"My name is Johan Buchner, not only am I a Bugantics contributor and a porn-deleter on Bugattibuilder.com, but Norbert Steinhauser personally signed my copy of his book ; my public needs my encyclopaedic knowledge on this sacred marque, I cannot and will not stay in this bloody hospital until Saturday", I said to my doctor. "I love Bugattis", explained my teenage health professional (okay he's not a teenager, but still way too young to be a doctor I believe), "the Veyron is awesome! And yes, you will stay in this hospital bed until I know exactly why you have been puking for two days." I nearly wept.
At least the little bastard had the decency to be really handsome. Three days in hospital for an upset tummy - kids of today hey? Anyway, so now I am back where I belong, in front of my keyboard, cigarette in one hand, a cuppa tea in the other and catching up on the discussions on this here Forum. (Note to Mr. Barton : Your collection rocks Dude!) I actually forgot how much fun reading can be, and it is less work than writing.
But no, the real reason for this post (apart from reassuring all you dear people that I am now recovered, God and my medical aid willing.) is the Villa d'Este Concours : True, some nice cars were featured, especially the white 410 Berlinetta, but celebrating Bugatti's centenary by exhibiting 4 Veyrons? I remain underwhelmed, and I hear from both Martijn and Jeroen that attending this year's Molsheim Festival might be a little pricey. Pebble Beach might spring a surprise or two, and I have no idea how the B.O.C. and the Trust plan to celebrate the centenary, but seeing that this Forum has taken the lead in making Bugatti history accessible to everyone, regardless of where on this planet they might live, why not create an internet-specific mechanism to record and celebrate the early years of Bugatti? I am not exactly sure how it should be done, but the T10 was finished June/July 1909, the dye-works at Molsheim was first inspected in September(?) '09 and the company was formalised 01/01/1910. The date of completion of the first 3 T13s alone could make for some interesting debate, and as for 2009 being selected instead of 2010? Go on admit it, you want to have your say on that one don't you?
So, let us have your suggestions on the exact format, debate them, make a decision and then we sit back and let Herman do all the work. Perfect.
Kind Regards
Johan Buchner
PS. Jeroen I'll take the Boddy book on Black Bess, thanks. Payment end May okay with you?
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