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The Ex-Earl Howe, Hon. Brian Lewis, Piero Taruffi, Tazio Nuvolari, Arthur Dobson, and Bill Serri Jr.1931 BUGATTI TYPE 51 GRAND PRIX RACING TWO SEATER
United States • 19 Aug 2016
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AI Listing Summary
This is a 1931 BUGATTI TYPE 51 GRAND PRIX RACING TWO SEATER, chassis number 51121 and engine number 2. It has a 2,262cc, DOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine with a single Zenith carburetor with Roots-Type Supercharger producing 160-180hp. The car has outstanding racing provenance, known history from new, and has been under current ownership for more than 3 decades. It has recently been checked through and made to run again.

Condition
7
The car has been well-preserved with older refurbished paintwork and a charming patina. The pigskin upholstery is in remarkably good order, potentially dating back to the war. While it retains its original chassis, engine crankcase, and rear axle, some metal skin replacement is thought to have occurred due to its racing career. It has recently been checked through, and made to run again, after being laid up in its stable and not seen publicly for many years. It is recommended that a thorough re-commissioning be made before it be used or campaigned properly.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
51121
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Points of note
£183,217
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£755,226
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,327,234
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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