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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.
Most of its adventures are fairly civilised. C…Read More![Profile Photo]()
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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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Paula BlacktagOctane posted in the group General CHAT Cars
For the next few days, I’ll be stepping away from the workshop and spending some time in Portsmouth.
Not because I’ve grown tired of old cars.😁
Quite the opposite.
One of the things I enjoy most about classic cars is that they encourage you to learn skills that many people have forgotten. Whether it’s adjusting brakes, setting ignition timing,…Read More![]()
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Pompy is a lovely place to visit, mother live on Hayling Island (Next Door) so I am down that way quite a bit. She likes that Gunwharf Quays place to get some bargains and I sometimes take her as I like peoplewatching in one of the pubs. Southsea is a nice place to visit to have a walk down the pier, the Highstreet there is a bit rough now as a…Read More
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Paula BlacktagOctane posted in the group Blacktag Octane Journey
The last time the Joker left the workshop, it came home through three days of torrential rain during the Bugatti Reliability Run.
It survived.
But not without a few complaints.
A slipping clutch. Starter motor troubles. A growing list of jobs that needed attention before the next adventure.
And the next adventure is a big one.
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Paula BlacktagOctane posted in the group Blacktag Octane Journey
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.
There are still repairs to do, of course, but I suppose that’s p…Read More
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Paula BlacktagOctane posted in the group General CHAT Cars
I’m currently in Romania visiting my parents! Despite the five-hour drive, I was very determined to show you guys, and myself at the same time 😄, the biggest car collection in Romania, belonging to the richest man in the country, Ion Țiriac!
The livestream can be found on my YouTube channel. I was astonished by the condition of both the cars an…Read More
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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 😉 )