Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: James Young
Designer: Jean Bugatti
Chassis #: 57169
Engine #: 101
The Type 57 was a new design for Jean Bugatti, the son of Ettore - who was the founder of the Bugatti marque. The Type 57 was produced from 1934 through 1940 with a total of 710 examples being produced. Most of the Type 57s were given coachwork by some of the greatest coachbuilders of this era. Twelve were bodied by James Young, such as this example.This Bugatti Type 57 was sent to London in September of 934, the first year of Type 57 production. It was entrusted to coachbuilder James Young to be given a four-seat cabriolet body. The first owner of this car was V. Derrington of Britain, followed by J. Coleman. It was imported to the United States by V. F. Mashek, the car's next owner. It was later purchased by Dr. Peter and Susan Williamson in January of 1968. The car has remained in their car until coming to auction in 2008. After many years, the car was finally treated to a concours-quality restoration and finished in two-tones of maroon with brown leather upholstery, maroon-painted wire wheels and black cloth top.
There are many interesting features to this vehicle, such as the single enclosed sidemounted spare wheel and tire, Andre Telecontrol shocks, Lucasa lighting, trafficators and Raydyot fender mirrors.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2009
1934 Bugatti Type 57
Bugatti
2008 Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $500,000-USD $700,000
Sale Price :
USD $726,000
1934 Bugatti Type 57 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bugatti Type 57
(Data based on Model Year 1934 sales)
1934 Bugatti Type 57 Galibier Chassis#: 57224 Sold for USD$179,200 2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1934 BUGATTI TYPE 57 CABRIOLET Chassis#: 57127 Sold for USD$1,325,000 2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet par Vanvooren Chassis#: 57162 Sold for USD$548,171 2020 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1934 BUGATTI TYPE 57 COUPE VENTOUX Sold for USD$446,661 2011 Automobiles sur les Champs 2 | |
1934 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio Drophead Coupe Chassis#: 57202 Sold for USD$419,500 2009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | |
1934 Bugatti Type 57 Ventoux Chassis#: 57315 Sold for USD$256,481 2009 Coys Auction - Monaco | |
1934 Bugatti Type 57 Ventoux Coach Chassis#: 57319 Sold for USD$213,857 2009 Bonhams - Automobiles d'Exception à Retromobile | |
1934 Bugatti Type 57 Sports Saloon Chassis#: 57158 Sold for USD$393,343 2009 Bonhams - Automobiles d'Exception à Retromobile | |
1934 Bugatti Type 57 Chassis#: 57169 Sold for USD$726,000 2008 Gooding & Company | ![]() ![]() |
1934 Bugatti Type 57 Double Cabriolet Stelvio Chassis#: 57164 Sold for USD$326,000 2008 Bonhams - The Greenwich Concours d'Elegance | |
1934 Bugatti Type 57 Galibier Sedan Sold for USD$242,000 2008 RM Auctions - Classic Car Auction of Michigan |
Bugatti Type 57s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1934 Bugatti Type 57's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1934 Bugatti Type 57 coach Pre-Série Gangloff | 57106 | 2017 Artcurial : Retromobile | $430,000 | $530,000 |
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