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The end is nigh
Octane
|May 2026
1968 Ford Mustang GT390
THE LIST OF remaining jobs was looking encouragingly short, but looks can deceive, especially when it comes to restoring cars.
I'd had a new propshaft made by Hauser Racing in Northamptonshire, because the original was dented. Not only is the result superb and an exact replica of the old one (minus the dent), but it is a perfect fit and took no time to install.
This story is from the May 2026 edition of Octane.
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