Jump to content

Recommended Posts

3 hours ago, wlaidlaw said:

Graham,

Was he driving Susie's T44, his Salmson or had he borrowed something more potent from his son Tim? 

Wilson

Just had to look up the programme Wilson - it was actually Tim driving, but in a change of car from the programme list - he certainly wasn't in a Type 51.  Think it was a Type 44, though my knowledge of many Bugatti models is sadly lacking.

  • Thanks 1
Link to post
Share on other sites

Graham,

The T44 looks a bit like a T43 sports car that has been over-indulging in the pies. It has a 3 litre atmospheric engine with supposedly 80HP. The T43 in turn is the sports car version of the T35 racing car. The T44's performance is best described as leisurely, about the same as the slowest version (Blue Label) of a 3 litre Bentley. Unlike many Bugatti cars, the T44 has good brakes if they are well set up, as it uses a DeWandre-Repousseau vacuum servo. The T44 was superceded in 1929 by the T49. 

Wilson

  • Thanks 1
Link to post
Share on other sites

4 hours ago, a.j.z said:

Subaru BRZ?

Well Guessed 🍷

Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here…

Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!

CL Vario Elmar TL

Link to post
Share on other sites

On 5/25/2024 at 10:52 AM, wlaidlaw said:

A sad day for me. My 911RSR leaves for pastures new in Switzerland and for me an end to competition driving, which I have done since starting in 1964, doing the Fintray Hill Climb in my mother's Morris Mini Cooper. 

Wilson

 

Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here…

Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!

Hello Wilson,

Sorry about your car. It is part of you.

Best Regards,

Michael

  • Thanks 1
Link to post
Share on other sites

11 minutes ago, Michael Geschlecht said:

Hello Wilson,

Sorry about your car. It is part of you.

Best Regards,

Michael

Just think of all the marvelous journeys you and the Porsche shared.. Places and experiences only others can dream about.. Retire with grace… 🍷

  • Thanks 1
Link to post
Share on other sites

36 minutes ago, Viv said:

Sic transit gloria.

Does not the full phrase "Sic transit gloria mundi" mean "Gloria was sick in the train on Monday? 

Wilson

  • Haha 3
Link to post
Share on other sites

7 minutes ago, wlaidlaw said:

Does not the full phrase "Sic transit gloria mundi" mean "Gloria was sick in the train on Monday? 

Wilson

Absolutely! Although some say Gloria was sick in a Ford Transit.

Sorry to see your beautiful Porsche go elsewhere.

  • Like 3
Link to post
Share on other sites

vor 18 Stunden schrieb NigelG:

I think a.j.z should go ahead and post while I dig out a suitable candidate for next time…

Ok

 

Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here…

Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...