1925 Bugatti Type 39 at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

4A: Bugatti Grand Prix

4B: 1955-62 GT

5A: 1964-69 FIA Mfg. Championship

5B: 1961-66 GT under 2500cc

6A: 1958-63 Formula Junior

6B: 1959-75 Grand National Stock Cars

7A: 1966-72 Trans-Am

7B: 1963-66 GT over 2500cc

7L: 1966-72 TransAm under 2-Liter

8A: 1970-76 FIA Mfg. Championship & IMSA GTP

8B: 1959-66 Sports Racing

9A: 1981-89 FIA Mfg.Championship & IMSA GTP

9B: 1966-83 F1

4A: Bugatti Grand Prix Vehicles

1924 Bugatti Type 13

1924 Bugatti Type 35

1925 Bugatti Type 35

1925 Bugatti Type 35A

1925 Bugatti Type 35C

1925 Bugatti Type 39

1926 Bugatti Type 37A

1926 Bugatti Type 39A

1927 Bugatti Type 35B

1927 Bugatti Type 35C

1927 Bugatti Type 37A

1927 Bugatti Type 39/35B

1928 Bugatti Type 35B

1928 Bugatti Type 37A

1928 Bugatti Type 44

1929 Bugatti Type 35B

Information on the 1925 Bugatti Type 39

More photographs of the 1925 Bugatti Type 39

In 1925, Bugatti produced five factory Type 39 models, each powered by a 1500cc, eight-cylinder roller bearing crankshaft engine. The cars had identical chassis and engines and wore beaded edged tires on aluminum wheels.

This example, chassis number 4604, is the sole surviving example in original condition. 4604, along with the four other Type 39 factory models, were raced at the French Touring Grand Prix at Montlhéry in July of 1925. At the time it wore a temporary touring body to comply with race requirements. It was driven by 'Meo' Constantini to an impressive first place finish. Out of the remaining four Bugatti Type 39s, only one finished the race. After the race, all five cars were returned to the standard Grand Prix body configurations and entered in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza in September of 1925. 4604 finished third overall, and first among the Type 39s. The Type 39 driven by Jules Goux had lead most of the race, but was forced to retire close to the finish due to a leaking fuel tank.

After racing at Monza in 1925, 4604 was sold and sent to Australia, along with car number 4607. Both cars were actively campaigned during the 1920s and 1930s, earning several important victories during that time. 4607 won the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island in 1931.

Currently, 4604 is in impressive condition considering its originality, age, and racing career. In 2004, the car was sent to England and given a re-commissioning.

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