HAPPY EASTER FROM EVERYONE AT CLASSIC GRAND TOURING

Happy Easter from everyone at Classic Grand Touring! Spring has sprung, the days are getting longer and we are now fully immersed in our 2018 Spring/Summer programme of exciting events, but just before we take to the road for the 2018 season, here is an update on some of our latest news.  THE BARLEY MOW - COME RAIN AND SHINE!  Thanks to all that attended our lunch ahead of The Goodwood 76MM A big thank you to everyone that came along to our sell-out lunch at the Barley Mow in Tilford ahead of the Goodwood 76th Members Meeting. After a wet and gloomy start, we were blessed with some glorious bursts of sunshine following a sumptuous lunch! Take a look at a selection of the photos taken on the day below and keep an eye out for similar events to this one coming in the summer months. We absolutely love catching up with our customers socially and seeing some fabulous machinery is always a bonus too!

s such as the Jebel Hafeet and Jebel Jais as well as enjoying excursions such as 1950's Land Rover safaris and exclusive car museum visits.  NEW TOUR ANNOUNCED!  The Spa Six Hours With Derek Bell | 11th - 17th September 2018 Classic Grand Touring and Derek Bell MBE have teamed up with Telegraph Exclusive Tours once again to take you on a European adventure to the legendary Spa 6 Hour race, via Brussels and the Nurburgingbefore arriving in Spa. Derek Bell is one of the truly great names in motorsport whose company you will enjoy throughout this thrilling itinerary. The whole itinerary is designed so you can enjoy driving some of the most picturesque roads of this region. You will also have the chance to do ring laps of the Nurburgring circuit as well as enjoy the thrills of a ring taxi lap. From watching the classic cars at Spa to enjoying a high-end brewery tour, there will be plenty of chance to share your motoring tales with Derek and enjoy this tour.  READ ALL ABOUT IT NEW TOUR ANNOUNCED!  The United Arab Emirates Tour | 4th - 10th November 2018 Welcome to the United Arab Emirates driving tour. This has been designed with luxury in mind as we visit 6 of the best hotels the UAE has to offer.  During the tour you will drive some of the most beautiful roads in the world. The Jebel Jasis, for example, is made up of silky smooth straights linked together with 130 unique turns including chicanes, hairpins and fast open bends all of which are surrounded by mountain walls which echo engine and exhaust notes for a total of 42 exhilarating kilometres.  For this tour, you have a long list of sports and supercars available to rent including Porsches, Ferraris, McLarens and Lamborghini's. You will drive these cars on roads such as the Jebel Hafeet and Jebel Jais as well as enjoying excursions such as 1950's Land Rover safaris and exclusive car museum visits.  FIND OUT MORE TOUR IN THE HEADLIGHTS Chinon Classic | 21st - 25th June 2018 Enjoy a long weekend in the Loire Valley at the Chinon Classic event. This event has evolved from the Grand Prix de Tours, which has been successfully welcoming enthusiasts to Tours for 15 years. 2018 will be the third year in their new base of Chinon, on the banks of the River Loire. The Saturday ‘rally’ is included for our clients and is very informal; it’s not a race or a competition, just a lovely excuse to drive your car through sunflower fields and past chateaux in the Loire region in the company of many other cars…there will always be somebody to follow! FIND OUT MORE ENJOY THE ALPS IN STYLE  The Swiss Alps Tour | 4th - 11th August 2018 The Swiss Alps Tour takes you on a luxurious trip to France and Switzerland. You will drive some of the smoothest mountain roads and take in breath-taking views staying at the finest hotels, sampling outstanding cuisine and partaking in unforgettable experiences during the 8-day tour of a lifetime. Our tour takes you on some of the finest driving roads in Europe such as the Furka, Grimsel and Tremola passes, plus the stunning D430 set in the Ballons des Vosges National Park.  SECURE YOUR PLACE NOW JOIN US FOR THE AUGUST VLN RACE AT THE NURBURGRING  VLN with David Pittard Motorsport | Nurburgring 17th - 19th August 2018  VLN (‘Veranstaltergemeinschaft Langstreckenpokal Nürburgring’) or ‘Community Long Distance Cup’ – in English is a series of 9 races over the year ranging between 4 & 6 hour races. The VLN circuit used incorporates a combination of the smaller Nurburgring Grand Prix circuit and the large Nordschleife in Germany creating a circuit length of over 16 miles and over 170 corners. CGT and David Pittard Motorsport LTD have joined forces to bring you a weekend (Friday-Sunday) of hospitality, motorsport, and even the opportunity to drive theworld famous circuit in your own car on ‘Touristenfahrten’ or ‘tourist ride’ laps. The weekend also includes a grid walk and a guided tour around the 16-mile circuit whilst the cars battle for positions.  REGISTER YOUR INTEREST READY TO START THINKING ABOUT SNOW AGAIN YET? Ice Driving in Sweden - 2019 Group Dates Announced We are pleased to confirm our February 2019 group dates. There will be three expeditions of four days each to enjoy the thrills and excitement of driving on a frozen lake in Sweden next year. The itinerary is action-packed to ensure you have plenty of fun in the driving seat of FWD, RWD and 4WD cars as well as learn how to drive quickly and safely on ice. With flights, accommodation and meals for three nights included and transfers to the lake each day in the Classic GT minibus, you just need to remember to wear some gloves for the Ice Karting Grand Prix!  2019 GROUP DATES Wishing you all a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend and a very Happy Easter. Please feel free to contact us for any additional enquiries about our existing or future tours! We are available on 01483 281 282 over the Easter Weekend.

