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Vintage Motorsport Staff
Vintage Motorsport Magazine http://www.vintagemotorsport.com
Vintage Motorsport Magazine http://www.vintagemotorsport.com
08/05/2008 - 03:15 PM
Chichester, England
In addition to the manufacturers' stands, there will be a central 'concours d'elegance' exhibition staged in association with BGC, the voice and electronic brokerage specialists. This display will commemorate 'the Fastest Car in the World', featuring around 25 performance cars from the 1920s, right through to the present day, all of which were the most rapid cars in production at the time.
Goodwood's historic links with Earls Court are very strong. The famous London Earls Court exhibition site was built on land once owned by the Duke of Richmond; the Earl in the name referring to the Earl of March, from which the present 10th Duke of Richmond, and his son Lord March, are directly descended.
To assist in the unveiling of the Goodwood Revival Earls Court building, a number of Oil Exco models were on hand to pose with some iconic Motor Show cars of the past to provide some traditional Motor Show glamour.
Goodwood Revival founder, Lord March, says, "The challenging sweeps and bends of the historic Goodwood track will not be the only curves to watch at this year's Revival. It's great to
The historic Goodwood Motor Circuit celebrates two significant anniversaries in 2008. Foremost is the 60th anniversary of the now legendary circuit, which opened its gates to the public in September 1948 to host Britain's very first post-War motor race meeting at a permanent venue. The Goodwood Revival, devised to celebrate those early halcyon days of motor racing at the famous West Sussex-based circuit, also marks its own 10th landmark anniversary this year, and many special features are planned to mark the occasion, in addition to Earls Court.
To order advance tickets, please contact the Ticket Hotline:
Telephone: +44 1243 755055
Fax: +44 1243 755058
Email: bookings@goodwood.co.uk;
On-line via the Online Ticket section of the Goodwood website: www.goodwood.co.uk
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