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Motorrad Reisen Klassik Ducati Bimota Superbike Erlebnis Urlaub
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Great to see 2 Zündapps outside in the parking.
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Inside the paddock area, quite a different function for this Benelli Quattro racer replica, which can be bought from the company shown.
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As also this replica Honda CR racer.
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The Kreidler however seems to be an original. Also for sale.
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A Yamaha TZ250 on the same stand.
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Choice of Honda CB450 or Benelli Sei.
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I wish I could have heard both of them running on 12 open megaphones.
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The Hockenheim classics is also a car event, so nice to see that one could also dream about buying a nice looking Pantera for 49,000 euros.
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This 1962 Lotus 22 in the pits was definitely not for sale and had been brought for the racing.
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A Cooper Climax T53P from 1961 previously driven by John Surtees.
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With the original twin camshaft Climax engine that was developed during the 2nd world war as a water pump for the British fire brigades.
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1965 Brabham BT15 Formula 3 car.
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The 6 cylinder Maserati 250F from 1957, previously driven by Stirling Moss has the longer nose body style compared to the earlier car.
CLICK HERE for the warm up.
2 minutes 10 seconds.
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The 1956 version previously driven by Gunnar Elmgren.
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1955 Mercedes 300 SLS Porter.
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The 3.5 litre Ford Cosworth V8 fitted in the 1990 Ligier JS33 previously driven by Philippe Alliot.
CLICK HERE to see it being prepared for practice.
1 minute 7 seconds.
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Star car of the day: the 1975 Ferrari 312T previously driven by Clay Regazzoni.
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CLICK HERE to see it leaving the pits to join the practice session.
1 minute 54 seconds
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I was excited to have a model of this car 37 years ago, great to see it now in action.
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The Maserati was and still is a classic racing car icon.
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More modest but just as ferocious is this 1972 Abarth Formula Italia car.
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A Lola T292 from 1973.
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Nostalgic Jägermeister graphics for this 1987 BMW M3.
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Stunning early Mercedes racer.