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1928 Bugatti 44 Faux Cabriolet par Labourdette
France • 19 Mar 2022
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This 1928 Bugatti 44 Faux Cabriolet is a rare find with a transparent history and exceptional preservation. Featuring a high-quality mechanical restoration by Laurent Rondoni, its original patina has been carefully maintained, with the interior kept close to its original condition. Offered with French registration and extensive restoration invoices, this Bugatti represents a unique opportunity to own a well-documented piece of automotive history.
Condition
7
This 1928 Bugatti 44 Faux Cabriolet par Labourdette has been well-preserved with a high-quality mechanical restoration. The listing emphasizes its transparent history and original patina, noting that only the non-visible parts were restored, while the visible parts and interior remain largely original. The seats have been reupholstered, but the original fabric has been retained under covers. The car has some signs of wear but is in good running condition.
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Chassis No:
44342
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1928 Bugatti 44 Faux Cabriolet par Labourdette COLLECTION BRUNO LAFOURCADE Carte grise française Châssis n° 44342 Moteur n° 76 - Historique limpide - Préservation exceptionnelle - Restauration mécanique de grande qualité Par la clarté de son historique et sa patine d'origine cette Bugatti 44 Faux Cabriolet Labourdette est remarquable.
Elle l'est d'autant plus qu'elle était conservée à moins de 50 km du garage de Bruno Lafourcade quand celui-ci cherchait une 44 jusqu'en Nouvelle-Zélande.
" Il y a longtemps, Bruno et moi avions eu ensemble un cabriolet 44 Vanvooren.
J'avais retrouvé les morceaux de la voiture en 1961, " se souvient François Chevalier.
" Cette auto avait marqué Bruno car on ne l'avait jamais fait marcher.
" De nombreuses années après, François Chevalier découvre chez Rondoni un bloc moteur très oxydé de 44.
Laurent Rondoni lui confie que c'est un moteur qu'il avait depuis plusieurs années.
Il appartenait à une personne qui possédait la voiture depuis fort longtemps...
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£207,000
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£297,175
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£421,316
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