Description
BUGATTI TYPE 37
-SV8330- Chassis-BC109
Introduced in November of 1925, the Bugatti Type 37 was an instant hit , with svelte lines, its chassis and bodywork emulated that of its larger brother the Type 35, this lightweight racing car offered much of the excitement of the eight cylinder car in a powerful four cylinder package, reliable, fast and capable of winning international races, or using as an everyday sportscar, it is readily apparent why this model was in such demand when manufactured and why that continues to be the case today.
The car offered today is chassis number BC109, studiously built up by Paul Devitt over many years, the original kit was sourced from Ernie Allen, with the utmost attention to detail and using the best specialists, the result is a fantastic road or racing car, totally correct and conforming to the original Molsheim designs.
Whilst the car has many smaller original parts, the vast majority are of more recent construction, with many parts supplied by the renowned Brineton Engineering. the chassis is by the late Alan Wragg, again well known for producing fine and accurate copies of the original chassis frames, indeed this chassis is now well over 30 years old!
The history files are exhaustive, with detailed notes on every aspect of the cars construction, with other parts sourced from Ivan Dutton, Robin Townsend and Ernie Allen, Bugatti club luminaries, one and all and the car was accepted by the Bugatti owners club as conforming to a type manufactured in 1926 and accordingly issued the number BC109, during 2017 the car was checked by the DVLA and they were happy with the provenance of BC 109 (letter on file), as such the car is road registered as a Bugatti Type 37with a current UK V5.
Recent maintenance works have been undertaken by vintage specialists Benjamin m Brown Ltd and the car is in superb order throughout, with a beautiful set of new beaded edge wheels by Richards bros, on Blockley tyres, the car is on the button and ready for adventure!
With prices of totally original cars now beyond many enthusiasts, this beautifully constructed car, offers all the excitement and driving pleasure, at a fraction of the price of a numbers matching example, regularly driven, BC109 is a willing companion on the road and track, and of course is always much admired.
In my opinion a highly desirable car, perfectly balanced to drive, lightweight and poised, its handling and steering is aided by the early beaded edge wheels, and in many-ways, it represents the purest shape of Grand-prix Bugatti, with its slim radiator, set well back, narrow bonnet and delicate wheels. BC 109 is a delight!
