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Features
- Covers 1914-1918
- Over 150 cars included
- Over 200 photographs, many never published before
- Performance studies
- Market position tables shown Description
These post WW1 8-cylinder sporting touring cars were the most successful Bugatti models until the advent of the Type 57, and typify Bugatti style, design and innovative automobile engineering. Here is a thorough study of these great cars by two renouned experts and with the assistance of the Bugatti Trust. Over 200 photos and drawings. Synopsis
A detailed study of the medium sized touring cars in the extensive range built by Bugatti during the fifteen years following the 1914-18 war. Aspects of design and development are considered together with pictures of components and chassis commencing with the Type 28 culminating with the Type 49. These cars represented the bulk of production and typify the Bugatti style and design, which was the basis of the company's unique standing in the field of automobile engineering. Over one hundred and fifty different cars are depicted via over 200 principally contemporary photographs, many of which have not been published before. The works of many different coachbuilders, throughout Europe, built upon these chassis are illustrated together with tables showing their market position compared with other makes and models, which were competitors. A study of the performance of these cars in competition is included together with a survey of the fall and rise in values over eight decades. The book represents an important addition to the series already produced by Veloce covering models Type 40, Types 46/50 and Types 57/57S. The royalties pass to the Bugatti Trust, a foundation dedicated to the study of the works of Ettore Bugatti and the furtherance of aesthetics in engineering design. Independent Reviews
A treat few enthusiasts for these cars will wish to forego." Motor Sport
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"With more than 200 photos and drawings (all of them black and white), Barrie Price and Jean-Louis Arbey's new book on the Bugatti 'eights' is a superb introduction to these legendary and lesser-seen Molsheim greats." Classic & Sports Car
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"This book represents an important addition to the Veloce series covering the Type 40, Types 45/50 and Types 57/57S. The royalties generated by this book pass to the Bugatti trust, a foundation dedicated to the study of the works of Ettore Bugatti." Restored Cars
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"It is the photographs that create the atmosphere and appeal of this book. Warmly recommended and good value as a picture book." VSCC Bulletin
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"This is the fourth Bugatti book for Veloce by marque expert Price (who was also a founder of the RR & B Specialist's Association). It is different from the other ones in that it explores its subject from many more angles which makes it more relevant to relate to for enthusiasts of other marques. A good number of the period photos are new to the record; the photo captions are in English and French." The Flying Lady
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"This tidy volume offers up a good overview of the SOHC production models. As far as the author's reputation, it is hard to argue with Barrie Price who is the past president of a half dozen specialist clubs and has owned or driven every model of Bugatti ever built." Auto Aficionado
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"The narrative guides you through the era model by model, which is fascinating enough, but a number of interesting diversions are included, such as what it was like ordering your Bugatti during the 1930s ... a lovely book." Australian Classic Car
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"... truly a book for the Bugatti connoisseur and it contains over 200 black/white photos and drawings we havent seen before." PreWarCar.com
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"There are some remarkable photographs, some never previously published ... this would make a nice present for any lover of fine old cars." Motor Guide East and South Yorkshire Motor Guide
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"This delightful book tells the story of the 8-cylinder touring cars Bugatti built after World War I in the years 1920-1934. It should be added to every Bugatti enthusiast's collection." Pur Sang, American Bugatti Club
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"A nice book on a nice marque." Oldtimer/Dreamcar magazine Additional Information
Covers Bugatti types 28, 30, 38, 38a, 44 and 49.
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