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Mark Knopfler Discussion => Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Justme on January 18, 2013, 08:18:59 AM

Title: A few lines about MK in "The world's best-selling classic car magazine" C&SC
Post by: Justme on January 18, 2013, 08:18:59 AM

In the February issue of Classic & Sports Car Mick Walsh writes in his retrospective of 2012:

"MOST JEALOUS OF Mark Knopfler for producing such a sublime album - Privateering - and racing his Ace at Donington with de Cad... Could I have some tickets for the tour please?"

 ;D

You can see his beautiful AC Ace here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tristartech/7152405417/in/set-72157629989419939

Title: Re: A few lines about MK in "The world's best-selling classic car magazine" C&SC
Post by: sak4 on February 09, 2013, 11:43:09 AM

Seen that car at Silverstone and MK practising, thought car broke down before actual race!  Think I sent a pic to AMIT
My husband has seen MK racing at Goodwood in 2001 in his Maserati and got his signature on programme. 

You're a car fan??

 :)

Title: Re: A few lines about MK in "The world's best-selling classic car magazine" C&SC
Post by: Justme on February 09, 2013, 01:11:14 PM

Quote from: sak4 on February 09, 2013, 11:43:09 AM

Seen that car at Silverstone and MK practising, thought car broke down before actual race!  Think I sent a pic to AMIT
My husband has seen MK racing at Goodwood in 2001 in his Maserati and got his signature on programme. 

You're a car fan??

 :)

Indeed, I have such a weak spot for vintage and classic cars. One of my guilty pleasures in addition to the music. Guess it's time for a thread about MK and his cars?!

Title: Re: A few lines about MK in "The world's best-selling classic car magazine" C&SC
Post by: Fieneke2 on February 09, 2013, 05:09:47 PM

Justme, I don't know if you or other new people have been watching these videos. If you didn't then I think you might enjoy it as much as I do!  :P

Documentary about Mark Knopfler's classic car collection. Includes an interview and footage of MK racing his Maserati 300S.

Mark Knopfler -Speedvision Documentary (part 1)

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Part 2
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Part 3
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Fieneke

Title: Re: A few lines about MK in "The world's best-selling classic car magazine" C&SC
Post by: Justme on February 09, 2013, 07:10:24 PM

Thanks a lot, Fieneke.

Did see it a long time ago and forgot about it. Looking forward to watching it again.

 :wave

Title: Re: A few lines about MK in "The world's best-selling classic car magazine" C&SC
Post by: Banjo99uk on February 09, 2013, 10:07:45 PM

Thanks Fieneke, I love those interviews. So
much more interesting than his usual stuff.

Title: Re: A few lines about MK in "The world's best-selling classic car magazine" C&SC
Post by: dmg on February 09, 2013, 11:23:51 PM

Quote from: Banjo99uk on February 09, 2013, 10:07:45 PM

Thanks Fieneke, I love those interviews. So
much more interesting than his usual stuff.

+1

Great stuff.  Really enjoyed watching these.  Thanks  Fieneke.

P.S.  He said the switches on Mark's 300s were like those on a Leica camera and Mark agreed! :D

Title: Re: A few lines about MK in "The world's best-selling classic car magazine" C&SC
Post by: Mona Dee on February 10, 2013, 08:45:54 AM

Thanks Fieneke, for posting the videos. The second isn`t available in my country..the old game...must be a song in it, that is in property of the GEMA  ;) !
For me this car races seem to be very dangerous, without a car-roof ! Good for us, that he stopped doing these races  ;) !
@dmg, yes, he obviously knows Leica, maybe he possesses one  ;D .

Title: Re: A few lines about MK in "The world's best-selling classic car magazine" C&SC
Post by: Fieneke2 on February 10, 2013, 02:36:09 PM

You all are welcome!  ;)

These videos were 6 years ago upload by Tommy and I am glad about that! It is great that so many fans of Mark share
their information so others can learn and watch as well! ;D

Fieneke

Title: Re: A few lines about MK in "The world's best-selling classic car magazine" C&SC
Post by: dmg on February 10, 2013, 04:33:13 PM

Mark's sure in his element talking about all these classic's.  He is really knowledgeable about them all to the point of obsessive!  I think it's nice to see that actually;  it's very obviously a good hobby for him.  I wonder if he ever stops to think that people out there - namely us - are just as obsessive about him and his music... :think

Title: Re: A few lines about MK in "The world's best-selling classic car magazine" C&SC
Post by: sak4 on February 10, 2013, 07:04:42 PM

Justme
You do Goodwood in September??

 :)

Title: Re: A few lines about MK in "The world's best-selling classic car magazine" C&SC
Post by: Justme on February 10, 2013, 07:25:24 PM

Quote from: sak4 on February 10, 2013, 07:04:42 PM

Justme
You do Goodwood in September??

 :)

I'd love too, but being from Germany it will be impossible to do Goodwood this year as it's too far away. I do sincerely hope that it fits better into my 2014 schedule though.

Title: Re: A few lines about MK in "The world's best-selling classic car magazine" C&SC
Post by: sak4 on February 10, 2013, 07:27:16 PM

I found the photos I posted on AMIT in 2008u but I don't know how to transfer them - sorry not good at IT :smack


http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz19/sak4-2009/DSCN0202.jpg

http://s809.photobucket.com/albums/zz19/sak4-2009/?action=view&current=MKACracingcar.flv (car still running!)