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£1,353,073

1931 Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport 'Prima Donna

France • 4 Feb 2023

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AI Listing Summary

This 1931 Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, known as 'Prima Donna', boasts a fascinating history with traceable ownership. Having been part of Bart Rosman's collection for 15 years, it stands as an authentic and high-performing example of Bugatti's finest models, combining the performance of a 35 B with the comfort of a touring torpedo body.

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Condition 

8

The car is described as having an exceptional patina with a perfectly tuned and optimized mechanics. The bodywork is described as one of the best performing cars in circulation today. The interior condition isn't described in detail but is expected to be consistent with the overall well-maintained condition.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

43303

Odometer:

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Reg Number:

GZ 17555

RHD/LHD:

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1931 Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport 'Prima Donna' No reserve Collection Bart Rosman Titre de circulation hollandais Châssis n° 43303 Moteur n°130 - Histoire fascinante, ex-Guillaume Prick, ex-Pim Hascher - Authenticité indiscutable, une des meilleures 43 - Un des meilleurs modèles produits par Bugatti - Dans la Collection de Bart Rosman depuis 15 ans - Sans réserve La Bugatti Type 43 que nous présentons a l'avantage d'un historique suivi qui montre qu'elle a gardé toute son authenticité.

C'est ce que confirme l'étude qui suit, fournie par Pierre-Yves Laugier, spécialiste de la marque.

Le moteur n° 130 est assemblé à l'usine le 9 septembre 1928, mais il faut attendre la fin de l'année 1929 pour voir le châssis à moteur 130 acheminé de Molsheim au magasin de l'avenue Montaigne à Paris.

Ainsi, le 25 novembre 1929 la voiture, équipée de la plaque châssis 43297, arrive dans la capitale.

Il est possible qu'elle y reste assez longtemps en stock, en exposition ou en démonstration avant de rev...

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£253,725

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£751,510

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£2,981,250

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