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Paula BlacktagOctane posted in the group Blacktag Octane Journey
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
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Thank you very much for your support, that’s very kind of you, and I’m really happy to hear that you enjoy every single video.
I’m constantly experimenting and trying to learn what people enjoy watching. For example, my hill climb videos don’t tend to perform very well, so I’ve stopped posting them quite as often.
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You could get hit by a bus tomorrow so it is always important to follow your passion. What I love about the petrolhead community is the cars bring people together and for a lot of people their car is the only thing holding them together… I see what you mean about the length of videos. You also put your heart and soul into your YT channel which…Read More
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Hi Matthew, thank you so much for such a thoughtful and encouraging message! It really means a lot to hear that the passion I put into the channel is coming through. You’re absolutely right, cars have a unique way of bringing people together, and the classic car community has been incredibly welcoming.
I really appreciate your honesty about the c…Read More
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Its only 2 at the moment? Well me and Robert must have exquisite taste in YouTube. The only other channel I pay is called Roadtrip Revivals. Well worth checking him out. An Englishman in France. He also does raffles and I am hoping to win his LHD Ford Granada Mk2 with the Indenor Diesel and 5 speed box. Good for European touring. I would go…Read More
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Paula BlacktagOctane posted in the group Blacktag Octane Journey
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![]()
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Paula BlacktagOctane posted in the group Blacktag Octane Journey
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.
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Can’t beat going for a drop of Bitter in a classic. Obviously only have one if you are driving. Which is me when taking the Flosse out as I am a bit possessive (Ok very 😉 )
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Enjoy! I love the picture, it’s like the Merc is patiently waiting for you while keeping an eye on you 🙂
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That made me chuckle. I look after it but in someways it looks after me. If I am in a bad mood then I go for a drive. Better than any drugs or alcohol.
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Best therapy, I couldn’t agree more! 🙂
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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.
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What are you currently driving?
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Hi Matthew thanks for the ‘like’ and to answer your question, I’ve had a few ‘classics’ over the years many before they were ‘Classics’ however my two long term classics are a 1972 Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato which I’ve had since 1989 and a 1970 Maserati Indy 4200 since 2000
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Both achingly beautiful cars. I think Harrys Garage did a series on a Fulvia Zagato.
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Greetings from the UK, Mark and a very warm welcome to the Blacktag Octane corner of the internet! 😊
It genuinely means a lot to hear you’ve been enjoying the videos over the past few months.
You clearly have excellent taste as well, there’s just something incredibly special about Italian GT cars from the 60s and 70s. The styling, the noise, the…Read More-
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Thank you for the warm welcome, I look forward to the ‘appearance’ of another Italian on your YouTube channel😊
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As I like to say. There is always someone worse off. Keep doing what you are doing, I enjoy each video. Only thing is I like them so much they could be double the length Haha. I appreciate we all have jobs to do and I guess editing takes time and much effort… What is your day job if you don’t mind me asking?