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| [10 Dec 08] :: The Bugatti Trust: Album 13 published (Bugatti type 44) |
 Check out the Bugatti Trust photographic gallery for the new photograph album that has now been added to their website. This album covers the Bugatti type 44. Next album in the works is the Bugatti type 49.
Bugatti Trust Homepage
Direct link to album number 13
Unfortunately again with annoying watermarks instead of subtle ones. |
| [07 Dec 08] :: Ard op de Weegh: The fate of the Sleeping Beauties |
 A new article has been published: The fate of the Sleeping Beauties. A short overview of the presentation of this new book.
Most Bugattistes know the story about the 'Sleeping Beauties'. Those magnificient cars, Bugattis, Lancias, a Ferrari, and many more, stored in some old sheds and even outside, owned by an excentric old man, who leaves the cars to rot and decay, and refuses to let others enjoy them.
This is the impression that the book by Mr. Hesselman likes to give you. This book is from the beginning of the 80s. Now, more then 20 years later would these cars still be there? What is their fate? Judging from the photos, not much is probably left of them. But still, those fantastic machines? And the owner, Michel Dovaz? Is he still alive? And would he be approachable?
These were the questions that Ard op de Weegh had, when he started investigating the fate of the 'Sleeping Beauties'. After years of research, his achievements are remarkable. He teamed up with a researcher, that was trying to achieve the same goals. Also, his son proved a great companion in achieving that ultimate goal: Tracing the cars, and writing a book about them: 'Het lot van de slapende schoonheden / the fate of the sleeping beauties'. A cooperation of three remarkable men, that reveil the truth about the Sleeping Beauties.
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| [23 Nov 08] :: Bugattibuilder for everyone! Different languages added. |
 Some people might already have noticed. In the forum section, I made space for discussions in other languages. I created a forum for Dutch, French and German contributions. Feel free to post in your native language!
Your language not there? Ask for it!
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Enkelen zal het al opgevallen zijn: op het forum heb ik plaats gemaakt voor discussies in andere talen. Ik heb een forum gemaakt voor Nederlands, Frans en Duits. Veel plezier op het Nederlandstalige gedeelte!
Bugattibuilder.com in het Nederlands
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Certains pourraient avoir déjà noté. Dans la section de forum, j'ai fait l'espace pour des discussions dans d'autres langues. J'ai créé un forum pour des contributions hollandaises, françaises et allemandes. Sentez-vous libre pour contribuer dans votre langue maternelle !
Bugattibuilder.com en Français
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Einige Leute konnten bereits beachtet haben. Im Forumabschnitt bildete ich Raum für Diskussionen in anderen Sprachen. Ich stellte ein Forum für die holländischen, französischen und deutschen Beiträge her. Fühlen Sie sich frei, in Ihrer Muttersprache bekanntzugeben!
Bugattibuilder.com in Deutsch |
| [18 Nov 08] :: Fight cancer, buy a Bugatti! |
 The Dutch KIKA foundation brings in funds, and makes them available to 7 different institutes that investigate new treatments for curing cancer, primarily at children. Less pain, better treatments, and better quality of life are their main goals.
To assist in funding, many initiatives are created by both individuals and companies. Friso Heemskerk is one of those individuals who decided he could do something. Long time attracted by wooden toys, he decided he could make a nice Bugatti, suitable for children to play with, but also a great piece on any bookshelf or desk. These wooden Bugattis are delivered in a wooden box.
Price of this masterpiece is 59,50 euros (excluding shipment)
For every car sold, KIKA will receive Euro 5,-
What is your excuse not to buy one? Get yours today, and fight cancer!
The information pages are in Dutch, but I am sure also English speaking people will find their way.
Click here: Friso Design |
| [15 Nov 08] :: Marius van Ramshorst passed away, aged 88 |
Last 18th of October, Marius van Ramshorst passed away. Marius, long time chairman of the Bugatti Club, reached the age of 88 years.
Also see: article on the forum |
| [29 Oct 08] :: Bugatti Ventoux stolen |
 Je vous fais part d'une alerte vol:
Mr. Paul Sac s'est fait dérober son coupé Bugatti Type 57 Ventoux dans la nuit de lundi 27 à mardi 28 octobre 2008 dans son garage à Grayssas en Lot-et-Garonne.
Immatriculation 3820 BV 13, n° de chassis 57351.
En cas d'infos: contacter la gendarmerie de Puymirol 05 53 68 42 15.
FAIRE SUIVRE CETTE INFORMATION, SVP
I would like to make a theft alert:
The Bugatti type 57 Ventoux of Mr. Paul Sac has been stolen, in the night of tuesday 27th to wednesday 28th of Octobre. The car was parked in his garage in Grayssas en Lot-et-Garonne.
Licence plate is 3820 BV 13, chassisnumber is 57351.
If you have any info, please contact the police departement of Puymirol: +33 5 53 68 42 15.
PLEASE PASS THIS INFO ON.
More info in this link |
| [21 Oct 08] :: Prescott Film Night |
 Motor Racing Moments - New and Old
Good company, an excellent range of beers, sit back and enjoy a wonderful range of motoring archive specially selected for our entertainment. Bar open from 7pm, films start at 7.30pm: Free admission: Beef stew and a pint for £10; what better way to get into the Christmas spirit! Come along and join us for our first.
December 10th @ 7pm Prescott Lodge |
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