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The Prototype and Bugatti Works, ex-Sir Robert Bird, Col. G. Niles and Henry Haga , 1924 Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix
United States • 16 Aug 2013
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AI Listing Summary
This 1924 Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix, chassis number 4323, is the original prototype and accompanied Bugatti's five entrants to the 1924 Grand Prix of the ACF at Lyon. It boasts a well-documented ownership history,engine rebuild by High Mountain Classics, and a meticulous restoration, making it a significant piece of Bugatti history.
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8
The car is described as being in exceptional condition, with a freshly rebuilt engine and a well-documented restoration process. It has a rich history of careful ownership and has been featured in prestigious events like the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The listing emphasizes its originality as the prototype Type 35.
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4323
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7,000 miles
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RHD
1,991cc SOHC Straight 8-Cylinder Engine 2 Solex Carburetors 4-Speed Manual Transmission Solid Axles with Leaf Springs Front and Rear 4-Wheel Cable Operated Drum Brakes *The first example of the legendary Type 35 *Driven by Ettore Bugatti himself *Well understood history of careful ownership *1983 Pebble Beach Concours Best in Class *Engine rebuild by High Mountain Classics The Bugatti Type 35 Ettore Bugatti's ambition to have his automobiles become major racing competitors culminated in the entry of a team of five cars designated the Type 35 in the 1924 Grand Prix of the Automobile Club de France.
The success of Bugatti's earlier 4-cylinder models including the Type 13 and Brescia in competition and the resulting market for high performance sports cars and sedans provided the means for the considerable investment in effort and finance that led to the Type 35.
1922 and 1923 had seen Bugatti stage a major assault on the Grand Prix championship, but by 1924 it was time for something qui...
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£8,400
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£347,823
Median Price (Since 2020)
£634,524
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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