1928 Bugatti Type 35B

The Bugatti Type 35 made its debut in 1924 at the French Grand Prix, easily achieving speeds that exceeded 100 mph. In 1926 a supercharger was installed, bringing horsepower from 90 to 130 at the rear wheels, and speeds of up to 120 mph were possible. The engine's appearance was equally impressive, as the block and head were sculpted from aluminum and the engine-turned finish over the firewall.

The supercharged Bugatti Type 35B was the work of Ettore Bugatti. Its elegant shape featured the traditional horseshoe grille, the cockpit being the widest part of the body, and from there the design tapered rearwards to form a boat tail at the back.

The Bugatti Type 35B was responsible for capturing numerous racing victories, with 412 earned in 1925 alone. From 1924 through 1929, the Bugatti dominated international competition.

by Daniel Vaughan | May 2019