WHO DOESN'T LOVE to see an SD1 Touring Car being driven flat-out? Not to mention hearing its epic soundtrack. While it might not have the ultimate appearance of the full-on TWR racers that followed, this Patrick Motorsport SD1 has been a welcome sight at many of the big events in recent years. Not only is it an original car with proper history but it is now a tried and tested Historic racer, and it's currently being offered for sale by the Classic Motor Hub.
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Will China Change Everything? - China is tearing up modern motor manufacture but is yet to make more than a ripple in the classic car world. That could be about to change dramatically
China now dominates the automotive world in a way even Detroit in its heyday would have struggled to comprehend.Helped by Government incentives, the new car world is dominated by China's industries: whether full cars that undercut Western models by huge amounts, ownership of storied European brands such as Lotus and Volvo, or ownership and access to the vast majority of raw materials that go into EV cars, its influence is far-reaching and deep. However, this automotive enlightenment hasn't manifested itself in the classic world in any meaningful way - until now.
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