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In this issue

EAGLE LIGHTWEIGHT GTR
World’s greatest Jaguar E-type? Octane
drives Eagle’s latest lightweight hero
PLUS evolution of all the Eagle specials

TEARDROP TALBOT-LAGO
Stephen Bayley on Figoni et Falaschi’s
icon of 1930s Streamline Moderne

KAMM 912c
Flat-four Porsche restomod with a full
carbonfibre body – and twice the power

ACE CAFE
Octane joins bikers for the Ton-up Reunion

LINDSAY LMP2 675
Taking to Le Mans tarmac at last –
a quarter of a century after it was built

BUGATTI COAST-TO-COAST
4000 miles from Rhode Island to Pebble
Beach in a stunning Bugatti Type 57 Atalante

THE OCTANE INTERVIEW
Formula 1 superstar Max Verstappen tells
what it takes to be a four-time world champ

ALFA STRADALE HOMAGE
Exclusive drive of the stunning Automotive
Artisans R33 that’s excited fans across Europe

SWALLOW DORETTI
Californian racer Ernie Nagamatsu explores
its links to race-car builder Max Balchowsky

LOW FLYING

When a customer challenged Eagle to build a sub-1000kg race-inspired road car, it kicked off an obsessive weight-saving drive that's resulted in one of the greatest E-types we've ever driven

10+ mins

The language of loveliness

Whether described in English, French or Italian, the Talbot-Lago Teardrop is the most remarkable expression of Style Moderne, as Stephen Bayley explains

8 mins

BEYOND THE OBVIOUS

Porsche's 912 was lighter and more nimble than the earliest 911s. KAMM's fully carbon-panelled 912c takes that to the extreme – with double the power

8 mins

ACE PLACE

Andrew English joins devotees for the latest reunion at London's most prominent motorcycling landmark, the Ace Cafe

4 mins

THE BETTER PART OF VALOUR

An ambition to race at Le Mans a quarter of a century ago lives on.

8 mins

The road to Pebble Beach

Not only was this 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante restored just in time for this year's Pebble Beach Concours, it drove there too - from 4000 miles away

6 mins

Max Verstappen

Octane meets the reigning Formula 1 World Champion, and finds out what it takes to achieve that status four seasons in a row

8 mins

BEAUTY (RE)INCARNATE

An Alfa Romeo T33 Stradale tribute worthy of the name: Octane - exclusively - is first to drive the Automotive Artisans R33

9 mins

FRIENDS OF DOROTHY

Ernie Nagamatsu offers an enlightening US perspective on the birth, death and surprising California afterlife of the Swallow Doretti - while exercising his own example

7 mins

Goodbye, sunshine

1989 BMW 320i Convertible

2 mins

Frank Costin

A short attention span and a disdain for cars couldn't quell the leftfield output of this genius aerodynamacist

3 mins

Kodak Carousel S

How hosts shared their holiday snaps at a '70s party before the vol-au-vents and wife-swapping

3 mins

No Mechanics without Drivers

Masterful watch troll Moser & Cie has a new smartwatch collaboration (sorry, 'x') with Alpine F1

2 mins

Pre-war stars shine in $33.9m Gooding Christie's auction

The Stan Lucas Collection sale sets new records for several models

1 mins

Ford Sapphire RS Cosworth

The most subtle and most overlooked Cossie is a relative bargain as a result

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!