Bugatti type 57

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Bugatti Type 57, created by Jean Bugatti, was a dream car back in 1930 and 1940, with only 710 examples produced. Such was the design of the Type 57 SC Atlantic coupe, particularly that it is to date one of the most desirable classic cars. Only four of the 57 SC were created between 1936 and

A century of four-wheeled mobility.

Among the most enigmatic and original marques in the history of the automobile is Bugatti – a name that is synonymous with excellence. In the 20-year period between the two world wars, the eccentric Ettore Bugatti, working together with his brilliant son Jean, elevated automotive production from the utilitarian work of engineers to a genuine artistic pursuit. Each jewel-like

Elsewhere in the Concours another BUGATTI, a 1951 Type 101 Cabriolet by Gangloff took third prize, and there were showcases of a Type 57C Atalante Roll-back Coupé and Type 57 Stelvio by Gangloff.

The Bugatti Type 57 Aérolithe arguably was the most sensational automobile of the mid-1930s, and the fact that it was a Bugatti should be no surprise.

The automobile industry has been close to the center of manufacturing for nearly a hundred years. American, European, and Japanese cars of each vintage have come to symbolize the eras. What better symbol of national ingenuity and creativity is there than the automobile? Of course we all have our own [...]