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The Lagonda had her first proper public moment this week.
I shared a few photos and thoughts in her group — felt right to keep it there.
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This was my first proper drive with a pre-war Lagonda — and yes, it has a crash gearbox.
There’s a reason they’re sometimes called dog crash boxes:
no synchromesh, no forgiveness, and absolutely no rushing.Nothing works the way you expect.
You listen. You wait. You learn — usually the hard way.This video isn’t about getting it perfect.…Read More
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This year marked my first full year on YouTube —
and in many ways, the beginning of something much bigger.I arrived here curious, slightly nervous, and determined to do things properly —
even if I didn’t yet know what properly meant for me.Over the months, I learned not just how to film or edit,
but how to listen —
to the cars, to the…Read More![]()
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As the year draws to a close, it feels like the right moment to pause.
Blacktag Octane started as a simple idea — to document the work, the learning, the patience, and the quiet moments that come with keeping historic cars alive. Along the way, it has become something shared.
To everyone who has followed this journey, watched the videos, read a…Read More![]()
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A new episode of Jessie’s adventure is now live on Youtube! Let me know your opinion about it!
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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