A new Auntie video is live! 🎉

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the support you’ve been giving this project. Every comment, suggestion, and word of encouragement really does mean a lot. ❤️

Quite a few of you noticed that the brake bleed nipples don’t seem to be at the highest point. Great spot! 👀 I’m already looking into it, and…Read More

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Yesterday was practice at Prescott, and I managed to beat my handicap.
Most people would probably say that’s bad strategy… because now they might lower my handicap for today’s event. 😅
The truth is, I don’t really think about strategy.
For me, Prescott is one of the few places where I can safely explore what both the car and I are capable of.…Read More

Hi everyone! I hope you’re having a fantastic day. 😊

I thought I’d share a few photos from the Prescott hill climb and some behind-the-scenes shots of the Joker repair. I’m currently working on the next chapter of the adventure, but in the meantime, I hope you enjoy these moments from the workshop and the track! 🏁❤️

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Some pics from Welland Steam Rally!

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Found a new purpose for these steps. 😅😅 Anyone interested in steam engines?

Good morning! 🌄 Gromit just had his E5 cocktail with a slapsh of additive and we are off to meet some Bugs! How is your day going?

Bugs infestation in Surrey :))

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Some photos from the last Bugatti meeting with grumpy Gromit :))

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As promised, here are a few more photos of the Joker from Sicily.
As for the Bugatti’s racing history, I’ll need to check the details with Colin. Since he’s owned the car, it’s been used mainly for hill climbs, where it has won the Prescott Championship four times. It has also competed in a few circuit races, including Donington. In fact, there’s…Read More

Just wanted to share a few photos from the Sicily Bugatti Meeting with the Bugatti Type 51, the Joker.

Looking back, I guess it always happens, I wish I had recorded more. But it was my very first time driving the Type 51, and to be honest, I was quite nervous. It’s such a light and agile car, and the feedback it gives you is incredibly direct.…Read More

Did a prom for a nice young gentleman. Was very hot and the car suffered with vapour lock and would not idle in the q so had to let it cool down then drive him in. But he was very happy as it was a total surprise to him. I pulled over to tie the ribbons more taught after a mile as they were flapping all over the place. Lesson learnt there.

A photo I found on my PC. Taxi rank in Stockholm. Mid to late 60s.

Good evening everyone 😊

I just wanted to share a few more photos of Auntie No!!! and some thoughts that have been on my mind lately.

When I bought this car, I genuinely thought it would be a fairly straightforward project. A bit of tinkering, a few repairs, and back on the road. How wrong I was!

It’s incredible how many stories,…Read More

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Had a marvellous day down at Hart Classics. Even helped my neighbour at the show jump his 53 Chevy Belair after he left his fan on. Good deed done as us petrolheads help each other out.

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A couple of P4’s for you Paula👍

Black Betty in Bugantics

I was delighted to see that Black Betty (GGT 925) has been featured in the latest edition of Bugantics, the long-running magazine of the Bugatti Owners’ Club. Bugantics has been the club’s magazine for decades and remains one of the most respected publications in the historic motoring world.

Even better, the article…Read More

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A little update from behind the scenes of Blacktag Octane…

For quite a while, I tried to keep YouTube organised into active “series” from start to finish. The problem is… real workshop life doesn’t really work like that 😅

While I’m focused on finishing one storyline, work on other cars keeps happening in the background… rallies, re…Read More

When I first met Corto, he was already causing a little bit of trouble with a locked boot… but we did manage to sort that out… in our own way! 😅
I was actually amazed by how much space there is in the boot when I decided to do a little experiment and locked myself inside it, just to make sure I’d still be able to escape if it ever got stuck again…Read More

Corto is usually a very well-behaved Italian. Very masculine, wonderfully elegant, and with a soundtrack that makes every tunnel feel like an event. The 3.5L straight-six is an absolute delight to listen to, and honestly, it might be one of the most comfortable classic GT cars I’ve driven as well.
Most of its adventures are fairly civilised. C…Read More

Corto — 1963 Maserati Sebring 3500 GTi – Blacktag Octane

Corto arrived without noise or ceremony. A Maserati built for distance rather than drama — tailored lines, long gears, and an engine that speaks softly until it matters. This is not a restoration st...

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Greetings from Australia…. I’ve been following the Blacktag Octane on YouTube for a few months and have been enjoying the content immensely. My particular passion is for Italian GT cars of the 60s and 70s.

For the next few days, I’ll be stepping away from the workshop and spending some time in Portsmouth.
Not because I’ve grown tired of old cars.😁
Quite the opposite.
One of the things I enjoy most about classic cars is that they encourage you to learn skills that many people have forgotten. Whether it’s adjusting brakes, setting ignition timing,…Read More

The last time the Joker left the workshop, it came home through three days of torrential rain during the Bugatti Reliability Run.

It survived.

But not without a few complaints.

A slipping clutch. Starter motor troubles. A growing list of jobs that needed attention before the next adventure.

And the next adventure is a big one.

In…Read More

I saw this on the Brooklands Members FB group. Nice picture of the cars and if I am not mistaken Gromit on the right hand side? I love Brooklands. I take my Fintail to all of the big shows. I will attach a picture of NYD when I was parked next to another Fintail (You don’t see 2 fintails together much in England…) There is always a massive variety.

What a fantastic experience. I was lucky to drive the Joker for three days through everything from glorious sunshine to storms and torrential rain.

We had a few issues along the way, but nothing serious enough to stop us from finishing the rally and getting back every night.

There are still repairs to do, of course, but I suppose that’s p…Read More

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I’m currently in Romania visiting my parents! Despite the five-hour drive, I was very determined to show you guys, and myself at the same time 😄, the biggest car collection in Romania, belonging to the richest man in the country, Ion Țiriac!

The livestream can be found on my YouTube channel. I was astonished by the condition of both the cars an…Read More

I bought the UK’s cheapest Rover P4, and if I’m honest, it wasn’t because it made perfect sense at the time. It wasn’t a carefully planned purchase, and it definitely wasn’t the kind of car most people would look at and think, “Yes, that’s the one.” But there was something about it that stuck with me. I didn’t buy it because it was a good idea……Read More

Shopping is less tedious in a classic or I would say proper car. Also shop late to get all the bargains.

Here are a few more photos from the last video:

I think I can safely say this was, by far, the best car experience I’ve had at Prescott Hill Climb. Even though it wasn’t a proper race, I can’t really imagine racing a car like this. Just knowing its value would be enough to add a bit of pressure. And to be hones…Read More

So here is a scenario. You have unlimited money but you have to spend it on a brand new 25 plate modern car of your preferred/favorite brand (That is still a company in 2025). For me it would be the Mercedes Benz Maybach S680 First Class. Not that I ever would as even if I had that kind of money to spend on a car I would always buy a classic. If…Read More