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in 1973 with the aim of modifying
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with free standing wing arches in 1930s style. Buchmann became partner of well known German companies including car and paint manufacturers. The company worked with major manufacturers on various projects, including with BMW on the Futuro motorcycle concept, as well as with
Volkswagen studying the
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