The fourth issue of the German-language Octane has arrived on newsstands. Once again, readers are treated to an extensive potpourri of classic car topics, starting with the two mid-engined classics Ferrari Testarossa and Lamborghini Countach.
Racing and design nostalgics will devour the report on the rivalries between racing drivers (e.g. Lauda vs Hunt, Ludwig vs Larini), designers (e.g. Giugiaro vs Gandini) or vehicles/brands (e.g. Bugatti vs Bentley, Camaro vs Mustang), even if not all reminiscences can be spread out due to the lack of space. But the two pages on Colin Chapman versus the rest of the world alone are enough reading material.
A particularly fast VW Beetle is worth another report by the Octane makers and the Voisin Aérodyne C25, which has recently become very popular, is also paid homage to.
An unusual comparison between a Maserati Mistral and a San Marco racing boat - not only the engine in the boat comes from Maserati! - runs under the title "Trident sets sail". The compilation of logos and trademarks is well worth seeing.
Further reports are devoted to the Mercedes Benz 600 and racing driver Alessandro Zanardi. And in addition to many short articles, there is also a practical buying guide for the Lancia Delta Integrale.
So if you don't want to pull your classic car out of the garage just yet because of the impending winter, Octane number 4 might help you get through the cold days.
Further information can be found online on the Octane Germany website.
