Found on JamesList: GM Designer's 1937 Bugatti RestoMod
Our friends at JamesList present a 1937 Bugatti Type 57/59 Roadster Supersport. GM’s ex-Director of Design penned the restomod’s basic shape and details in 1982, imagining a sports car that Jean Bugatti might have offered to the American market. You know; if he had. Clicking over to Deansgarage.com reveals that the realization of Dave Holls’ alternative universe owes its existence to deep-pocketed California collector Ron Kellogg. Aside from a slightly widened replica T59 frame, Palmer Coachworks built l’homage de Bug‘s major bits using genuine GM— I mean Bugatti parts, including a T57 powerplant (with an added blower and dry sump) and a 73C gearbox (no.6) with synchromesh. Even so, one wonders if Bugatti purists would be amused. That’s not an original thought. “The Kellogg project required climbing special challenges,” Deansgarage reports, using the adjective favored by people for whom “handicapped” is too pointed. “Not the least of which was getting the approval of the Bugatti Trust for permission to go ahead with the program. So the Kellogg Bugatti has a legitimate historical production chassis number. This is no small accomplishment. [It was] assigned the number year 1937.” Needless to say, the new seller agrees: provenance is no biggie. Well they would say that, wouldn’t they . . .
This is a no expense spared coach-built Bugatti using only genuine Bugatti parts. The craftsmanship and attention to detail as well as the distinct styling of the vehicle would have made Ettore and Jean Bugatti very proud. The car comes with extensive documentation from conception to completion. It has been shown in numerous prestigious events in the US over the past years.
August 2005 1st Display of this Concept Bugatti at Quail Lodge, Carmel, CA.
Specifications:
Chassis: Type 59 widened and Bugatti Trust sanctioned 128
Coachbuilder: Palmer Coachworks
This is a true Masterpiece and a very rare opportunity for the most discerning collector. The car is registered as a 1937 Bugatti and part of a private collection in California. Extensive information including photos, articles and dyno sheets are available for the serious prospect. Please contact us for details.
Price on request, of course. So, how much would YOU pay?
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I am really kind of amazed that there are so many Bugatti purists. Folks, are you aware that the old man died more than 60 years ago, and that the Company's glory days ended 70 years ago? I like the pictures above, and I would probably admire the car if I saw it in the flesh. But, it is not relevant to my life and its existence discommodes me not at all. Purism is not something that amuses me.