Grand Prix Bugatti

This is the definitive story of the Bugatti Types 35, 37 and 51 in their various forms. It was these cars whose engineering excellence, lightness and efficiency marked the birth of a new era in racing and car technology. It describes in great detail their racing achievements such as the 1926 Tara Florio, the French Grand Prix, and the European Grand Prix at San Sebastian, and pays tribute to their drivers and the creator, Ettore Bugatti. The development of the original Grand Prix cars into the later 4.9 and 3.3 litre twin cam racing cars – Types 54 and 59, is also included, along with a chapter on the fastest sport car in the world, the Type 43 as it was titled in its day. The Type 55 Super sport is also mentioned in reference, being in effect the sports cars version of the Type 51. Design and construction of the cars is well documented with very good coverage on the engine designs, transmission, chassis construction, as well as dashboard and scuttle layouts - not forgetting those famous aluminium wheels of the Types 35 and 51 and the piano spoke wheel s of the Type 59. A complete factory register of individual models, Types 35, 37, 51, 55, 47, 53, 54 and 59 in chassis number order is included, giving details of chassis / engine numbers, delivery dates, customers, and current owners in 1983. Grand Prix Bugatti is the standard work on the topic, and along with its sister title Les Pur-Sang des Automobiles, offers any enthusiasts the opportunity to gain knowledge on the subject.The cover of this copy has been laminated.