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Octane Magazine

22 March 2023

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Motoring

Motor Sport

When f1 was unbeatable

Faulty steps and tragic dark shadows cast the still-young world championship in a peculiar and troubled light, especially from this distance of 66 years. This was also a season that carried Formula 1

Classic Car Weekly

A lasting legacy

The ‘New ’ MINI has become a legend in its own right and as one of today ’s greatest automotive success stories rightly deserves top billing here

Practical Classics

Winter warmers proper job

Once again Team PC is off into the darkness – this time to Cornwall, for holibobs

Classic Cars

V8s to drive before you die

Some V8 thunder makes any car exciting, but this selection has it all – drama, luxury, performance, prestige, and great value. Which one needs to fill your garage with joy?

Jaguar World Monthly

Power house

Now that production of the unit has ended, we chart the long and successful history of Jaguar’s V8 by comparing the first and last sports cars to use the engine, a XK8 4.0 and a late F-TYPE 5.0

Classic & Sports Car

Avoiding the nc500 crowds

The opportunities to drive other peopleʼs classics in this job are brilliant, but itʼs not quite the same as a great trip in your own car. My New Yearʼs resolution for 2024 was to take my own motor on