Another two months have passed and the new issue of Octane is on the table with an attractive cover, the first issue of 2014. The AC Cobra catches the eye and makes you forget everything else. But we took a closer look and reveal the exciting contents of this issue.
Family tree of the snake
The title of the main article gives away what it's all about. The most important evolutionary stages of the Cobra were brought together on the Brooklands racetrack, photographed together and, of course, driven. The long and somewhat convoluted history of the AC Cobra is told with dynamic photos.
From restoration to "pure patina" to "flawless"
Away from the main article, there are a series of interesting articles, as always with really generously illustrated and high-quality photos. A common thread runs through some of the articles and brings up the topic of "Restoration or original" again and again. One is generally about views, the pros and cons of whether a vehicle should be restored at all. Various experts from the classic car scene have their say here and it is exciting to follow the different statements.
The portrait of the Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Sprint Zagato touches on the same topic and uses aesthetic photos to show the pure beauty of a historic, unrestored vehicle. The story about the collector Corrado Lopresto, who discovered this vehicle in an old garage, is touching.
"Absolutely flawless" is the title of another report, in which the still unknown Timbs Special is presented, the vehicle that appeared at the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach in 2012 and caused a sensation. In this article, you can find out all about this sensual design.
Of conversions and new buildings
Along the red thread of "Preservation vs Restoration", the often controversial topic of new builds and conversions is also touched upon. Nevertheless, the articles are interesting: in one, you visit the creator of the revived VW Beetle, the so-called Memminger VW Beetle, in another, you are convinced how great the mechatronic Mercedes-Benz 280 SL and 280 SE are to drive and at the very extreme end, the futuristic-looking Porsche Outlaw 356S is presented...
The article about the Eagle Low Drag GT explains why a new chapter in the history of the Jaguar E-Type has begun.
Diverse, comprehensive and humorous
The magazine is again very diverse and unfortunately we cannot go into all the reports here. However, we would like to mention a few more in quick succession: Pendine Sands Amateur Hot Rod Races, the title of an event that was voted the best international historic motorsport event in 2013, is presented with great pictures.
The journey through time with photographer Werner Eisele takes you to the Nürburgring in 1962 and allows you to discover some racing legends in never-before-seen photos. Back in modern times, we are catapulted to England, more precisely to Curborough, the location of the "Speed Trial" event: it's a wonder that the participants don't fill up their racing cars with whisky and scotch!
