1937 Bugatti Type 57/59 Roadster Supersport


We are excited to offer for the first time ever this very special Bugatti Roadster.

This car was designed in 1982 by Dave Holls, retired Director of Design for General Motors, as to what Jean Bugatti might have built for the US.

Built on a slightly widened replica T59 frame, the car is a design study using a standard T57 engine with an added blower and drysump. It features a 73C gearbox (no.6) with synchromesh; Gardiner built piano-spoke wheels and left hand drive.

This is a no expense spared coach-built Bugatti using only genuine Bugatti parts. The craftsmanship and attention to detail as well as the distinct styling of the vehicle would have made Ettore and Jean Bugatti very proud.

The car comes with extensive documentation from conception to completion. It has been shown in numerous prestigious events in the US over the past years.

August 2005 1st Display of this Concept Bugatti at Quail Lodge, Carmel, CA.
July 2006 1st place National Auto Show Pomona, CA.
May 2006 Best in Show, Fullerton, CA
July 2006 1 place Custom Design, Art Center of Design, Pasadena, CA.
June 2008 2nd Concept Cars/Manufacture Dream Cars, Houston, TX.

Specifications:

Chassis: Type 59 widened and Bugatti Trust sanctioned #BC 128
Engine: 3.3 Liter 8 Cylinder D.O.H.C. Dry Sump, Roots Supercharger
Type 57 #453 Ignition Vertex Mag.
217.8 hp at 6000rpm. Engine built and dyno-tested at Phil Reilly & Cop. (Dyno sheets and 4 hour DVD of running available).

Coachbuilder: Palmer Coachworks
Wheelbase: 102.25 inches
Front tread 55.25 inches, Rear tread 55 inches
Weight: Approx. 750kg (1600 lbs)
Body: 0.063 Hand formed aluminum
Fenders: 0.090 Hand formed aluminum
Transmission: 4 speed Bugatti #73C
Rear Rend: Bugatti Double Reduction
Steering: Left Hand for World Sales

This is a true Masterpiece and a very rare opportunity for the most discerning collector. The car is registered as a 1937 Bugatti and part of a private collection in California.
Extensive information including photos, articles and dyno sheets are available for the serious prospect.
Please contact us for details.

Price on request

Worldwide shipping gladly arranged