Equipment
RHD. 7-spoke alloy wheels, Blockley tires, cycle fenders, Marchal headlights, road lighting, dual aeroscreens, radiator stoneguard.
Condition
Bugatti factory team car in 1933, perhaps driven by Rene Dreyfus. Damaged by the first private owner, Giovanni Alloatti in the 1934 Targa Florio. Now with a Type 35 frame, number 256. Later mixed up with other Bugattis owned by Ray Jones and there is another T51 claiming the same chassis number. Very good paint, brightwork and unblemished upholstery. Better than very good but just right for starting to build patina.
Market commentary
It's not uncommon to see Bugattis with mixed up parts, a common way to keep them running years ago. This Type 51 may be more mixed up than most, however, and that is seen in the price it attracted.