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The Genius of Ettore Bugatti
Half beast, half machine, his cars are the most venerated in the world
July
1
1957
KEN W. PURDY
Dan Wynn
The Genius of Ettore Bugatti
KEN W. PURDY
July
1
1957
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The Genius of Ettore Bugatti
Half beast, half machine, his cars are the most venerated in the world
July
1
1957
KEN W. PURDY
Dan Wynn
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