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British Legends Edition 911 Carrera 4 GTS

Derek Bell meets his British Legends Edition 911 Carrera 4 GTS

31st March 2018

Beautifully crafted, made for comfort and performance, the Sapphire Blue Metallic British Legends Edition celebrates Porsche driver Derek Bell and his 1982 Le Mans victory. Explore the details and design from Porsche Exclusive Manufacture, which have gone into creating this unique sports car. This model is only available in the…

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Tributes pour in for Henry Hope-Frost

31st March 2018

Henry Hope-Frost, a freelance motor racing journalist and commentator, was tragically killed in a road accident on Thursday 8 March. Its affected me a great deal. Henry was one of the best, so humble yet so knowledgeable and liked by all. We shall miss him, Goodwood won’t be the same…

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Artist Andrew Hill teams up with motor sport legend Derek Bell

31st March 2018

UK leading automotive artist AndrewHill has teamed up with motor sport legend Derek Bell MBE to produce a newly commissioned print depicting the brilliant Gulf Porsche 917K of John Wyer Automotive at the Spa 1000KMS in 1971. The 917s were to prove totally dominant as the No.21 car of Pedro…

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Coming Soon! Derek Bell – All My Porsche Races.

31st March 2018

Author Richard Heseltine is currently working with Derek on an official book that lovers of Le Mans and sportscar racing will adore – the story of Derek Bell’s races with Porsche. These brought so many successes, inc four of Derek’s five wins at Le Mans, his three victories in the…

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Derek Bell to Wing Walk for charity Hope for Tomorrow

31st March 2018

On Monday 21 May 2018 I will be taking to the skies with AeroSuperBatics to wingwalk for ‘Hope for Tomorrow’, a marvellous charity that I am a proud Patron of. The charity was founded by my good friend Christine Mills MBE in memory of her late husband and my former…

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Derek Bells Appearances 2018/2019

31st March 2018

Derek Bells Appearances 2018/2019 April: 27 April 2018 – Isle of Wright Charity Event May: 2 May 2018 – Goodwood Day 3 May 2018 – Porsche Centre Bolton – ‘Legends evening with’ Derek Bell 11-13 May 2018 – Monaco Historics with Credit Suise 16 May 2018 –Derek Bell All My…

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A Message from Derek

A Message from Derek

30th March 2018

A Message from Derek Thank you for visiting my new website, we hope you enjoy browsing the contents! All sections will be updated regularly with news, photos and videos. We will keep you up to date on my current activities through twitter, so please follow me. The news section will…

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Derek Bell MBE Awarded an Honorary Fellowship

29th March 2018

Derek Bell MBE Awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester The Royal Agricultural University at Cirencester celebrated Convocation, the annual graduation ceremony last week. As a new University town, it was fitting that the Convocation ceremonies were held in the heart of Cirencester and the Parish Church…

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Dan Sexton Gurney 1931-2018

Dan Sexton Gurney 1931-2018

1st March 2018

So very sad to hear that this amazing driver has passed on. He was one of the finest drivers ever, winning In GP races as well as Le Mans24. He was one of the most charming and sincere drivers onecould ever wish to meet. I used to lie on the…

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