Description
Here is the revised description with a polished closing section added after the table of contents:
Car Magazine – September 1986
Jaguar XJS and Porsche 911 Cover
This vintage Car Magazine issue from September 1986 features a striking Jaguar XJS and Porsche 911 cover, capturing a standout moment in 1980s motoring journalism. The item 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.
We do offer combined shipping—just ask.
All of our items come with a plastic protective covering.
Table of Contents
5 AGENDA
The aftermath of the Rover 800 launch, and how we were among the few to tell it straight
6 HEADLINES
All sorts of things that car company bosses don’t want you to know for a year or two
14 NEWCOMERS
Lancia Delta HF and GT
Nissan Pulsar Subaru Turbo
Cadillac Allante
34 WIN A CITROEN 2CV
Part two of our competition to win three versions of the quickest two-cylinder convertible on the road
36 SIR !
Patriots chastise us and pragmatists commend us for our stance on the Rover 800
49 FRONTLINE
Four wise men speak out
63 ORACLE
Industry news from near and far
90 CARS FOR THE SECOND CENTURY
Scoop pictures and news of the cars set to lead the automobile into its second hundred years
104 GLOBAL MOTORS
Georg Kacher surveys tomorrow’s car market and predicts that international collaboration will be essential
108 NO ADVANTAGE
Driving the controversial new Aston Zagato which, although good, doesn’t offer much over the normal Vantage
114 PENGE PORSCHE
Gavin Green drives Ford’s latest boy racer – the new RS Turbo – and discovers refinement in the fast hatch, at a price
118 WHEELS
Our column on the cars we’ve driven rather than tested
120 STROLLING ON
Steve Cropley tours in a £63,000 Rolls, finding it engaging and mostly pleasurable – even if it may not be the best in the world
126 ECSTASY FOR SALE
Rolls-Royce’s newest dealer shares tales of the rich and eccentric
128 HOME, JAMES
A Rolls-Royce chauffeur must drive safely and courteously, following rules outlined in the official R-R handbook
130 GIANT TEST
Porsche 924S-v-Toyota Supra 3.0l-v-Mazda RX-7
Comparing two Japanese copies with the Porsche original, in a pricey class where standards are surprisingly low
142 LESS IS MORE
LJK Setright drives the first Citroen 2CV, which looks even more unusual than today’s car and was far more spartan
150 TWO HORSE HEAVEN
A Yorkshire co-op specializes in repairing old and broken 2CVs at low cost
154 SCOOTER TUTOR
Driving a VW trike that may enter production – borrowing an idea or two from LJKS
158 ARCHIVE
David Burgess-Wise on the birth of Rolls-Royce and the conception of the Silver Ghost
165 THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
The new car guide that shifty salesmen scorn
180 TECH
Geoff Howard on why fuel weight matters more than volume, and the race to perfect electronic power steering
184 BUNTY’S PROGRESS
Stories from Rolls-Royce’s longest-serving dealer
This issue is a valuable piece for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone with an appreciation for 1980s automotive history. Its in-depth reviews, industry insights, and rare period commentary make it both an engaging read and a worthy addition to any motoring collection.