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THE BUGATTI TRUST MUSEUM & STUDY CENTRE -,COUNTDOWN TO FIRST FUNDRAISING TALK OF THE YEAR

THE BUGATTI TRUST                                             MUSEUM & STUDY CENTRE         Preserving and making available for study the life works of Ettore Bugatti    COUNTDOWN TO FIRST FUNDRAISING TALK OF THE YEAR

Intrigued by Post-war Bugattis ? What happened up to 1963 ? John Barton ‘Bugatti – The last 20 years’ Lecture at 12.00 noon Sunday April 8th In the 20 years between 1919 and 1939 Ettore Bugatti, later assisted by his very able son Jean Bugatti, designed, built and sold almost 8,000 cars. However during the last 20 years of the Bugatti company (1943-1963), Ettore Bugatti and then later Roland Bugatti assembled and sold 7 cars, these using pre-war parts and to a 20 year old design. How and why could this have come about? Ticket Price is £25 per person and will include a seated meal as well as a Q&A opportunity. All profits on ticket sales will go towards the running of the Bugatti Trust and support its educational outreach programme. We can take bookings for all 2018 talks so  don’t miss the opportunity to purchase your ticket and join us in what promises to be a series of educational and entertaining get-togethers by emailing Sue on info@bugatti-trust.co.uk OR telephone 01242 677201                                                                                                                                                     Further 2018 fundraising events: James Randle lecture at 6pm on  May 24th James Randle has had a long and distinguished career in the motor industry which included 27 years at Jaguar. One of his most famous projects was the Jaguar XJ220 and he was closely involved with the development of the Series III E-type as well as responsible for significant new designs and patents. Nigel McKnight ‘Quicksilver World Water Speed Record Boat’ lecture to be held on September 21st and Paul Fowler, Enstone Flying Club, ‘The Spitfire’ lecture to be held on October 21st. More details to follow. 2018 at the Bugatti Trust Our 2018 educational outreach programme: The annual membership contributions, donations and legacies received as well as funds raised by special events allow the Bugatti Trust to support an active Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) educational outreach programme. The Trust supports Bath University's TBR Formula Student Team, Robotics teams, Coventry University Design and Engineering competitions, the Misha Black awards, Tewkesbury School and local science events. Onsite this year we will be able to offer automotive drawing classes with Stefan Marjoram, Science fun with Cheltenham Science Group and Team Control Freak's robots (our 2018 team who have just been crowned national champions). Kick off educational display for 2018 will be 'Electric Avenue', a display of electric student vehicles built by engineering students from leading UK universities. 'Electric Avenue' will be part of Prescott Bike plus EV Festival on the 14th and 15th April 2018. The summer will see the opening of a new Bugat s by Rembrandt Bugatti, furniture by Carlo Bugatti and much more. The extensive historic archives include 27,000 factory drawings, 10,000 photographs, 1,000 original patents and a wealth of original factory documents. The aims and objectives of the Trust, which is registered in the UK as a charity, are to preserve and make available for the study of the works of Ettore Bugatti, to promote knowledge of his works and raise awareness of the importance of aesthetics and integrated design in engineering. The Bugatti Trust, Prescott Hill, Gotherington, Cheltenham, GL52 9RD. Tel: 01242 677201. www.bugatti-trust.co.uk Email: info@bugatti-trust.co.uk Registered UK Charity No: 298099. Latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. ti exhibition in our museum rooms. The Bugatti Trust Museum and Study Centre was founded in 1987 for the benefit of the community by the establishment of a museum and study centre devoted to the history and technical importance of Ettore Bugatti, his cars and other creations. Based by the historic Prescott Hill Climb in the Cotswolds, the Trust is open to visitors all year round . The permanent exhibition includes historic original cars by Ettore Bugatti, sculptures by Rembrandt Bugatti, furniture by Carlo Bugatti and much more. The extensive historic archives include 27,000 factory drawings, 10,000 photographs, 1,000 original patents and a wealth of original factory documents. The aims and objectives of the Trust, which is registered in the UK as a charity, are to preserve and make available for the study of the works of Ettore Bugatti, to promote knowledge of his works and raise awareness of the importance of aesthetics and integrated design in engineering. The Bugatti Trust, Prescott Hill, Gotherington, Cheltenham, GL52 9RD. Tel: 01242 677201. www.bugatti-trust.co.uk Email: info@bugatti-trust.co.uk Registered UK Charity No: 298099. Latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

