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£552,000
The ex-Kay Petre, Sheila Darbishire, James A. Allington, Hugh & Richard Bergel. Purchased by Hugh G Conway, then single-family ownership since 1978 1925 Bugatti Type 35A / 35T 2.3-litre Grand Prix Two-Seater
United Kingdom • 12 Dec 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This 1925 Bugatti Type 35 boasts a rich history, including ownership by racing star Mrs. Kay Petre and Bugatti historian Hugh G Conway. While it requires recommissioning due to recent storage, its well-documented past, continuous competition history, and association with notable figures make it a significant offering.
Condition
6
While the car has been well-documented and maintained by Bugatti enthusiasts, it is noted that since 2021 it has been carefully stored and is currently drained of fluids, requiring recommissioning before road use, including fixing a broken water pump. Additionally, it was bought in damaged condition after a racing incident, indicating some level of repair and restoration has been undertaken.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
4826
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Odometer:
10,570 miles
PG 3731
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Molsheim Engine: Stamped '4826' Frame No.
51 • Period competition history • Known ownership history • Registered new in France • Offered from the Conway family, ex-Hugh R G Conway, Chairman of The Bugatti Trust until 2023 and world regarded Bugatti Historian Hugh G Conway.
• Welcome at the most prestigious international car events Few racing car designs from the roaring twenties are more charismatic and instantly recognisable than that of the Bugatti Type 35 series.
From its introduction at the 1924 Grand Prix d'Europe held at Lyon, through the developed model's (Type 39A) victory in that same race in 1926, Ettore Bugatti's Type 35 design became emblematic of all that was best about French racing blue.
Most crucially, the Type 35 range could be tailored for both amateur level sports car racing in addition to the rarefied professional heights of Grand Prix competition.
Contemporary rallying, touring, around-town use – Bugatti and its dedicated agencies could provide a suitable Type...
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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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