It is only at the second glance that we notice the presence of a secondary door

PreWarCar of the Week: a 1937 Bugatti Type 57

Chassis no. 57443 was completed in the Bugatti factory in September 1936 and sold to the Bugatti Bucar agency that operated in Berlin and Zürich. The chassis was driven more than 150 km to Hermann Graber's workshops on the 21st of September. Graber Bodywork n° 350 - a unique "4 in 2" coupé body was skillful designed and crafted. It is only at second glance that we notice the presence of a secondary door.

The first owner of this elegant but sporty car was a Swiss architect. After him the Bugatti was owned by 3 others. In 1962 it came in the possession of Hans Sauerbrier. As described by Osenat “It was well maintained and saw its engine rebuilt with a new block in the 1980s, a work done by Jan Keizer of Doetinchem (invoice). It was certainly at this time that it received hydraulic brakes for the latest models (from 1938). With this addition, while it retains the rubber shock absorbers in accordance with its series, it now meets all the specifications of Type 57.”

After more than 40 years in the same family, the car was sold to England in 2008. The new owner had the car repainted with a two-tone paint in the style of the time. The original leather interior is wonderfully preserved and there is still the original leather sleeve around the steering column.

This elegant Bugatti Type 57 will be auctioned by Osenat. The auction takes place upcoming Saturday - the 15th of June 2019. Lot 108 is estimated between €350.000 and €450.000. Would you like to know more about this beautiful two-tone Bugatti? You find this Type 57 in our online Marketplace.

There are more lots to be sold by Osenat! Have a look at this 1929 Bugatti Type 35 B. One of the first to be registered in the B.O.C. (Bugatti Owners Club) under number BC25 in the 1980s. Also a 1935 Renault Vivasport Type ACM-1 will be auctioned. This authentic 1937 Citroën Traction 7C cabriolet belonged to the same family for more than 35 years. But now hopefully goes to a good new home. And what do you think of this 1923 Amilcar CS? A light sports car in the cyclecar category.

Photographs courtesy Osenat.

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mardi juin 11th, 2019

Eddie Bourke

18 Juin 2019, 01:42

The 57 spent some time in Ireland , the owner had just bought it at auction in the UK and drove back to Dublin. 3 days later he entered it in a race at Mondello and lead away from the start. Was with him on the drive down there where we passed all the modern cars on the motorway. Got to drive it back after. He later repainted it and repaired the leather and renewed where it was gone so rotten. I gave him the the time of trip clock that he fitted on the dash, the only addition he made. The wheel spinners were not standard and we suspect were made up for a previous lady owner to ease wheel changing. So now it has a little racing history.

orouge

15 Juin 2019, 19:21

Shades of British Rail 1960's livery - rhubarb and custard !

It is only at the second glance that we notice the presence of a secondary door

PreWarCar of the Week: a 1937 Bugatti Type 57

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