Beschreibung
1928 BUGATTI TYPE 52 'BABY'
Private commission from the original factory drawings by John Barton Bugatti specialist for a discerning private collector. One of two commissioned, built late 1990’s.
“Conceived in 1927, the original was built for Roland Bugatti, the second son of Ettore, as a half-scale toy modelled closely on the Grand Prix types 35 and 51. However following its exhibition on the Bugatti stand at the Milan Automobile Salon that year, it created so much interest that Ettore Bugatti decided to put it into production giving it a works serial type number '52'. Although primarily known and marketed as 'Baby' it was produced for children of between age 4-8years”.
Battery-powered by a 12-volt electric motor, single geared, mounted transversally above the rear axle on cast aluminum brackets with 12v battery located under the hood.
The car features a beautiful hand craft aluminum body, opening louvred bonnet with leather straps and dummy radiator. Detachable alloy 8 spoked wheels, 2 ½ x 9 Continental tyres. Cable four-wheel brakes, Leather seats and beautiful polished wooden steering wheel. Turned dashboard with Essence gauge reading 0-4 being the battery power reserve. Main power switch.
The car is presented in fantastic condition having seen very little use. Ready to be used or take center stand in a man cave / collection.
viewing and by appointment.
Global shipping assistance available
