1936 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio

The 1936 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio finished in two-tone blue and coachwork by Gangloff was offered for sale at the 2006 RM Auction in Monterey, CA, where it was expected to sell between $450,000-$525,000. Its first owner, M. Soler, purchased the car in February 1936. The 'B' on the back of the vehicle signifies its nationality for European roads.

It has been in the possession of several well-known collections such as the DeDobbeleer, Gene Cesari, and Juli Santo to name but a few.

Since new, the vehicle has been treated to a body-off restoration. It has a gray leather interior with a wood dash and a full set of Jaeger gauges. The top is black cloth. At auction, the vehicle was sold, netting $396,000.

In 2008, Type 57 Stelvio with coachwork by Gangloff returned to the 'Sports & Classics of Monterey' presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $500,000 - $600,000 and carried a reserve. A high bid of $325,000 was not enough to satisfy the vehicle's reserve. The lot was left unsold.

In 2009, it was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Amelia Island Auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $350,000-$450,000. The lot failed to sell after achieving a high bid of $240,000. Bidding had begun at $100,000, then increased by amounts of $20,000 until it reached $200,000. Bidding then rose by increments of $10,000 until it reached $230,000. From here, bidding increased by increments of $5,000, until it had reached its pinnacle of $240,000. The lot was not sold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2019