Bugatti Type 57

[Alex L]

Spotted this on the M40 this evening, does anyone know anything about it? Registration is 57C

[erics]

Wow!

[Mosi]

Was it near Bicester?

There is a classic Bugatti restoration and service place near there

[Alex L]

Spotted it at Junction 6, Stokenchurch but was heading West so could well have been Bicester bound

[JazzyO]

Using my limited Bugatti knowledge, I think it is a T57 Stelvio with Gangloff bodywork. It is very similar the Schermerhorn car that I saw in Holland several years ago. Fantastic cars.

http://www.coachbuild.com/index.php?option=com_gal...


Onno

[Pork]

Wow, that's one hell of a spot!

As a petrolhead, I'm embarrassed to say I'm not sure I'd know what it was if I saw it.

[GusB]

That is a great spot. Anyone seen a T57 sell recently as I cannot imagine it's value?

GusB

[JazzyO]

Using the numberplate as confirmation that it is a T57C, that would mean that this wonderful beast has 180bhp due to a supercharger on the 3 litre engine, and is apparently capable of 180 km/h (108 mph)! That would be quite scary, I think.


Onno

[Gibson70]

Edited : I was told off for naming the owner publicity. The owner wishes to remain private.

I have to respect the owner.

Sorry folks.

Edited by Gibson70 on Tuesday 21st May 17:53

[RSoovy4]

Bl00dy hell!

[Pothole]

GusB said:

That is a great spot. Anyone seen a T57 sell recently as I cannot imagine it's value?

GusB

A similar one sold at auction in Denmark last year for less than £500k