The Petrolicious Post - Issue 008

In Issue 008 August 2026 of The Petrolicious Post, we explore the art of holding on and the grace of letting go. From a grueling, deer-dodging cross-country trek in a 1977 Ferrari 512 BB to Magnus Walker's conscious decision to pare down his legendary collection, this issue celebrates the raw, unpolished reality of driving and creating. Inside this issue: The Hard Way to the Driftless: A father-son team’s relentless push to get a well-worn Ferrari 512 BB to the Overcrest Rally, complete with a midnight deer strike and a Walmart parking lot repair. The Hat Guy: "Urban Outlaw" Magnus Walker opens up about slowing down, thinning his famed Porsche collection, and finding new joy in a vintage Rolls-Royce and a long-dormant 356. Background Check: Ride shotgun with a Swedish cinematographer who uses a custom-rigged NB Mazda Miata to capture seamless 360-degree background plates for Hollywood driving scenes. The Rules of Intention: Acclaimed designer Ash Thorp lays out ten guiding principles for his raw, unapologetic 1975 Datsun 280Z build, affectionately named "Ripley." The Curve Explains Itself: Enter the mind of Glen Cordle, a medical device designer who moonlights as an automotive artist, crafting perfectly balanced steering wheels and bespoke Heuer stopwatches. Leave the Old Men Alone: A poignant editorial on the predatory nature of modern car flippers and the importance of respecting the lifelong bonds between men and their machines. Jensen Interceptor MkIII: A deep dive into the grand touring magic of Thierry Chave's 1973 Interceptor—a beautiful collision of British craftsmanship, Italian styling, and American V8 muscle. Metal Shaping Masterclass: Master coachbuilder Chris Runge passes the torch of traditional aluminum shaping to a young apprentice over a phone-free week in rural Minnesota. Fired By Fax: A shocking motorsport Petrospective looking back at the brutal, mid-season dismissal of F1 star Heinz-Harald Frentzen by Jordan-Honda ahead of his 2001 home Grand Prix. Rally For The Ages: Navigating the English Cotswolds in a 1977 MGB during a Tudor-sponsored regularity rally, where maintaining the perfect average speed proves harder than going flat-out. Plus: Cinematic shorts exploring Paco’s eccentric Jaguar XK120 life and Amalgam Collection’s astonishingly precise scale models, alongside a 2000 Indianapolis Grand Prix In Frame featuring Michael Schumacher. Drive Tastefully.