A car prepared by Jean BUGATTI to run in formula "sport" on basis of frame 57 S without compressor. Its aluminium body careening all mechanics, including the rear wheels, was worth the nickname of "tank" to it.

This car driven by Robert BENOIST and Jean-Pierre WIMILLE , won a brilliant victory at the "24 Heures du Mans"in 1937.

- front bonnet opening on the hyper realistic twin cam rolled Aluminium L8 engine;

- retractable windshield;

- wooden steering wheels ordering the steering box;

- accelerator actuating the carburettor;

- advancing ignition adjustable from the dashboard;

- wire wheels of type 59;

- removable "tonneau- cover";

- leather seats;

- unscrewing radiator and tank stoppers;

- removable rear mask-wheels;

- various opening trap-doors of body;

- two tilting doors;

- etc. …

Realizable model on order to the 1/8 scale (price : 63000 €).

BUGATTI Type 57G "Tank" 1937