Description
Located in Italy
Model Bugatti T23 Brescia
Frame n° 1645
Engine n ° 40 (Type 13, displacement 1496 c. c. 16 Valves 35 H. P.)
First registered in UK the 9th of September 1923 by Renè de Bourbon, Prince of Luxembourg. Original plate still available NK 6385
Sold in 1934 to Mr. Lister Clark who carried out important works including the replacement of the front end with a front model Lea Francis equipped with drum brakes. Only the front axle was replaced, adding drum brakes. From the factory, Bugattis were born with only rear brakes. These cars could exceed, and still can today, 140 km/ h... The entire front part – chassis, radiator, headlights – has remained original.
FIVA Identity Card 093643 updated 30 June 2023
Total engine reconstruction with new cylinder engine block 1999.
Last revision June 2025. The next inspection expiry date will be in 2027.
ASI certified
Mille Miglia coefficient 1. 7
Participated 1000 Miglia year 2004
Italian documents ready for property transfer + UK documents
Perfectly running (video available)
Last run Arona historic car rally September 2023
Previous owner up to 1998 Mr. Hillary, employee at Buckingham Palace with his wife.
Current owner has owned the car since 1999. Sold only due to age.
Car ready for a new owner who will take care of it and know how to give it the value it deserves. Inspection welcome by appointment in the Varese area, 10 minutes from Malpensa international airport.
