Beschreibung
Goodwood Revival: Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia
Built by marque specialists Ivan Dutton Ltd using original factory drawings Three owners from new Present ownership since 2019 Service annually by Ivan Dutton Ltd Enthusiastically campaigned and enjoyed Among racing cars it is the 1924 Type 35 Bugatti which tops the list of beautiful cars of the (1920s) period. Some would say it's the most beautiful racing car of all time. Although it underwent detail changes through the years and the radiator was enlarged, its lines were virtually unchanged from its appearance in the Grand Prix of the Automobile Club of France in July 1924, through to its final, 51 version of 1931-32.' By the early 1930's Ettore Bugatti had established an unrivalled reputation for building cars with outstanding performance on road or track; the world's greatest racing drivers enjoying countless successes aboard the Molsheim factory's products and often choosing them for their everyday transport. The principal building block of this success was the legendary Type 35, arguably the quintessential Vintage-era sports car, which made its debut in August 1924 at the Grand Prix de l'ACF at Lyon-Givors. The Type 35's 1, 991cc straight-eight engine was derived from that of the Type 30 but incorporated five roller/ ball main bearings instead of three together with an improved lubrication system. In line with Bugatti's established practice, each cylinder's three valves were actuated by a single overhead camshaft. This state-of-the-art engine went into a conventional chassis with leaf springs at the front and quarter elliptics at the rear, and which boasted a novel hollow front axle and alloy wheels. The Type 35 in its various forms would go on to become arguably the most successful racing car of all time, commencing with winning the inaugural World Championship for Manufacturers in 1926 and securing countless victories for privateers. This car was originally built by marque specialists Ivan Dutton Ltd for Mike Zimmerman. The Bugatti was treated almost as a daily driver by Mr Zimmerman, who enjoyed it greatly and drove it everywhere including many trips abroad. This is well documented in the Bugatti Trust bulletin Vol. 72 No1. Pages 49-50. The Bugatti was next owned by Adam Prentiss, followed by the current vendor. Since the lady vendor took possession of the car in June 2019, she has also driven it for many miles, attending numerous events such as Prescott and travelling abroad, including to the South of France. Following the purchase, the vendor applied and received VSCC Buff Forms for the car so that it could compete. Our vendor has driven the Bugatti everywhere, with the same ethos as the first owner: it is there to be driven and used, not hidden away. It did of course help having a husband who idolised Bugatti and worked on the car for our vendor with extensive knowledge. Bar the fact that it was not built on the floor of the Molsheim factory, it is, we are advised, a perfect 35B, constructed using original drawings. As a trustee director of the Bugatti Trust who own and maintain these original drawings, this was very important to our vendor. Whilst in the South of France the car was reviewed there by Jean Georgenthum, whose father, Jean Georgenthum Snr, better known as 'Monsieur le Tune', had worked for Ettore Bugatti in period at the factory. Jean Georgenthum has retained all of his father's archive of original production paperwork, which was cross compared to confirm that this 35B had been manufactured to original specification. The car has been serviced on an annual basis by Ivan Dutton Ltd and is described by the vendor as in excellent condition throughout. Very sadly, our vendor has not competed in the car, but she has taken it up the Prescott hill on a non-event day with her late husband as passenger. The run was taken at speed and was everything she could have hoped for, the car behaving itself impeccably at Pardon, and smoothly taking her through the sometimes treacherous Semi-Circle corner to the end. Our vendor says that she has had the most wonderful time with this car: It is a joy to drive, not difficult, the noise is sublime and always makes me and others smile whenever I drive it, and it leaves me happy in the knowledge that my late husband Simon got to work on his most favourite car in the entire world before his untimely death last year. Offered with a UK V5C registration document.
AUCTION TIMES
Friday 9 Sep 2023, starting at 10:30 CEST
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LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION
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COLLECTION OF PURCHASED LOTS
Removal and Storage of Vehicles Vehicles must be collected from the sale venue by 12 noon on Monday 11 September 2023 (subject to all costs being paid), at which point all remaining unpaid lots will be uplifted by Indigo Blue to their store at the buyer / vendor expense. If you are unable to collect your vehicle by the given time, Lots shall be removed by Indigo Blue to storage at the Buyer’s expense (see below). Lots are at the Buyer’s risk from the fall of the hammer. It is strongly advisable that overseas purchasers and absentee bidders make arrangements regarding collection with Bonhams in advance of Sale. Cars under customs cannot be collected from the venue and can only be released once customs is cleared. Vehicle Removal charges £345 + VAT per vehicle. Vehicle Storage charges First 14 days £15 + VAT per motor car per day Thereafter £45 + VAT per motor car per week For Lot 305 (Spitfire), please be advised that hangarage costs at Goodwood are circa £550+VAT per calendar month, subject to availability. Hangars may not be available for the first two weeks postauction, and aeroplanes typically depart Goodwood following the Revival event on the Monday immediately afterwards. For further information, please contact using the button below Transport and Shipping A representative of Indigo Blue, will be at the Sale and can arrange national and international transportation as agent for the Buyer or the Seller (as the case may be). Indigo Blue European Limited - details above using the button below +44 (0) the details below Motor Car Presentation Chris Bailey, Showcase SVS +44 (0) the details below - details above Photography Simon Clay Tom Wood Tom Gidden Regijus Simkevicius Sian Loyson Roger Dixon (Automobilia)
AUCTION ADDRESS
Chichester,
Goodwood
