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FOR MEN WHO KNOW BEST

CAR BUFFS DREAM BOOK

Drool over this classic car and the others below, to be found with many more fantastic models in a superbly produced book, 'Louis Vuitton - The Art of the Automobile'.

From early beginnings when Vuitton equipped luxury motors with their trunks and baggage, the company has cultivated a connection with top cars. This book is a testament to that history and to the cars in all their glory. Bugatti, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, Lagonda, Bentley, Ferrari - all the legendary marques are included as well as less well known models.

One of these is pictured here, the Helica, conceived by Marcel Leyat, described as a "sort of wingless airplane" . Below is an early delivery van used by Louis Vuitton for their luggage. Top, the fabulous 1937 Delahaye 135 MS.

And below are two more super cars, the batman-like model developed by Bertone at Alfa Romeo, seen at the Turin auto show in 1954; and the Talbot Lago SS 'teardrop', first designed in 1937 by Figoni & Falaschi and reconstructed in 2003.

Giving some 250 pages, packed with full colour illustrations and information on designers, manufacturers, shows and prototypes, this is a book that will be appreciated by all car enthusiasts. Put together by Serge Bellu, author of many books on cars, it is published by Abrams, price £40. www.abramsbooks.co.uk

EXCLUSIVE CLUB FOR SUPERCAR HIRE

MANY of the cars featured in the book above can only be looked at - but it is possible for mere mortal motor enthusiasts to enjoy driving luxury marques. The luxury car hire service is burgeoning and now a new club offers a wonderful selection of rare and beautiful supercars that motor afficionados may hire.

Left, the Lamborghini Roadster.

Included in this exclusive collection is Lamborghini’s Murciélago LP640 Roadster and Gallardo Spyder, the Ferrari F430 Spider F1, the Bentley Continental GTC, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Tiptronic.

Both individual and corporate membership is available and it is open to those aged 30 – 70. Members can register their spouse or life partner as a second driver. To find out more go to www.clubvelocita.com

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Spring 08 edition

:: SAVILE ROW Style Magazine ::

	Home – Contents in brief with pictures

	Style 1 – Tailors form new rival alliance

	Style 2 – TV turns spotlight on the Row

	Style 3 – Star names outside Savile Row

	Style 4 – More bespoke outsiders

	Style 5 – Tailors show off in evening finery

	Grooming – Matching beard to face shape

	Textiles – Shiney suit are in vogue

	Drinks – Where whisky and salmon flow together

	Aircraft – Bespoke service the answer

	Travel – Go North for a manly holiday

	Cars - Deluxe marques for all to drive

	Culture – Artist who brought back Glamour

	Contact – Details and registration

	Tailors of Savile Row – listing of top tailors and interviews

	Archive – Back Issues


::BE A RACING DRIVER::
	IF YOU have ever felt the urge to drive at over 180mph, here's your chance. A new, exclusive car club has been launched which will allow members to drive the world's fastest cars around some of the world's top circuits. Called the 'Primoris Club', it has the backing of the Barwell Motor Sport team and Oakfield, leading supplier of racing cars, and the services of GT driver Ben de Zille Butler. For a not inconsiderable membership fee, members get to drive GT cars around such circuits as Manza, Silverstone and Bahrain. Experienced racing drivers will provide some coaching. For more info go to www.primorisclub.com 'ULTIMATE' CAR SOUND Bentley has chosen Naim Audio to supply its in-car sound system which will be featured in all future models. Working on a brief to deliver "the world’s finest home hi-fi within a car" , Naim and Bentley spent 18 months researching, developing and creating the new system, to ensure it delivers true Naim's high-fidelity sound. The result, launched at the Geneva Motor Show, is claimed to be "the world’s ultimate in-car audio experience". www.naimaudio.com