Equipment
RHD. 2 liter straight eight, 4 speed manual transmission, Marchal headlamps, friction lever stock absorbers, polished disc wheel covers, polished aluminum cockpit surround, twin rear mounted spare tires, drivers side spotlight. Replacement engine (from 38142) and no longer supercharged. Paint and trim are outstanding with little wear. Brown leather interior smells and looks new. A well restored Bugatti extensively vetted by experts including David Sewell and Claude Figoni and strongly believed to be the original chassis, suspension and body. Noted in Saleroom Addenda that it requires mechanical attention before road use.
Market commentary
Sold by RM in London in 2010 from John M. OQuinns estate with its restoration still in process and completed subsequently to high standards. Despite some gaps in its history, this has elegant coachwork on a Bugatti chassis and is in fantastic condition. A relatively rare model with 4 place coachwork ideal for tours, the new owner got a choice Bugatti for a reasonable price, even with the added work it needs to be safe.