Lot 48

1938 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio

Coachwork by Gangloff

Register to Bid

SOLD $747,500

Estimate

$800,000 - $1,000,000

Chassis

57639

Engine

476

Car Highlights

Exceedingly Rare as One of Just 710 Type 57s Built

Fastidiously Maintained Example of a European Prewar Icon

Owned by a Succession of Noted Collectors and Bugatti Enthusiasts

Retains Original Stelvio Coachwork and Matching-Numbers Engine per Factory Records

Desirably Upgraded with Supercharger and Laycock Overdrive

Accompanied by an Extensive Collection of Vintage Photographs

Technical Specs

3,257 CC DOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine

Roots-Type Supercharger

Single Stromberg UUR2 Carburetor

160 BHP at 5,000 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox with Laycock Overdrive

4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

Rear Live Axle with Quarter-Elliptical Leaf Springs

Saleroom Addendum

Please note that a brake fluid leak was detected in the rear wheel cylinders; this will be repaired at the consignor's expense.

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