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In this issue

BEST EVER BARN-FINDS 58
A decade on from the discovery of the
Baillon Collection, we investigate the best barn-finds ever, from Silver Arrows to GTOs

LOTUS 47
Restoring a wild Group 4 racer… and making it suitable for the streets of the Philippines

INVICTA AT 100
The gathering of both cars and clan

PAHNHENRICH ALPINE
Crivens! A convertible GTA PLUS to Dieppe for Alpine’s 70th birthday bash in a new A290

BMW 328
A speedy era-defining sports car, this
one with a fascinating coachbuilt past

INSIDE HOT WHEELS
Behind the scenes at Mattel as it launches its high-end Ferrari specials

HONDA NSX-R
The supercar with added super from when the Japanese marque was at its F1 peak

THE OCTANE INTERVIEW
Frank Stephenson, design polymath

JAGUAR XJ6
Nudging 60 and still a magic-carpet ride

HIDDEN TREASURES

Some of the world's rarest and most valuable cars have been uncovered in the unlikeliest places over the years. These are the greatest barn-finds

10+ mins

ORANGE ZEST

This homologation special has been restored for a new life on the road in the Philippines, yet the compromises have been few

9 mins

100 AND CUT

This special event celebrated 100 years since Invicta took to the road and track, bringing the cars together with members of the founding family

6 mins

BRINGING THE ROOF DOWN

Alpine never made a topless GTA Turbo, but German specialist Pahnhenrich did. Matthew Hayward is in for a day of pure theatre

6 mins

Charged atmosphere

Alpine electrifies Dieppe with 70th anniversary celebrations – and major future plans

4 mins

FROM UNDER THE BUSHEL

This delectable BMW 328 spent most of its life in disguise. Glen Waddington uncovers its story

8 mins

WHeeLs on FIRe

Octane goes behind the scenes with Hot Wheels, at the launch of a Ferrari tie-up targeted directly at the collector market

4 mins

THE APPLIANCE OF SCIENCE

Take theoretical supercar perfection and let your Formula 1 engineers loose to hone it. The result? Honda's NSX-R

8 mins

Frank Stephenson

The man defined a style for McLaren, reinvented the Mini and revitalised Fiat-yet he could just as easily have been a Motocross champ...

8 mins

TOUGH ON THE STREETS

With the XJ6, Jaguar turned the luxury saloon market on its head. Now Robert Coucher finds it the perfect car for the city

7 mins

Schumacher's Monaco winner raises €15,980,000

RM Sotheby's leads May with Monaco F1 sale; Broad Arrow makes European debut

1 mins

The Ralph Lauren F50

RM Sotheby's, Monterey, USA 15-16 August

1 mins

Black and gold

ALTHOUGH IT'S OFTEN pigeonholed as a rally car, 'XOO' - the extreme Alan Mann Racing track-focused racing car - featured in our last issue proves that the Ford Escort Mk1 actually has a broad range of motorsport talents.

1 mins

1965 Alpine Allo

POA from Classic Motor Hub, Gloucestershire, UK

1 mins

MG RV8

As a 'new' car the RV8 made little sense in the UK, but it's a different story today

2 mins

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Octane Magazine Description:

Publisher: Hothouse-Media

Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Octane Magazine is a British car magazine that focuses on classic and performance cars. It was launched in 2003 and is currently published monthly by Autovia Limited.

The magazine covers all aspects of classic and performance cars, from buying and restoring to driving and racing. It also features interviews with famous car designers and engineers, as well as reviews of the latest classic and performance cars on the market.

Octane Magazine is known for its in-depth coverage of the classic and performance car scene. It has helped many car enthusiasts learn more about classic and performance cars, and has inspired many to get involved in the hobby.

Here are some of the things you can expect from Octane Magazine:

* In-depth features on classic and performance cars

* Interviews with famous car designers and engineers

* Reviews of the latest classic and performance cars on the market

* Buying guides and restoration advice

* Driving and racing features

* Stunning photography

If you're a fan of classic and performance cars, then Octane Magazine is the magazine for you. Subscribe today and start exploring the world of classic and performance cars!