Bugatti Type 55

(1931 - 1935)

Brand:

Bugatti

Model:

Type 55

Country:

France

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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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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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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 55 (random selection)

Bugatti Type 55 Two-Seat Supersport (1931) - as lot 268 at the Bonhams auction in Paris on February 6, 2020

Bugatti Type 55 Cabriolet (1932) - offered as lot 23 at the Gooding & Co London Auction on September 3, 2022

Bugatti Type 55 Coupé (1931) - Radiator grille - Special exhibition "Icons and bolides" at the Pantheon Basel

Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport Roadster (1932) - offered as lot 123 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 5, 2020

Bugatti Type 55 Jean Bugatti Roadster (1933) - elegant and fast

Bugatti Type 55 Roadster (1933) - offered as lot 139 at the Gooding & Co Pebble Beach auction on August 18/19, 2023

Bugatti Type 55 Roadster (1932) - Bugatti 55 category, 1st prize - at the Concours Chantilly Arts & Elegance 2022

Bugatti Type 55 Roadster par Vanvooren (1932) - as lot 31 at the Artcurial "Parisienne" auction on February 5, 2021

Bugatti Type 55 Cabriolet (1932) - offered as lot 583 at the Bonhams auction "Les Grand Marques du Monde" in Paris on February 2, 2023

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Auctioned vehicles of Bugatti Type 55

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
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 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 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 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 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 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 55 Cabriolet 1932 Sold Gooding & Co. London (September 3, 2022)	Type 55 Cabriolet	1932	Sold	Gooding & Co. London (September 3, 2022)
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)

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