and one of the most notable of these was the wonderful selection of Triumph TRs from the TR Register’s North London Group.

The club’s selection managed to showcase an example of every model of TR produced, from TR2 right up to a very rare genuine TR8. Mr Redway provided a

Some of the kit cars on display. fascinating insight and history on each of the cars, but then he does have the advantage of being the TR Register’s magazine Editor, so he knows a thing or two about TRs! Away from the arena, the

majority of the cars on display were parked in groups according to their type and when they were produced; for example, there was a section for ‘60s Sports & GT cars’ and one for ‘60s Saloon Cars’ and so on. The car club

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Triumph TRs in the ‘Live Action Arena.’

Some wonderful radiator mascots on display.

The Dodge Charger... probably the most expensive beer mat in the world. displays had their own areas and most set up camp around the perimeter of the show. I can remember that last year some of the club displays seemed to be so far away from the rest of the attractions that it almost seemed like they didn’t want to be part of the show, but thankfully this year’s more compact layout

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meant that all the displays were easily accessible.

Club Displays Among the clubs displaying at Knebworth were; The Letchworth Garden City Vintage & Classic Car Club, The Austin 750 Motor Club, The Singer Owners’ Club, The Vauxhall FD Register, The Hatfield

Heritage Vehicle Society and The SG7’s Kit Car Club. There were some stand out individual cars there too, like the stunning 1930 4 1/2 litre Bentley Blower, a 4-litre 1939 Talbot-Darracq T150C, a 1935 Morris 10-6 Special Sports, a 1925 Lancia Lambada, an HRG 1500 two-seater sports and an ultra-rare genuine right-

Left: Ford Model A Coupe.

Above: Amazing number of lights on this vintage scooter.

Below: Classic red and chrome finish on this immaculate Chevrolet Bel Air. Bottom: Wonderful yellow paintwork on this 1933 Austin Seven ‘Box Saloon.’ hand drive Sunbeam Tiger, one of six that was once used by the Metropolitan Police. Of course, there were lots of the more popular classics such as MGs, Triumphs, Jaguars, Austin Healeys, Minis and Morris Minors, as well as newer classics like some of the Ford or Vauxhall saloon cars. It was an eclectic mix that was a joy to look around.

American Metal One aspect of Knebworth that really impressed me was the number of American cars on display. These machines from ‘across the water’ are everything you expect them to be: big, brash and covered with lashings of chrome. Mustangs, Chargers, Chevys, Pick-ups, Corvettes - each one of them was in immaculate condition and they looked simply incredible.

Of course, the exterior of an

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This 1930 4 1/2 litre Bentley Blower was just awesome.

Classic Morris Traveller.

American car is only half the story, as the bit that really matters is usually hidden away under those massive bonnets, but thankfully most of the owners at Knebworth were displaying their cars with engines fully exposed, and there wasn’t a spec of dirt to be seen anywhere!

Concours Competition Monday saw the annual concours competition which attracted a wide variety of cars into this informal yet hotly contested event. A total of 13 awards were presented for ‘best in class’ among which were a Ford Model A, an MGTD, a Rover P5B, a Chevrolet Bel Air and even an AEC RT Bus. The ‘best club’

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It’s not a car show without a Mini! award was taken home by the Bedfordshire RS Owners’ Club, while the ‘Masterclass’ award went to Peter Baker for his stunning Jaguar E-type. As if to prove that this was a competition of ‘quality over quantity’ the overall winner of ‘car of the show’ was Roy Wilson’s beautifully restored 1966 Volkswagen Beetle.

The humble Beetle fought off stiff competition from several well presented cars, but ultimately it was deemed by the judges to be a worthy winner.

The trade stands around the edge of the arena seemed to be doing good business despite the damp conditions. I made a mental note to set up a stall at one of these events selling

umbrellas, raincoats and wellies; I’m sure I would make a small fortune, but in absence of such a stand most visitors seemed content with some of the hot food and drink being offered by the concessionaires. It was also nice to see the kids being catered for, with the inclusion of a few fairground type rides, so the Knebworth show was certainly an event that could be enjoyed by all the family.

Record Numbers Speaking after the show, organiser Stephen Smith from Greenwood Exhibitions said that the event had attracted record visitor numbers this year, almost 10% up on 2011. He added that

If you want to see rare cars...how about this 4-litre 1939 Talbot-Darracq T150C?

