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I should probably record the fact that 212 added to its CV with a superb win, against the odds in the 2013 Goodwood Revival TT, in the hands of owner Wolfgang Freidrichs, and Simon Hadfield. Wolfgang kept the car, which is one of the most original of the period, running and on the track in variable conditions until handing over to Simon just as conditions worsened. Whilst Simon felt that everything fell in place for him, including the benefit a safety car period, the fact is that he was able to exploit the surefootedness of the Aston on tyres that were narrower, and a less aggressive powerband than most of the cars around him. He still had to pass a lot of cars to win in appalling conditions. The chances of a Project Aston winning this race against hot Cobras and E types was extremely remote and is unlikely to be repeated.
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