Octane Magazine - May 2023

In this issue

FERRARI 400 SUPERAMERICA
The luxury supercar that was Enzo’s favourite.

MERCEDES SEL 6.3 ESTATE
Ultimate hot rod saloon, converted by Crayford

THE OCTANE INTERVIEW
British custom car king Andy Saunders

Concours season is go!

Racing Ferraris take the spoils at two major international concours, on the same weekend, 10,000 miles apart

4 mins

SUPERAMERICAN BEAUTY

Enzo Ferrari famously built road cars only to pay for racing. But then he built a road car so luxurious it became his personal choice of transport. Matthew Hayward drives the Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico

8 mins

THE YOUNG PRETENDER

At first glance it's a 1930s Alfa 6C roadster. But looks deceive. Massimo Delbo unravels a very special project from the 1960s, built by Alfa Romeo and Zagato

7 mins

LOADS of LUXURY

Once the company car of the world's oldest surviving F1 driver, and the only one of its kind: James Elliott drives the Crayford Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 estate

9 mins

ATOMIC KITTEN

Is this the sweetest spot of Ford's 'New Edge' purple patch? Today, 25 years since it was launched, I'm almost certain of it. The sun's beating down and this Puma feels even better than my own did when I sold it more than a decade ago. A foolish move, I can't help but conclude.

8 mins

RACE RESULT

This 911S once pounded America's road courses. Now it begins a new life as a road-legal homage to Porsche's racing all-rounder, the 911 ST

9 mins

Andy Saunders

The UK's most famous custom car builder has well over 60 vehicles to his name - and he's not finished yet

7 mins

FIT FOR THE Queen

This Daimler limousine was HM Queen Elizabeth II's first State car back when she was still a princess. Glen Waddington tells a royal tale

8 mins

OCTANE CARS

OWNING + DRIVING + MAINTAINING

10+ mins

OVERDRIVE: Other interesting cars we've been driving

Other interesting cars driven by Octane staff and contributors

5 mins

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Octane Magazine Description:

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!