Ferrari 512BB – Poster star This very Ferrari 512BB appeared on a poster to advertise its 188mph top speed. Can it still promise such thrills today? Robert … Continued
Schuppan-Porsche 962 CR – The ultimate test on road and track This is the most extensive ever road test of the fire-breathing Schuppan-Porsche 962 CR. Octane puts Dickie Meaden behind the wheel of … Continued
Gene Winfield – The Octane Interview We were saddened to hear that legendary custom car builder Gene Winfield recently passed away at the age of 97. We spent … Continued
BMC Competitions Managers – Three of a Kind Thanks to the efforts of three successive managers, BMC’s Competitions Department developed into one of the most professional outfits in the world.
Pontiac Tempest – Back to a Different Future Pontiac’s Tempest was packed with improbable engineering and ingenious bodgery from a young John DeLorean. We drive an early survivor
Matra-Bonnet Djet – Leading from the Middle The René Bonnet Djet was the world’s first mid-engined production road car. Glen Waddington enjoys a momentous French Lotus rival. You probably … Continued
RenaultSport Megane 225 buying guide, history and review During the era when Renault and Fernando Alonso were ruling the racetracks in Formula 1, the Renaultsport team building hot hatchbacks in … Continued
McLaren 12C – Volcanic Activity Ben Barry revisits the McLaren 12C, exploring its performance, ownership prospects, and expert insights from Thorney Motorsport
Ralph Lauren Tour d’Elegance – Our Man in Japan James Elliott joins an exclusive Japanese classic tour in an exquisite Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato 1600
Classic Ford F-Series truck buying guide, history and review If there’s one thing you learn as you get older, it’s that there’s no accounting for nostalgia. Trucks might not be glamorous … Continued
Dave Brodie – The Octane Interview We were saddened to hear that tuning legend Dave Brodie has passed away recently. We interviewed him in issue 258, which we … Continued
Jaguar C-X75 road car – Ninth Life This Jaguar C-X75 began life as a stunt car for a James Bond movie. And now, uniquely, it’s escaped into the real … Continued
