Equipment
RHD. Cycle fenders, Black wire wheels, Michelin tires, Marchal headlights, single sidemount.
Condition
Reportedly sold by Paul McInnis from Terry Bennett''s collection in 1991 as a short chassis GP car. Restored in 1993 by Donald Koleman''s Competition Motors in its original configuration with this body reproducing the original coachwork and fitted with a reproduction supercharger. Very good paint and brightwork. Good lightly worn upholstery. The engine and chassis have some age and oily mist but are orderly. Looks like a 3 month old car with cosmetics that are better than Molsheim ever did which is quite remarkable considering the restoration''s age.
Market commentary
There''s a bit of a catch. I was at the 1991 Terry Bennett auction and the only T38 there had number 38275. It was, however, characterized as the "engine number" which well could be the engine no. 209 in this car, taken from chassis 38275, perhaps? In any event, this is a quality car with lovely Bugatti-style 4-seat coachwork and enough power to keep up with traffic. The reported high bid was apporpriate for it and its history.