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In this issue

GIORGETTO GIUGIARO SPECIAL
WHAT DESIGNERS THINK
The great and good on the greatest of all

THE OCTANE INTERVIEW
Octane meets the genius designer in Italy

CARS AS ART
Stephen Bayley on Alfa Giulia Sprint,
Iso Grifo, Lotus Esprit and Fiat Panda

ALL THE CARS
The show stars and those we could drive

…AND THE REST
Pasta, cameras, basketballs and more

WORKS RILEY
The last Riley Brooklands built, fifth at
Le Mans in 1934 – and raced ever since

McLAREN LONGTAILS
675LT, 600LT and 765LT: three supercars
spanning a decade of special McLarens

PORSCHE 356 CARRERA
Ultra-rare 1950s Porsche with the celebrated
four-cam engine: Octane drives a legend

ROLLS SHOOTING BRAKE
In one family from new, this Corniche gains
a new lease of life as a coachbuilt estate

VINTAGE LONDON RALLY
On the night-time vintage raid on London
that is blooding scores of new enthusiasts

SUNBEAM TIGER
Driving the world’s most original example
of Rootes’ unlikely Cobra competitor

IHMA 2025 winners are announced

The International Historic Motoring Awards honour the leading lights of the industry – including a hero of car design

4 mins

Pebble awaits for LSR icon

THE SUNBEAM 1000HP, the first car to achieve a Land Speed Record of 200mph, has added a prestigious new date to its itinerary when it heads to the USA to mark the centenary of its finest hour by reenacting it on Daytona Beach. Known as 'The Slug', the Sunbeam – currently being restored to run again, one of its two 22.4-litre Matabele V12 aero engines having been fired up for the first time in decades at Beaulieu's International Autojumble in September – is also to take centre stage in a special class at next year's Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance.

1 mins

New body set to protect and police historic racing

A NEW NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation has been set up to 'preserve the rich legacy of motorsport and promote historic car racing on an international level.

1 mins

Study reveals thriving industry

The historic vehicle world is currently stronger and more influential than ever

1 mins

Jay Leno

Aero-engined cars are cool; modern aircraft tech is even cooler

3 mins

Derek Bell

In Las Vegas, to drive a racing car for the road

3 mins

Stephen Bayley

Once, smart was smart. Now it's less so

3 mins

Robert Coucher

A personal thanks to Giorgetto Giugiaro for an all-time great

3 mins

Ace memories

I WAS PERHAPS about nine or ten years old and we had spent the day at Frensham Pond in Surrey with our neighbours, my father's Vauxhall 14 following our neighbour's Standard Vanguard (in two-tone blue and yellow - how cool was that?), when my father's car broke down right outside The Ace Cafe that you featured in Octane 270.

5 mins

GIORGETTO GIUGIARO

He was crowned Designer of the Century in 1999. Now it's time for the great Giugiaro to look back on his stellar career

10+ mins

IL MAESTRO'S MASTERWORKS

Stephen Bayley takes us on a journey through cars as art, via the Alfa Romeo Giulia, Iso Grifo, Lotus Esprit and Fiat Panda

10+ mins

THE WORKS

The last Riley Brooklands built, winner of the Biennial Cup, fifth at Le Mans in 1934 and raced ever since: Octane drives one of the most remarkable competition cars of all time

9 mins

A KICK IN THE TAIL

Octane celebrates a decade of McLaren Longtails with an exclusive triple-test of the 675, 600 and 765 LTs

9 mins

FORCE FOUR GOOD

Ferry Porsche himself described the 356A Carrera Four-Cam as the perfect dual-purpose road-racer. Octane drives a prize-winning example of this competition-bred rarity

9 mins

ART OF THE ESTATE

Rolls-Royce didn't make a Corniche shooting brake, but Niels van Roij Design has and Octane gets to drive it.

6 mins

Capital gains

Octane joins the third Vintage London Rally, the motoring equivalent of secret cinema

8 mins

AS CLOSE TO SHELBY AS YOU'LL GET

This completely original Sunbeam Tiger has just emerged from obscurity - and it provides a direct link back to its fabled origins

10+ mins

The great experiment

1970 Rover 3500S and 1998 Isuzu Trooper 3.1Td

2 mins

A properly grand tour

2005 Maserati 4200GT

2 mins

Lorry-loads of fun

AND SO ANOTHER classic car season comes to a close. I recently took the XK out to gatecrash the 96 Club gathering in Chesham Place, Belgravia, which is always extremely enjoyable but is just a trundle up the road as part of my Tour de Chelsea.

1 mins

Inside job

1968 Ford Mustang GT390

2 mins

The MX-5 amplified

IT'S BARELY TWO months since I was gushing over Mazda's bone-stock 1.6-litre heritage fleet car on these pages, so the idea of replacing that engine with a 3.0-litre V6 (of more than twice the power!) seemed a bit rash. Would its inherent balance and poise be destroyed?

2 mins

Come the evolution

2025 Maserati MCPura

2 mins

Mike Parkes

Ferrari works driver - and co-creator of the Hillman Imp

3 mins

Sandra Button

Chairman of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance since 2002, global judge and participant in myriad motoring events

2 mins

Bell P-39 Airacobra

Compromised from the start, this fighter found a unique niche

3 mins

Schwarz Etienne Geometry

A metalwork sculpture for the more discerning wrist

1 mins

Ferdinand Berthoud Naissance d'une Montre 3

Watchworld, like the classic car world, is working to protect its traditional skills

2 mins

Aston Martin: The Entire Story

Sometimes a book deserves this slot just because it does exactly what it says on the tin - or, more accurately, the cover. That's the case with Aston Martin - The Entire Story, which is a straightforward account of one of the UK's most, er, storied car manufacturers.

5 mins

Hypercar collection tops an incredible £66million

A busy month in the auction world, with the top end dominated by hypercars

1 mins

Hang on lads, I've got a great idea...

There could be a quick buck to be made from buying DB Astons in the UK and selling in the US

2 mins

Senna's finest hour

THERE'S SO MUCH you could say about this car, but F1 fans of a certain age won't need to be reminded of its significance.

1 mins

HAGI Value Tracker: Sunbeam Tiger, 1964-67

It's impossible to avoid comparison with the AC Cobra.

2 mins

Zenos E10

Now it's back, the original version of this lightweight roadster looks like a bargain

1 mins

1966 Iso Grifo GL300

IF YOU HAVE already read this month's wonderful celebration of Giugiaro and his many creations, then the Grifo needs no introduction.

1 mins

Renault Sport Spider

A genuine racing car for the road, the Spider remains a forgotten gem

2 mins

Simon Owen

The Scalextric head of brand has a deep love of motorsport

3 mins

Read all Stories from Octane

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!