Special Thanks!

I would like to thank and make my appreciation felt to these very special people, who helped with this project in many ways:

MY WIFE ADRIANNA

STILL DON'T KNOW HOW SHE CAN PUT UP WITH ME! LOVE IS BLIND THANK GOODNESS!

TWINFLAT

Antonio Pereira dos Santos, my mentor, who gave me the passion for BMW bikes

Rosa Tavares, for all the patience and help

Armindo for all the help, patience, teachings and a great laugh

Mr Anibal for all his unusual patience, kindness, help and teachings

Beira-Mar the she-cat for being such a melga (pain in the ass)

TECNAUTO

My old boss, Xico Figueiredo and his father Artur for really setting me an example in their quest of perfectionism and honesty in all their work and business.

JORGE MAIA, LAURA & ARMENIO

For all the patience, help and kindness, for the great friendship and a role model to search for perfectionism and honesty when working. Thanks for the great deal of humour, beer and companionship when I was rebuilding my Jaguar XJ12 Series I.

JORGE ROCHA

For all the outstanding paintworks in these bikes and on my cars, for being such a great friend and good laugh!

ANTONIO GUALTER

My cousin, for having the patience to help me develop all my prototypes.