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Gavin Big-Surname

@MajorGav

Writes about cars | Rubbish YouTuber | Collector of #FrenchTat | Owns a few goats | Uninteresting tweets

Joined June 2009
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Looking forward to seeing headliner Giorgetto Giugiaro lighting up the main stage.
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Another 600 miles nearly complete in the Tatty Camry. Adore this thing, which makes me extremely odd. Probably the tattiest car at FOTU, but I don’t mind.
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Not surprised the Paris 2024 opening ceremony is causing controversy. It would appear that it didn’t contain a single French car with a missing wheel trim. Do better, France. 🇫🇷
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The free Safrane after a weekend of cleaning, polishing and waxing. With a bit of luck - and an MOT - it’ll take me to the @HagertyUK #FOTU. If not, it’ll be the Tatty Camry.
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My name’s Gavin and I’m hopelessly addicted to tat. French tat. 🇫🇷
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Big news in the world of prog rock.
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The new issue of @classicretromod includes some words and pictures by some very talented people. And me.
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I mean, I don’t hate it…
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Hello, I’m having a rather lovely evening in the company of a five-pot Safrane. As you were.
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Ride quality restored by @FalkenTyres and @SpeedlineCorse. Much waftiness, many comfort.
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Aaaaaaaand now I want a 190.
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A quick trip across the moors for a pre-voluntary MOT shakedown. A few bits to sort, but looking forward to a summer of tax-free wafting. I’m not worthy of something so majestic!
Mercedes-Benz 230E.

ALT Mercedes-Benz 230E.

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It’s a long time since I bought an ice cream, so £4 was a shock. Still, free road tax, so it’s all good!
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Look at this majestic old thing parked at #Pump10. Not #FrenchTat
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I don’t tweet much these days, but here’s a photo of the inside of the £200 Safrane. As you were.
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The Renault Safrane offers excellent anti-theft protection from someone who has just enjoyed an all-nighter, having left an important part of their brain somewhere in a field in Hampshire.
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Phwoar, etc. #FrenchTat
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Good morning from #Pump10.
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I’ve been waiting nearly two years to drive this again. The long wait was worth it, because this evening’s drive feels very special. I adore this thing. It’s my happy place.
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A BMW is like a wife…
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