Famous Last Words

IN THIS MONTHS EDITION | August 2021

This month in Famous Last Words:

– Podcast – Ron Moon.

– Porsche, Bugatti and Rimac joint venture – what a trifector.

– McLaren Atura arrives in Australia.

– Clarkson’s Farm on Amazon.

– What happens when a steam engine departs a tunnel?

Enjoy! Glenn Ridge

Famous Last Words


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