Bugatti Type 57 Coach Ventoux - 1938

Presentation

This 1938 Bugatti Type 57 of French origin has 5,500 km. The seller indicates that the car is in good general condition. This Type 57 Coach Ventoux has been in the hands of its current owner for over 25 years. The Type 57 was presented in 1933 at the Paris Motor Show and produced from 1934 to 1940. Under the leadership of Jean Bugatti, the Type 57 was equipped with innovative twin-cam engines, making it one of the fastest cars of its time. It was at the wheel of a Type 57 that Jean-Pierre Wimille won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1937 and 1939, accompanied by a certain Pierre Veyron. Available to order in several body styles, the model presented is a 4-seater 2-door Coach called Ventoux.

On the outside, the car is in good condition. The paint in its black and yellow color has only a few visible defects in the gallery. The exterior joints are in good condition, as well as the headlights. Pictures of the underbody are available in the gallery.

The interior is in good condition. The beige leather upholstery has no tears or holes but shows very slight traces of wear. The steering wheel and the wooden dashboard are in very good condition. The on-board instrumentation and the navigation equipment are working normally.

The 3.3 liter 8 cylinder engine developed 140 hp when it left the factory. The seller indicates that the mechanics work normally as well as the gearbox.

The car has its 4 original rims with spokes in very good condition with tires in good condition. The seller recommends a revision of the braking system for a road use of the car.

The seller is a private individual located in France in Auxerre (89) and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its French registration and its keys.

The seller wished to define a reserve price.