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Sandra Button

January 2026

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Octane

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

This painting captures my husband Martin and me, enjoying a Mercedes-Benz 300SL rally. Our car is perfect for any tour or rally; it can go anywhere and do anything.

2. A favourite moment is welcoming entrants onto the Pebble Beach Concours showfield as the sun peeks through the clouds to start the day. After coming across some car-themed wrapping paper, I had a similar design printed on leather to make this car coat. I first wore it for Dawn Patrol in 2016 and it is now a staple.

3. I was very proud to help establish the Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance as a part of the Concours - cars are not just beautiful, motion is essential to their magic.

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Chris Lawrence

The mastermind of the Monica whose racing cars were the ones to beat

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3 mins

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James Vowles

Atlassian Williams Racing team principal with previous at BAR, Honda, Brawn and Mercedes

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3 mins

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TAKING IT HOME

What better destination for a road trip than the Lancia family villa in northern Italy? Mark Dixon explains why this was a particularly emotive journey

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7 mins

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Big in Little Italy

American footballers have shoulders artificially enlarged by statement armour; tailors in Naples don't use shoulder padding, preferring a more easygoing look, flattering the body rather than exaggerating it.

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7 mins

February 2026

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Kangol beret

How the British ended up adopting a French staple and exporting it to the world

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4 mins

February 2026

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GOOD SPORTS

Caught between the lairy Escort Mk2s and the giant-killing Sierra Cosworth, the front-wheel-drive Escort RS1600i and RS Turbo had their day on the track – and on the road, too

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9 mins

February 2026

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Another round of Golf

1991 VW Golf Mk2 GTI David Lillywhite

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2 mins

February 2026

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1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante

POA from The Hairpin Company, Wiltshire, UK

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1 min

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REAR OF THE YEAR

Zagato's latest collaboration with Alfa Romeo has resulted in the 8C DoppiaCoda - a car with twin inspirations for its radical tail, and which stunned onlookers at Villa d'Este.

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7 mins

February 2026

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Toyota Tercel 4WD

Rugged and with cult appeal, this rare Japanese wagon is surprisingly sought-after

time to read

2 mins

February 2026

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