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      Paula BlacktagOctane posted in the group Blacktag Octane Journey

      • 3 months ago

      Black Betty in Bugantics

      I was delighted to see that Black Betty (GGT 925) has been featured in the latest edition of Bugantics, the long-running magazine of the Bugatti Owners’ Club. Bugantics has been the club’s magazine for decades and remains one of the most respected publications in the historic motoring world.

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      Matthew D Bond posted in the group General CHAT Cars

      • 4 months, 3 weeks ago

      So here is a scenario. You have unlimited money but you have to spend it on a brand new 25 plate modern car of your preferred/favorite brand (That is still a company in 2025). For me it would be the Mercedes Benz Maybach S680 First Class. Not that I ever would as even if I had that kind of money to spend on a car I would always buy a classic. If…Read More

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        Paula BlacktagOctane
        4 months, 3 weeks ago

        Interesting idea! Funny enough, I used to be a BMW fan since I was a teenager and I even worked for them as a service advisor, but not anymore with all the modern stuff.
        Modern cars just aren’t really to my taste. They’re fine to drive now and then, and great for towing a trailer, but all those sensors drive me mad! I also find them quite str…Read More

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          Matthew D Bond
          4 months, 3 weeks ago

          I agree. Good friend of mine has a 2025 5 series bimmer electric, as his company car. Been in it a few times and all the sensors and warnings like the lane thing and is has a shout at you if you go 31 etc. I think these are all mandates for new cars. I would never buy one just for that… I agree about the Bluetooth though. My fintail has…Read More

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      Paula BlacktagOctane posted in the group Blacktag Octane Journey

      • 5 months, 1 week ago

      The Bugs are ready for day 2..and so are we. So far, the sun is shining! Sun or not, surely will be a good day! 😍
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    mark lintott

    British expat living between Taipei and Somerset UK. Designer and fan of anything with pump up tyres. Cars in both locations from 1930 to 2011.

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