Re: Digest Number 815

[Benson]

Hi All, Regarding query about possible Bugatti? discovery by Awini, sounds like it could be one or at least something equally interesting (Amilcar possibly). It could be helpfull getting in touch with BOC at Prescott as they are very helpfull at the Museum there.(spent a day there myself doing some research on ex Malcolm Cambell car that raced at Saltburn) Regards, Ron Benson TB :17:03 +0530 From: "Awini Ambuj Shanker" alviss@hotmail.com> Subject: bugatti discovered ? dear lists I have been told of a Bugatti languishing in the interiors of rural India,and from the description given I think it may be a type 51 or 35,im told it's a boat tail doorless roadster and has slightly staggered seating.the dash is there with some instruments,but it may have been replaced sometime,it apparently has wire wheels but the engine and steering wheel are missing. the car does not have any mud guards or lights and the handbrake lever is outside of the body. I am awaiting photographs of the car before I pursue it further. I would like to know if it really does turn out to be a rare bugatti, what are the chances of obtaining a suitable engine and other parts? Does anyone have any information on the bugattis that came to India? Apart from this car I know of two more bugattis in India, a type 40? in Bombay and a Brescia here in Delhi .according the information I have gathered, about 20 Bugattis are believed to have come to India but their fate is unknown. I hope someone can help. regards Awini Ambuj Shanker 53 Golf Links New Delhi 110003 INDIA 1930 Studebaker Commander Six, 7P tourer 1939 Lagonda V12 Rapide, 2+1 roadster 1966 VW Karmann Ghia, coupe 1927 Austin 12/4, 2 seater &1946 MG TC long term restoration projects _________________________________________________________________

[joecurto@aol.com]

Awini a sure givaway in the world of Buggattis is the method that the front springs mount to the front axle, the axle has a square hole forged in it and the spring slips into it and is locked in place. they use no bolts or U Bolts or the like. Joe