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£182,654
1933 BUGATTI TYPE 46 (30 CV) DEMI-BERLINE SANS MONTANTS VANVOOREN
France • 13 Jun 2011
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AI Listing Summary
This 1933 Bugatti Type 46 is a rare example of one of Bugatti's most produced models. It features an original Vanvooren body, a well-documented history, and has been maintained in running condition, making it a luxurious and performant touring car.

Condition
6
The car is described as being in a "sympathetic state of origin" retaining original accessories, but has had some parts replaced and paintwork redone. The interior is described as being in a "passable" condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
46580
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1933 BUGATTI TYPE 46 (30 CV) DEMI-BERLINE SANS MONTANTS VANVOOREN - NO RESERVE Châssis n° 46580 Moteur/engine n° 351 - La " petite Royale " - Luxe et vitesse - Carrosserie Vanvooren - La meilleure GT de 1930 Lorsque vers 1928, en dépit d'une conjoncture économique encore très favorable, Ettore Bugatti dut se rendre à l'évidence - la Type 41 " Royale " était pratiquement invendable - il revint à des idées plus saines en matière de cylindrée pour un type d'automobile de luxe en se limitant à 5,3 litres pour un huit-cylindres en ligne conforme aux solutions techniques maison : bloc coulé d'une seule pièce avec les neuf paliers principaux, arbre à cames en tête attaquant trois soupapes par cylindre, graissage à carter sec et double allumage par batterie et bobines.
Avec un rendement supérieur à la moyenne de l'époque, le moteur type 46 délivrait plus de 140 ch, soit presque la puissance du huit-litres de l'Hispano H6C que la nouvelle grande routière de Molsheim venait concurrencer directe...
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£370,266
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£464,361
Median Price (Since 2020)
£856,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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