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ABOUT ME


Hello, I am Takeshi.  Thank you for watching my blog.  I am living in Hiroshima, Japan with my wife and dog, and own 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV.

Over the 3 years from 2007 to 2010, I repaired my Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV, which had been sleeping in a barn for 10 years, and recorded the progress of the repair on my blog written in Japanese. Now I am thinking I would like to introduce my blog in English.

If you have a little time and are interested, please visit my blog sometimes.  And if you could give me a comment or advice, it would be very happy for me.

Takeshi

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  1. UnknownMarch 17, 2019 at 7:22 PM

    Hello from Australia, i saw your blog on link posted on alfabb.com. I have visited Hiroshima, beautiful place. Japan has many car enthusiasts, just like Australia! Enjoy your 105.

    乾杯

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    1. onboroALFAMarch 18, 2019 at 6:07 AM

      Hi, Michael! Thank you for visiting my blog. It is really nice for me to have your comment and hear that you have visited Hiroshima. Yes, we have lots of car enthsiasts and nice winding roads in Japan. Please let me konow if you have a next chance to visit Hiroshima.
      I also visited your page and found many amaging offroad driving movies. It's exciting! I have never been to Australia, but definitely want to visit in future.
      Takeshi

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