Lot 160

1935 Bugatti Type 57 Drophead Coupe

From the Brian Pollock Collection

Coachwork by James Young

SOLD $434,000

Estimate

$400,000 - $550,000

Chassis

57236

Engine

136

Car Highlights

One of Only Two Known Type 57s Featuring James Young Drophead Coupe Coachwork

Just Two Owners from New; Retains Original Chassis, Engine, and Body

First in Class for Prewar European Classics at the 1984 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®

Frequent Rally and Concours Participant Under Brian Pollock’s Ownership

Beautifully Preserved, 40-Year-Old Restoration in Elegant Colors

Accompanied by Extensive History File that Includes Restoration Photos and Bugatti Literature

Technical Specs

3,257 CC DOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine

Single Stromberg UUR-2 Carburetor

135 BHP at 5,000 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox

4-Wheel Cable-Operated Mechanical Drum Brakes

Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Shock Absorbers

Rear Live Axle with Quarter-Elliptic Leaf Springs and Shock Absorbers

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