GANGLOFF AND BUGATTI’S TYPE 57C The Type 57 is one of the most celebrated of all non-racing Bugatti chassis.

Its unbeatable combination of style and performance made it an instant success, and from its introduction it provided Jean Bugatti with a final, lasting legacy for the automotive history books.

Prior to its introduction in 1934, Bugatti had set the lofty goal of creating an automobile that exuded the excitement and racing heritage of the company, while incorporating the refinement and drivability of a road car.

The Type 57 was successful in combining some of the temperament of the racing chassis while offering a level of comfort that even the most polished of European elite appreciated.

Some of the most memorable designs on this chassis carry the Bugatti name, as many came from the creative mind of Jean Bugatti and were offered as factory catalog body styles.

Although a number of Type 57 convertible bodies in his catalog were dignified and pleasing to the eye, they lacked t...