Ferrari 750 Monza – officially the Best of the Best In 1954, playboy sportsman Fon de Portago was just starting in racing when he bought this Ferrari 750 Monza for the Carrera Panamericana
Porsche Boxster (986) – Punching above its weight Sharing parts between the 911 and the Boxster ensured Porsche’s survival – and created a junior sports car of uncommon capability.
Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Stradale – rally giant on the road In the days immediately before Quattro, Fiat dominated the World Rally Championship and competition begat a beguiling road car Fog,Unreasonable, unseasonable fog. …
Datsun 240Z Super Samuri – Ahead by a nose Legendary Datsun tuner Spike Anderson built only one ‘G-nose’ Super Samuri 240Z. Mark Dixon takes it on a tour of Anderson’s old haunts.
‘Babs’ back at Pendine – Land Speed Record-breaker reborn After being buried for 42 years following a fatal crash, 27-litre record-breaker ‘Babs’ was dug up and restored. Octane was there as it returned to the scene of its last run
Ferrari 250 Pinin Farina Coupé – V12 masterpiece For years the Ferrari 250 Pinin Farina Coupé was unloved to the degree that many were butchered to make replicas of more heroic cars. Time for a change in attitude
Edison Electric – a spark of inspiration Electric cars are nothing new and here’s the proof: Octane drives the Edison Electric, more than a century old and now restored
Aston Martin Ulster – a Le Mans and Mille Miglia veteran Racing improved the breed to such an extent that Aston Martin named its most illustrious pre-war racer after the Ulster TT
Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Continuation – Brutal beauty Half a century ago, Carroll Shelby tore up European racing convention by beating Ferrari at its own game – with the Cobra Daytona Coupe. This continuation car celebrates that anniversary.
