Octane Magazine - July 2023

In this issue

ULTIMATE FERRARI 250 GTO
Winning tale of the last of Ferrari’s greatest.

MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SLS
Ice-racing in Stuttgart’s own O’Shea homage.

THE MARKET
Sold and selling; how to buy a Matra Bagheera..

BEYOND THE ULTIMATE

To many, the Ferrari 250 GTO is the unsurpassed peak of all things automotive. But even Ferrari tried to improve on it, and chassis 5575GT is the last of all. Marc Sonnery delves into its incredible history

10+ mins

BRUSSELS POUTS

Sir William Lyons didn't have the monopoly on making the most stylish Jaguar XK120, as these Belgian coachbuilt examples prove

7 mins

LAUGH RIOT

Nothing funny about the Zagato-bodied Lancia Hyena, though few cars will make you grin more broadly, Glen Waddington takes the wheel

8 mins

COOL RUNNINGS

A frozen lake in St Moritz and Mercedes Benz's own homage to the long lost Paul O'Shea 300 SLS racer? Sounds like the perfect job for Massimo Delbo

7 mins

THE ITALIAN JOB

Henry Ford II himself commissioned Cisitalia to build the 808. Ford's first sports car? Time to lay bare a real rarity

7 mins

Matthew Humphries

He made his name at Morgan while still a student, and is now the design force behind his own watch firm

8 mins

HIS LAST LANDY

This Series IIA was the last Land Rover owned by the company's former chairman, Spencer Wilks, the man who steered Rover into a golden age. Mark Dixon drives it

6 mins

INSPIRED BY ISLAY

Fancy a very fast, very exclusive yet understated Defender that's built by Land Rover? Step this way

2 mins

Betty Haig

Few women have lived a life as fast as this life-long racer

3 mins

Bowler hat

From Chaplin to Churchill, the reinforced titfer has moved well beyond The City

4 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.

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* 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

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