Blacktag Octane | Gromit – 1929 Bugatti Type 43A | Activity https://blacktagoctane.com/groups/gromit-1929-bugatti-type-43a/ Activity feed for the group, Gromit – 1929 Bugatti Type 43A. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:27:10 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 f05eb3fe2bab2c5d1997257208d16099 Paula BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/959/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:02:30 +0100

More Memories from the International Bugatti Meeting in Denmark
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]]> 1 2a7a56c72fa19c146f65abf899ec7faf Matthew D Bond joined the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/956/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:19:52 +0100 0 d1241b8284c474efa82f4c25dc2a934b Paula BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/955/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:43:25 +0100

A few memories from Denmark

I’ve finally been going through some of the photos from our five days in Denmark with Gromit.

97 years old, temperatures well over 30°C, five days of driving… and somehow he kept going. 😅

There were definitely a few moments when I was watching that temperature gauge more than the road ahead, but looking…Read More
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]]> 3 c5ff251e65b61a05bf3784dbe4136d90 Blondy BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/710/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:14:36 +0000

Gromit on the rolling road 🙂

]]> 0 adaa859e08a3aa7137784864a85d5ead Blondy BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/709/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:13:31 +0000

Gromit, it has been really busy this year! :))

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IBM 2025 Belgium

]]> 0 ced4c2319b8d6e1972c82758406ce378 Blondy BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/707/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:02:16 +0000

Some photos from the Belgium rally! The video is live on YouTube! Have you seen it yet? 🙂

]]> 0 e16416ecad309d79b5481aca2aee21c5 Blondy BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/706/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:59:21 +0000

A water tower house and the most eccentric garage I have ever seen. All in one place 🙂

]]> 0 96bf2e25fa3332c83112606e8a3d12db Blondy BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/705/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:23:49 +0000

We had many adventures during this local cultural rally.
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]]> 0 0d9020314e4bff998504303e12c3d1c4 Blondy BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/704/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:21:49 +0000

Here are some more pictures from Gromit’s restoration.
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]]> 0 7199a798fcb5dc0b1894f4fdaae557fc Blondy BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/703/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:20:37 +0000

Although we aimed to save everything, some parts were too damaged to be saved.
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]]> 0 8646ac934945dfceb64cb63fc877cbc1 Blondy BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/702/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:48:55 +0000

The side panels require some attention as well.
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]]> 0 32e8374f1e43cd5e7a20e1e561408dfe Blondy BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/701/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:32:59 +0000

The undertrays presented significant challenges as we aimed to restore Gromit’s patina while preserving it.

]]> 0 f56d4c3efcad9188e271d0ea04464d08 Blondy BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/700/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:25:59 +0000

It was a long project, but it was all worth it. With new energy, Gromit is prepared to continue bringing smiles to people’s faces for another 100 years… at least :).

]]> 0 f9d9c429250b48c2486de081f6b300d6 Blondy BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/699/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:16:17 +0000

Here are some additional pictures showcasing Gromit’s restoration!
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]]> 0 b15c39b5b56855504ed1afb8bf004e96 Blondy BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/698/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:20:54 +0000

some more photos with the engine restoration

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]]> 0 ad4322bb9d2d20e887e5d0bd97c0a946 Blondy BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/697/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:16:43 +0000

Gromit is getting his heart young again. Due to numerous issues, including leaks, the roller bearing crankshaft out of balance, bearings in poor condition, and everything being significantly out of specification, a complete engine restoration seemed to be the best option. more photos coming up

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The rally that determined Gromit’s engine fate. Despite various challenges—hot, cold, rain, sun, and snow—the old Bugatti didn’t disappoint us, and we completed the rally once more. This demonstrates that if you care for them, they will do their best to take care of you.

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]]> 0 6d2be6cef784314ba41cc7174391b83e Blondy BlacktagOctane posted an update in the group Gromit - 1929 Bugatti Type 43A https://blacktagoctane.com/activity/p/693/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:41:27 +0000

I’ve been thinking about creating a special group for Gromit to keep it separate from the rest of the content, especially if you want to track its progress. I’ll start with some old photos I found, taken before the restoration. For those of you who don’t know, Gromit is a 1929 Bugatti Type 43A, with a 2.3L straight-8 supercharged engine.
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