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A 2009, and 2023 75th Goodwood Anniversary Photo Medley

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  Here was me thinking that I had half a clue about classic cars!  Turns out that the beautiful silver coupe in the centre of the above shot is not a Zagato-bodied Aston Martin, as I'd imagined it might be, but is actually an Abarth 205/A Berlinetta!  Fortunately, Google Lens was able to put me right, with further research and the simplest process of elimination revealing it to be chassis number 102 of just four examples ever built.  The first three - today's, plus chassis numbers 101 and 103 - look much the same, whereas chassis number 104, known as the Sport Ghia Coupe (inset, below), differs markedly ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abarth_205A_Berlinetta , accessed 25 AUG 23) .  The following YouTube clip showcases chassic number 102 in all its glory, really demonstrating what an absolute stunner it is:   https://youtu.be/aZFuiPmId4E?si=ukAJncnyJiAYkH60 .  And here's another video, featuring one of the other two non-Ghias:  https://yo...