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1928 Bugatti Type 43 Navigation
In 1926 Bugatti introduced an updated version of the Type 35, the Type 35B, with a larger 8-cylinder, 2.3-liter supercharged engine. This engine was also used in their new road car, the Type 43. It featured larger brakes and a larger radiator also found in the Type 38, making the Type 43 more suitable for road use. With its racing car background, it was only natural for the owners and even the factory to campaign the Type 43 in events like the Brooklands handicap. Identifying features include the alloy Grand Prix-style wheels. Just 160 examples of the Type 43 were built by the Bugatti factory.
This example, with chassis number 43222, has unique two-seater coachwork by Pritchard & Demollin. Only a few Bugattis were bodied by the small Belgian coachbuilder.
This example, with chassis number 43222, has unique two-seater coachwork by Pritchard & Demollin. Only a few Bugattis were bodied by the small Belgian coachbuilder.
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Recent Sales of the Bugatti Type 43
(Data based on Model Year 1928 sales)
| 1928 Bugatti Type 43 Chassis#: 43264 Sold for USD$504,473 2024 Bonhams : The Bonmont Sale | |
| 1928 Bugatti Type 43 Roadster by Lavocat et Marsau Chassis#: 43233 Sold for USD$928,030 2023 RM Sothebys : Paris |   |
Bugatti Type 43s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1928 Bugatti Type 43's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Bugatti T43 Grand Sport | 43219 | 2025 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | $1,000,000 | $1,500,000 | |
| 1928 Bugatti Type 43A Roadster by Lavocat et Marsaud | 43233 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $1,600,000 | $2,000,000 | |
| 1928 Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport Tourer | 43258 (43291) | 2019 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $1,250,000 | $1,450,000 | |
| 1928 Bugatti Torpedo Grand Sport | 44366 | 2017 Bonhams : The Chantilly Sale | $500,000 | $700,000 | |
| 1928 Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport 3/4 places | 43171 | 2015 Rétromobile by Artcurial Motorcars | $1,500,000 | $2,500,000 |
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