Car Highlights

Original Bugatti Works Grand Prix Racing Car

Extraordinary Period Grand Prix History and Provenance

Formerly Owned by Noted Racing Driver Jean-Pierre Wimille

Documented, Correct Re-Chassis in Period by the Bugatti Works

Retains Original Bodywork, Gearbox, and Rear Axle

Technical Specs

2,262 CC DOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine

Roots-Type Supercharger and Zenith Carburetor

180 HP at 5,000 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox

Cable-Operated 4-Wheel Drum Brakes

Front Rigid-Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

Rear Rigid-Axle Suspension with Reversed Quarter-Elliptical Leaf Springs