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Car Magazine – August 1986
England Expects But Austin Rover Struggles to Deliver
This vintage Car Magazine issue from August 1986 offers an in-depth look at one of the most pivotal periods in Austin Rover’s history. The issue is in good condition. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same item you will receive. Please review all photos for condition purposes.
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Table of Contents
5 AGENDA
Making a correct assessment of the Rover 800, and why we sent two men 2500 miles in a 2CV
6 HEADLINES
How Porsche is helping Austin Rover turn the 800 into a supercar, and other world news
14 NEWCOMERS
Toyota Supra Citroen BX GTi
Fiat Regata Jeep
34 SIR !
One man reckons we’ve achieved perfection; another withdraws his advertising
42 WIN A CITROEN 2CV
Three cars — a red, a white and a blue — up for grabs
49 FRONTLINE
Four wise men speak out
63 ORACLE
Industry news around the world
93 HOPE AND GLORY
The Rover 800 is not the world beater that ARG suggested, though it has its strengths
98 KING HAROLD
ARG chairman Harold Musgrove gets some friendly advice
100 UP AGAINST IT
Two versions of the Rover 800 take on competitors from Mercedes, Audi and Ford
102 BUTCHER’S PICNIC
The new boss of Rover Group may soon need to make major cuts
104 STERLING BOSS
Interview with the man responsible for selling the 800 in the US
106 INSIDE INFORMATION
Richard Bremner talks to the men behind the 800, delivering detailed technical insight
112 M3 DIVERSION
Georg Kacher drives BMW’s latest supercar, reminiscent of the CSL Batmobile
116 GALLIC GAUNTLET
France’s best-known supercar, the Alpine Renault, is on its way
122 DELTA DAWN
A new 4WD turbo version of the Lancia Delta emerges as a genuine supercar
124 WHEELS
Our column on cars driven rather than formally tested
126 SUPREME COMPROMISE
Porsche prepares to launch an improved 944 with more power and more valves
130 BORN IN THE USA
Early impressions of the 32-valve Porsche 928, already on sale in America
132 GIANT TEST
Peugeot 205 GTI-v-Renault 5GT Turbo-v-Honda CRX 1.6i-16
Three hot hatchbacks that make you question whether more money is necessary for performance
144 FIRST ESTATE
Ian Fraser compares his W123 280TE estate with the latest W124 300TE
146 FLOGGING THE FLAG
Gavin Green travels to Switzerland with key British fleet bosses as they evaluate the new Rover 800
152 THE BALLAD OF BOUNCING BILLY
Phil Llewellin takes a 2CV to France for long-haul testing, wine, and endurance
164 ICE SCREAM
George Bishop laments the increasing complexity of car radios
167 THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
The new car guide that shifty salesmen scorn
180 TECH
Geoff Howard explores the history and future of non-metallic car bodies
184 DUNROVERIN’
Spencer King and Mike Lewis discuss the Rover SD1, their joint masterpiece
This issue offers a rich snapshot of mid-1980s automotive culture, from industry upheavals to emerging performance legends. A strong addition for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of the Austin Rover era and beyond.