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£328,538 (Est: £300,064 - £412,588)
1935 Bugatti Type 57 Drophead Coupe
United States • 16 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1935 Bugatti Type 57 Drophead Coupe, one of only two with James Young coachwork, boasts a beautifully preserved 40-year-old restoration and retains its original components. With a history of concours wins and rally participation, it presents a unique opportunity for collectors.
Condition
8
The car is described as beautifully preserved with a 40-year-old restoration and retains its original chassis, engine, and body. It has been a frequent participant in rallies and concours events, suggesting it has been well-maintained.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
57236 136
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
12261
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Car Highlights One of Only Two Known Type 57s Featuring James Young Drophead Coupe Coachwork Just Two Owners from New; Retains Original Chassis, Engine, and Body First in Class for Prewar European Classics at the 1984 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® Frequent Rally and Concours Participant Under Brian Pollock’s Ownership Beautifully Preserved, 40-Year-Old Restoration in Elegant Colors Accompanied by Extensive History File that Includes Restoration Photos and Bugatti Literature Technical Specs 3,257 CC DOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine Single Stromberg UUR-2 Carburetor 135 BHP at 5,000 RPM 4-Speed Manual Gearbox 4-Wheel Cable-Operated Mechanical Drum Brakes Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Shock Absorbers Rear Live Axle with Quarter-Elliptic Leaf Springs and Shock Absorbers
Points of note
£206,612
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£469,850
Median Price (Since 2020)
£4,047,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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