Heroshot

1937 Bugatti Type 57

Cabriolet
RM Sotheby's Amelia Island 2022
Saturday, 5 March 2022
$582,500
Sale Price
$650,000 - $800,000
Est. Range
Yes
Reserve
5 March 2022
Sold Date
149
Lot Number
#1
Rebodied
RM Sotheby's
Auction House
Chassis no. 57156; Engine no. 48. Brown and light brown with brown cloth top over brown pigskin. RHD. 3257/135hp, 4-speed, wheel discs, skirts, fitted luggage, woodrim steering wheel, Marchal Aerolux headlights, fitted luggage.

Evaluation: Originally a Galibier sedan built in 1934, rebuilt with a second-series frame in 1936 for the original owner, then rebodied in Belgium with cabriolet coachwork and updated with hydraulic brakes. Restored by Alan Taylor Company in the ’00s with new fenders, door skins, hood, trim and a Type 57C dashboard.

Excellent paint. Bright chrome. Beautiful and gorgeous highly figured interior wood trim. Spotless engine compartment. Best of Show Pre-war at La Jolla in 2013, shown other places including Amelia, CCCA National First Prize winner.

Bottom Line: Sold by RM at Monterey in 2017 for $572,000 on a hammer bid of $520,000, $5,000 less than its successful hammer bid here five years later. It has eye-catching coachwork but has been the subject of many changes over its lifetime. This is a realistic way to enjoy a distinctive Bugatti Type 57 for a reasonable price.

by Rick Carey
24 March 2022

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

More on this topic

Hagerty Insider Newsletter

Your weekly dose of auction reports, market analysis, and more.

Thank You!
Your request will be handled as soon as possible
Hagerty Insider Newsletter
Your weekly dose of auction reports, market analysis, and more.
Share
Condition definitions
Condition #1:
Condition #2:
Condition #3:
Condition #4:
Condition #5:
Condition #6: