2024 |
Pebble Beach Auctions 20241938 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio
Coachwork by Gangloff
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.