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£574,307
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance prize winning, 1930 Bugatti Type 43 Supercharged Sports 2/4 Seater Chassis no. 43286 Engine no. 133
United States • 2 Jun 2013
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AI Listing Summary
This 1930 Bugatti Type 43 is a Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance prize winner with chassis no. 43286 and engine no. 133. It features a comprehensive restoration by Jim Stranberg, documented history by marque experts, and is eligible for Mille Miglia and other retrospectives. The car boasts a supercharged engine, four-speed manual transmission, and has been owned by renowned U.S. collectors.

Condition
8
The car received 3rd in class at Pebble Beach and a French Curves award at The Elegance at Hershey Concours, suggesting a high level of restoration and maintenance. The listing specifically mentions a comprehensive restoration of cosmetic and mechanical aspects.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
43286
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Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
2,262cc SOHC supercharged inline eight-cylinder engine Single Zenith 48 carburetor 120bhp Four-speed manual transmission Rigid front and rear axles with four-wheel semi-elliptical leaf springs Four-wheel cable operated mechanical drum brakes -Extensively documented by marque experts -Comprehensive restoration by Bugatti restorer Jim Stranberg -Eligible for Mille Miglia and other retrospectives -Chain of renowned U.S.
owners The Type 43 The Type 43 was launched in the spring of 1927 and was developed from the Type 38, from which it took axles, brakes, steering, the radiator and gearbox.
The engine, on the other hand, was a 2.3 liter supercharged unit taken from the Type 35B grand prix car.
A slightly shorter wheelbase chassis was used, waisted in the center to follow the body lines.
It was hailed as a road car with the qualities of its racing sister, and was well suited to sporting events such as the Alpine Trial, hill climbs and circuit racing while retaining all the capabilities o...
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£253,725
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£751,510
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£2,981,250
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