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1938 Bugatti Type 57C Stelvio Convertible

United States • 31 May 2015

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Stelvio Convertible, chassis 57748, with coachwork by Gangloff. It was originally owned by Albert Brenac and has a well-documented history, including long-term US ownership by Miles Coverdale. The car has been restored to its original blue livery and is powered by a supercharged inline 8-cylinder engine. It has participated in events like the Lyon-Charbonnière Rallye and the American Bugatti Club 50th Anniversary Tour, and has been featured in Octane Magazine.

Condition

7

The car has been restored to its original blue livery and reupholstered in dark blue hide, indicating attention to cosmetic details. It has also been mechanically maintained, including an engine rebuild by Marcel Piottin. The car's history, including long-term US ownership and participation in events like the American Bugatti Club 50th Anniversary Tour, suggests it has been well-preserved and enjoyed. Overall, the car presents well visually and mechanically, making a condition rating of "Very Good (7)" appropriate, as it shows slight wear but is in solid condition with minor reconditioning potentially beneficial.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

57748

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

3,257cc DOHC Supercharged Inline 8-Cylinder Engine Dual Throat Updraft Stromberg UUR-2 Carburetor 170bhp at 5,500rpm 4-Speed Cotal Pre-Selector Manual Transmission Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs with Rigid Front Axle – Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Lockheed Hydraulic Brakes *Long term US ownerships, including more than 40 years with Miles Coverdale *An original supercharged Bugatti *Extensively researched by marque historian Pierre-Yves Laugier *Desirable, enjoyable Stelvio Cabriolet coachwork *The quintessential Bugatti road car THE BUGATTI TYPE 57 The Type 57 Bugatti, introduced in 1934, marked Jean Bugatti's emergence as Bugatti's leader and creative force.

It was the first new model built under his direction and it incorporated many features that were new to Bugatti.

Its dual overhead camshaft eight-cylinder engine had dimensions of 72x100mm, offering 3,257cc displacement.

The crankshaft ran in five main bearings.

The camshafts were driven by a train of helical-tooth gears at the engine's...