Description
Car Magazine – June 1987
The Ferrari 348GTB Two-Seater V8 (Cover Issue)
Good Condition – Plastic Protective Covering Included
This listing is for an original June 1987 issue of Car Magazine, featuring the world’s first look at Ferrari’s upcoming two-seat V8, the 348GTB—revealed as a major Maranello milestone. The magazine is in good condition, and the exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Please review photos for condition verification. Combined shipping is available upon request, and all magazines are shipped with a protective plastic covering.
This issue covers significant late-1980s automotive developments: new model scoops, motorsport engineering, industry analysis, and major road tests—all with Car Magazine’s trademark depth and wit.
Table of Contents (as printed in the magazine)
5
AGENDA
Ferrari’s fortunes, a new column, and a survey they hope readers will help with.
6
HEADLINES
Porsche’s modular car, a new Fiesta, details on the Chrysler–Lamborghini deal, new large Citroën and Peugeot models, and a US-market Mustang built by Mazda.
14
NEWCOMERS
Daihatsu Charade – Novel looks, three cylinders
Mazda 626 – Impressive new mid-ranger
Ford Fiesta CTX, Fiat Uno Selecta – Smooth shiftless movers
Nissan Be-1 – Retro looks, retro mechanicals
37
SIR!
General dissatisfaction this month with recent road test conclusions. One letter calls for an end to patronising articles on ARG.
47
FRONTLINE
The monthly platform for Ronald, Leonard, George, and Philip.
67
ORACLE
Hard news and crisp comment from overseas.
98
MARANELLO MILESTONE
The wraps come off Ferrari’s next big-selling two-seater—the V8-engined 348GTB, due on sale in 1988, according to their spies.
106
IN BRITAIN
Gordon Kent contrasts the marketing policies of Nissan and Honda, and analyses the importance of ARG to Honda’s European strategy.
108
ANATOMY OF A GP CAR
A look at the Benetton Formula One machine, and the immense effort required just to be competitive.
122
WHEELS
Diary notes on cars recently driven but not yet fully tested.
124
HOME ON THE RANGE
Gavin Green attends the US launch of the Range Rover and drives one out of the Grand Canyon. Includes interviews with Land Rover boss Tony Gilroy and US-operations chief Charlie Hughes.
132
ON THE AL CAPONE
Geoff Howard on the latest developments in in-car phones.
136
PANTHER’S POT-POURRI
The Byfleet two-seater has improved greatly—powerful, well-made, unmatched on sunny days—though with some shortcomings.
142
WITHIN THESE WALLS
David Burgess-Wise uncovers the story behind The Flywheel, a motoring magazine produced by British prisoners of war in Germany.
154
GIANT TEST: Gallic Uprising
Citroën BX and Renault Savanna take on Austin Montego and Ford Sierra. The French may not buy estate cars in huge numbers—but they certainly know how to build them.
168
dB
Geoff Howard on car-borne hi-fi.
173
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
Still the only form guide bold enough to risk advertisers’ wrath—now featuring Sales Pitch, commentary on sales trends.
188
TECH
“Thinking” tyres; a cheaper anti-lock system for FWD cars; and a GKN-sponsored group tasked with working with inventors worldwide.
192
WORKING WITH CARS
Meet Alex Sully, a man who specialises in keeping busy traffic flowing.
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