The shape of things to come…The Bugatti Type 30, introduced in 1922, marked a turning point in Ettore Bugatti’s engineering philosophy and it is where he really started to stretch his wings. The Type 30 was the first Bugatti to adopt the company’s new inline eight-cylinder engine, a jewel of engineering born from wartime aero research. At..
The company co-founded by William Walmsley and William Lyons in 1922, which traded under the name Swallow Sidecar Company, progressively developed into a coachbuilder following its start making stylish sidecars for motorcycles. In May 1927, Swallow announced that it would make a 2-seater body to fit the Austin 7 chassis and running gear. The res..
This stunning Bugatti Type 38A is truly a wolf in sheep’s clothing: the ultra-rare supercharged Type 38A inline-eight engine clothed in a beautiful and unique French coach build sports body. Just 39 examples of the Supercharged Type 38 variant were produced. With the help of Bugatti expert Pierre-Yves Laugier, the history and origins of t..
A very desirable 3 4½ Litre with complete and continuous history back to 1923, delivered new to Lloyd Owen, who took delivery of XO9313 from Paddington Station. Enjoyed later by racing driver Ed Nelson and VSCC photographer Red Daniells, each adding their own mark. A fascinating and well-documented history file traces every owner by name. A char..
It goes without saying that all vintage Bentley motorcars are exciting. The success of the 3 Litre, the 4.5 and the Speed Six at Le Mans and other international racing events during the 1920’s are part of motor racing folklore, with the louvres and leather belts over the bonnet, all adding to the glamour. Today the cars are still raced and ralli..
Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport — Une histoire à poursuivre au volant Certaines automobiles se contemplent avec admiration. D’autres suscitent immédiatement l’envie de prendre la route. Cette Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport appartient incontestablement à cette seconde catégorie : une silhouette élancée, un habitacle ouvert et toute ..
1924 Bentley 3-4.5 Litre Supercharged Short Chassis LeMans Coachwork in the style of The Birkin Blower of 1929 Chassis no. 431 Engine no. 441 Continuous history from new. This particular Blower 3-4 1/2 is a conversion and subsequent upgrade to a replica of the original Birkin Blower UU5872 built for the LeMans race in 1929. The 3 Litre Upgrade to ..