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Chapter Nineteen: Hugh Grosvenor's Friendship

The next morning, Lu Zijian finally saw the goal he came to this time.

Bugatti Type 41 Royale.

The chassis number is 411111, which is considered a closed-door coupe, but it is obvious that this car was later modified and should have adopted the two-door body design of Binder, a Paris auto repair shop at that time.

This undoubtedly increases the difficulty of Lu Zijian's repairs. Not to mention anything else, Paris auto repair shop Binder has been insolvent for 30 years.

Lu Zijian went up to check it out and told me seriously that the car was well maintained and wiped with spotless cleaning.

Opening the engine compartment, an 8-cylinder inline engine was designed, with an integral cylinder head and engine block, which increased the difficulty a lot.

The 12.7-liter engine now seems too exaggerated, with 3 engines per cylinder, which was a typical feature of Bugatti at that time. The engine produced more than 300PS at a speed of less than 2,000 rpm.

At that time, it had already represented the highest level of the car manufacturing industry.

As for the size, the Bugatti Type 41 Royale looks very majestic, 6.5 meters and has a wheelbase of 4.3 meters. Even the Rolls-Royce Phantom cannot be compared with it.

With a weight of 3 tons, plus a fuel tank with a capacity of 190 liters, the engine that was extremely exaggerated was placed in the front.

Lu Zijian carefully observed and found the first question. There was an obvious problem with the radiator cover of this Bugatti Type 41 Royale.

Although there was an elephant sculpture created by the Ettor brothers on the cover, Lu Zijian did find that a very subtle crack appeared on the radiator. If you didn’t observe carefully, it would be easy to ignore the past.

Is it because of this?

However, after pondering for a moment, Lu Zijian gave up this idea.

Although damage to the radiator will indeed affect the car's engine, such a slight scar should not be like this.

The problem doesn't appear here.

Is the problem still the engine?

You know, this is a product from 1928. It is almost a hundred years old.

Moreover, at that time, the maximum speed of this car could reach 200 km/h, which is definitely a very amazing record.

At least it should not be common engine problems, such as grinding cylinders, or the Bugatti headquarters would not be able to be inspected.

You know, this engine is not the type of product produced on assembly lines now.

It was completely the peak representative of manual technology at that time. Of course, this also had a problem.

That is the later part shortage, which is quite troublesome.

The reason why the Bugatti headquarters cannot be repaired is also the lack of parts that should be caused.

"Lu, how are you watching?" Just as Lu Zijian was thinking about the reason, Hugh Grosvenor appeared at the same time.

"I'm still looking for the reason, but I should need to remove the engine and check it out."

"Lu, please, this car carries too many memories for me. After all, this car is my favorite among my grandfather and father. When I was a child, I often took this car, and there were so many beauty."

When talking about this, Hugh Grosvenor was very moved.

Also, at the age of 24, he lost his father. For Hugh Grosvenor, this Bugatti Type 41 Royale is indeed a good idea.

"Don't worry, I'm confident, but, thank you, this car is really old. I just checked it out and there were cracks on the surface of the radiator, although it can be seen that it is maintained very carefully."

"I know that in good things, I can't resist time."

"The main thing is that there is a lack of parts. If I can, I want to transport the car back to St Andrews. This is a big project."

Hugh Grosvener thought for a moment and then agreed.

After all, Lu Zijian is still a student now, so it is impossible for him to stay here for a long time until the car is repaired.

As for why the Bugatti headquarters is unwilling to repair this Bugatti Type 41 Royale.

To be honest, it is also because the output of this car was so small back then.

Originally, 25 were planned to produce, but in the end, only 6 were released.

Three of them were seriously damaged during the war.

Although it was repaired in the later stage, two of them became decorations.

It is impossible to find a car dismantling part.

"Lu, it doesn't matter how much it costs. As long as you can get it back on the road, do you understand what I mean?"

"Of course, don't worry."

Lu Zijian has enough confidence, so what if he lacks parts? For Lu Zijian, as long as he has enough tools, he can make everything himself.

"By the way, I need enough equipment."

"No problem. If you have any need, you can contact my butler and he will provide you with all the necessary support."

At this time, Lu Zijian's phone lit up.

"Feel sorry."

Lu Zijian took out his cell phone and it turned out to be Lan Shan’s information.

Actually, it’s nothing. Since last night, Lu Zijian and Lan Shan have been using text messages to frequently contact each other.

Look, Lan Shan was already squatting at the door of Old Trafford Stadium early in the morning.

Hopefully I have enough good luck to get a ticket tonight.

Unfortunately, things went against my wishes. After waiting for a long time, I had no gains at all.

Well, some people are willing to sell a VIP seat in the front row, but the price of 800 pounds is something Lanshan can't afford.

Look, Lan Shan, who was bored and waiting, sent a text message to Lu Zijian and complained, which could relieve her irritability.

For Lanshan, the ultimate goal of this tour is to be able to watch a Manchester derby.

Lu Zijian comforted Lan Shan for a few words, but had an idea, and wait, there was a great god around him.

In the UK, what can be a stump? Grosvenor?

"Sorry, Hugh, can I get tickets for Manchester derby tonight? I can accept two tickets, how much is it."

"Well? I didn't expect you to be a fan of the Red Devils?" Hugh Grosvenor was also stunned and then laughed in silence.

"It must be a female friend." At this moment, Rowan Atkinson, who was beside him, also joked with fun.

Lu Zijian scratched the back of his head with some embarrassment.

"There are no tickets."

Hugh Grosvenor's first half sentence disappointed Lu Zijian.

"However, I have my own private room in Old Trafford."

Looking at Hugh Grosvenor's bad smile, Lu Zijian felt helpless.

Unexpectedly, Hugh Grosvenor would have such a bad taste.

"This private room belongs to you tonight, Lu, are you satisfied?"

"Satisfied, of course I am satisfied." It was simply overjoyed.

"We are friends, aren't we?" Hugh Grosvenor blinked at Lu Zijian.

It can be seen that Hugh Grosvenor really treats Lu Zijian as his friend and get along with him.

"In this way, I'll arrange a car to take you to Manchester later."

Good people do it to the end, send Buddha to the West, treat friends, Hugh Grosvenor is very generous.

As for this Bugatti Type 41 Royale, it will be loaded and transported back to St Andrews in the afternoon.

Lu Zijian has also told Hugh Grosvenor's butler for the missing equipment, who made arrangements.
Chapter completed!
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