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GOODWOOD REVIVAL 2011: THE CARS

Goodwood is mainly a car event, so lets face it cars were everywhere and of amazing stature indeed. Here is a small sneaky view on what was going there on 4 wheels to close the Goodwood trilogy. Enjoy and hope to see you there next year! A pleasure to go after you Sir… Fangio’s winning machine at he 1940 Turismo Carretera Race in Argentina. Sir Sterling Moss was there. E-Type race grid. Aston Martin Squadron Maserati 250s… Scottish C Type? Fabulous Bugatti Type 59. Probably one of the best autos I’ve ever encountered. Ford Brass bodied T Racer The Fabulous 1951 Hudson Hornet. One of my favourite american cars with their huge 5.0 liters straight 6 engine. Affordable rad classic: The Ford Falcon. Friends & Bentleys… Ford Galaxie 500. The true muscle car. Triumph 500 engine in a formula 3. The starting point for many great legends. Big boys grin. Dusty “murdered” black Gullwing. BUG 55? COOL! Surfing Woodies rule. Sold at the Bonhams auction. This unique special MB 170 was built for a Body Shop in New Mexico and was no doubts my favorite car in the Parking Lot. Its owner; a fine gentleman from Dusseldorf, had had it

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GOODWOOD REVIVAL 2011: MOTORCYCLES

Bikes were not predominant in the Goodwood Arena but of outstanding presence all of them. We had the street bikes; cafes, bobbers and other classics on one side, and then the racing bikes competing in the Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy. The “Le Mans Start” race was open to 350cc to 500cc, built from 1962 to 1966. Mostly Manx Nortons, we also could enjoy listening to a handful of Matchless G50s, two MV Agusta 500/3s, a Ducati 350 Desmo, a Gilera 500/4 and a Honda CR450. Last but not least we could also see a pack of classic motocross motorcycles riden by old champions like Les Archers, Don & Derick Rickman or Dave Curtis. The work and craftsmanship styling on all bikes was incredible. Celebrity mechanic crews dressed in impeccable gowns were rushing to have their rides sound for each race. Open boxes were a great opportunity to learn the insights of british motorcycle racing from the best practitioners in the world. Norton 500SS Racer with low boy frame. The bike that was destined to become a star but destiny had other plans. Great character! 3rd on the British Classic Championship The Motocross chaps. If you have heard the Roar of

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GOODWOOD REVIVAL 2011: FACES

ElSolitarioMC has been fortunate enough to be invited to take part in the Goodwood Vintage Revival. Goodwood is a beautiful state located in the heart of Sussex, best of the English countryside and center of vintage motor culture in the Pirate Island. Can you Imagine a racing weekend organized by the best possible Hotel in the world? Well even if you could, you should make it double, add some salt, pepper, a hint of lemon, celery & Perrins Sauce… put a few Spitfires on the Air… and yet, you won’t even be close to what Lord March has created here. Luxury was even in the smallest detail of a wonderfully cut & executed event. Cars were the center piece but although bikes were scarce they were of extreme quality and lets not forget about aircrafts! What to say about the people? Well, it was fabulous! Only in England could you succeed planning an adventure like this. Spectators, gathered around the “heavy” machinery, were reviving the 40’s, 50’s & 60’s style creating a magical atmosphere. Again, only in England would you achieve to gather such a collection of the motoring finest. We would like to thank Vincent Prat, frontman of the

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GOODWOOD REVIVAL 2011: THE CARS

