Octane May 2005
Overview
Publication Details
| Type | Magazine |
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| Publisher | Octane |
| Published date | 01/05/2005 |
| Pages | 188 |
Articles
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| 1 | Supplement - Chrono. | General interest | 26 |
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| 52 | Battle of Britain - Le Mans Spitfire v Sebring Sprite - Two 1960s endurance racers, both veterans of Sebring and both of them small - yet each of them completely different when put under pressure. | Multi vehicle - Reviews | 11 |
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| 64 | Ferrari 375 America Agnelli Speciale - When Gianni Agnelli ordered ’ a Ferrari that wouldn’t look like a Ferrari’, Pinin Farina built this unique 375 America - but accidents, modifications and eight owners took their toll. Now it has undergone a remarkable restoration. | Features | 9 |
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| 74 | Shaken and stirred - Porsche 935 - Derek Bell tries the first 935 and recalls, how, in the 1970s, Porsche’s brute-force racer opened the door for his own return to the factory team. | Features | 5 |
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| 80 | Little Red Booster - Supercharged 3-Litre Bentley - Amateur racer May Cunliffe competed in a supercharged Bentley - but it was a 3-litre, it was red and it anticipated the 4½ ’blower’ Bentleys by two years. | Features | 7 |
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| 88 | Not a number - Prisoner Edition Caterham - See a green Lotus or Caterham Seven with a yellow nosecone and changes are you’ll think of cult TV series The Prisoner, whose popularity is now greater than ever. | Features | 6 |
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| 94 | Caterham Seven R300 - On a purely need-for-speed basis, we borrowed a Caterham Superlight R300 for a fortnight, and so began a love-hate affair with the litlle rocket. | Features | 1 |
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| 96 | From Humble Beginnings - Cosworth Founders - The appearance at the Historic Motorsport Show of all three Cosworth founders exposed the unique chemistry that produced the greatest F1 engine of all time. | General interest | 3 |
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| 100 | Trident Tested - Maserati MC12 - Last year, Maserati returned to motorsport in dramatic fashion with its race-winning MC12 - and now it’s launched a road-going version. | Features | 4 |
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| 104 | Trials and Tribulations - VSCC Herefordshire Trial - In the midst of rain, sleet and snow, Octane joined 300 barmy Brits and 135 vintage cars for an unforgettable experience on impossibly steep, muddy lanes. Although it didn’t quite go to plan... | General interest | 2 |
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| 106 | A Personal Affair - Jean-Pierre Beltoise Collection - The cars in Jean-Pierre Beltoise’s collection aren’t flashy exercises in automotive vanity: they’re cars that have played a part in the former Matra racer’s life. But now he’s selling up. | General interest | 5 |
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| 114 | Oblivion Express - Hunter Stockton Thompson - He lived fast and earlier this year he died in a manner entirely in keeping with his lifestyle - Hunter S Thompson was a true original (and a big car and bike fan). | General interest | 3 |
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| 122 | Innovations - Run-Flat Tyres - You may never have to change a flat tyre again. Just make sure the convenience and peace of mind are worth the price. | General interest | 1 |
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| 124 | Classic Bike - NSU Supermax - Distinguished by an unusual valve gear system (also tried by Bentley), the NSU Max range of 250cc ’bikes were nicely made and characterful machines. | Features | 1 |
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| 128 | Buying Guide - Range Rover 1970-80 - The original Range Rover is not just a design classic: it’s a practical all-rounder that is starting to appreciate the value. | Features | 4 |
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Now in the shop
 LOTUS ELISE AND EXIGE GOLD PORTFOLIO 1996-2005
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 Quarter-Mile Chaos: Images of Drag Racing Mayhem
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 Automobile Year 2005/6 (NO 53)
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 VW VR6 ENGINE 12 & 24 VALVES 1995-2005
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 Nissan Sunny Petrol (May 82 - Oct 86) up to D
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 Practical Classics May 2002 - Featuring Buyers Guide -Jaguar XJS 1975-1996.
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