Octane | October 24
Ferrari V8 shoot-out
Time to look back on the junior supercar stars of the analogue era, Ferrari’s 308 GTB, F355 and 360 Modena: similar theme, similar pricing, but each very different in appeal
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Auto Union Schnellsportwagen
This secret three-seat super-GT fastback was conceptualised by Ferdinand Porsche in the 1930s, based on the Silver Arrows Grand Prix cars, but never built – until now
Aston Martin Bulldog – and puppies
Octane compares and contrasts the legendary 200mph supercar with its William Towns-styled, wedge-shaped baby siblings: the Minissima, Microdot and Hustler
Alfa Romeo 1900 SS Zagato
How the legendary Italian coachbuilder made a hero of the post-war family saloon that re-established the marque
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Octane October 24 .