Octane Magazine - July 2024

In this issue

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Porsche 911s to buy now
From the 1970s into the 1980s: why the G-series’ time has come. Porsche authority Steve Bennet picks on four key price points, from rare collector car to daily driver

PLUS – 911 Turbo! Born in the G-series era, now 50 years old. Glen Waddington charts its evolution

Also

1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Michelotti Spyder
An exclusive one-to-one with one of five special cars commissioned by Luigi Chinetti – unseen in public since 1988

Aston Martin DB4 Series 5
Exploring Aston Martin’s London origins before heading out to experience this magnificent car at speed – finest of all the DB Astons?

Jay Leno’s Firetruck
Rescued from obscurity, this 1941 American LaFrance is powered by a Lycoming V12, the most powerful engine in the US at the time

The Maestro remembered

A huge memorial service for Sir Stirling Moss OBE brought central London to a standstill

3 mins

G FORCE

From under-the-radar collector status to realistic daily-drive prospect, the G-Series is the air-cooled 911 of the moment. As it hits its 50th anniversary, Porsche authority Steve Bennett tells us why

10+ mins

FORCE FED

The 911 Turbo also celebrates 50 years this year and it all kicked off with the G-Series

3 mins

NART BEFORE TIME

Unseen in public since 1988, this ultra-rare and forward-thinking Ferrari 365 GTB/4 NART Spider will soon be unleashed at The Quail, Monterey. David Lillywhite got to see it first

8 mins

RED & GOLD

What's the best classic bang for your buck? A fire truck, says Jay Leno, especially when it has a V12

7 mins

Rupert Keegan

A life in motorsport, from Formula 3 to Formula 1, via frustration with Sir John Surtees to turning down an offer from Paul Newman

8 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.

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