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One-of-a-kind 1970s super car restored by engineers in the UK
英國工程師團隊修復孤品古董超級跑車
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Using a turbo-charged V8 engine, the Bulldog can reach over 170 miles per hour.
安裝瞭渦輪增壓的 V8 發動機，所以 “鬥牛犬” 的速度能達到每小時 170 英裡以上。
Designed by William Towns, the Aston Martin Bulldog was designed to be the fastest production car on the road in 1979.
由威廉·湯斯設計的這款 “阿斯頓馬丁鬥牛犬” 超級跑車原本應成為 1979 年時速最快的量產車。
But the intended family of 200mph Bulldogs never materialised, and this model disappeared into obscurity.
但設計時速達到每小時 200 英裡的 “鬥牛犬” 系列最終並未投產，這個型號也消失在大眾的視野中。
40 years later, it was rescued by an American businessman, determined it would finally live up to its potential.
四十年後，這輛原型車終於被一位美國商人收購瞭，他決意要讓鬥牛犬發揮應有的潛能。
Tim Griffin, Managing Director of Classic Motor Cars Ltd
“It was complete. The engineering aspect of it that Aston Martin had did was pretty much their original. It had been painted an interesting colour. It had been trimmed interestingly. The fundamentals of it were there, just not necessarily working.”
蒂姆·格裡芬 Classic Motor Cars Ltd（經典轎車公司）總經理
“這輛車保存完好。它在工程結構上基本保持瞭阿斯頓馬丁公司的原始設計。它的車身顏色很有意思。造型也非常奇特。所有基本部件都被保留瞭下來，隻是有些已經老化失靈瞭。”
Teams of engineers in Bridgnorth have painstakingly restored the Bulldog, displayed it, and made sure it reached the magical 200mph on a track.
位於佈裡奇諾斯的多個工程師團隊歷盡辛苦修復瞭這輛 “鬥牛犬”，把它展示瞭出來，並確保它能在測試賽道上達到每小時 200 英裡的驚人速度。
Tim Griffin, Managing Director of Classic Motor Cars Ltd
“It’s been fun. It’s been challenging at times, and it’s been incredibly rewarding.”
蒂姆·格裡芬 Classic Motor Cars Ltd（經典轎車公司）總經理
“這是一次十分有趣的修復工作。修復過程中出現瞭一些難題，我認為這一切都非常值得。”
Joan Cummings, AYYBLOG correspondent
“And how much is it worth?”
瓊·卡明斯 AYYBLOG 通訊員
“這輛車現在價值多少錢？”
Tim Griffin, Managing Director of Classic Motor Cars Ltd
“It’s worth a significant sum of money. It’s worth in the millions.”
蒂姆·格裡芬 Classic Motor Cars Ltd（經典轎車公司）總經理
“它價值很大一筆錢。數百萬英鎊以上。”
Now the restored Bulldog and its puppies, an eclectic mix of 1970s concept cars – also designed by Towns – are being flown to their new home and owner in America.
目前，復原後的 “鬥牛犬” 和它的 “小狗仔們”，一組設計於上世紀七十年代的不拘一格的概念車，同樣由湯斯本人設計，正在被空運到美國，到它們的新主人傢中。
Tim Griffin, Managing Director of Classic Motor Cars Ltd
“You get accustomed to seeing it on a daily basis, and we’ve been fortunate to drive it, and drive it at speed. In a way, it’s quite sad to see it go, but on the other hand, it’s very exciting that the owner is going to have his car in the States, where he lives and he can get to drive and enjoy it.”
蒂姆·格裡芬 Classic Motor Cars Ltd（經典轎車公司）總經理
“大傢已經習慣瞭每天都能見到它的日子，我們也有幸能夠試駕這輛車，體驗它的極速。一方面來說，送走它有些令人傷心；但另一方面來說，它的主人能收到它也令人非常激動。他能在美國，在他生活的地方駕駛並享受這輛車。”
Obviously, this was too good an opportunity to miss, and a spin around the block was offered.
不言而喻，這樣的大好機會實在不容錯過。我受邀在附近兜風體驗瞭一下。
Joan Cummings, AYYBLOG correspondent
“This really is a super car. It’ll go at more than 200mph. It costs, well, an undisclosed amount, and they won’t let me drive it. [I] can’t imagine why. “
瓊·卡明斯 AYYBLOG 通訊員
“這是一輛貨真價實的超級跑車。它的時速能達到 200 英裡以上。價格嘛，是對外保密的，而且他們不讓我試駕。真是想不通。”
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