An Adventures Life . The Costin- Nathan StoryRoger Nathan Auflage 2006 Text: English Roger Nathan was 40 years ago a successful racing car builder and racer. He was competing with Jim Clark and others in the golden era of motor racing. He also manufactured his own successful racing car the Costin Nathan and the Astra. The racing car drivers in those days were exploring one of the 20th century last frontier: speed. They were doing it with style, fair play and total disregard for safety and money.