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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.
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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
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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
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New video is live on my YouTube channel!
It was meant to go up tomorrow, but I accidentally set the wrong date 😅
This was my first drive in the Type 51 at Prescott during the Garden Party, and it was absolutely incredible, a big thank you to Colin for all his support and for trusting me to drive such a special car.
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Which one do you prefer to drive? The Dolly or the typ51
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I don’t think I could choose…I love them both…I love how playful the t51 is, but also the wildness and preselector gearbox on Betty…Dolly! 😊
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Betty is very different to the later dolomites o dolly’s form the BL era in the 70s
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Yes, only two were ever made, and apparently they bankrupted Triumph! The cost of building these cars was so high, and the selling price was the same, that nobody really wanted to buy one! They do share the exact same engine as on Alfa Romeo 8c, just imperial not metric.
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Did she ever race round Brooklands?
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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
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
Looking foreword to this video. These p4 remind me of the MB Pontons, which was the predecessor to my fintail.