1927 Bugatti Type 44 Cabriolet by Lavocat et Marsaud
- Engine
- 3.0L inline-eight (two blocks of four), SOHC, ~80 hp
A Bugatti Type 44 cabriolet bodied by Lavocat et Marsaud of Boulogne, Paris, featuring cycle-style front fenders and a curved carriage sill for a sporting character. Powered by a 2,991 cc single-overhead-camshaft straight-eight producing around 80 horsepower, this example was noted in the 1962 Bugatti Register as essentially original and lightly used. It has been in the same ownership since 1968, remaining in largely unaltered condition throughout that period.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold £314,375 (≈ $393K)
- 1960 →Acquisition unknownD M Thompsonpartial documentation
Listed in the 1962 Bugatti register compiled by Hugh Conway as the recorded owner from 1960.
- → 1968Acquisition unknownDr S Baylisspartial documentation
Based in Welwyn, Hertfordshire; Conway's register noted the car appeared fully original apart from an enlarged rear window and was believed to have covered fewer than 100,000 miles, with the engine described as strong and smooth.
- 1968 →Private saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Purchased from Dr Bayliss and held for roughly 57 years as part of a small curated collection; brakes were converted to hydraulic operation in 1975, otherwise the car remains in the same state as when acquired.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1975Modification
The original braking system was replaced with hydraulic units to improve reliability and suitability for modern use.
- —Mechanical
Following a period of storage, the car was recommissioned and returned to running condition; a further mechanical inspection is advised before use.
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