Gene Ponder Collection
1936 Bugatti Type 57G ‘Tank’ Recreation
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$159,500 USD | Sold
| Marshall, Texas
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Chassis No.
CC2023
Engine No.
KG 4271-8
Cylinder Head
KG 4271-8
Documents
US Title
- Hand-formed aluminum bodywork on a Copycats/Proteus C-Type recreation chassis
- Inspired by the legendary Bugatti 57G “Tank,” winner of the 1936 French Grand Prix and 1937 24 Hours of Le Mans
- Jaguar six-cylinder DOHC engine with C-Type head and dual SU carbs
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Details include Brooklands windscreens, Marchal headlamps, wood-rimmed steering wheel, and engine-turned dash with Park dash-mounted stop watch
- Four-wheel disc brakes
- Rides on Dunlop Racing tires on chrome Borrani knock-off wire wheels; full-size rear-mounted spare tire
- Racing-style quick-fill fuel cap
- A unique recreation built with high-quality workmanship throughout
- Successfully completed the Colorado Grand
Please note that this lot is titled as a 1953 Jaguar.
