1938 Bugatti Type 57C

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Roadster Chassis Num: 57661 Engine Num: 25C   The Type 57C is recognized as being the most sporting of all non-racing Bugattis. The T57/57C was an entirely new design heavily influenced by Jean Bugatti, son of founder Ettore. Between 1934 and the outbreak of World War II, more than 680 examples were produced in various body styles. The vehicle delivered all around refinement, while focusing on the engineering values that had made Bugatti successful. Chassis #57661 was delivered in May of 1938, with a Stelvio cabriolet body by Lacroix. The car was refitted with this unique Volla Ruhrbeck 'Waterfall' body, which has now been retrofitted to chassis 57819. This car was restored in 2010, with engine 25C by Highmountain Classics and fitted with a reproduction roadster body built by Autoclassic Tourance (Tours France) to the design that Jean Bugatti and Gangloff completed in December of 1935.

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Event	Group
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance	European Custom Coachwork French
The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering	Pre-War Sports & Racing Cars

 

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