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Car Magazine (UK Import) – July 1986
Ferrari’s 328 and 308 – Very Good Condition
This July 1986 UK-import issue of Car Magazine is a standout for Ferrari enthusiasts, featuring the landmark comparison between the then-new Ferrari 328GTS and the original all-glassfibre 308GTB. The issue also includes extensive industry reporting, high-performance road tests, motorsport features, international dispatches, and commentary from some of the era’s most respected automotive journalists.
The magazine is in very good condition with minor wear on the edges. The item pictured is exactly the item you will receive. See photos for full condition purposes. A plastic protective covering is included, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
5 — AGENDA
A new competition, a new column, and fresh admiration for Ferrari’s Maranello craft.
6 — HEADLINES
Updates on the revised Ford Sierra, Fiat’s sales leaders, predictions for the ’90s, and multiple scoop photos.
14 — NEWCOMERS
Daihatsu Domino vs. Fiat Panda
Volvo 480ES
Honda Integra
31 — SIR!
Bishop and Ford continue to receive both criticism and strong support from readers.
41 — FRONTLINE
Columns from the regular quartet.
57 — ORACLE
Global industry reports from correspondents abroad.
96 — ROSSO CORSA
A major feature: Ferrari’s new 328GTS takes on its ancestor, the original all-glassfibre 308GTB—nearly a decade old and still impressive.
104 — PRANCING FORCE
A look at Ferrari under its new leadership, Giovanni Battista Razelli, and close-up impressions of the Mondial and Testarossa.
108 — COUNTDOWN TO ROVER 800
Hans Lehmann’s newest British spy shots align a cohesive Rover 800 with BMW’s latest competitors.
110 — SPORTING CHANCE
At 75 years old, a beloved figure remains the “fastest frog around”—and very much still the hero.
113 — LAURENCE OF ARESE
A profile of Laurence Kenning, his contributions to the Alfa Romeo project, and his restoration work.
118 — WHEELS
A new column offering fresh behind-the-wheel perspectives from Derek Daly and Colin Goodwin.
120 — FLYING COLOURS
Gavin Green flies with the Red Arrows in a Hawk carrying a badge from a marque with little aviation heritage.
130 — FRINGE BENEFIT
Comparison test:
BMW 316 vs. Citroën BX 19GT vs. Nissan Laurel GL vs. Vauxhall Cavalier GL
146 — DESERT CAP
Steve Cropley drives the Ferrari GTO across the Emirates desert—flat-out for hours in one of the world’s fastest cars.
152 — TOUR DE COURSES
Richard Barker flies from Frankfurt in a light aircraft to test-drive the first new German road car of ’86, visiting both the Grand Prix course and Ypres beach.
164 — ARCHIVE
David Burgess-Wise traces the roots of modern motor racing back to the 1920s.
167 — THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
The monthly buyer’s guide to the highs and lows of the British car market.
180 — TECH
Austin Rover engineer Syd Enever looks back at company history, engineering progress, and the rise and fall of speed legends.
184 — BILL’S FERRARI
Chris Harvey meets a man whose style matches the elegance and prestige of his Ferrari.
A prized issue for Ferrari collectors, offering deep insights into two of the marque’s most beloved V8 sports cars and capturing the spirit of mid-1980s supercar culture.