2020 Pur Sang Type 35B

2,262cc OHV Straight 8
Approximately 170bhp
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Front Semi-Elliptical and Rear Quarter Elliptical Leaf Springs
4-Wheel Cable operated Drum Brakes

* Built by marque specialists Pur Sang using original factory drawings
* One owner from new
* Available for immediate use and enjoyment
* 2.3-liter supercharged 8-cylinder engine


TTHE TYPE 35B

"Among racing cars, it is the 1924 Types 35 Bugatti which tops the list of beautiful cars of the (1920s) period. Some would say it's the most beautiful racing car of all time. Although it underwent detail changes through the years and the radiator was enlarged, its lines were virtually unchanged from its appearance in the Grand Prix of the Automobile Club of France in July 1924, through to its final, 51 version of 1931-32." - Autocar magazine.

By the early 1930s Ettore Bugatti had established an unrivalled reputation for building cars with outstanding performance on road or track, the world's greatest racing drivers enjoying countless successes aboard the Molsheim factory's products and often choosing them for their everyday transport. The principal building block of this success was the legendary Type 35, arguably the quintessential Vintage-era sports car, which made its debut in August 1924 at the Grand Prix de l'ACF at Lyon-Givors. The Type 35's 1,991cc straight-eight engine was derived from that of the Type 30 but incorporated five roller/ball main bearings instead of three together with an improved lubrication system. In line with Bugatti's established practice, each cylinder's three valves were actuated by a single overhead camshaft. This state-of-the-art engine went into a conventional chassis with leaf springs at the front and quarter elliptic at the rear, and which boasted a novel hollow front axle and alloy wheels.

The Type 35's debut gave little indication of what was to come, as the factory team of five cars was plagued by tyre troubles and could achieve no better than 7th place at the finish. Despite this debacle the Type 35 in its various forms would go on to become arguably the most successful racing car of all time, commencing with winning the inaugural World Championship for Manufacturers in 1926 and securing countless victories for privateers.

For those who yearn for Bugatti-style motoring yet cannot afford the associated expense, a re-creation is the obvious solution and for many years the classic Type 35 has inspired the construction of numerous examples. Pur Sang of Argentina needs no introduction to those familiar with the world of Bugattis, the firm's Type 35 re-creations being universally admired for their incredible authenticity and quality of execution. This beautiful and highly detailed re-creation represents the model in its ultimate, 2.3-liter supercharged Type 35B form of 1929.


THE CAR OFFERED

This car arrived in the US from Pur Sang's factory in 2020. Received and finished in South Florida, this Pur Sang was in the company of many other fabulous vintage cars. The car has chassis number 603PS assigned to it by Pur Sang and a Florida DMV number under which it is titled. It is fitted with Pur Sang's blown 2.3-liter straight-eight engine sparked by a magneto and produces approximately 170bhp. During cataloging it was found to drive excellently, the car is particularly interesting, as an incredibly usable visceral driving experience. Pur Sang while staying incredibly true to the Bugatti ethos, upgrade their engines with modern technology. Such as the use of shell bearings as opposed to normally used Babbit material. The supercharger builds boost nicely, and the car has a fabulously snappy throttle response. Eager to be used and enjoyed this Pur Sang has already had a road registered VIN applied and is currently registered in Florida. Adding to its excitement is the fact the next caretaker needn't wait the 4-5 years to place an order for their car, as Pur Sang only produce roughly 20 cars per year. This is not an opportunity to be missed.