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An ingenious eccentric, Ettore
Bugatti started his factory in
Molsheim, Alsace, and set the
pace for the young automobile
industry when he himself was still
young. With his ground-breaking
Type 35 in 1924, he created
the superior racing car of his era,
which would become the inspiration
for many other models. Type
35 had his Grand Prix premiere
at the European Grand Prix of
Lyon/France at the 3rd of August
in 1924. As of today, the Bugatti
Type 35 remains the unparalleled
record holder of 1,851 documented
victories. Since all these victories
were scored within the short
period of 1924 through 1927, the
Type 35 is the most successful 8-cylinder in-line engine and racing
car of all times. Nicknamed "Le
Patron", Ettore Bugatti is remembered
as one of the most valued
automobile engineers because
of his exceptional talent and the
new height he set for the technical
design of his time.
Also noteworthy are the so-called
"gentlemen" drivers who steered
Bugatti cars to victories with a lot
of fanfare and charisma. Among
those who wound up behind thesteering wheel were counts, gigolos, bohemians and adventurers. The majority of them were very wealthy. They lived in a world of luxury that featured excessive parties, startling love affairs, costly wagers as well as reckless urges to play with their lives.
Take a close look at our model and be transported back to a world of extraordinary design and elegance in the 1920s – the world of Ettore Bugatti. Hand-assembled from 926 parts, this miniature, which is a display of a Grand Prix racing version (without an additional spare wheel), takes a lot of experience and love of details to create. It is a fine example of the authentic replication and superior craftsmanship that only CMC can bring to you. Simply a piece of art. The trademark horse-shoe cooler, the spoke wheels made of aluminium cast, and the rectangular box-shaped engine – these are just a few characteristics that make the car so very special. |
