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Bugatti Type 30 Grand Prix Usine – 1922 - Lot 40

Belgium • 5 Oct 2024

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This is a very rare 1922 Bugatti Type 30 Grand Prix Usine, chassis #4002, one of the first 8-cylinder Bugattis and a works car with significant racing history, including the 1922 ACF Grand Prix and the 1923 Indianapolis 500. Discovered in the mid-1960s and restored, it features a short Type 22 chassis and has been actively participating in rallies since its restoration.

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While the car is described as unquestionably authentic and a major part of Bugatti history, it required restoration in the mid-1960s. The listing mentions that the engine was missing when discovered and had to be sourced separately. It has also participated in numerous rallies and events since its restoration, indicating it's in running condition but not necessarily pristine. Therefore, a condition rating of 'Very Good' seems appropriate, considering its age, history, and restoration.

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Bugatti Type 30 Grand Prix Usine – 1922

French historic registration title

One of the first Bugatti 8-cylinder cars
Very rare Type 22 Works short chassis, 2.40 m wheelbase, one of the very first built
Unquestionably works car #4002, entered in the 1922 ACF Grand
Prix (3rd) and the 1923 Indianapolis 500 (9th)
This car was found and restored in the mid-1960s by pioneer
Pierre Dellière, and has been rarely seen since
Unquestionably authentic, a high-performance car, a major part of Bugatti history

The Bugatti Type 30 is a particularly important model in the history of the marque, as it is known to be the first ‘production’ 8-cylinder, after the construction of several prototypes (Type 14, which used 2 Brescia engines placed end to end, and the short-lived Type 28 3-litre), foreshadowing the legendary Grand Prix Type 35.

The new Type 30 made its debut at the 1922 ACF Grand Prix, held that year in Strasbourg on 16 July.

Ettore decided to field four cars (#4001, #4002, #4003 and #4004),...