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£424,000
1922 BUGATTI TYPE 29/30 FRENCH GRAND PRIX AND 1923 INDIANAPOLIS CAR
Christies • United States • 19 Aug 2001
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AI Listing Summary
This 1922 Bugatti Type 29/30, chassis number 4004, is a historically significant racing car with a rich provenance, having been driven by notable figures such as Marquis de Casa Maury, Count Louis Zborowski, and Wolf Barnato. Originally a French Grand Prix car, it later raced at Indianapolis. The car has been meticulously restored with a correct engine and accurate Indianapolis bodywork, making it a unique survivor from its era.
Condition
7
The car has undergone significant restoration to return it to its original mechanical condition and appearance, including an accurate copy of its Indianapolis bodywork. Although it has a replaced engine (but period correct) and some parts from a different model, these have been addressed with a correct engine obtained and fitted. The presence of original numbered components like the rear axle casing and the original English front number-plate FN 5615 adds to its authenticity and historical value.
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4004
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FN 5615
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RHD
The ex-Marquis de Casa Maury/Count Louis Zborowski/George Duller/Wolf Barnato
+1922 BUGATTI TYPE 29/30 FRENCH GRAND PRIX AND 1923 INDIANAPOLIS CAR
Chassis No.
4004
Engine No.
5, ex-Chassis No.
4006
Dark blue with red leather upholstery
Engine: straight eight, 60mm x 88mm, single overhead camshaft operating 24 valves via fingers, twin Zenith 35mm carburetors, Bosch magneto ignition, 1,991cc., c100bhp at 5,000rpm; Clutch: Bugatti wet multi-plate; Gearbox: separate four-speed and reverse unit with right-hand change; Suspension: beam front axle on semi-elliptic springs, live rear axle on reversed quarter-elliptic springs, Bugatti friction shock absorbers, wire road wheels with 4.50 x 21 tires; Brakes: hydraulic front drum brakes, mechanical rears.
Following the resounding success of his 1500cc cars which secured the first four places in the most important voiturette race of the 1921 season at Brescia, Ettore Bugatti decided that the time had come for him to consider competing in t...
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£215,282
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