Kids well catered for at Knebworth. the good weather on the Sunday saw over 1,000 classic cars turn up for the event and over 40 car clubs attended across the two days. “We didn’t want to make too many major changes this year, but we have had great feedback about the direction we are taking, not only with the Knebworth show, but our other new shows too,” said Stephen Smith. “On Monday, the weather

Ferrari Dino 246 GTS. forecast did not dampen spirits with many of the cars arriving to take part in the concours competition. ‘We wanted to show our appreciation to all owners who brought their cars along to the show, so we have introduced some new ‘engine vin plate’ style show plaques, classic style show stickers and mugs, as well as commissioning some exclusive concours awards.”

Overall, I thought it was an excellent event. The quality of cars on display was very high and the informal layout of the show created a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. The Knebworth show is still one of the highlights of the classic car calendar, and each year it seems to get better and better. I guess that means next year will be a real corker!

As usual, we’ll see you there.

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Find Out What’s On Near You!

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

Lots of cars burning rubber at the Prescott Autumn Classic Weekend on October 1-2.

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Prescott Autumn Classic Weekend, Cheltenham, Glos, UK

www.prescott-hillclimb.com

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Ace Cafe classic Mini Meet, London, UK

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Newark Autojumble, Newark, Notts, UK

www.penny-farthing-fairs.co.uk

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Autumn National Classic & Modern Mini Show, Donington Park, UK

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Brooklands Morgan Day, Weybridge, Surrey, UK

www.brooklandsmuseum.com

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Grampian Museum Autojumble, Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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China Rally Beijing to Shanghai, China

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Goodwood Breakfasts - Softop Sunday, Goodwood, Sussex, UK

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Tour of Kent, Wrotham, Kent, UK

www.blackpalfrey.co.uk

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Ace Cafe Classic Car Night, London, UK

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Malvern Classic Show & Autojumble, Malvern, Worcs, UK

www.classicshows.org

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Thatcham Classic Car Show, Thatcham, Berks, UK

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Skipton Vintage Spares Day, Skipton, Yorks, UK

www.markwoodwardclassicevents.com

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Amberley Autumn Vintage Vehicle Show, Amberly, West Sussex, UK

www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

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Hatherleigh Autojumble Devon, Okehampton, Devon, UK

www.dvcc.org.uk

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HERO Throckmorton Challenge, Pershore, Worcs, UK

www.hero.org.uk

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HSCC Silverstone Finals, Silverstone Circuit, Northants, UK

www.hscc.org.uk

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Malvern Mini Show & Spares Day, Malvern, Worcs, UK

www.classicshows.org

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Red Oktober Eastern Bloc Vehicle Meet, Ace Cafe, London, UK

www.ace-cafe-london.com

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Garstang Autojumble, Garstang, Lancs, UK

www.markwoodwardclassicevents.com

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Crich Red October Day, Crich Tramway Museum, Derbys, UK

www.tramway.co.uk

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Merlin Autumn Classic Tour, Cornwall, UK

www.merlinevents.com

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VSCC Autumn Sprint, Goodwood, Sussex, UK

www.vscc.co.uk

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Skipton Car & Bike Autojumble, Skipton, Yorks, UK

www.markwoodwardclassicevents.com

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Autumn National Ford Show, Donington Park, Derbys, UK

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Salon Privé London Held at Syon Park in London on September 5-7, Salon Privé brought together some of the most desirable classic and performance cars in the world for the UK’s premier luxury brands show. Simon Hazeldine reports.

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ith the sun beating down on the leafy London borough of Surrey, I slowly picked my way through the heavy morning traffic and joined the ranks of ‘the beautiful people’ as they made their way to the capital’s most prestigious automotive event Salon Privé.

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Below: A view of the show taken from the roof of Syon House.

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Above: Some of the stunning Bugattis taking part in the concours competition.

Left: This beautiful Maserati 3500GT was spotted in the visitors’ car park. the Hell-ish M25 followed by a stop-start crawl through the middle of Staines. I pass the time by spotting the airline logos on the tails of the aircraft landing at nearby Heathrow. The venue - Syon Park - is easy enough to find though, and once through the gates and heading up the majestic driveway that leads to Syon House, I can’t help 58 www.cprmag.com

but be impressed.

