1936 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio

Drophead Coupe8-cyl. 3257cc/135hp 2bbl

North America

$335,000

Drivers Club

Sold October 15, 2022

Hagerty expert commentary

Our staff has reviewed this vehicle. Here are our notes.

Equipment

RHD. 3,257/135hp inline dohc eight, 4-speed, silver painted wire wheels, Dunlop Road Speed tires, Marchal headlights, fender mirrors. Leather upholstery.

Condition

Probably a later Type 101 engine restamped with the original engine number. Long owned by Henry L. Schaffer in the U.S. Good older paint with small flaws and cracks at stress points. Old, frayed window seals. Sound upholstery, interior trim and varnished wood. Bright, clear gauges. The chassis is older and shows age and road miles.

Market

Sold by RM at Monterey in 2006 for $396,000, offered at RM Monterey in 2008 where it was reported bid to $325,000 and later acquired by Ralph Whitworth. RM offered it at Amelia in 2009 where it was bid to $240,00 and was later acquired by Jim Taylor with the engine rebuilt by Sargent Metalworks subsequently. It is nifty but aged and is suitably discounted in this transaction.

Hagerty Condition Rating#3 GoodRuns and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.

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