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The Bugatti Type 57 was introduced in 1934 and was the first new model built under Jean Bugatti's direction. The dual overhead camshaft eight-cylinder engine displaced 3,257cc, had a 72mm bore, a 100mm stroke, and its crankshaft ran in five main bearings. At the engine's rear, the camshafts were driven by a train of helical-tooth gears, with a further crankshaft bearing behind them. The transmission was fixed to the engine crankcase (a first for Bugatti) and used a single plate clutch. The four-speed unit had constant mesh on the top three gears. The front suspension was independent using transverse leaf springs for the first two examples of the Type 57 before it was replaced by a hollow tubular live axle. The Type 57s that followed used traditional Bugatti semi-elliptical front and reversed quarter-elliptical rear leaf springs with cable-operated mechanical drum brakes.
This Bugatti Type 57 was delivered in chassis form on March 29, 1934, to Marcel Gagneraud in France. It was briefly bodied as a four-door 'Berline' by coachbuilder Mignot & Billebault of Boulogne-sur-Seine (Paris). The Bugatti remained with Mr. Gagneraud briefly. The second owner sent the Type 57 to Ganglof in Colmar in the second half of 1934, where it was re-bodied with the coachwork that it wears in modern times.
The Bugatti was exported into Basle in Switzerland on December 28th, 1934. A later owner named Marc Saugey of Geneva returned the car to the road on April 23, 1948. It remained in his care through September 1, 1952. The next formal owner was Richard Hoffman of Lake Geneva, who registered it for the road on July 30, 1955. About a year later, the car returned to the Geneva-based ownership of Pierre Adler; by 1958, it was owned by an Anglo-Swiss individual named Robert Baer. The next owner was Jean de Dobbeleer of Belgium, who sold it a short time later to Bernard Haines of America. The next owner was Judge John North, who kept it for four years before it moved to the long-term custody of John Metzgar. Mr. Metzgar retained the car through 2007 when it was sold to Mark Smith of PA. Howard Fafard purchased the car around 2012.
While in Mr. Fafard's care, the car received a new two-tone paint scheme of dark blue over silver. Wear this new color scheme, the car was seen at the American Bugatti Club rallies of 2013 in Mont Tremblant and the following year at Lake Placid.
It is believed that Gangloff built 17 four-seater dropheads from 1934 to late 1935.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2023
This Bugatti Type 57 was delivered in chassis form on March 29, 1934, to Marcel Gagneraud in France. It was briefly bodied as a four-door 'Berline' by coachbuilder Mignot & Billebault of Boulogne-sur-Seine (Paris). The Bugatti remained with Mr. Gagneraud briefly. The second owner sent the Type 57 to Ganglof in Colmar in the second half of 1934, where it was re-bodied with the coachwork that it wears in modern times.
The Bugatti was exported into Basle in Switzerland on December 28th, 1934. A later owner named Marc Saugey of Geneva returned the car to the road on April 23, 1948. It remained in his care through September 1, 1952. The next formal owner was Richard Hoffman of Lake Geneva, who registered it for the road on July 30, 1955. About a year later, the car returned to the Geneva-based ownership of Pierre Adler; by 1958, it was owned by an Anglo-Swiss individual named Robert Baer. The next owner was Jean de Dobbeleer of Belgium, who sold it a short time later to Bernard Haines of America. The next owner was Judge John North, who kept it for four years before it moved to the long-term custody of John Metzgar. Mr. Metzgar retained the car through 2007 when it was sold to Mark Smith of PA. Howard Fafard purchased the car around 2012.
While in Mr. Fafard's care, the car received a new two-tone paint scheme of dark blue over silver. Wear this new color scheme, the car was seen at the American Bugatti Club rallies of 2013 in Mont Tremblant and the following year at Lake Placid.
It is believed that Gangloff built 17 four-seater dropheads from 1934 to late 1935.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2023
2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $500,000-USD $600,000
Lot was not sold
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#: 57140 Sold for USD$282,837 2024 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1934 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio Chassis#: 57190 Sold for USD$467,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1934 BUGATTI TYPE 57 VENTOUX | 57297 | 2024 Gooding & Co: Selections From The Mullin Collection Auction | $125,000 | $175,000 | |
1934 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio Convertible | 57195 | 2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | $500,000 | $600,000 | |
1934 Bugatti Type 57 coach Pre-Série Gangloff | 57106 | 2017 Artcurial : Retromobile | $430,000 | $530,000 |
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