Since its inception in 2006, Salon Privé - which loosely translated means ‘private show’ or ‘private room’ - has grown both in stature and reputation to the point where it is held in the same esteem as other internationally renowned concours events, such as Villa d’Este and Pebble Beach.

Different League The show is staged over three days, and figuring that people would still be settling in on the first day, and probably completely worn out by the third, I opted to attend on the second day of the event, which coincidently happened to also be ‘Ladies Day.’ Make no mistake, Salon Privé is aimed at exceptionally wealthy people.

The cost of the basic admission ticket (£195 plus VAT) is enough to deter your average classic car enthusiast from attending, which is a shame, as the cars on display at Salon Privé are quite simply stunning. Yes, we have all seen the dazzling machines on display at events like the NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham, but trust me, the

Above: The Red Bull RB5 F1 car.

Right: Amazing cars on show...and this was just the car park!

Below Right: Cars of the Rofgo Collection. cars parked on the lawn at Syon House were in a different league!

Crème De La Crème I suppose it could be said that Salon Privé is a show of two distinct separate halves; the main part takes the form of a ‘luxury brands’ show which is held on the front lawn, and while the emphasis is heavily on the motoring, there are also stands showcasing motorcycles, jewellery, watches, sound-systems, executive jets, yachts and Champagne, to name just a few. The other half of the show, which is staged in the gardens to the rear of Syon House, is the Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance. This is a competition for the crème de la crème of the classic car

world, where only the very best cars are allowed to grace the lawn of Syon House. To give you some idea of just how prestigious this event was, let’s take a look at one of the classes. At any other classic car show, the ‘Open top sports cars from the swinging sixties’ would be awash with Triumphs,

MGs, Austin Healeys and the like, but none of these were present at Salon Privé. No, that particular class featured machines like Nick Hart’s 1965 Ferrari 275 Spyder; Nicolas Heywood-Waddington’s 1960 Maserati 3500GT Spyder; William Heinecke’s 1963 Shelby Cobra 289; Mark October 2012 59

The incredible Ferrari FXX. A marque of distinction.

The 2009 LMP1 car from Aston Martin Racing.

Cooper’s 1968 Ferrari 330 GTS; Fica Frio’s 1966 Aston Martin ‘Short Chassis’ Vantage Volanté and Joe Macari’s Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder.

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marque, the Ferrari F40. This particular model was chosen as 2012 sees the iconic 80s supercar celebrating its 25th anniversary and the event was graced with no less than 13 immaculate F40s from all over Europe.

Awestruck Another class that quite literally left me awestruck was titled ‘Bugatti - The Vintage Competition Series.’ As the name suggests, this class showcased some of the incredibly rare (and valuable!)

Some of the lavish food on offer.

The futuristic looking Disco Volante 2012.

Yet more incredible Gulfliveried racers on display.

The 1994 Porsche Kremer K8.

The stunning Aston Martin One-77.

Bugatti racing cars from 1912 to 1947. Now, I get to see a lot of very nice cars as I travel around doing this job, but seldom have I seen anything like the collection of Bugattis at Salon Privé. A total of nine Bugattis were assembled on

the lawn, parked in a circle, with no restrictive barriers or fences anywhere near them.

Perhaps the ‘star’ of the Bugattis on display was Martin Chisholm’s 1912 Type 16 which has been described as ‘probably the most significant

Bugatti ever made.’ A serious accolade, but when you consider that this machine was built as Ettore Bugatti’s own personal competition car which he raced at Le Mans and the Mont Ventoux Hillclimb, then it’s one October 2012 61

Cars on the lawn in front of Syon House.

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accolade that is more than justified.

Alongside the Type 16 were cars like Sir John VenablesLlewelyn’s 1925 Type 35 which raced in the 1925 French Grand Prix at Montehery and a 1922 Bugatti ‘Brescia’ Type 23 which retains its original chassis and engine along with its factory supplied front and rear axles. Then there was James Haithwaite’s stunning 1926 Bugatti Type 37 ‘Grand Prix’ which was first owned

by Sir Malcolm Campbell, and next to that was Gunther Krumpl’s 1938 Bugatti Type 59/50B III which made its racing debut at the 1938 Cork Grand Prix in Ireland and has been known since in Bugatti circles as ‘the Cork car.’

