Type18 with four-cylinder motor of 5 liters cubic capacity was built in small series and was called “Roland Garros” in remembering the famous aviator who bought one of the first specimens, in a torpedo 2 places body.
We propose on the same frame a body " hackney coach " in two places, provided with a small hood as a sun shield. The exiguity of the cockpit makes that the door of the driver is condemned because of the steering wheel, the access being done by the left door.
. transmission by propeller shaft,
. direction since the steering wheel by screw box,
. door handle actuating the staple,
. characteristic front shock absorber,
. front bonnet opening on the detailed engine,
. cockpit in skin of lamb and varnished mahogany tree,
. etc…
Model to the 1:8 scale realizable on order at the price of 38 000 € .
BUGATTI Type 18 "Roland GARROS" 1914
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Models of automotive goldsmithery to the 1:8 scale since 1984
ATELIER Caroline et Tristan FOURNIER