1930 Bugatti Type 49

History

The Bugatti Type 49 was similar to the earlier Type 44 and was produced from 1930 through 1934, with a total of 470 examples produced. This edition was the last of the early 8-cylinder Bugatti's which had begun with the Type 30. Parts, such as the gearbox, would later be re-used on the Type 55.

By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2008