An ingenious
eccentric, Ettore Bugatti started his factory in
Molsheim, Alsace, and set the pace for the young
automobile industry when he himself was still
young. With his ground-breaking Type 35 in 1924,
he created the superior racing car of his era,
which would become the inspiration for many other
models. Type 35 had his Grand Prix premiere at
the European Grand Prix of Lyon/France at the 3rd
of August in 1924. As of today, the Bugatti Type
35 remains the unparalleled record holder of
1,851 documented victories. Since all these
victories were scored within the short period of
1924 through 1927, the Type 35 is the most
successful 8-cylinder in-line engine and racing
car of all times. Nicknamed "Le Patron", Ettore
Bugatti is remembered as one of the most valued
automobile engineers because of his exceptional
talent and the new height he set for the
technical design of his time.
Also noteworthy are the so-called "gentlemen"
drivers who steered Bugatti cars to victories
with a lot of fanfare and charisma. Among those
who wound up behind thesteering wheel were
counts, gigolos, bohemians and adventurers. The
majority of them were very wealthy. They lived in
a world of luxury that featured excessive
parties, startling love affairs, costly wagers as
well as reckless urges to play with their lives.
Take a close look at
our model and be transported back to a world of
extraordinary design and elegance in the 1920s –
the world of Ettore Bugatti. Hand-assembled from
926 parts, this miniature, which is a display of
a Grand Prix racing version (without an
additional spare wheel), takes a lot of
experience and love of details to create. It is a
fine example of the authentic replication and
superior craftsmanship that only CMC can bring to
you. Simply a piece of art. The trademark
horse-shoe cooler, the spoke wheels made of
aluminium cast, and the rectangular box-shaped
engine – these are just a few characteristics
that make the car so very special.
Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix, 1924
