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1931 Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix

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  1. Christian.Fr

    Christian.Fr Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #1 Christian.Fr, Nov 6, 2018
    1931 Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix

    Chassis 51132 Engine 15

    Car Highlights:

    Original Bugatti Works Grand Prix Racing Car
    Extraordinary Period Grand Prix History and Provenance
    Formerly Owned by Noted Racing Driver Jean-Pierre Wimille
    Documented, Correct Re-Chassis in Period by the Bugatti Works
    Retains Original Bodywork, Gearbox, and Rear Axle

    Technical Specs:

    2,262 CC DOHC Inline 8-Cylinder Engine
    Roots-Type Supercharger and Zenith Carburetor
    180 HP at 5,000 RPM
    4-Speed Manual Gearbox
    Cable-Operated 4-Wheel Drum Brakes
    Front Rigid-Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
    Rear Rigid-Axle Suspension with Reversed Quarter-Elliptical Leaf Springs
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  2. Christian.Fr

    Christian.Fr Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #2 Christian.Fr, Dec 1, 2018
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  3. Christian.Fr

    Christian.Fr Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 Christian.Fr, Dec 1, 2018
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    #4 Sellatease, Mar 3, 2020
    This is awesome. Bugatti is always luxury no matter how long it is.
     
  5. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

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    #5 Simon^2, Apr 10, 2020
    My favorite prewar car.

    Ok, tied for favorite... Hispano Suiza H6C Tulip Wood Torpedo.
     
  6. SimonSays

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    #6 SimonSays, Jun 4, 2020
    Interesting that the magneto appears to be gone
     

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