Beschreibung
1927 BUGATTI TYPE 37
BF 4325
Introduced in November of 1925, the Bugatti Type 37 was an instant hit , with svelte lines, its chassis and bodywork emulated that of its larger brother the Type 35, this lightweight racing car offered much of the excitement of the eight cylinder car in a powerful four cylinder package, reliable, fast and capable of winning international races, or using as an everyday sportscar, it is readily apparent why this model was in such demand when manufactured and why that continues to be the case today.
The car offered today is chassis number BC121, studiously built up by the current owner over many years, with the utmost attention to detail, using the best Specialists and sourcing the finest parts available, the result is a fantastic road or racing car, totally correct and conforming to the original Molsheim designs.
Whilst the car has some original parts, the vast majority are of more recent construction, the engine was built by noted Bugatti specialist Robin Townsend of Jarrot Engines, whilst the chassis is by the late Alan Wragg, again well known for producing fine and accurate copies of the original chassis frames, this chassis is now well over 30 years old.
The history file reads like a who’s who of Bugatti specialists and the car was accepted by the Bugatti owners club as conforming to a type manufactured in 1927 and accordingly issued the number BC121, during 2017 the car was checked by the DVLA and they were happy with the provenance of BC 121 (letter on file), as such the car is road registered with a current UK V5.
Recent maintenance works have been undertaken by Bugatti specialists Gentry Restorations and Ivan Dutton ltd.
With prices of totally original cars now beyond many enthusiasts, this beautifully constructed car, offers all the excitement and driving pleasure, at well under-half the price of a numbers matching example, regularly driven and recently used to drive to France and back, for Vintage Revival at Monthlery Autodrome and then seen flying around the famous banking, it proved a willing companion on the road and track, and of course was much admired.
In my opinion a highly desirable car, perfectly balanced to drive, lightweight and poised, its handling and steering is aided by the early beaded edge wheels, and in many-ways, it represents the purest shape of Grand-prix Bugatti, with its slim radiator set well back, narrow bonnet and delicate wheels. BC 121 is a delight!
