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Car Magazine (UK Import) – January 1989
Countach & the V16-Powered Italian Supercar – Very Good Condition
This January 1989 UK-import issue of Car Magazine features in-depth coverage of the radical Cizeta V16T—positioned as the supercar the new Countach should have been—along with major industry news, road tests, executive interviews, and late-1980s automotive analysis. A standout issue from a pivotal era in performance-car development.
The magazine is in very good condition, with minor wear on the edges. The item pictured is exactly the one you will receive. Please review all photos for condition purposes. Each issue ships with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
5 — AGENDA
Why the new Cizeta V16T is the car the new Countach should have been. Gavin Green is less impressed with the Porsche Carrera 4.
6 — HEADLINES
Much-wanted early photos of the new Renault 5 and Ferrari 412.
14 — NEWCOMERS
Range Rover – now with viscous centre diff and ABS
Subaru 9000 CD
Nissan Maxima (page 16)
Citations for Lada Riva 1.5 “Legend” and Lotus “Active” suspension
Fiat Tipo-based US/Japanese hybrid from Design Technology’s Alphi
31 — SIR!
Esprit Turbo vs. Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9, the joys of traffic jams, and praise for Alfa Romeo.
43 — FRONTLINE
Wry words of wisdom.
63 — ORACLE
News on upcoming Astra and Opel Lotus models, surprises and disappointments, and new insights on Lamborghini ownership.
94 — THE NEXT GREAT ITALIAN SUPER-CAR
The new Cizeta V16T: craftsmanship, design flair, and the looming question—will Lamborghini lose its engineers?
104 — IN BRITAIN
The world cars that most surprised their makers; from Escort to Golf, the year’s biggest reveals.
106 — GIANT TEST
Two German machines—XJ-S and another—evaluated in an unusually relaxed test.
114 — TOP 10 1989 (AND THE FLOPS)
The most anticipated cars, the ones we hope to see disappear, and the year’s biggest disappointments.
124 — INTERVIEW
Marcello Gandini discusses styling every major Lamborghini since the Miura—and now the Cizeta V16T.
128 — WHEELS
Kevin Radley reports from Tokyo.
130 — COASTING
Roger Bell tours the south of France in the Jaguar XJ-S Convertible—one ultimate car in one ultimate driving region.
136 — SOLUTIONS
Setright begins a 12-part exploration into solving modern automotive challenges.
140 — TUCKER — MOTORING MAVERICK TURNED MOVIE LEGEND
The story of Tucker’s 1940s car company and the film that brought it renewed attention.
148 — INSIDE LINE
Nigel Roebuck reviews the 1988 season and debates where opinion diverges from the record books.
152 — GETTING TO KNOW THE GENERAL
General Motors’ growing presence in Britain and the future at Dagenham, Ellesmere Port, and Luton.
158 — SECOND-HAND
Why pre-owned Audi coupés make admired and reliable used buys.
159 — THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
New-car buyer’s guide.
165 — SALES PITCH
The new Cavalier struggles to match the Sierra’s impact.
176 — TECH
Engineering and marketing lessons from Ferrari’s V8-powered 348.
180 — IN BRITAIN
Highlights from 1988 output.
184 — WORKING WITH CARS
Professional car-valeting secrets.
A notable issue for collectors focusing on late-1980s Italian supercars and rare early coverage of the Cizeta V16T, one of the most ambitious exotic cars ever built.