Automotive
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F1 set to sizzle at Silverstone
NO FEWER than five legendary Williams single-seaters will be at the Silverstone Festival on 22-24 August, when it marks the birth of the Formula 1 World Championship at the Northamptonshire circuit with an unprecedented collection of British (and other) winners.
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September 2025
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The Driver Robert Coucher
The appeal and otherwise of driving American cars - outside the US
3 min |
September 2025
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The Collector Jay Leno
Revealing the peculiarities of The British Experience
4 min |
September 2025
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Location, location, location
The trials and tribulations of the cars we live with
8 min |
September 2025
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The pursuit of perfection
‘Uncompromising’ perhaps best describes Gordon Murray's approach to engineering the epochal McLaren F1. Here's why...
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September 2025
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Flying high - 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante
LAST YEAR Aston Martin gave Ferrari a less-polite version of the Churchillian two-fingered salute by launching its 824bhp Vanquish Coupé a fortnight after Ferrari showcased its 819bhp 12Cilindri, those extra five brake horsepower giving the Vanquish an unbeatable hand in hypercars Top Trumps.
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September 2025
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Lamborghini Diablo
When it comes to classic Lamborghinis, a younger generation is leading the charge
1 min |
September 2025
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Gordon Murray's Pretty Little Things
The cars that enchant this re-inventor of hypercars are smaller, lighter and daintier than you might expect
9 min |
September 2025
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KING OF 3085
German tuner Willy König found his Ferrari 308 a little underwhelming, so he doubled its power and created a 1980s icon
7 min |
September 2025
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TORPEDOED!
This stunning car was known for advanced engineering and controversy that sank the company – but the Tucker should have been a surefire style icon, as Stephen Bayley uncovers
8 min |
September 2025
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Comebacks and collapses: what on Earth is going on with UK car-makers?
After a flurry of eyebrow-raising announcements and disturbing rumours of major closures and job losses in the UK, it's time to find out what's really going on with long-dead Marcos and Jensen, as well as Lotus, Morgan, McLaren et al
6 min |
September 2025
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Only fans
Murray's glorious Brabham BT46B 'fan car' proved that, if being a little bit naughty was wrong, he didn't want to be right
4 min |
September 2025
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All roads lead to Rome
Octane joins Mercedes-Benz and the son of Stirling Moss for a special 70th anniversary celebration of Moss and Jenks’ historic Mille Miglia victory
8 min |
September 2025
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Beyond Perfection
Murray returned to improve on the McLaren Fl with his own GMA T.50 - and a little insight from three-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti
8 min |
September 2025
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The Legend Derek Bell
Living a charmed life among charming people
3 min |
September 2025
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The Ralph Lauren F50
RM Sotheby's, Monterey, USA 15-16 August
1 min |
August 2025
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MG RV8
As a 'new' car the RV8 made little sense in the UK, but it's a different story today
2 min |
August 2025
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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 min |
August 2025
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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+ min |
August 2025
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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 min |
August 2025
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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 min |
August 2025
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Schumacher's Monaco winner raises €15,980,000
RM Sotheby's leads May with Monaco F1 sale; Broad Arrow makes European debut
1 min |
August 2025
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Charged atmosphere
Alpine electrifies Dieppe with 70th anniversary celebrations – and major future plans
4 min |
August 2025
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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 min |
August 2025
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1965 Alpine Allo
POA from Classic Motor Hub, Gloucestershire, UK
1 min |
August 2025
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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 min |
August 2025
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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 min |
August 2025
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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 min |
August 2025
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FROM UNDER THE BUSHEL
This delectable BMW 328 spent most of its life in disguise. Glen Waddington uncovers its story
8 min |
August 2025
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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 min |