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£452,620 (Est: £482,300 - £556,500)

1939 Bugatti Type 57C Cabriolet in the style of Corsica

United States • 15 Aug 2026 • Lot 251

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AI Listing Summary

A rare 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Cabriolet, a desirable third-series model with its original matching-numbers supercharged engine. This example benefits from a significant restoration in the 2000s, including a new cabriolet body, and holds historical provenance as an early possession of Maj. Edward G. Thomson.

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Condition 

9

The car has undergone extensive restoration in the 2000s, which included fitting a new body. It is described as a desirable example with a supercharged engine and other advanced features for its time. The term 'beautifully sculpted' suggests a high-quality finish, and the overall description implies a car in excellent, near-perfect condition for a classic vehicle. It is a 'final Type 57 example built' and 'owned early in its life by famed Ecurie Ecosse sponsor and esteemed collector Maj. Edward G. Thomson', which indicates its historical significance and likely careful preservation.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

57838

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

NW-222

RHD/LHD:

RHD

One of the final Type 57 examples built Equipped with its matching-numbers engine Owned early in its life by famed Ecurie Ecosse sponsor and esteemed collector Maj.

Edward G.

Thomson Benefits from extensive restoration during the 2000s, including the fitting of the current beautifully sculpted cabriolet body Desirable third-series example equipped with a supercharged engine, hydraulic brakes, and telescoping shock absorbers

Points of note

£431,464

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£452,620

Median Price (Since 2020)

£919,109

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