FIAT 1400 KIT ABARTH WITH IMPORTANT PALMARES AT THE AUCTION “1000 FINARTE” Tuned by Gino De Sanctis with the dedicated Abarth kit. 29 documented races, with the owner and gentleman driver Ottorino Monaco at the wheel, including 3 Mille Miglia. First Fiat 1400 at the 1951 Mille Miglia. In 11 races the car led Monaco to be Italian Champion in class for 1952. From 1955, it passed in the hands of the journalist Eraldo Sculati, director of Autorama and Italian Auto, but famed above all as the Sporting Director of the Scuderia Ferrari in the two-year period 1956-1957, winning the world title with Fangio in 1956. FIAT 1400, chassis no. 015781 will be auctioned on May 14 at the Mille Miglia Museum with an estimate of 300.000,00 / 350.000,00 euro. The FIAT 1400, Chassis n. 015781, was sold by the Concessionaria S.V.A. of Rome on 5 January 1951 to Dr Ottorino Monaco and registered with Roma 143245 plate. Monaco was a dentist in Rome with a clientele of famous show business individuals. He was the brother of Eitel, a lawyer and renowned film producer. Ottorino Monaco was also Vice President of ACI Roma and later elected Member of Parliament. He was very close to Eng. Giovanni Canestrini, famous journalist and one of the creators and organisers of the Mille Miglia. Together they contributed to the construction of the Vallelunga Autodrome. Fond of motorsports, in 1950 Mr Monaco bought this Fiat 1400 setting it up for competitions with the intervention of the well-known tuner Gino De Sanctis who, in his workshop, elaborated it with the specific Abarth kit, adding unique parts and refining everything with its "secrets". In 1951, the car participated in ten competitions. It was the first ever 1400 to cross the Mille Miglia finish line. We recall, among other results, the debut with a 26th place overall at the Rallye del Sestriere. In 1952, the car took part in eleven races, it won the class at the Mille Miglia and earned the title of Italian Champion at the end of the year. In 1953, it ran again with excellent results in eight competitions including the Mille Miglia, but it had to interrupt the race due to the breaking of the differential. In that year, the car obtained the 3rd place in the Italian Championship, International Tourism Class, class 1500 cc. In 1953, a changing of the CSAI regulations put the Fiat 1400 into a more powerful car class, making it virtually not competitive anymore. In 1955, the Fiat 1400 was sold to the Eng. Eraldo Sculati, a known journalist and Sporting Director of the Scuderia Ferrari between 1956 and 1957. He used the Fiat 1400 as a commuter between Rome and Maranello. Sculati won the Ferrari world title with Fangio in 1956 and later on he founded and directed the magazines Autorama and then Auto Italiana. In January 1957 the car was sold in Modena to Francesco Aldini, owner of the rental company used by Scuderia Ferrari to take the pilots to the races and it received a new MO 41946 plate. In December 1960, it was withdrawn from active service. After Mr Aldini’s death, in 1982 the car was sold by the family to Francesco Tirtino in Foggia, where it was found in 2013. Today the car is still regularly registered with the MO 41946 plate, received the ASI Targa Oro, has Fiche CSAI and FIVA certificate. Optimally preserved, its engine has recently undergone a complete restoration. Thanks also to the Monaco family, to Mr Sculati’s widow, to the excellent archive work, and the abundant historical documentation and to the numerous original photographs it was possible to retrace the complete history of this car. Rare original features: the original Condor S5 car radio, a second spare wheel fixed in the trunk with leather straps, the Use, Maintenance and Spare Parts manuals, a briefcase with the name of Monaco, funnel and dipstick for the petrol measurement, the original roll of tools with the initials of Ottorino Monaco. Several are the testimonies of its races: a metal plate of the 1951 Mille Miglia, the trophy won at the 1952 Coppa della Consuma, a plaque of the 1952 Circuito di Roma, the stamping of the 1953 Tour of Sicily, as well as a relevant photographic and documentary evidence of its sporting period. The current livery of the Fiat 1400 is the one of the 1952 Mille Miglia, as well represented by a widespread 1/43 scale model of the Mille Miglia Collection. In 2016, 65 years after its first participation, the car took part in the historical Mille Miglia re-enactment, ending the race 65th overall. “A simple and charming car. The FIAT 1400 has been handed over to history as a quiet car for the family, but in this case, it shows a racing and winning character, thanks to the care of the legendary Italian engine wizards. A car with an important past and still capable of great results, to be achieved in jacket and tie, as back in the days.” said Sandro Binelli, Head of Finarte’s Automotive Department and founder of Automotive Masterpieces. The Fiat 1400 is counted among the AUTOMOTIVE MASTERPIECES, and you can visit the dedicated website at http://www.automotivemasterpieces.com/1950fiat1400sn015781.html Contacts Automotive Department, automotive@finarte.it, T +390236569100 Sandro Binelli – Department’s Head, sandro.binelli@automotivemasterpieces.com, M +393396331682

