Factory-backed Ford Escort Mk1 continuation racer tested on track Boreham Motorworks’ Ford-approved Escort Mk1 continuation racer is built by Alan Mann Racing in tribute to ‘XOO’, the legendary 1968 BSCC winner.
Octane drives every flavour of Eagle E-type Jaguar’s E-type was sacrosanct – until Eagle proved there was room for improvement. Robert Coucher examines its re-imagined versions
BMW 1M Coupé – Driving the first turbocharged M car The pugilistic 1M Coupé was BMW M Division’s first turbocharged car. Glen Waddington drives it
Ferrari 512BB – driving the 188mph Poster star This very Ferrari 512BB appeared on a poster to advertise its 188mph top speed. Can it still promise such thrills today? Robert Coucher drives the star of many a bedroom wall
Schuppan-Porsche 962 CR – The ultimate test on road and track This is the most extensive ever road test of the fire-breathing Schuppan-Porsche 962 CR. Octane puts Dickie Meaden behind the wheel of a road-legal, race-bred unicorn
Gene Winfield – The Octane Interview We were saddened to hear that legendary custom car builder Gene Winfield recently passed away at the age of 97. We spent the day with him in 2011, and in tribute have reproduced the article from Octane issue 94.
BMC Competitions Managers – Three of a Kind Thanks to the efforts of three successive managers, BMC’s Competitions Department developed into one of the most professional outfits in the world.
Pontiac Tempest – Back to a Different Future Pontiac’s Tempest was packed with improbable engineering and ingenious bodgery from a young John DeLorean. We drive an early survivor
Matra-Bonnet Djet – Leading from the Middle The René Bonnet Djet was the world’s first mid-engined production road car. Glen Waddington enjoys a momentous French Lotus rival.
