Beschreibung:

•Hand-built by a German enthusiast in 2017 •13bhp petrol engine •3 metres long •Unique artefact The car offered here is a scaled-down replica of one of the greatest Grand Prix cars of all time: The Bugatti Type 35. By the early 1930s Ettore Bugatti had established an unrivalled reputation for building cars with outstanding performance on road or track, the world's greatest racing drivers enjoying countless successes aboard the Molsheim factory's products and often choosing them for their everyday transport. The principal building block of this success was the legendary Type 35, arguably the quintessential Vintage-era sports car, which made its debut in August 1924 at the Grand Prix de l'ACF at Lyon-Givors. The Type 35's 1,991cc straight-eight engine was derived from that of the Type 30 but incorporated five roller/ball main bearings instead of three together with an improved lubrication system. In line with Bugatti's established practice, each cylinder's three valves were actuated by a single overhead camshaft. This state-of-the-art engine went into a conventional chassis with leaf springs at the front and quarter elliptics at the rear, and which boasted a novel hollow front axle and alloy wheels. The Type 35's debut gave little indication of what was to come, as the factory team of five cars was plagued by tyre troubles and could achieve no better than 7th place at the finish. Despite this debacle the Type 35 in its various forms would go on to become arguably the most successful racing car of all time, commencing with winning the inaugural World Championship for Manufacturers in 1926 and securing countless victories for privateers. Its racing history and the Type's wonderful design inspired a German enthusiast – passionate about cars from the 1920s and '30s - to build a scale-model of this magnificent automobile. Hand-built in 2017, the result is a wonderful replica of this most famous racing car. 3 metres long, it is powered by a 13 horsepower petrol engine, while other noteworthy features include adjustable pedals, wood-rim steering wheel, rack-and-pinion steering, disc brakes, working front lights, and chain final drive. The seat and interior are upholstered in 80-year-old leather, giving a wonderful patina, while the special wheels are handmade. The baby Type 35 can reach speeds of up to 45-50km/h, with brisk acceleration and decent braking, though there is no reverse gear. Capable of being driven by adults as well as children, this unique miniature motor car has the potential to be an attention-getting artefact worthy of display any collector's garage, living room, showroom, or company offices.