Lot 42

1932 Bugatti Type 49 Roadster

Coachwork by Labourdette

Register to Bid

SOLD $1,325,000

Estimate

$900,000 - $1,200,000

Chassis

49534

Engine

L423

Car Highlights

One of the Most Sought-After Models of Ettore Bugatti’s Brilliant Touring Cars

Masterfully Executed One-Off Coachwork by Henri Labourdette

Matching-Numbers Example per Factory Records Referenced in Laugier Report

Concours-Winning Restoration by D.L. George Historic Motorcars

Fascinating Ownership History Befitting this Bespoke Type 49

Technical Specs

3,257 CC SOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine

Single Schebler Updraft Carburetor

85 BHP at 4,000 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox

4-Wheel Cable-Operated Drum Brakes

Front Solid-Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

Rear Live Axle with Quarter-Elliptical Leaf Springs

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