SOLD on October 1, 2017
$43,895

1934 Bugatti Type 59

Vehicle Details

Year
1934
Make
Bugatti
Model
Type 59

Listing Description

1934 BUGATTI - TYPE 59 THIS BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE IS ONE (1) OF ONLY TWO (2) RECREATIONS MANUFACTURED BY A COMPANY IN CALIFORNIA THAT IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. THIS VEHICLE IS A VERY UNIQUE AND A VERY RARE FIND! NOTE: There were only 7-8 original Bugatti Type 59 cars that were produced in 1934 for racing purposes, only 5 survived. - This recreation sports a hand made tubular frame and hand laid fiberglass body designed and built to 100% full scale, replicating the 1934 Bugatti - Type 59 at a mere fraction of the cost of an original. - FULL mechanical and physical restoration just completed. If you can think of a part, it has been replaced, reconditioned or restored (Engine, Transmission, Rear End, Brakes, Exhaust, Suspension, etc. ONLY 1,114 miles driven since complete restoration - Ford drive train for reliability and drivability (Ford 2.3 liter 4 cylinder overhead cam engine, Ford C4 three speed automatic transmission, Ford rear axle). Transmission and Emergency Brake Levers on outside of car (drivers side). Runs and drives beautifully. - Custom made waterproof cockpit cover with middle zipper to allow for passenger side to be sealed off while driver side remains open for driving. - Period correct Firestone wide whitewall tires, including spare mounted on chrome true-spoke 5-lug wheels with spinners.
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