Octane | February 25
Jaguar D-type: the ultimate restoration
The Le Mans-winning D-type is Jaguar’s archetypal racer, yet this one may go down in history more for the incredible quality and details of its landmark restoration by CKL Developments.
Not only that, it’s California architect owner gets to drive it as he should – around the canyon roads of Los Angeles.
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The rebirth of Jaguar
The comeback is electric! As Jaguar reveals images of the car it hopes will rescue the moribund historic marque, Octane delves into the inside story of Coventry’s last-chance saloon
Alfa Romeo 8C 2300
On the road in the winner of 1933 Spa 24 Hours rac. Includes historic images of the race.
50 years of Porsche Turbos
All the great force-fed Porsches since the original 930 of 1974, including insights from Porsche’s own engineers
Plus much more!
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Octane February 25.