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THE EX WORKS/MONT VENTOUX WINNING 1927 BUGATTI TYPE 35B GRAND PRIX
Christies • United States • 3 May 2001
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1927 Bugatti Type 35B Grand Prix (Chassis No. 4882) is a historically significant ex-works car with a documented racing history, including winning the Mont Ventoux hill climb. It has been restored and maintained by enthusiasts, retaining its original racing trim and is well-known in Bugatti circles.
Condition
7
The car's description indicates that it has been restored, maintained, and used in vintage racing events. While it has been rebuilt and has some modifications (like a replaced crankshaft and an electric starter), it is largely in original racing trim. The documentation and history, including its racing past and appearances in publications, suggest it's in very good condition for its age and purpose.
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Transmission:
4882
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4131 J4
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RHD/LHD:
RHD
THE EX WORKS/MONT VENTOUX WINNING 1927 BUGATTI TYPE 35B GRAND PRIX
Chassis No.
4882
Engine No.
85 French Racing Blue with brown leather interior
Engine: straight eight overhead camshaft, Bugatti-Roots supercharger, 2,292cc, 130bhp at 5,500rpm; Gearbox: four-speed manual; Suspension: front-Bugatti type forged steel tubular axle with trunnion mounted leaf springs, rear-axle carried on reversed quarter elliptic leaf springs; Brakes: four wheel drum.
Right hand drive.
Considered by many people to be the most beautiful racing car of its period, and an enduring classic design of all time, the Type 35 Bugatti is also one of the most successful racing cars ever built, with a string of major victories in the hands of famous drivers all over the world.
In the late 1920s it was also the best car that could be purchased by an amateur racing driver and at the same time was capable of winning a Grand Prix.
A good Type 35 is also one of the most exciting and satisfying cars to drive, b...
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£333,500
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£1,113,660
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£4,020,361
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