1933-1935 Bugatti Type 59
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The Low Down
The last successful Bugatti racing car was the Type 59, first campaigned in September 1933. It was fitted with a bigger, 3.3-litre version of the Type 57’s DOHC straight-eight, set in a modified Type 54 Grand Prix chassis...
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Simon Says
“Arguably the ultimate Bugatti Grand Prix car - the piano wire wheels alone are a work of art - although hopelessly outclassed in period by German rivals”
Information
| Years built: | 1933-1935 |
| Make: | Bugatti |
| Model: | Type 59 |
| Coachbuilder: | Factory |
| Body: | Open |
| Engine Size: | 3257cc supercharged DOHC straight-eight |
| Bhp: | 250 |
| 0-60 secs: | 5.0 secs |
| Top Speed Mph: | 135 mph |
| Category: | Pre-War, Sports-Racing |
| Event Eligibility: | Goodwood Revival | Monaco Historic Grand Prix | Pebble Beach Concours |
Did You Know?
mention that Englishman Bob Roberts owned 59122 and measured it (in road trim) in 1955. Removing the cycle-wings and lights, and making allowances for odd, out-of-period mods, the net weight was ar...
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