Lot 201
There was the Alsatian Bugatti team, led by the great Ettore Bugatti. After years of success in the voiturette leagues, Bugattis breakout season on the main Grand Prix stage in 1922 brought them to international recognition as one of Frances top manufacturers. Perhaps resting on their laurels somewhat, Ettore got his engineering team to think a little outside the box for 1923. If you think 2022s pod less Mercedes design was unconventional thinking, you are not at all ready for this. Bugatti designed the bizarre-looking Type 32, with all bodywork carefully curved to avoid any air resistance (at least, as far as they knew, given that it was 1923). Historians have affectionately given this crazy design a number of different nicknames; some have called it the beetle, others have called it a tank! With the engine now tuning 100 horsepower, as well as a lever-based braking system, Bugattis hopes were to be more competitive than in the year prior, where they took 2nd mainly from attrition. Their driver lineup was headlined by their top drivers Ernest Friderich and Pierre de Vizcaya, and were joined by their Parisian sales agent Prince de Cystria. Still more gentlemanly than competitive on the driver front, Bugatti still promised to be a little more noticeable this time around. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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- Framed 11.5" x 14.5". Image is 8" x 10" Condition:
- Excellent Condition
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