Vehicle Description
Le Pur Sang des Automobile. This phrase, coined byLe Patronhimself
and roughly translated as "the pure-bred automobile," was at the
core of every motorcar to roll forth from Ettore Bugatti's Molsheim
factory gates. For today's automotive connoisseurs - at least for
those not in the market for a 250mph hypercar - that spirit lives
on via Pur Sang Automobiles, a passion project of Argentine
enthusiast and master restorer Jorge Anadon. Anadon created the
company out of a burning desire to own one of Ettore Bugatti's
magnificent Type 35s. While restoring one of these cars for a
client, the need for parts necessitated Anadon to make new
castings, and that task swelled to the point where he produced
every single component of the Type 35 and assembled a complete car
in his living room! More than simply a detailed replica, Anadon
replicated theprocessin which the Type 35 was built, masterfully
capturing the very essence of the original. Today, his skilled
craftspeople not only make beautiful cars, but they preserve
history through their craft and techniques. Pur Sang cars are built
almost exactly as they were in the 1920s, from the sand-cast engine
components to the stitching of the leather cockpits, with discreet
consideration of modern technology and metallurgy. From Anadon's
personal Type 35 recreation, word traveled, and soon Pur Sang
received commissions for customer Type 35s, some of which went to
owners of original cars. Other models, such as the Type 43,
followed, and recently, Pur Sang Automobiles expanded to include
icons from other marques, such as the Alfa Romeo 8C. This gorgeous
Type 35B by Pur Sang represents the purest expression of Jorge
Anadon's passion. Finished in all black with beautiful raw cast
alloy wheels and components, it encapsulates all we love about the
sights, smells, and sounds of classic motoring concentrated into
this compact, supercharged, 8-cylinder machine. Cosmetically, the
car has a fantastic mild patina that further emphasizes its already
authentic presentation. Every detail of the car looks and feels
authentic from the cable operated brakes to the finishes on the
leaf springs and wheels. Safety wiring is employed throughout and
the proportion, look, and feel of the mechanical and cosmetic
aspects is absolutely spot-on. The paint is in very good shape but
does show some light wear. The brightwork and metal trim are very
nice as well and the overall presentation is consistent with that
of a car restored (or in this case built) some years ago, used
regularly, and never neglected, with a pleasant honesty that is all
the more impressive given that this is a Pur Sang creation. Getting
up close and personal with this Type 35B Pur Sang reveals the skill
and passion of its creators. The all-alloy coachwork is
hand-formed, superbly finished to a high standard, and includes
mudguards for road use. The cockpit features supple black leather,
which is sure to wear in like a favorite pair of gloves as you pile
on the miles. Evocative period details include Marchal headlamps, a
Boyce Motometer, and leather straps tying down the bonnet and
side-mounted spare wheel. Ettore Bugatti's distinctive 8-spoke
alloy wheels are faithfully reproduced in cast aluminum and
incorporate the brake drums as original - a clever solution to
address brake wear during grueling endurance races. The wheels are
wrapped with period block-tread tires to ensure an authentic look
and handling characteristics. In the snug two-place cockpit, the
driver is met with just the bare necessities for piloting a Grand
Prix-bred machine - just a tach, oil and fuel pressure gauges, and
a clock. Gripping the wood four-spoke wheel and firing up the
snarling 2.3-liter inline-eight evokes images of French motor
racing heroes like Louis Chiron and Helle Nice sliding their Type
35s by the scruff around the dusty circuits of Europe. With
overhead cams and a centrifugal supercharger, these featherweight
cars made upward of 130 horsepower in their time, and with the
improved internals and materials used by Pur Sang Argentina, the
output is undoubtedly higher. That power is sent rearward via a
4-speed manual gearbox with a reverse H-pattern change. This
Bugatti was commissioned by its original and only owner and
completed in October 2015. The Pur Sang construction specifications
sheet accompanying the car indicate the following features included
with the build: Mechanical Improved firing order Plane bearing
crank upgrade Electric radiator fan on thermostat Alternator &
battery under driver's seat Modern BMW oil filter inside original
filter housing Electric starter Ki gas pump on dash Electric fuel
pump behind seat Hand fuel pump on dash Hand oil pump on co-pilot
side Exhaust pipes with mufflers Road Accessories Marchal head
lamps Scintilla taillights (with brake light built in) Brooklands
style windscreen for driver only Stock rear-view mirror mounted on
top of scuttle Finish Detail Gloss black exterior paint Leather
gearbox guards Shroud over starter motor After completion, this
Type 35B was imported to California where the CARB (California
Bureau of Automotive Repair) confirmed the car as SPCNS (Special
Construction) on September 13, 2022 (label affixed to the
firewall), followed by subsequent California registration and
title. Beautifully crafted and maintained in superb condition by a
devoted collector who has enjoyed the car as its meant to be, this
Pur Sang is titled and prime for enjoyment in various vintage
motoring events and is sure to leave a Cheshire Cat grin on your
face with every prod of the throttle. Offers welcome, and trades
considered For additional details please view this listing directly
on our website
https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/7740-1927-bugatti-t35b-by-pur-sang/
