http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/ The latest Features from octane en-GB Thu, 17 May 2012 07:46:27 +0100 Thu, 17 May 2012 07:46:27 +0100 webmaster.maxim@dennis.co.uk webmaster.maxim@dennis.co.uk http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/octane_features/283210/porsche_356_the_sound_of_flatfour_music.html To mark 60 years of Porsche back in 2008, Octane took several versions of the 356 back to the company’s home territory, deep in the Austrian Alps. They may look similar, but what a difference there is between the early and late models… Thu, 10 May 2012 16:03:24 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/octane_features/282100/driven_porsche_911_carrera_clubsport_prototype.html Octane drives Porsche’s pre-production precursor to the 911 Carrera Clubsport and discovers a car close in spirit to the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:50:45 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/281971/the_knowledge_fire_protection_and_prevention.html Fire is probably the greatest threat of total destruction that your classic car faces – more than accident damage or theft. There’s plenty you can do to reduce the risk Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282484/the_knowledge_tyres.html Rather than diminishing, the supply of tyres for vintage and classic cars is improving. But don’t assume that the grippiest tyre is best for your vehicle Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282496/the_knowledge_unleaded_petrol.html There was plenty of panic when leaded petrol was banned from general sale in the UK a few years ago – but most classics don’t really need to run on it Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282514/the_knowledge_overheating.html It’s one of the most common problems when running a classic car, but in virtually all cases it’s avoidable if you follow our simple advice Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282520/the_knowledge_importing_a_classic_car.html Found the classic you want overseas, but don’t know how to get it into Britain? Follow our advice to make bringing it home as painless as possible Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282526/the_knowledge_exhaust_noise.html Just how noisy is your car allowed to be? Surprisingly, these days there are fewer restrictions for the public road than there are for a race track Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282532/the_knowledge_winter_storage.html With winter looming, you may be inclined to put your classic away in the garage – but there’s more to proper storage than just keeping a car under cover Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282535/the_knowledge_classic_comfort.html Does a classic have to be cold and draughty in winter, or can you enjoy that great driving experience in warmth and comfort? Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282538/the_knowledge_company_classic.html Do you have to drive the company Eurobox everyday or would a classic company car actually make more financial sense? Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282541/the_knowledge_registration_plates.html Correct, period numberplates make all the difference to a car’s appearance, but recent legislation has stymied the owners of more modern classics Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282544/the_knowledge_better_brakes.html Classic car brakes aren’t necessarily less effective than their modern equivalents, so don’t be in too much of a hurry to uprate them Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282547/the_knowledge_security_for_classics.html Good car security is a combination of common sense and ingenuity – make it hard for the thieves and they will move on to a softer target Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282556/the_knowledge_fuel_vaporisation.html Does your classic cough and splutter when hot, sometimes refusing to start? It may be the petrol rather than the engine that’s at fault Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282559/the_knowledge_vibration.html Does your classic rattle like a bag of nails and shake out your fillings? Don’t just accept it because, with a little work, vibrations can be smoothed away Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282562/the_knowledge_the_perfect_finish.html In an ideal world, you’d buy a car with perfect paintwork and it would stay that way: in real life, it will only keep looking good if you put a bit of effort into it Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282571/the_knowledge_electronic_management.html For maximum power, efficiency and driveability, electronic engine management and even fuel injection can be added to almost any classic, as our tame expert explains Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282574/the_knowledge_rustproofing.html It�s the saviour of almost all classic cars, yet we often neglect it � and carried out properly, thorough rustproofing can save you a fortune Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282575/the_knowledge_which_oil.html You can do a lot of damage to a car by using the wrong oil in its engine or transmission, and it’s not always the most expensive that’s best Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100 http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/features/theknowledge/282661/the_knowledge_chrome_plating.html The quality of chrome or nickel plating can make or break a classic car restoration. Understand the processes and their limitations and you stand a better chance of achieving a lasting gleam Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:28:00 +0100