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Ettore Bugatti entered four examples of his Type 13 in a newly established Grand Prix race in northern Italy, the Gran Premio d'Italia Internazionale held at the Circuito di Brescia on August 21st of 1921. Ernest Friderich drove car number 13 to a victory in its class with an average speed of 72 mph over 215 miles, setting a new record for the 1,400cc category. The other Bugatti cars finished 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. After this impressive accomplishment, the model was dubbed the 'Brescia Bugatti.' Between 1920 and 1926, the Brescias scored a long list of important successes in Britain and Continental Europe.
This Bugatti Type 13, chassis number 981, was manufactured in Molsheim, France, on August 14th, 1920. It was originally configured as a Type 22-27 and was equipped with a 16-valve, overhead-camshaft engine (no. 538), an RB magneto, four shock absorbers, five Rudge wire wheels, the 'long'-type steering column and four-place coachwork.
Chassis 981 was included in a delivery of 20 Bugatti chassis to Louis Pabanel of Paris on September 5th, 1920. Louis Pabanel was an official agent for Bugatti, Diatto and Hotchkiss automobiles.
The first recorded owner was Edmond Autran of Avignon, France. He registered the Bugatti on June 17th, 1922, but by the fall of 1928, the Brescia had been sold to M. Bailly, a resident of Toulon. About two years later, M. Pensin of Draguignan became the next owner.
When World War II came to a close, an American serviceman stationed in France discovered the Bugatti and shipped the car to the United States. It was later purchased by Bud Ley of Cleveland, Ohio. Under Mr. Ley's ownership, the car was sent to England, where the original chassis was shortened to Type 13 configuration.
In 1978, the car joined Ben Moser's collection of motorcars. In the 1980s, the car was purchased by Yoshiyuki Hayashi of Gotemba, Japan. In 1995, the Bugatti returned to the United States where it was sold to Rick Rawlings of Balboa Island, California. Three years later, the car was purchased by its present owner. Upon purchase, the car was given a high-quality restoration. The car retains its original, matching-numbers engine (538), gearbox (488) and rear axle (891).
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $250,000 - $350,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $379,500 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
This Bugatti Type 13, chassis number 981, was manufactured in Molsheim, France, on August 14th, 1920. It was originally configured as a Type 22-27 and was equipped with a 16-valve, overhead-camshaft engine (no. 538), an RB magneto, four shock absorbers, five Rudge wire wheels, the 'long'-type steering column and four-place coachwork.
Chassis 981 was included in a delivery of 20 Bugatti chassis to Louis Pabanel of Paris on September 5th, 1920. Louis Pabanel was an official agent for Bugatti, Diatto and Hotchkiss automobiles.
The first recorded owner was Edmond Autran of Avignon, France. He registered the Bugatti on June 17th, 1922, but by the fall of 1928, the Brescia had been sold to M. Bailly, a resident of Toulon. About two years later, M. Pensin of Draguignan became the next owner.
When World War II came to a close, an American serviceman stationed in France discovered the Bugatti and shipped the car to the United States. It was later purchased by Bud Ley of Cleveland, Ohio. Under Mr. Ley's ownership, the car was sent to England, where the original chassis was shortened to Type 13 configuration.
In 1978, the car joined Ben Moser's collection of motorcars. In the 1980s, the car was purchased by Yoshiyuki Hayashi of Gotemba, Japan. In 1995, the Bugatti returned to the United States where it was sold to Rick Rawlings of Balboa Island, California. Three years later, the car was purchased by its present owner. Upon purchase, the car was given a high-quality restoration. The car retains its original, matching-numbers engine (538), gearbox (488) and rear axle (891).
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $250,000 - $350,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $379,500 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
2016 Rétromobile 2016 by Artcurial Motorcars
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€360,000-€420,000
Sale Price :
USD $400,431 (€ 357,600.00)
2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $250,000-USD $350,000
Sale Price :
USD $379,500
1920 Bugatti Type 13 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bugatti Type 13
(Data based on Model Year 1920 sales)
1920 Bugatti Type 13 Chassis#: 772 Sold for USD$296,216 2022 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1920 Bugatti Type 13 Chassis#: 981 Sold for USD$400,431 2016 Rétromobile 2016 by Artcurial Motorcars | |
1920 Bugatti Type 13 Chassis#: 981 Sold for USD$379,500 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction |
Bugatti Type 13s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1920 Bugatti Type 13's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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