By / 11 June 2013
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Before every sixth grader in the world lusted for a 1,000 HP, $1,000,000+ Volkswagen, decades prior to a brilliant and ambitious yet ultimately doomed AWD, V12, Gandini-penned coupe-led nineties resurrection, Bugatti stood for one thing: Le Pur Sang des Automobiles, simply “pure blood automobiles”.
By / 20 May 2013
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We had the good fortune of being invited by the generous Mark Gessler to spend the first day of the Mille Miglia with his team, Scuderia Sport. Mark is one very energetic man who, in addition to his many day jobs (one of which is presiding over the Historic Vehicle Association), organizes the Scuderia Sport, a team comprised of 12 extra-ordinary cars piloted by equally special drivers and co-drivers. They are, in fact, the official Zagato team.
By / 20 May 2013
This week’s Crave is an original photo taken of Trintignant behind the wheel during that final Bugatti GP appearance, and signed by the drive himself—it’s hilarious to imagine what might’ve been going through his head when he was autographing these photos, each a 36” x 24” sepiatone print taken directly from the original negative. The Collector’s Studio has a limited supply of these fascinating and historically significant prints available for $895 apiece.
By / 6 May 2013
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On offer from the Collector Studio’s Motorsport Gallery in Toronto, and limited to only 10 pieces is this detailed, hand-built 1/8 scale model of the T59, offered with or without post-race patina. The level of attention lavished on the smallest features of this replica is breathtaking, from its miniscule brake shoe springs, piano-wire body retainers, quarter elliptical springs and associated suspension parts, wood-rimmed steering wheel, to the spectacular highlight of all these wonderful things—the engine.
By / 23 April 2013
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The history of Bugatti cars is well-documented elsewhere; the focus of this article is more about Ettore Bugatti the man and his many, hilarious, frequently genius, often self-defeating quirks and personality faults. "Bugatti was pure artist; his only scientific knowledge resulted from experience which increased with the years, and a natural mechanical ability aided by a gift of observation. He did not believe in calculations, formulae or principles..."
By / 28 December 2012
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In this garage profile we bring you to one of Mr. Roberto Vesco's private garages in an undisclosed location outside of Brescia, Italy. Anyone who participates in the Mille Miglia every year with a pre-war classic (and has won it on occasion to boot) is an interesting person in our book. Inside Mr. Vesco's private garage, there were plenty of automotive treasures to kick-start any enthusiast's Attention Deficit Disorder.
