Bugatti Type 53
(1931 - 1932)
Car articles about Bugatti Type 53 by year
The 1931 Type 53 is the only all-wheel-drive Bugatti ever built in the era of Ettore Bugatti. Although it achieved some victories, the concept ultimately proved unsustainable. The complex axle design made the steering so heavy that even experienced drivers apparently struggled with it.
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.
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.
Auctioned vehicles of Bugatti Type 53
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 49 Cabriolet 1932 Not Sold Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 8, 2019) |
Type 49 Cabriolet | 1932 | Not Sold | Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 8, 2019) | |
| Bugatti Type 35B by Pur Sang 1932 Not Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Gstaad (December 29, 2018) |
Type 35B by Pur Sang | 1932 | Not Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Gstaad (December 29, 2018) | |
| Bugatti Type 55 Roadster par Vanvooren 1932 Not Sold Artcurial Parisienne (February 5, 2021) |
Type 55 Roadster par Vanvooren | 1932 | Not Sold | Artcurial Parisienne (February 5, 2021) | |
| Bugatti Type 55 Roadster 1932 Not Sold RM/Sotheby's Monterey (August 18, 2022) |
Type 55 Roadster | 1932 | Not Sold | RM/Sotheby's Monterey (August 18, 2022) | |
| Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport Roadster Recreation 1932 Sold RM/Sotheby's Gene Ponder Collection (September 22, 2022) |
Type 55 Super Sport Roadster Recreation | 1932 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Gene Ponder Collection (September 22, 2022) | |
| Bugatti Type 55 Roadster in the style of Jean Bugatti 1932 Not Sold RM/Sotheby's Paris (February 1, 2023) |
Type 55 Roadster in the style of Jean Bugatti | 1932 | Not Sold | RM/Sotheby's Paris (February 1, 2023) | |
| Bugatti Type 49 Berline 2/4 portes Vanvooren 1932 Sold Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 8, 2019) |
Type 49 Berline 2/4 portes Vanvooren | 1932 | Sold | Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 8, 2019) |
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