Wandering away from the Bugattis, the next sight to confront me was a line-up of ten Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Gullwings.’ Yes, ten! Usually you would be doing well to see just one of these beautiful machines at a classic car

Top: ‘Super-model’ Harridnie Beau launches the Tushek T500 at Salon Privé.

Above and Below: The Tushek T500 has been created to offer the best performance on both road and track. A total of 30 cars is planned which should sell for around £250,000 each.

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Cars basking in the sunshine at Salon Privé.

This amazing gathering of Bugattis was assembled for the Salon Privé concours competition. show, but this was something cars taking part in this else. Like the Ferrari F40, the concours event that I could German-built icons had their easily write a full page on own class in the competition each of them, but I guess the as they celebrated their own one thing you really want to 60th anniversary. Each one know is who won what, right? of the cars was immaculately Well, you can check out the presented and the attention full list in the section at the to detail was quite simply end of this article, but the breathtaking, with many highly anticipated and much of them even having their coveted ‘Best of Show’ award original factory supplied went to Dudley and Sally luggage cases mounted on the Masson-Styrron for their 1950 rear parcel shelf.

Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta.

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of the 25 Barchettas bodied by Carrozzeria Touring. It took part in the 1950 Giro di SiciliaTarga Florio and has raced in the Mille Miglia where it finished fourth overall and first in its class. The car is in stunning condition, and certainly well deserving on its award at Salon Privé.

Incidentally, if you were wondering who had the difficult task of choosing the winning cars from such an incredible line-up, well that assignment

Jon Freeman in The the AK Sportscars Trident Iceni on Cobra demonstrator. display at Salon Privé.

Finalists for the ‘Best dressed Lady’ award. was undertaken by a panel of judges which read like a ‘Who’s Who’ of the motoring world. Headed by ex-racing driver Derek Bell, the panel included names like Dr Ulrich Bez - Chief Executive at Aston Martin; TV presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson; Ian Callum - Jaguar’s Director of Design; David Woodhouse - Chief Designer of Ford’s Strategic Concepts Group Design Studio and Andrea Zagato, whose family coach-building business

has created bodywork for Ferrari, Aston Martin, Maserati, Bentley and numerous other bespoke manufacturers.

Rofgo Gulf Collection Back on the front lawn, the luxury brands part of the show was proving popular with the distinguished guests. A Red Bull 2009 RB5 F1 car was certainly eye-catching, while the stunning and exceptionally rare Ferrari FXX literally shimmered in the sunshine

thanks to its unmarked pearlescent paintwork. Next to that was an equally rare Maserati MC12 Corsa of which only 50 were ever made. The car is based on the Ferrari Enzo chassis, but is wider, longer and taller than the Ferrari and looks like a seriously aggressive machine.

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The judges present the Best of Show award to Dudley and Sally Mason for their 1950 Ferrari 166MM Barchetta..

has been seen in the UK, and if you are a fan of Sportscar Racing, then this was a chance to get up close and personal with some near legendary cars.

Take for example the 1969 Mirage BRM, or how about the Porsche 917 from the same year. Then there was the 1996 McLaren F1 GTR, the 2000 Audi R8 - a car which won at Le Mans a staggering five times, the 2008 Aston Martin DBR9 and the 2009 Lola Aston Martin LMP1 car.

The list goes on and on, and it gets no less impressive.

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Bugatti Type 37 parades for the judges. show. This was the Tushek Renovatio T500, an innovative new ‘supercar’ originating from the Eastern European state of Slovenia. If it drives anything like it looks, it will be a stunning car. Launched with the help of fashion model Harriadnie Beau, the plan is to build just 30 T500s at a rate of just ten per year, so this is certainly going to be a very exclusive car. The

performance figures are impressive: 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds, 450bhp at 7,900rpm and a top speed of 192mph, which puts this car up there with the best supercars currently available. I caught up with Tushek’s CEO Aljoša Tušek who seemed delighted with the reaction his car at Salon Privé. “The idea was to create a supercar that can be used not just on the road,

This Bugatti Type 16 was once Ettore Bugatti’s own personal racing car.

1934 Aston Martin Ulster.

Ferrari F40s.

