1931 Bugatti Type 49 Roadster
The last of the early overhead-cam
eight-cylinder Bugattis, the Type 49 was described in a contemporary report as
a successful blend of comfortable carriage and lively sports car—something that
still aptly describes the rare survivors today. The Bugatti Type 49 is equipped
with a 3,257 cc SOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine, Single Schebler Carburetor
produces 85 BHP at 4,000 RPM. Combined with 4-speed manual transmission and
4-wheel mechanical brakes.
This specific Bugatti is a desirable and
rare short-wheelbase Type 49. Only 470 of these examples were built between
1930 and 1934 making this particular car a must-have among car collectors
worldwide.
A Lovely and honest Type 49, this car is
among the few short-wheelbase examples to have been made publically available
and awaits a new home where it can be driven and enjoyed, as its designer
intended, or restored to modern concours standards. It will most certainly have
exceptional presence wherever it is shown.
