# Blacktag Octane > You look after them, they will look after you ## Posts - [Eleanor - 1965 Jaguar E-type Series 1 4.2L](https://blacktagoctane.com/eleanor-1965-jaguar-e-type-series-1-4-2l/): Meet Miss Eleanor — A Classic Ready For a New Journey There are cars.And then there are Eleanors. Miss Eleanor is our 1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 litre, a car that needs no introduction to those who love beautiful machines. From its elegant profile to its smooth aluminium-lined engine bay, this is a sports car that defined the 1960s — and still looks as compelling today as it did when it debuted in Geneva over six decades ago. The Jaguar E-Type, known as the XKE in North America, was designed with curves more sculptural than functional — yet it married art […] - [Courage - 1933 Lagonda Sedan 3 1/2 Litre](https://blacktagoctane.com/courage-1933-lagonda-sedan-3-1-2-litre/): Some cars invite you in gently.Others make you earn the conversation. Courage — the Lagonda 3½ Litre — does the latter. This wasn’t meant to be a restoration day, or even a problem-solving one. The intention was much simpler: take Courage out, drive her as she is, and see what actually happens when a pre-war car meets modern expectations. No modifications.No shortcuts.Just time behind the wheel. The start: quiet intentions The day began early, with the kind of stillness that only cold mornings bring. The garage felt calm, almost watchful. Before anything else, I spent a moment just being there […] - [Corto - 1963 Maserati Sebring 3500 GTi](https://blacktagoctane.com/corto-1963-maserati-sebring-3500-gti/): Corto — A Patient Car Corto is a very patient car. Most of the time, it simply sits and waits quietly for attention, never demanding urgency. It feels like the kind of car that understands time differently — one that isn’t interested in being rushed or constantly used, but is content knowing that its moment will come. So far, Corto’s life with us has been gentle and unhurried. We usually take it out for Italian Day at Prescott, or for short local drives — the sort of journeys that end at the pub and then back home again. These small […] - [Muttley — Loud, Hot, and Absolutely Worth It](https://blacktagoctane.com/muttley-loud-hot-and-absolutely-worth-it/): Muttley was the first classic car I truly drove — not carefully introduced, not tip-toed around, but used properly, on real roads, during a rally, and far from home. He’s part of Colin’s collection, and very much his pride and joy. Loud, unapologetic, and full of presence, Muttley doesn’t try to be civilised. He announces himself everywhere he goes and expects you to pay attention in return. My first real experience with Muttley came during a rally in Spain. Under the heat, he overheated badly — again and again — demanding stops, checks, patience, and trust. There were moments where […] - [Meeting Gromit — A Car Built to Teach, Not Impress](https://blacktagoctane.com/meeting-gromit-a-car-built-to-teach-not-impress/): Gromit was never meant to impress.He was meant to teach. This was the first time we properly began working on him — not as a finished object, but as a learning tool. No shortcuts. No rushing. Just taking things apart, understanding how they work, and putting them back together with intention. Gromit is simple by design. That simplicity leaves nowhere to hide. Every decision matters. Every adjustment has a consequence. And that’s exactly why this project matters so much. This first stage wasn’t about transformation. It was about observation. Cleaning, checking, correcting — slowly building a relationship with the car […] - [Finding Silver Bullet — Not the Car I Went Looking For](https://blacktagoctane.com/finding-silver-bullet-not-the-car-i-went-looking-for/) - [The JOKER - 1931 Bugatti Type 51](https://blacktagoctane.com/1931-bugatti-type-51/): The Joker: A Whimsical Ride Through History If you’re ever on the lookout for a conversation starter or a head-turner on the road, let me introduce you to one of the quirkiest cars you’ll ever see: the 1931 Bugatti Type 51, affectionately dubbed “Joker.” Just like the iconic comic book character, this car’s logo on the radiator grille is guaranteed to grab attention and spark laughter wherever it goes! A Dash of History The Bugatti Type 51 is not just a pretty face; it’s steeped in racing glory. This beauty followed in the tire tracks of the legendary Type 35, […] - [Patsy 1954 Jaguar XK120 FHC](https://blacktagoctane.com/patsy-1954-jaguar-xk120-fhc/): We have a new member in our collection: a 1954 Jaguar XK120. However, this is not just any XK120; this car is truly special. It was supplied new by Henlys of London to the famous lady racing driver Miss P.M. Burt (Patsy) and was first registered in January 1954. Patsy Burt was an esteemed racing driver who fought against the inequalities in motorsport—many would say these challenges still exist today. She achieved 42 victories and broke nearly 100 records, becoming one of the most successful British female racing drivers of all time, often seen in her distinctive powder blue racing […] ## Pages - [Eleanor — 1965 Jaguar E-type Series 1 4.L](https://blacktagoctane.com/eleanor-1965-jaguar-e-type-series-1-4-l/): 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 story driven by deadlines or spectacle. Corto is already alive. The work here is about understanding, maintaining, and driving a grand tourer as it was intended — with patience, mechanical sympathy, and respect for its pace. Corto will be driven, documented, and allowed to reveal itself over time. Specification Coachbuilder: Vignale Engine: 3.5‑litre inline‑six Power: 255 hp Layout: Front‑engine, rear‑wheel drive Character: Italian grand tourer — elegant, […] - [Courage — 1933 Lagonda 3½ Litre](https://blacktagoctane.com/courage-1933-lagonda-3%c2%bd-litre/): Courage arrived without warning — and without compromise. A pre-war Lagonda built in an era before convenience, forgiveness, or assumptions.Nothing here works the way you expect — and that is precisely the point. This is not a restoration driven by deadlines or spectacle.Courage is mechanically complete, original in spirit, and unapologetically demanding. The work here is not to change the car —but to change the driver. Courage will be driven, documented, and slowly understood —on its own terms. Specification Manufacturer: Lagonda Model: 3½ Litre Saloon Year: 1933 Engine: 3.5-litre inline-six Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Gearbox: Pre-synchromesh manual Character: Demanding, mechanical, […] - [Corto — 1963 Maserati Sebring 3500 GTi](https://blacktagoctane.com/corto-1963-maserati-sebring-3500-gti/): 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 story driven by deadlines or spectacle. Corto is already alive. The work here is about understanding, maintaining, and driving a grand tourer as it was intended — with patience, mechanical sympathy, and respect for its pace. Corto will be driven, documented, and allowed to reveal itself over time. Specification Coachbuilder: Vignale Engine: 3.5‑litre inline‑six Power: 255 hp Layout: Front‑engine, rear‑wheel drive Character: Italian grand tourer — elegant, […] - [Gromit — 1929 Bugatti Type 43A](https://blacktagoctane.com/gromit-1929-bugatti-type-43a/): Gromit — Learning by Driving Gromit is not about speed, rarity, or spectacle. He exists for one purpose only: to teach. Light, honest, and mechanically transparent, Gromit is the kind of car that gives you immediate feedback. Every input matters. Every mistake is felt. Nothing is hidden behind electronics, weight, or complexity. This project is not about restoration or chasing perfection. It’s about learning how a car behaves, how balance works, and how driver input translates directly into motion. Gromit rewards patience, smoothness, and mechanical sympathy — and exposes hesitation just as clearly. More than any other car in the […] - [The Joker — 1931 Bugatti Type 51](https://blacktagoctane.com/the-joker-1931-bugatti-type-51/): A machine that refuses to be taken too seriously — and demands to be respected all the same. The Joker is a 1931 Bugatti Type 51 — a car that sits somewhere between motorsport legend and mechanical mischief. Instantly recognisable, slightly absurd at first glance, and impossible to ignore, he carries his nickname honestly. Unlike most cars in the Garage, The Joker is not a long-term project, nor a restoration, nor something I maintain or develop. Instead, he represents something different: an encounter with automotive history that leaves a lasting impression. Experiencing The Joker isn’t about refinement or comfort. It’s […] - [Muttley — 1952 Jaguar XK120 OTS](https://blacktagoctane.com/muttley-1952-jaguar-xk120-ots/): A loud, honest classic that taught trust the hard way. Muttley is a Jaguar XK120 OTS, 3.8L straight-6. Muttley is part of Colin’s collection and remains one of his pride and joys, and is alsothe first true classic car I ever drove properly — not gently, not briefly, but on the road, during a rally, and under real pressure. Loud, uncompromising, and full of character, Muttly doesn’t try to hide what he is. He’s the kind of car that makes you listen, feel, and commit. There’s no refinement to soften the experience — only feedback, noise, and presence. My first […] - [Patsy — 1954 Jaguar XK120](https://blacktagoctane.com/patsy-1954-jaguar-xk120/): A long-term resurrection of a forgotten machine. Jessica Rabbit is a 1947 Talbot-Lago T26, discovered after years of quiet neglect. This project is not about speed, perfection, or rushing toward a finish line. It is about understanding the car as it is, respecting its history, and bringing it back to life with patience rather than force. Every step of this journey is documented as it happens — the small victories, the long pauses, and the moments where progress means stopping to learn. The goal is simple: to return Jessica Rabbit to the road while preserving the character that makes her […] - [Silver Bullet — BMW E36 M3](https://blacktagoctane.com/silver-bullet-bmw-e36-m3/): A race car built through learning, mistakes, and momentum. Silver Bullet is a BMW E36 M3 developed through real competition rather than theory. This project documents the process of learning a car at speed — understanding its limits, refining its setup, and improving not through perfection, but through experience. Every event brings new data, new questions, and new lessons. The focus here is not on building the ultimate race car, but on becoming a better driver alongside it. Progress is measured in confidence, consistency, and the ability to come back wiser after every run. Project status: Active racing & development […] - [Jessica Rabbit — 1947 Talbot-Lago T26](https://blacktagoctane.com/jessica-rabbit-1947-talbot-lago-t26/): A long-term resurrection of a forgotten machine. Jessica Rabbit is a 1947 Talbot-Lago T26, discovered after years of quiet neglect. This project is not about speed, perfection, or rushing toward a finish line. It is about understanding the car as it is, respecting its history, and bringing it back to life with patience rather than force. Every step of this journey is documented as it happens — the small victories, the long pauses, and the moments where progress means stopping to learn. The goal is simple: to return Jessica Rabbit to the road while preserving the character that makes her […] - [Garage](https://blacktagoctane.com/garage/): Each car has a story. This is where they live. 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