Octane October 2007

Overview

Publication Details

TypeMagazine
PublisherOctane
Published date 01/10/2007
Pages204

Articles

Page Title Type Length Options
64 The 1,000,000 Euro question - A Ferrari Daytona Spyder is worth perhaps three times as much as its contemporary from Maserati, the Ghibli Spyder.  Is it really that much better a car? Robert Coucher decides. Multi vehicle - Reviews 7 View
74 Exotic review - Victories in historic sports car racing have raised the Bizzarrini's profile in recent years, but it's still very much the underdog to the Ferrari 275GTB - in terms of image, at least.  But is it just as good a car? Multi vehicle - Reviews 4 View
78 Heart vs head? - On first acquaintance, it's the Dino 246 that excites.  But can a Porsche 911 2.4S overcome the glamour of the Ferrari with its more practical appeal? Only one way to find out. Multi vehicle - Reviews 6 View
86 Bentley board meeting - Bentley Motors may now be owned by Germans but their passion for the marque is second to none, as we confirmed during a spirited drive with board members from Brooklands to Crewe. Features 5 View
98 Ace discovery - Meet the Britsol-engined AC with a proven Equipe Nationale Beige race history - and more than a hint of rallying mystery, too. Single vehicle -Reviews 5 View
112 Group therapy - After a few false starts, Historic Group C has suddenely taken off.  We caught up with them at Silverstone, where a record grid of 40 cars dominated the Silverstone Classic. Events 6 View
130 Buyers guide - Aston Martin DB7 - The DB9 is riding high. as are its 1960s ancestors.  But what about the DB7, an excellent sports GT that's now going for a more affordable £25,000? Buy carefully and it could be the best way into the rarefield world of Astons. Single vehicle -Reviews 4 View
136 Octane Cars - 1955 Jaguar XK140SE-Robert Coucher.  2007 Bentley Flying Spur-David Lillywhite.  1957 Porsche Speedster-Delwyn Mallett.  2003 Chevrolet Covette-Steve Havelock.  1988 Audi GT Coupe-Mark Dixon. Features 3 View

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