2012 | Pebble Beach Auctions 2012
1938 Bugatti Type 57C Stelvio
Coachwork by Gangloff
SOLD $1,292,500
Estimate
$1,300,000 - $1,600,000
Chassis
57677
Engine
31C
Car Highlights
An Extremely Rare and Authentic Type 57C
Late-Production Chassis with Desirable Factory Options
Beautifully Proportioned Gangloff Coachwork
Genuine Example with Original Chassis, Engine and Body
Impressive Provenance
Documented by David Sewell
A Well-Known and Highly Regarded Bugatti
Late-Production Chassis with Desirable Factory Options
Beautifully Proportioned Gangloff Coachwork
Genuine Example with Original Chassis, Engine and Body
Impressive Provenance
Documented by David Sewell
A Well-Known and Highly Regarded Bugatti
Technical Specs
3,257 CC DOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine
Single Twin-Choke Stromberg UUR2 Carburetor
Roots-Type Supercharger
160 HP at 5,000 RPM
4-Speed Cotal Gearbox
4-Wheel Bugatti-Lockheed Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Live-Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Front Leaf Springs
Reversed Quarter-Elliptical Rear Leaf Springs and Houdaile Shock Absorbers
Single Twin-Choke Stromberg UUR2 Carburetor
Roots-Type Supercharger
160 HP at 5,000 RPM
4-Speed Cotal Gearbox
4-Wheel Bugatti-Lockheed Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Live-Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Front Leaf Springs
Reversed Quarter-Elliptical Rear Leaf Springs and Houdaile Shock Absorbers
Saleroom Addendum
*Please note that, in addition to the final bid price and Buyer’s premium, the Buyer of this lot will be responsible for paying an additional 2.5% of the final bid price to cover duties paid on the import of the vehicle into the US.
