Vehicle Description
1936 Bugatti Type 57 Ventoux According to Bugatti factory records
on file, this Type 57, chassis 57422, was assembled in May 1936 and
was fitted with two-door Ventoux coachwork, designed by Jean
Bugatti and constructed in-house at the Molsheim works. Originally
finished in gray, this body features a striking, avant-garde design
characterized by its steeply raked windscreen, flowing lines, and
rear-mounted spare. Delivered new to France; documented in the
American Bugatti Register. A desirable Second-Series Type 57 with
Jean Bugatti-designed Ventoux Coachwork. It retains its original
matching numbers engine and original factory data tag. Kept in
single family ownership for over 50 years, this is the ideal
candidate for restoration or museum display. Little is known of the
Ventouxs earliest history from its delivery to Moreau- Esnault in
August 1936 until 1949, when it was in Paris, being serviced by
Roger Teillacs Laos Garage for then-owner M. Raleur. In 1954, it
was registered to a new Parisian owner and then passed through two
subsequent owners before being acquired in 1960 by famed Belgian
Bugatti dealer Jean De Dobbeleer. In the mid-1960s, 57422 was sold
via Dutch dealer van Ramshorst to Osmo Penttinen of Westminster,
Massachusetts. Remarkably, the Bugatti remained. in his familys
care for more than five decades before being sold to the previous
owner. Throughout this period, the Ventoux was exhibited on just
one occasion, at The Boston Cup Classic Car Show in September
2012.Today, 57422 presents as an exciting discovery among the
precious few Type 57 Bugattis that remains in fundamentally
original, unrestored condition. As a result of decades spent in
storage, rarely seen original details have been preserved,
including sections of original paint, glass, carpeting, and
upholstery. Significantly, the Bugatti retains its matching-numbers
engine (no. 310) per factory records on file, factory data tag, and
Ventoux coachwork, which can be seen stamped with body no. 54 in
several locations, including the trunk and fender box covers.With
timeless styling and sophisticated engineering, the Type 57 is the
ultimate road-going Bugatti and enjoys sought-after status among
collectors. Chassis 57422, which features the improved
second-series chassis and classic Ventoux bodywork, is among the
last unrestored examples of this legendary marque and model. For
the collector in search of a time capsule Bugatti, we encourage
serious consideration of this captivating and highly original
Ventoux.Moreau-Esnault, France (acquired new in 1936)M. Raleur,
Paris, France (acquired by 1949)M. Robins (acquired circa
late-1950s)Robert Baer, Geneva, Switzerland (acquired by 1960)Jean
De Dobbeleer, Brussels, Belgium (acquired from the above in 1960)M.
Albatros (acquired from the above in 1960)Osmo Penttinen and
Family, Westminster, Massachusetts (acquired via Van Ramshorst
circa mid-1960s)Previous owner (acquired from the above)Chassis:
57422Engine: 310 Desirable Second-Series Type 57 with Jean
Bugatti-Designed Ventoux Coachwork Delivered New to France;
Documented in the American Bugatti Register Retains
Matching-Numbers Engine and Original Factory Data Tag Kept in
Single Family Ownership for over 50 Years and Largely Unseen An
Ideal Candidate for Restoration or Museum DisplayPrice: $367,500