Amazing artwork on Range Rover.

Lamborghini Gallardo in Gulf colours.

1964 Ford Mustang.

Jay Kay’s Ferrari 330GT. but also on the race track too. The car we have here today is the prototype and we have done a lot of testing with it. In fact it has covered over 60,000 kilometres but it is great fun to drive. It really feels at home on the race track and to make it even more competitive, we will be offering optional extras like the ‘track-day aerodynamic kit.’

We are also planning versions of the car which can be fitted with a PPI Supercharger kit

which should produce around 530hp.” Tushek is currently in talks with British-based distributors to set up an agreement to sell the car in the UK, and Aljoša said that Classic, Performance & Retro can test the car when it is in production, so watch this space.

Elsewhere, other new cars on show included the Fisker Karma, the Trident Iceni and the Aston Martin Vanquish Super GT. Chuck in the latest

models from Bentley, BMW, Porsche, Range Rover and Rolls Royce and the lawns of Syon House were perhaps the most expensive car showrooms in the world, at least for the duration of the show.

It had been a fantastic show in just about every way possible - the cars, the weather, the location...all just stunning. It is a pity that the ticket price prevents many real enthusiasts from October 2012 67

Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance Best of Show - 1950 Ferrari 166MM Barchetta - Sally and Dudley Mason People’s Choice Award - 1968 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 - Nigel Allen Class A - FERRARI F40 - CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF AN ICON - 1992 Ferrari F40 - Tom Hartley Class B - PRE-WAR RARITIES - 1932 Alfa Romeo 6c 1750 Gran Sport 5th Series - Deryk Haithwaite Class C - CLOSED SPORTS CARS FROM THE SWINGING SIXTIES - 1968 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 - Nigel Allen Class D - VEE-TWINS THROUGH THE AGES - 1953 Vincent Black Shadow Series C - Peter Bullard

Class I - THE DESIGN CLASS FEATURING CARROZZERIA TOURING SUPERLEGGERA - 1950 Ferrari 166MM Barchetta - Sally and Dudley Mason Class J - MERCEDES-BENZ GULLWING - THE LEGEND AT 60 - 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing - Robert Lewis Special Award: Best Interior - 1941 Chrysler Town & Country Car - Peter Heydon Special Award: Most Sensitive Restoration - 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder - Joe Macari Special Award: Best Designed Car - 1969 Lamborghini Miura S - Jane Weitzmann Special Award: Most Original Car - 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta - Jonathan Root

Class E - OPEN SPORTS CARS FROM THE SWINGING SIXTIES - 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder Joe Macari

Special Award: Most Exciting Car - 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 William Heinecke

Class F - COLLECTION OF SHOOTING BRAKES - 1941 Chrysler Town & Country Car - Peter Heydon

Special Award: Most Elegant Car - 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB - Gavin Moule

Class G - BUGATTI - THE VINTAGE COMPETITION SERIES - 1925 Bugatti Type 35 - Sir John VenablesLlewelyn

Special Award: Most Original Motorbike - 1970 Dresda 650 Sport - David Degens

Class H - IMPORTANT COMPETITION MACHINES 1972 Harley Davidson XR750TT - John Warr

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Special Award: The Biggest ‘Wow’ Factor - 1975 Honda SS100 - Allen Millyard

Tushek Renovatio T500

Disco Volante.

Rimac Concept One.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Volante.

Salon Prive’s UK Debutants

Salon Privé saw the UK debuts of several new cars over the course of the three-day event, ranging from brand new ‘supercars’ to ‘blinged-up’ Range Rovers. The most notable had to be the Tushek Renovatio T500, a seriously fast car designed with both road and track in mind.

Then there was the distinctly quirky Carrozzeria Touring Disco Volante. It looks like a UFO out of a 50s sci-fi movie, but thankfully its origins are rather more Earthly - Italy to be precise. The car is in fact an Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione that has been re-bodied with a hand-built aluminium bodyshell, courtesy of the Milan based coachbuilder. Nearly all the mechanical parts are straight off the 8C, so you get a 450bhp 4.7 litre Ferrari-tuned engine which will give a top speed of 181mph and a 0-62mph time of 4.2 seconds.

