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. …
Renault 5 Turbo – 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
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato – defender of the faith The Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato has matured from its slightly awkward beginnings. Does that make it a bargain compared with the …
De Tomaso Pantera vs Iso Grifo vs Jensen Interceptor – hybrid heaven Three cars styled by Italian coachbuilders and powered by American V8s, and yet each very different in character. Individual takes on the GT theme from De Tomaso, Iso and Jensen
Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda – The full story The Mercedes SL Pagoda married elegance, strength and sporting capability like few other cars. Here, three Octane advocates explain the simplicity behind its many virtues.
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona – purple reign The engine may be at the wrong end for some, but the Ferrari Daytona was the company's first supercar – here’s how one should be used
Porsche Cayenne at 20 – Overcoming obstacles It’s 20 years since Porsche launched its first SUV, the Cayenne – to the dismay of purists. We drive an original both on, and off, UK roads.
Citroen BX 16V buying guide, history and review How does the Lamborghini designer get to Lamborghini? It was a question asked and answered by Citroën’s clever ad department in the …
De Tomaso Longchamp buying guide, history and review With only 410 built during a remarkably long run from 1972 to 1989, the De Tomaso Longchamp was always a niche proposition. …
