Octane March 2004

Publication Details

TypeMagazine
PublisherOctane
Published date 01/03/2004

Articles

Page Title Type Length Options
26 Event report - Mud and dust full to deter rallyists from blasting their way through Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Events 2 View
28 Event report - Tour De Espana - Superb circuits and stunning countryside are the backdrop for a competitive streak through Andalusia. Events 1 View
30 Event Report - Winter Challenge - Lancrab beats Porches, Alfas and Mercedes to a well-deserved win on the icy roads to Monte Carlo. Events 1 View
32 Event Report - VSCC New Year Driving Tests.  The traditional VSCC start to the year at Brooklands saw a wide range of Vintage machinery competing. Events 1 View
33 Event Report - The 4th National Classic Tour.  A Belgian classic takes a French twist as 70 participants brave Alpine snows and lap up Provençal sun. Events 1 View
34 Event Report - Gracious Rivals Tour.  Stunning scenery and snaking passes great German and British runners in South Africa's Western Cape. Events 1 View
44

Two of the worlds best examples of Lamborghini's mould-breaking Countach.  Octane compares the LP400 and LP400S.

Multi vehicle - Reviews 10 View
56

Race Back In Time - Austin-Healey 100S - Driver and car meet again, 48 years after completing the Dundrod GP.

Features 9 View
66

It wears a Riley badge but the legendary 'White Riley' is effectively a prototype ERA racing car.  With 170bph available from ordinary petrol, driving it on public roads is quite an experience.

Single vehicle -Reviews 7 View
74 In 1966, Gulf oil risked money and reputation on a deal to race GT40-derived Mirages.  It was such a success that the company's colours were later seen on a variety of Porshes and McLaren F1s. Features 5 View
80

After taking up the patents of streamlining pioneer Paul Jaray, German car maker Adler went on to build a Le Mans Rudge-Whitworth cup winner.  Only two of the company's five entries remain - this is one of them.

Features 5 View
86

Power Blessing - Ferrari 340 America.  When Ferrari felt that its cars were losing out due to lack of power, a new range of 'long-block' V12 cars was introduced.  This 340 America was one of the first, and was factory compaigned in the Mille Miglia and at Le Mans.

Features 8 View
96 Supercar Rally - Once in a Lifetime.  Geneva to Biarritz via supercar capital of the world, Monaco. Taking in the scenery on the 2003 Supercar Rally, and what better way to do it than from the seat of Pagani's 560bhp, 220mph Zonda S. Features 5 View
102

Uncommon Sense - Noble M12 GTO-3R.  Supercars are generally just weekend playthings, but what if you had £50,000 to spend on a car that had to do more than just the occasional track day? Could the Noble M12 GTO be that elusive 'practical supercar'?

Features 3 View
106 Original Kin - Jaguar C-type replica.  With original C-type Jaguars commanding stratospheric prices.  Robert Coucher takes the opportunity to drive an exacting replica of one of the most important Jaguars ever. Features 6 View
112

Cape town is one of the world's most beautiful cities and offers a great retreat from northern Europe's winter blues.  Nestling under the mountains, the discreet and quiet Constantia valley is especially attractive.  Robert Coucher meanders through the vineyeards in the family Bentley.

General interest 4 View
130 An insight into official Rolls-Royce and Bentley Heritage dealer P&A Wood. General interest 2 View
132 Classic Motorcylcle - Manx Norton.  The TT and world championship-winning Manx Norton is the stuff of legend, and a rarity at that.  Would sir like a replica? Features 1 View

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