Like Tushek’s new car, the Rimac Concept One also hails from Eastern Europe. The Croatiabased manufacturer brought its electric-powered supercar to Salon Privé and on appearance alone

you would have to say this is a stunning car. But look beneath that striking bodywork and you will find four electric motors - each one independently powering just one single wheel. According to Rimac, “Each wheel can independently accelerate or decelerate hundreds of times per second, helping to achieve the desired (driver selectable) handling.” But get this; Rimac says that the Concept One can do 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds and that it has a power output of 1,088hp! Should be quite a car.

A little more conventional was the Aston Martin V12 Vantage which was being displayed alongside the new Vanquish and Zagato. All three cars looked stunning as you would expect, and they certainly caught the attention of the Salon Privé clientele. The V12 Vantage has the normally aspirated 6.0 litre V12 engine installed which returns a healthy 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds while giving a top speed of 190mph. Looks and drives like an Aston Martin - what more could you want?

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Perhaps the down side of that ‘exclusivity’ is that many of the attendees didn’t seem to have any interest in the cars what so ever, and were

obviously just there because it was the ‘place to be seen’ on that particular day. Still, while they concentrated on their Champagne, it left me free to enjoy the cars without having to fight through crowds of

people to see them.

If you like classic and performance cars, you should make the effort to go to Salon Privé next year. Yes it’s expensive, but the quality of the cars on display is just incredible!

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Historic Gulf/Mirage Lightweight GT40 Stars At RM’s Monterey Sale RM Auctions Monterey Sale California, USA. August 22, 2012.

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Year

Price

Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage Lightweight Racing Car

1968

$11,000,000

Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder

1962

$8,580,000

Ferrari 410 S Berlinetta

1955

$8,250,000

Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta ‘Tour de France’

1956

$6,710,000

Horch 853A Special Roadster

1938

$5,170,000

Aston Martin DB3S Sports Racing Car

1955

$3,685,000

Ford GT40 Mark I

1967

$2,860,000

Talbot-Lago T23 Teardrop Coupe

1938

$2,640,000

Bentley Speed 8 Le Mans Prototype Racing Car

2001

$2,530,000

Aston Martin DB4GT

1960

$2,035,000

This 1938 Horch 853A Special Roadster fetched a record $5,170,000.

RM Auctions continued its strong track record at its Monterey sale in California on August 22, where it achieved a spectacular $95.7 million in total sales, with a strong 89 percent of all lots sold.

The impressive results represent the highest individual auction tally in RM’s history and, significantly, an almost 20 percent increase on last year’s record $80 million Monterey sale, albeit generated by a smaller offering. This year’s sale featured an elite, handpicked selection of 120 which was 24 down on last year.

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The event’s top seller was a 1968 Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage Lightweight Racing Car, P/1074, achieving a new world record for an American automobile sold at auction with a remarkable sales price of $11,000,000.

The first, by serial number, of several lightweight GT40s built for the J.W.A./Gulf team, this exceptional racing car was completed in 1968 and carries an incredible history from new.

Finished in the Gulf team colors of Powder Blue with a Marigold stripe, it raced extensively throughout 1968 from Daytona to Le Mans, as well as the Le Mans trials at the hands of Jacky Ickx, before it was sold to Solar Productions in 1970 and used as a camera car in Steve McQueen’s Le Mans. Providing one of many thrilling auction moments across the two-day sale, the GT40 spurred a lively bidding war in the room; its world record price earning a standing ovation from the crowd.

Additional lots surpassing the $5 million mark included a magnificent trio of Ferraris, including a hugely desirable 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder, chassis 3319 GT, for $8,580,000; an exceptional 1955

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This rare Ferrari 410 S Berlinetta made an impressive $8,250,000.

2001 Le Mans podioum finisher Bentley Speed 8 went for just $2,530,000.

Ferrari 410 S Berlinetta, chassis 0594 CM, which set a new world record for a closed Ferrari at $8,250,000; and a coveted 1956 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta ‘Tour de France’, chassis 0585 GT, which fetched $6,710,000.

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

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

Nottingham 0115 9261175.

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

Good all round condition .MOT MGC ROADSTER Midnight blue.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

They are only original once!

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

Call 01825 750788.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phone 01225 422419 (Bath)

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

Call +44 (0) 1242 680130

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

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

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