Octane Magazine - September 2024

In this issue

Audi quattro: the second coming

Celebrating 40 years of the Sport quattro, with which Audi extended its dominance of Group B rallying. On road in the short-wheelbase legend, plus a co-drive in the works car with former World Rally Champion Stig Blomqvist

Also

Ultimate Bentley Collection
Robert Coucher drives every iteration of the WO era

1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
One man’s familial love affair with the NASCAR-bred muscle car

Lotus Elan Shapecraft
Ultra-rare special-bodied fastback based on the race-spec Elan 26R

Will China Change Everything? - China is tearing up modern motor manufacture but is yet to make more than a ripple in the classic car world. That could be about to change dramatically

China now dominates the automotive world in a way even Detroit in its heyday would have struggled to comprehend.Helped by Government incentives, the new car world is dominated by China's industries: whether full cars that undercut Western models by huge amounts, ownership of storied European brands such as Lotus and Volvo, or ownership and access to the vast majority of raw materials that go into EV cars, its influence is far-reaching and deep. However, this automotive enlightenment hasn't manifested itself in the classic world in any meaningful way - until now.

5 mins

THE SECOND COMING

It's 40 years since Audi launched the Sport quattro, with which it prolonged its dominance of Group B rallying. Glen Waddington celebrates with legendary driver Stig Blomqvist

10+ mins

FULL HOUSE

This collection of five vintage Bentleys covers every iteration of the WO era. Robert Coucher drives £17m of pure desire

10 mins

SHAPE SHIFTER

Only three genuine Lotus 26Rs were given the Shapecraft aerodynamic treatment. This little beauty is one of them

8 mins

McKeel Hagerty

40 years ago, the Hagerty family started a hobby-focused specialist insurance company from its basement. It's grown a bit

8 mins

The winged warrior

This 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona has been in one family since 1970. Octane charts its history and discovers a highway hero steeped in dirt tracks and ovals

8 mins

RIGHT FIRST TIME

With this long-hidden prototype, Marcello Gandini defi ned the shape of the seminal Maserati Khamsin. Marc Sonnery explores its history – and uncovers the detail differences that establish its provenance

8 mins

Fingers crossed for good weather

WELL, we had some for a while.

2 mins

Ian Burgess

This Formula 1 driver claimed shadowy connections were responsible for his big block of heroin. No one believed him

3 mins

Beanbag chair

Water was unyielding, ping-pong balls too expensive, but expanded polystyrene pellets were just right for Gatti's 'big sack'

3 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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