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This supercharged Bugatti Type 57C Atalante has been referred to as 'the greatest barn-find ever,' and its story is certainly remarkable. John W. Straus, the grandson of the founder of Macy's department stores, parked this Bugatti in a Pound Ridge, New York, barn in 1962, and there it stayed until earlier in 2007. Mr. Nicotra placed the winning bid at an auction in June and immediately sent the car to his friend and preservation car expert Mark Smith, who confirmed the car's absolute integrity. After tending to a very few leaks and adding new oil, the engine was hand-cranked and sprang to life after 45 years. The only items that have been replaced, for safety's sake, are the tires. A truly unique Bugatti.
In its original 3.3-liter form the Type 57 delivered 135 horsepower, but with a supercharger this increased by 25 horsepower. This Bugatti was originally bodied with Stelvio coachwork, but was changed to the Atalante body in the 1940s. This Atalante was parked in 1962 and stored for 45 years, then shown in its barn-find condition at Pebble Beach in 2007. It has since been restored.
In its original 3.3-liter form the Type 57 delivered 135 horsepower, but with a supercharger this increased by 25 horsepower. This Bugatti was originally bodied with Stelvio coachwork, but was changed to the Atalante body in the 1940s. This Atalante was parked in 1962 and stored for 45 years, then shown in its barn-find condition at Pebble Beach in 2007. It has since been restored.
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1938 Bugatti Type 57 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bugatti Type 57
(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
1938 Bugatti Type 57S Roadster in the style of Corsica Chassis#: 57601 Sold for USD$1,105,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1938 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante Coupe Chassis#: 57641 Sold for USD$1,765,000 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
1938 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet by D'Ieteren Chassis#: 57589 Sold for USD$1,655,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1938 Bugatti Type 57 Drophead Coupé Chassis#: 57589 Sold for USD$1,413,878 2015 Bonhams : The Chantilly Sale | |
1938 Bugatti Type 57 Roadster Chassis#: 57661 Sold for USD$671,000 2015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | |
1938 Bugatti Type 57 Ventoux Chassis#: 57701 Sold for USD$539,168 2014 RM Auctions - London | |
1938 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio Cabriolet by Gangloff Chassis#: 57569 Sold for USD$962,500 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1938 BUGATTI TYPE 57 COACH VENTOUX Sold for USD$481,040 2013 Artcurial - Automobiles Sur Les Champs 5 | |
1938 BUGATTI TYPE 57 COACH VENTOUX Sold for USD$692,888 2013 Artcurial - Automobiles Sur Les Champs 5 | |
1938 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio by Gangloff Chassis#: 57569 Sold for USD$693,000 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1938 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Coupe Sold for USD$682,000 2006 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction |
Bugatti Type 57s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1938 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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1938 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Coupé | 57633 | 2020 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $1,500,000 | $1,800,000 | |
1938 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet Vanvooren | 2940 | 2018 Artcurial : Retromobile | $650,000 | $950,000 | |
1938 BUGATTI TYPE 57 STELVIO | 57715 | 2014 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | $1,100,000 | $1,300,000 | |
1938 Bugatti T57 Stelvio | 57450 | 2007 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona | $410,000 | $450,000 | $550,000 |
1938 BUGATTI TYPE 57 FOUR DOOR SEDAN | 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS | $160,000 | $190,000 |
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