Silver Arrow Returns // Goodwood 2008

The 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed is set to begin on July 11th, and like years before it, expect to see every dream car one can imagine. This year however, sees something a bit different, a bit more interesting than the typical mid eighties F-1 car or the former Pikes Peak champion. This year, the 1939 Audi "Silver Arrow" Type D Dual Compressor makes its triumphant return to the tarmac. Originally driven by H.P.Muller and Tazio Nuvolari to a pair of Grand Prix victories, the "Silver Arrow" was dismantled by occupying Soviet troops in East Germany after WWII. This 21st century reincarnation was assembled using parts from the original car and has taken over four years to complete. Built by Crosthwaite & Gardiner in East Sussex, England, the reincarnated Audi will be piloted at this years Goodwood Festival by none other than Nick Mason, Pink Floyd drummer and all around car guy. A 420bhp 12 cylinder rests beneath the hood, and it will be quite the sight when it takes to the track at Goodwood // 06.24.2008