Supercars spotted, some rarities (vol 7)
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Not especially, just that he's owned it a long time and is well known in historic racing circles for using it properly. A significant number of these cars have been in long-term ownership and the cars' identities are often closely associated with their owners.
As for who he is, Sir Paul Vestey, 3rd Baronet of Shirley, whose family founded the Blue Star Line shipping company, and whose family business group formerly owned such well-known brands as Dewhurst the Butchers and Oxo, as well as the Oxo Tower in London.
As for who he is, Sir Paul Vestey, 3rd Baronet of Shirley, whose family founded the Blue Star Line shipping company, and whose family business group formerly owned such well-known brands as Dewhurst the Butchers and Oxo, as well as the Oxo Tower in London.
thegreenhell said:
Not especially, just that he's owned it a long time and is well known in historic racing circles for using it properly. A significant number of these cars have been in long-term ownership and the cars' identities are often closely associated with their owners.
As for who he is, Sir Paul Vestey, 3rd Baronet of Shirley, whose family founded the Blue Star Line shipping company, and whose family business group formerly owned such well-known brands as Dewhurst the Butchers and Oxo, as well as the Oxo Tower in London.
Thanks As for who he is, Sir Paul Vestey, 3rd Baronet of Shirley, whose family founded the Blue Star Line shipping company, and whose family business group formerly owned such well-known brands as Dewhurst the Butchers and Oxo, as well as the Oxo Tower in London.
That's what I got when I Googled it, but I assumed I was actually expecting to find that property developer bloke, or the one who owns Rutland or something.thegreenhell said:
Not especially, just that he's owned it a long time and is well known in historic racing circles for using it properly. A significant number of these cars have been in long-term ownership and the cars' identities are often closely associated with their owners.
As for who he is, Sir Paul Vestey, 3rd Baronet of Shirley, whose family founded the Blue Star Line shipping company, and whose family business group formerly owned such well-known brands as Dewhurst the Butchers and Oxo, as well as the Oxo Tower in London.
Clearly a self made man then As for who he is, Sir Paul Vestey, 3rd Baronet of Shirley, whose family founded the Blue Star Line shipping company, and whose family business group formerly owned such well-known brands as Dewhurst the Butchers and Oxo, as well as the Oxo Tower in London.
Good on him for actually driving the thing. Some people buy a classic Ferrari and then wrap it in cotton wool and stick it in the heated garage for 5 years hoping for the value to soar so they can flog it again.
BlueHave said:
Clearly a self made man then
Good on him for actually driving the thing. Some people buy a classic Ferrari and then wrap it in cotton wool and stick it in the heated garage for 5 years hoping for the value to soar so they can flog it again.
Agreed. Given that there's currently another one up for sale at.Good on him for actually driving the thing. Some people buy a classic Ferrari and then wrap it in cotton wool and stick it in the heated garage for 5 years hoping for the value to soar so they can flog it again.
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Adz The Rat said:
thegreenhell said:
Yes, it's chassis 4115GT, owned by Paul Vestey.
In that case, wow, I take my hat off to that chap.Nor are either of them short of a few quid either, which probably helps!
Butter Face said:
Juber said:
Isnt this a Pistonheads members car?
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?me...
will_ said:
I am due a parrot or might it be 4321GO?
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?me...
Well seeing as if you click on his garage, then his Lamborghini a photo this Gallardo comes up as a photo https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?me...
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