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Car Magazine (UK Import) – May 1989
Corvette ZR-1 vs. Porsche 928GT – Very Good Condition
This May 1989 UK-import issue of Car Magazine delivers an in-depth look at one of the era’s defining performance-car matchups: the Corvette ZR-1 versus the Porsche 928GT. The issue also features extensive industry reporting, new model previews, engineering commentary from LJK Setright, global show coverage, off-road comparisons, long-term tests, and sharp editorial insights from the magazine’s top journalists.
The magazine is in very good condition, with minor wear on edges consistent with age. The item pictured is exactly the one you will receive. Please review all photos for condition purposes. A plastic protective covering is included, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
5 — AGENDA
Lead-free fuel hypocrisy, environmental goals, and a farewell to Roland Barthes’ copywatch column.
David Lilly
6 — HEADLINES
Rover may build a Honda-based small car (Metro replacement).
Our Rover-for-a-day experience, Citroën XM updates, and the next MR2 and Celica.
15 — ORACLE
CAR’s prophets speak:
• Setright on the Honda NS-X
• The Japanese supercar movement — the year’s biggest surprise
31 — SIR!
Letters on Ford Fiesta highs and lows.
58 — NEWCOMERS
Lancia Dedra
Nissan 200SX (p.59)
Peugeot 405 4WD / Citroën BX 4WD (p.61)
“Probably the best XJ6 yet”
Aston Martin Virage (p.62)
Mitsubishi Shogun Super Turbo 4WD
Rover Century V6 (p.78)
Renault 19
83 — FRONTLINE
Three columnists weigh in.
84 — CLOSING THE GAP
America catches up: the Corvette ZR-1 challenges Europe’s best — the Porsche 928GT.
92 — IN BRITAIN
CAR advertising, Ford’s marketing legend, Austin Rover updates, Mazda MD.
104 — MUD À LA MODE
Off-road heavyweights:
• Suzuki Vitara
• Range Rover 4x4
• Lada Niva
112 — BRITAIN’S ENGLISH ROSE
Lancia Delta Integrale visits Old Man territory — and autumn arrives.
118 — GIANT TEST
Lotus vs. Renault 19 — a clash of size, performance, and philosophy.
120 — WHEELS
Cars recently driven by the staff.
120 — TO THE MANOR DRAWN
Brian Redhead drives the new TVR S to his ancestral Scottish home.
128 — PRINCE OF THE HILL
The development and philosophy behind the new Aston Martin — and GM’s expectations for it.
130 — THE BIG SLEEP IS OVER
ZR-1 designer Ian Fraser on what the Corvette means for GM’s future.
136 — THE FOUR FACES OF GENEVA
Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and more.
George Kacher and Ronald Barker survey the Geneva show, with notes from George Bishop.
146 — INSIDE LINE
A new season, a big surprise: Ferrari and Mansell win in Brazil.
150 — REVOLUTIONS
Setright begins his series of 10: the invention, purpose, and evolution of the wheel.
156 — SWEET (AND SOUR) SIXTEEN
After 39,000 miles, CAR’s long-term VW Golf GTI shows fatigue — plus a few early annoyances.
166 — THOSE WHO WILL TRAVEL
Geoff Howard on the future of the company car under upcoming policy changes.
170 — PRE-OWNED
Cortez draws Rupert’s attention.
172 — THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
CAR’s famously honest buyer’s guide.
177 — SALES PITCH
Setright and Smith compare aging GTIs to Sunny models ahead of a road-car refresh.
188 — TECH
Geoff Howard on the car engines of the next decade.
190 — LAST
Richard Bremner reviews one of the world’s worst cars: the VW 411.
A strong late-1980s performance-car issue, especially notable for its detailed coverage of the Corvette ZR-1 and Porsche 928GT rivalry—perfect for collectors of classic sports-car journalism.