David Brown Automotive Takes Wraps Off Speedback Silverstone Edition In Geneva

David Brown Automotive Takes Wraps Off Speedback Silverstone Edition In Geneva

• David Brown Automotive reveals Speedback Silverstone Edition at Geneva International Motor Show
• Speedback Silverstone Edition celebrates the anniversary of David Brown Automotive’s relocation of its headquarters and coachbuilding facility at the historic racing venue
• Aeronautical and classic racing theme evident in 1960s-inspired design
• A classically-inspired performance Grand Tourer for the 21^st Century
• 5.0-litre twin-scroll supercharged V8 engine delivers over 600hp and 565ft lb of torque, David Brown Automotive’s most powerful and performance focused model yet
• Intricate brogued and embroidered interior trim befitting a jet-inspired cockpit
• David Brown Automotive is a leader in British coachbuilding and handcraftsmanship; Silverstone Edition limited to only 10 bespoke cars
• Further information on the car can be found online at: www.davidbrownautomotive.com/silverstone-edition

Geneva, Switzerland (6^th March, 2018): David Brown Automotive has today unveiled Speedback Silverstone Edition at the Geneva International Motor Show. Taking inspiration from the dawn of the jet age and classic racers from the 1960s, Speedback Silverstone Edition is a pure performance Grand Tourer for the 21^st Century.

Limited to a run of only 10 production cars, Speedback Silverstone Edition is an example of bespoke British handcraftsmanship. Each model will be made using traditional coachbuilding techniques at David Brown Automotive’s headquarters and build facility in Silverstone, the home of the iconic racing circuit. Celebrating one year since David Brown Automotive moved to its Silverstone base, the new model is honed for performance, drawing close links to the aeronautical and racing heritage of the celebrated circuit.

Delivering 601 horsepower with 565ft lb of torque, a 0-60mph time of 4.2 seconds and a limited top speed of 155mph, the 5.0-litre twin-scroll supercharged V8 engine fitted to the new model makes for the most performance orientated car ever produced by David Brown Automotive. The impressive powertrain is mated to a six-speed ZF automatic transmission and drive is delivered through the Grand Tourer’s rear wheels for assured sports handling.