Goodwood is mainly a car event, so lets face it cars were everywhere and of amazing stature indeed. Here is a small sneaky view on what was going there on 4 wheels to close the Goodwood trilogy. Enjoy and hope to see you there next year! A pleasure to go after you Sir… Fangio’s winning machine at he 1940 Turismo Carretera Race in Argentina. Sir Sterling Moss was there. E-Type race grid. Aston Martin Squadron Maserati 250s… Scottish C Type? Fabulous Bugatti Type 59. Probably one of the best autos I’ve ever encountered. Ford Brass bodied T Racer The Fabulous 1951 Hudson Hornet. One of my favourite american cars with their huge 5.0 liters straight 6 engine. Affordable rad classic: The Ford Falcon. Friends & Bentleys… Ford Galaxie 500. The true muscle car. Triumph 500 engine in a formula 3. The starting point for many great legends. Big boys grin. Dusty “murdered” black Gullwing. BUG 55? COOL! Surfing Woodies rule. Sold at the Bonhams auction. This unique special MB 170 was built for a Body Shop in New Mexico and was no doubts my favorite car in the Parking Lot. Its owner; a fine gentleman from Dusseldorf, had had it for over 25 years. Since the moment I saw it, I fell in love and approached its driver so as to try and offer him any/all of my “camels” in order to make a deal, which he kindly refused. “My kids would be greatly dissapointed if I ever sold this car, as they grew up in it. One day it will be for them”. I was sad by his refusal but, in a way, happy that the cute van was adored at home. Love Cadillac Need Oil? Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. Boat Tail Speedster? Bentleys are real COOL. As Ettore Bugatti defined them we adore “The fastest Truck on Earth”

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GOODWOOD REVIVAL 2011: MOTORCYCLES

Bikes were not predominant in the Goodwood Arena but of outstanding presence all of them. We had the street bikes; cafes, bobbers and other classics on one side, and then the racing bikes competing in the Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy. The “Le Mans Start” race was open to 350cc to 500cc, built from 1962 to 1966. Mostly Manx Nortons, we also could enjoy listening to a handful of Matchless G50s, two MV Agusta 500/3s, a Ducati 350 Desmo, a Gilera 500/4 and a Honda CR450. Last but not least we could also see a pack of classic motocross motorcycles riden by old champions like Les Archers, Don & Derick Rickman or Dave Curtis. The work and craftsmanship styling on all bikes was incredible. Celebrity mechanic crews dressed in impeccable gowns were rushing to have their rides sound for each race. Open boxes were a great opportunity to learn the insights of british motorcycle racing from the best practitioners in the world. Norton 500SS Racer with low boy frame. The bike that was destined to become a star but destiny had other plans. Great character! 3rd on the British Classic Championship The Motocross chaps. If you have heard the Roar of a well tuned Norton Manx engine being revved you know what it feels like, but imagine the minutes before the start, 20 Norton Manx heating up at the same time!!! Insane. Dr. Norton! No remorse. Click on Older Posts below, to view the fine people we met at the 2011 Goodwood Revival

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GOODWOOD REVIVAL 2011: FACES

ElSolitarioMC has been fortunate enough to be invited to take part in the Goodwood Vintage Revival. Goodwood is a beautiful state located in the heart of Sussex, best of the English countryside and center of vintage motor culture in the Pirate Island. Can you Imagine a racing weekend organized by the best possible Hotel in the world? Well even if you could, you should make it double, add some salt, pepper, a hint of lemon, celery & Perrins Sauce… put a few Spitfires on the Air… and yet, you won’t even be close to what Lord March has created here. Luxury was even in the smallest detail of a wonderfully cut & executed event. Cars were the center piece but although bikes were scarce they were of extreme quality and lets not forget about aircrafts! What to say about the people? Well, it was fabulous! Only in England could you succeed planning an adventure like this. Spectators, gathered around the “heavy” machinery, were reviving the 40’s, 50’s & 60’s style creating a magical atmosphere. Again, only in England would you achieve to gather such a collection of the motoring finest. We would like to thank Vincent Prat, frontman of the Southsiders MC and Mr. Nick Clements, head of (The Enlightening!) Men’s File Magazine for sharing this experience with us. Enjoy! PS: Stay tuned for the next feature on the Motorcycles and fine Automobiles present at Goodwood later this week. The Vintage Goddess from Montpellier. Vincent, the Rockers & the Hasselblad The Queens of period elegance. Obviously the place to be. Huggy’s Flat & Knuckle! Men’s File Crew, Simon & Fabian Big Huggy Leaver and his 1942 Knucklehead US Battalion listening carefully to Chief Clement’s instructions. The Mods Photographer Horst Friedrichs The Southsiders Weapons Triumph bicycle Lovely Hiroko & her 1948 Triumph Speed Twin 500cc Fiddi’s boots around one of his creations (Davida!) The Cool Frisco Boys Paul d’Orleans and Pete Young.

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