1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante
Today, I'm going to talk about a Private Sale by RM Sotheby's with this stunning 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante. In 2009, a Bugatti Type 57S Atalante, after 48 years in a garage, was sold for € 3,400,000 million...
In 2010, Walmart Chairman Rob Walton bought the ultra-rare version 1936 57SC Atalante (only 4 examples) for an estimate price of $US 40,000,000 (Press Release).
What price for this model? On the RM Sotheby's website, Price Upon Request :-)
History of Bugatti Type 57
The Bugatti Type 57 was designed by Jean Bugatti, the son of the founder Ettore. The Type 57S was presented at the London Motor Show in 1935 with a Aérolithe coachwork, based on the design of a 1935 prototype by Jean Bugatti.
On the 48 produced, only 17 were bodied with the Atalante two-door coupe style (named after Atalanta in the Greek mythology). The 'S' stands for surbaissé (lowered) and the 'C' for compresseur, a supercharger for increased power.
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Specification
The Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante is Powered by supercharged 3,257 cc inline-8 engine produing 170 hp for a top speed 190 kmh.
This model was completed in July 1937 with a body finished in black with pigskin upholstery. And with a particularity, its low headlight was placed between the radiator and front fenders, only 4 examples known. In 2013, the car was restored by RM Auto Restoration. Pure beauty...
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Sources
Private Sale RM Sotheby's
Press Release Gooding and Company
On Wiki :
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Incredible design. The side view looks like the profile of the cockpit of a fighter plane. Love the big curves on the rear bumper around the spare tire
Great lines for this Bugatti, pure beauty.
Bugatti has always been ahead of the pack haven't they? but 40 million, I don't think any car is worth that much, that's crazy, cheers mate.
40 million is just astronomical for a car...
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