Advancing the finely tuned Grand Tourer formula set by Speedback GT, Speedback Silverstone Edition includes an upgraded suspension system for enhanced handling and dynamics, as well as comfort, refinement and cutting-edge technological features for an on-demand, responsive and exhilarating driving experience. A fully automated Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system, safety technologies, performance brakes and active rear differential make the Silverstone Edition a retro-inspired, driving-focused Grand Tourer for the modern age.

The aeronautical- and classic racing-inspired theme is clear in the visual identity of Speedback Silverstone Edition, building on the unique design language found only in each car handmade by David Brown Automotive. The handcrafted aluminium body is streamlined with extended side skirts, a front spoiler and enhanced rear diffuser, while larger side vents – badged with limited edition Silverstone Edition details – hint to the performance-enhanced powertrain beneath. Jet-inspired exhaust tips compound the race-tuned engine note and compliment the car’s performance characteristics.

Moving around the car – which assumes the sleek profile of a classic racer with its menacing, streamlined stance – the Silverstone Edition is fitted with unique, forged 20-inch ‘Afterburner’ bespoke designed alloy wheels. A bespoke signature pattern grille is fitted with twin LED auxiliary driving lamps, enhancing visibility and complimenting the dark ceramic LED technical headlamps and clear lens tail lights.

Brushed chrome exterior brightware matches the ‘Fly By Night’ multi-layer metallic paintwork, finished with a subtle ‘Black Night’ fading centre stripe. Tinted rear glass and a unique monotone David Brown Automotive die-sunk enamelled, chrome-plated badging complete the aggressively styled exterior theme.

Inside the cockpit, a Sixties-inspired, exquisitely brogued and embroidered interior trim befits the essence of a performance Grand Tourer. The ‘Antique’ and ‘Ebony’ leather hides are bound by contrasting tan stitching, and the Kvadrat^® ‘Remix’ premium fabric further adds to the quality and aeronautical personality within the cabin. An open-pore, scorched ‘Ebony Macassar’ wood veneer finish fades rearward, with metal inlay completing the dashboard, which features jet-inspired air vents to pay homage to the aeronautical and racing past of the Silverstone Circuit.

The two-seater configuration – with rear luggage storage space in the place of rear seats – features heated and adjustable sports seats that are adorned with a stylised Silverstone Circuit outline embroidered into the tan leather. Like Speedback GT, the folding ‘event seat’ features prominently at the rear of the car with an additional bespoke stowage feature. The application of leather and Alcantara^® extends to the steering wheel, also fitted with bespoke brushed aluminium switchgear.

A brushed chrome finish is prominent around the interior. Exclusive aeronautical-inspired speedometer and tachometer dials perpetuate the legacy of Speedback Silverstone Edition, while a fully integrated infotainment system is another proponent to position the car as a classically styled, performance Grand Tourer in the modern age. The in-car technology package includes satellite navigation, Bluetooth^® connectivity and a 7.1-channel Bowers & Wilkins^® surround sound audio system.

“Ever since David Brown Automotive relocated to Silverstone, we have wanted to mark the significance of the circuit’s aeronautical and motorsport heritage,” said David Brown, company founder and CEO. “Speedback Silverstone Edition addresses our ambition on every level, as a visually stunning Grand Tourer and the most performance-focused model we have ever made.

“We have developed Speedback Silverstone Edition to appeal to a new customer; the driver who wants the very best in performance at all times, but still wants to retain usability and driveability in an exclusive model which still offers both comfort and luxury. The David Brown Automotive DNA is clear to see again, building on the success of Speedback GT and Mini Remastered models, while our inspiration from the heritage of the Silverstone Circuit shapes this new model as a classically-inspired performance Grand Tourer for the modern market.”

Speedback Silverstone Edition is priced from £620,000.00 GBP*, alongside the other David Brown Automotive models that are handbuilt at the company’s Silverstone build facility. Speedback GT is priced from £520,000.00 GBP* and the Mini Remastered has a list price of £75,000.00 GBP* (*excluding taxes, duties and shipping). Built to order, the car can be made in either left-hand or right-hand drive.