1922 – Bugatti Type 13 (R), Chassis no. on request French vehicle

“A high-performance Type 13, rebuilt using quality parts, at an attractive estimate” As early as the mid-1900s, Ettore Bugatti began to write the first chapters of his legend. In 1910, the first resounding successes came with the Type 13, the first mass-produced car. This small sports car, which prioritised lightness, mechanical precision and efficiency, stood out for its compact size (it was a ‘Voiturette’) and its remarkable performance. Renamed the Brescia following a resounding victory in Italy in 1921, the range was available in a wide variety of body styles and chassis lengths, with the shortest (Type 13) reserved for racing use. In terms of engines, the 4-cylinder 16-valve units quickly replaced the early 8-valve models; there were also changes in displacement (from 1,368 to 1,496 cm³) and a dual-ignition version. Between 1914 and 1926, around 2,000 ‘Brescia’ models were produced, and today, alongside the Grand Prix range, it is one of the most sought-after Bugattis amongst Pur Sang enthusiasts. The example presented by Aguttes is a reconstruction whose history dates back to the early 2000s, when Pur Sang Argentina offered ‘kits’, comprising in particular chassis and running gear. It was not until its third owner that the project – supplemented with numerous new components sourced from the indispensable BOC (Bugatti Owner’s Club) and the renowned Italian restorer Sergio Allais for the engine parts, was finally completed with the help of a celebrated French pre-war specialist. Registered under a standard French vehicle registration certificate as a 1922 Type 23 (intermediate chassis length; please note that another Bugatti is also on the road abroad with the same chassis number), this ‘Brescia’ ’ stands out for its authenticity, as its configuration is in every respect consistent with a Type 13 16-valve model from the early 1920s: short chassis, single-ignition engine, first-series steering box and engine casings, and unbraked front axle. This Bugatti has been on the road for nearly ten years, but has not been used or started for the past three years: its future owner will need to carry out a proper recommissioning, in particular after cleaning the fuel tank and fuel lines.

Utropspris:-

Visa alla föremål frånAguttesellerFordon