2025 |
Pebble Beach Auctions1935 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