Octane Magazine - November 2023

In this issue

LAMBORGHINI MIURA SV
Celebrating the greatest of supercars – PLUS 60 years of Sant’Agata’s incredible V12.

LE MANS ASTON MARTIN DB2
Rare survivor, so nearly a hero of La Sarthe.

THE ‘JAMES BOND’ BENTLEY
Stylish realisation of Fleming’s imagination..

Alfa 33 tops summer launches

Concours season is always packed with debuts to interest classic fans, but this year a factory reveal outdid them all

3 mins

Delage crowned Best of the Best

Pearl Collection beauty adds to its silverware with the ultimate honour

1 min

THE GREATEST

Join us as we celebrate six decades of Lamborghini with time behind the wheel of the sublimely sensational Miura SV

9 mins

ROUGH DIAMOND

Homologation specials were nothing new in 1980, but few had turned a shopping car into such a beast, or transformed it so thoroughly in the process

10 mins

THE ACCIDENTAL HERO

This 1950 Aston Martin DB2 was built for Le Mans - but missed the race. Yet that fact sells short a storied car with celebrity connections and enormous driver appeal

7 mins

WHO NEEDS TARMAC?

This off-road adventure features some very special V8-engined Defenders. Matthew Hayward endures the Land Rover Classic Trophy

9 mins

the LOCOMOTIVE

Tony Hunter had always wanted a Bond car-so he designed and built his own, based on the descriptions in lan Fleming's books

9 mins

Mark Grinnall

From V8-engined Trumph TR7s via the three-wheeled Grinnall Scorpion to being an official dealer for Indian motorcycles-and there might be another surprise in store yet

8 mins

COALS TO NEWCASTLE

A Cadillac V-16 restored on a Mediterranean isle may seem an unlikely California concours star, but Jeremy Jackson-Sytner (aka Mr Concours) was there to witness it

7 mins

Eddie Rickenbacker

War hero, racer, motor manufacturer and more

3 mins

Read all stories from Octane

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

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