Bugatti Type 51

(1931 - 1935)

Brand:

Bugatti

Model:

Type 51

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Type 51

Country:

France

Car articles about Bugatti Type 51 by year

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Like once with Tazio Nuvolari at the wheel - Bugatti Type 51

July 18, 2016 — Bruno von Rotz 40

The Bugatti 35 and its modifications were among the most successful racing cars of all time. To replace it, Ettore Bugatti looked to America and quickly copied the engine block and valve train from the Miller racing cars. With success, as the Type 51 won several Grand Prix victories and was sold 40 times. This report not only summarizes the short history of the racing car, it also provides driving impressions and shows the car in many pictures.

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Changes and tragedies surrounding a super racing car - the Bugatti Type 54

January 14, 2013 — Bernhard Brägger / Bruno von Rotz 35

In February 2013, Bonhams will be auctioning a particularly rare Bugatti at the Grand Palais in Paris, the Type 54 in which Achille Varzi raced at Monza in 1931. This racing car report tells the story of the nine Bugatti Type 54s built and shows the first one built in detail in the picture.

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Bugatti Type 57 Aérolithe - from another planet

February 9, 2022 — Wolfram Hamann 62

The Bugatti T 57 Aérolithe is one of the most admired cars in history, but unfortunately the original has not survived. As a show car, however, it was on a par with the equally rare Atlantic model, of which three examples still exist. This report gives a brief overview of the two models and shows a faithful "recreation" of the Bugatti T 57 Aérolithe in many pictures.

Photos of Bugatti Type 51 (random selection)

Bugatti Type 51 (1932) - Solitude Revival 2019

Bugatti Type 51 (1931) - one of the fastest racing cars of the time

Bugatti Type 51 (1931) - Le Mans Classic 2018 - Plateau 1

Bugatti Type 51 GP (1931) - 2nd rendezvous at the small Klausen 2024

Bugatti Type 51 (1934) - "Varzi Trophy" at the 79th Goodwood Members' Meeting 2022

Bugatti Type 51 (1932) - Le Mans Classic 2018 - Plateau 1

Bugatti Type 51 (1931) - with starting number 012 at the Ennstal-Classic 2017

Bugatti Type 51 (1932) - at the Targa Florio Classica 2021

Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix (1931) - Chassis 51127 on the stand of Lukas Hüni - Rétromobile 2015

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Auctioned vehicles of Bugatti Type 51

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix 1933 Sold RM/Sotheby's Amelia Island (March 8, 2019)	Type 51 Grand Prix	1933	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Amelia Island (March 8, 2019)
Bugatti Type 51 Pur Sang Replica 1932 Sold Coys Graz Sale (October 12, 2013)	Type 51 Pur Sang Replica	1932	Sold	Coys Graz Sale (October 12, 2013)
Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport Roadster 1932 Sold Bonhams Amelia Island (March 5, 2020)	Type 55 Super Sport Roadster	1932	Sold	Bonhams Amelia Island (March 5, 2020)
Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio 1934 Not Sold Gooding & Co. London (August 30, 2024)	Type 57 Stelvio	1934	Not Sold	Gooding & Co. London (August 30, 2024)
Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet par Vanvooren 1934 Sold Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 7, 2020)	Type 57 Cabriolet par Vanvooren	1934	Sold	Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 7, 2020)
Bugatti Type 55 Cabriolet 1932 Not Sold Bonhams Les Grand Marques du Monde à Paris (February 2, 2023)	Type 55 Cabriolet	1932	Not Sold	Bonhams Les Grand Marques du Monde à Paris (February 2, 2023)
Bugatti Type 55 1932 Not Sold Artcurial Rétromobile 2015 (February 6, 2015)	Type 55	1932	Not Sold	Artcurial Rétromobile 2015 (February 6, 2015)
Bugatti Type 55 Roadster 1933 Not Sold Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 18, 2023)	Type 55 Roadster	1933	Not Sold	Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 18, 2023)
Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Recreation by Erik Koux 1935 Not Sold RM/Sotheby's Dubai Sale (March 8, 2024)	Type 57SC Atlantic Recreation by Erik Koux	1935	Not Sold	RM/Sotheby's Dubai Sale (March 8, 2024)
Bugatti Type 46S Two-Door Coupé 1933 Sold Bonhams Bond Street Sale (December 4, 2021)	Type 46S Two-Door Coupé	1933	Sold	Bonhams Bond Street Sale (December 4, 2021)

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