2010 |
Amelia Island Auction 20101932 Bugatti Type 50 Drop Head Coupe
Coachwork by Coachwork by Van Vooren, Convertible Conversion by Corsica
SOLD $1,100,000
Estimate
$1,100,000 - $1,500,000
Chassis
50144
Engine
34
Car Highlights
Pebble Beach Award-Winning Restoration by Scott Sargent
A Fixture in the Williamson Family Collection for Decades
Distinctive Original Coachwork
Wonderful Provenance from New
Extremely Rare and Desirable Short Chassis T50
The First Bugatti to Feature a Twin OHC Engine
Completely Documented by the Bugatti Trust
Technical Specs
4,972 CC DOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine
Roots Type Supercharger
Twin Schebler Carburetors
Est. 300 BHP at 4,000 RPM
3-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
Suspension by Live Axles and Shock Absorbers