2024 |
London Auction 20241933 Bugatti Type 43A Roadster 'Sport Luxe'
From the Jack Braam Ruben Collection
SOLD £2,981,250
Estimate
£3,000,000 - £4,000,000
Chassis
43309
Engine
106
Car Highlights
Among the Most Rare and Desirable of All Bugatti Automobiles
One of 10 Known Surviving Examples of the 19 Jean Bugatti Type 43A Roadsters Built
Exceptionally Original and Well Preserved with One Repaint Many Years Ago
Retains Matching-Numbers Frame, Lower Crankcase, Cambox, Gearbox, and Rear Axle per Accompanying History Reports by David Sewell, Mark Morris, and Kees Jansen
Exceptional Condition and Features including Unique Dashboard Layout
Technical Specs
2,262 CC SOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine
Single Zenith 48K Carburetor
Roots-Type Supercharger
120 BHP at 5,000 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Cable-Operated Mechanical Drum Brakes
Front Solid-Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Rear Live Axle with Reversed Quarter-Elliptical Leaf Springs