Jim and Sharon are both fine people, talented yet modest. Having restored the cars of the most discriminating collectors (Williamson, Collier, Mullen, et al), it's great to see them enjoying driving their own. Their Type 40 has carried them all over the country.
I know Jim from the American Bugatti Club. Everything he says is true. The international travels with, and because of, the cars that he and his wife, Sharon, have enjoyed over the years have been an extraordinary bonus above and beyond the satisfaction of the work itself. Many owners wouldn't think of going on a foreign Bugatti rallye without having Jim along.
Listening to old Bugatti worker's interviews on French chanels, I find in your words the same serious, passion and ' nearly ' devotion. Something close to Bugatti's? Maybe Voisin's (also an artist converted to mechanics) ...
In regards to Jim's comment about being an artist, I think that a quote from a fellow named Louis Nizer better qualifies the matter: "A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist. " Louis Nizer This bloke qualifies as much as anyone to be called an artist.
Nice personal video. For Jim and others who are enjoying a long life and wouldn't mind keeping on a while longer, get the book "Plant Paradox" by Dr Stephen Gundry. I am 82, and have been following the principles in Gundry's work for over three years. The benefits are remarkable and enduring. I am definitely in better health because of the knowledge Gundry has distilled into the very readable book. After all, we need to keep all the old machinery running smoothly.
@@JoyridePictures I have an interesting story about a Bugatti hidden away for decades. One of my own customers ,about 10 years ago was in a bit of strife, a big river near his home was flooding and the water was rising fast, he was in a deep panic and was trying to load up a trailer with stuff out of his garage. Another guy I knew was driving past and saw what was happening and stopped to lend a hand. As he loaded stuff he spotted an old engine laying on the floor. He knew immediately that was a Bugatti engine. The Owner said to leave it, it was too heavy to lift, but the helper said "no way" and helped him lift it onto the trailer. At this point he realised the whole car was stashed away in the back of the garage. He got on his cell phone and rang a towing company who came straight down and towed it to higher ground. The owner, in his 70's ,has owned the car since he was in his teens and it still has the original paint.... and it is still parked.
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Jim and Sharon are both fine people, talented yet modest. Having restored the cars of the most discriminating collectors (Williamson, Collier, Mullen, et al), it's great to see them enjoying driving their own. Their Type 40 has carried them all over the country.
I've only known Jim and Sharon for 10 years, but they're delightful people who have great stories to tell. Jim is the real deal.
I know Jim from the American Bugatti Club. Everything he says is true. The international travels with, and because of, the cars that he and his wife, Sharon, have enjoyed over the years have been an extraordinary bonus above and beyond the satisfaction of the work itself. Many owners wouldn't think of going on a foreign Bugatti rallye without having Jim along.
Lovely work .value is not about money
an American treasure a special person ,skill ,genius
Agreed! Thanks for the kind words!
Great interview,
Kent - Great video profile; of a man, a marque, and more.
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Listening to old Bugatti worker's interviews on French chanels, I find in your words the same serious, passion and ' nearly ' devotion.
Something close to Bugatti's? Maybe Voisin's (also an artist converted to mechanics) ...
In regards to Jim's comment about being an artist,
I think that a quote from a fellow named Louis Nizer better qualifies the matter:
"A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.
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Louis Nizer
This bloke qualifies as much as anyone to be called an artist.
Great quote! Thank you for sharing.
"More than you can afford, pal!"
Nice personal video. For Jim and others who are enjoying a long life and wouldn't mind keeping on a while longer, get the book "Plant Paradox" by Dr Stephen Gundry. I am 82, and have been following the principles in Gundry's work for over three years. The benefits are remarkable and enduring. I am definitely in better health because of the knowledge Gundry has distilled into the very readable book.
After all, we need to keep all the old machinery running smoothly.
If there is a missing buggati, I think he is the one to be able to keep it missing😉
If you see an old car hiding in a garage, shed or barn it's worth taking a closer look.
@@JoyridePictures I have an interesting story about a Bugatti hidden away for decades.
One of my own customers ,about 10 years ago was in a bit of strife, a big river near his home was flooding and the water was rising fast, he was in a deep panic and was trying to load up a trailer with stuff out of his garage. Another guy I knew was driving past and saw what was happening and stopped to lend a hand. As he loaded stuff he spotted an old engine laying on the floor. He knew immediately that was a Bugatti engine. The Owner said to leave it, it was too heavy to lift, but the helper said "no way" and helped him lift it onto the trailer. At this point he realised the whole car was stashed away in the back of the garage. He got on his cell phone and rang a towing company who came straight down and towed it to higher ground. The owner, in his 70's ,has owned the car since he was in his teens and it still has the original paint.... and it is still parked.
@@Mercmad Great story! Thank you for sharing! Sounds like your customer has a hidden treasure.