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Bugatti Gangloff Type 57 1934

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"I have had a yearning to purchase a vintage or classic car for a number of years and have read Classic Car magazines and trolled internet auction sites until I came to the Waimak Classic Cars Web site. There was a certain classic car listed that was very close to marque and vintage of my first car I ever owned. It was early 50s English favourite. I contacted Jesmond by email as an initial inquiry and he responded promptly and gave me background of the vehicle in addition to what was described on the web site. Obviously an inspection was vital. With then roading problems between Marlborough and Canterbury a convenient time to visit Waimak was agreed given we decided to include a family visit to CHCH to coincide Jesmond was extremely flexible and agreed to meet us in Rangiora to take us to his display site. It certainly was a pleasure to meet both Jesmond and Gloria and it was clear from the outset we were dealing with very good honest and genuine people. We did not purchase the vehicle of initial choice. Whilst a lovely car heart was not where the head was. It just would not fit in my garages! After inspecting and admiring many fine examples we fell in love with a rare for NZ near finished restored 1947 Rover P2. The purchase including a service plus up to date warrant and registration was completed and Gloria arranged the transport of the vehicle to us here in Blenheim. I could not fault the professionalism coupled with warm friendly attitude of both Jesmond and Gloria and strongly commend them to anyone seeking a purchase and or sale of their classic car. Post purchase communication and advice was excellent."
Mike & Barbara, Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand


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      Automobiles Ettore Bugatti is a French car manufacturer of high performance automobiles, founded in 1909 in the then German city of Molsheim, Alsace. Bugatti cars were known for their design beauty and for their many race victories. Ettore Bugatti was from a family of artists and considered himself to be both an artist and constructor. Famous Bugattis include the Type 35 Grand Prix cars, the Type 41 “Royale, the Type 57 “Atlantic and the Type 55 sports car.

      Gangloff was a Swiss/French coachbuilding company that was founded in 1903 by Georges Gangloff. Gangloff was one of the most important passenger vehicle coachbuilders after World War 1. They produced bodies for Martini, Rolls-Royce, Delage, Ansaldo, Hispano-Suiza, Isotta-Fraschini, Mercedes-Benz, Bugatti, Minerva and various other, also American, makes.

      Bugatti Type 57s were built from 1934 through 1940, with a total of 710 examples produced. Most Type 57s used a twin-cam 3,257 cc engine based on that of the type 49 but heavily modified by Jean Bugatti. Unlike the chain-drive twin-cam engines of the Type 50 and 51, the 57's engine used gears to transmit power from the crankshaft.

      A rediscovered Bugatti Type 57 sold for 3.4 million euros at auction on 7 February 2009 at a motor show in Paris

      ABOUT THIS CAR

      • This very special Type 57 Roadster is the realisation of Gangloff. It was ordered for Agents Frederich , Nice, France.
      • This 1934 Gangloff Bugatti Roadster Type 57 is a very rare, one off Bugatti once owned by Bernard Pinault.
      • It was subjected to a 50 odd year ground up restoration in consultation with French coach builders Gangloff, by late New Zealander Bob Turnbull.
      • This car was restored to Concours condition and has 96560 on the clock – would suit serious collector.
      • It has a fully reconditioned engine and goes beautifully.
      • Car was restored to its original colours of pearl with burgundy trim and carpet and pale tan upholstery. Restoration was completed in February 2015.
      • The Bugatti Type 57 is, almost unequivocally one of the most revered models in the entire history of the automobile. The cutting edge engineering for the time in all aspects of its chassis, suspension, engine, and driveline allowed for unparalleled levels of performance and on road refinement – all matched perfectly to the car's flowing lines.
      • Those lines were the handiwork of Ettore Bugatti's son Jean, whose skills were more than a match for the best coachbuilders Europe had to offer. However, amongst those coach builders, Gangloff is one whose name and reputation have weathered the test of time. 
      • This example is a truly amazing piece of machinery and history – a Gangloff designed and built Type 57 that is believed to be its one and only Roadster from 1934, carrying the chassis number 57217 and Engine Number 122.

      ENQUIRING ABOUT THIS CAR

      This unique gorgeous piece of motoring, history finished to unparalleled standard, has been exclusively entrusted to Waimak Classic Cars.

      Enquiries from interested parties are welcome and will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

      ALL initial enquiries about this vehicle are to be done strictly in writing, and addressed to Gloria Micallef –  [email protected]

      An in depth Information Brochure about this vehicle can be made available on request – fees and conditions apply.

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      DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ)

      NOTIFICATION AS TO NATURE OF GOODS IN TERMS OF THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT 1993

      Waimak Classic Cars Ltd is a New Zealand registered company and accepts that the vehicle being sold must be of “acceptable quality” in terms of section 7 of the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act) having regard to “the nature of the goods”.

      Waimak Classic Cars is not aware of any specific defects with the vehicle, however (a) such a vehicle being a classic vehicle may have mechanical breakdowns, electrical failures at inconvenient times and maintenance costs being part of and parcel of ownership of a classic vehicle; (b) reliability is a combination of the particular nature of the classic vehicle, how it is being driven, how it has been maintained, and to a certain extent luck; (c) because of the age of the vehicle, and its propensity to rust, it is likely that the vehicle would have been fully or partially restored, or at least repainted at some point in its life, maybe even more than once. Waimak Classic Cars does not know, and cannot give advice on how good any restoration work on the vehicle had been.

      The Purchaser acknowledges that the vehicle is being sold as a classic car; that in terms of the Act and the nature of the goods, the vehicle is an old car, bike or boat, that may have visual and hidden faults, unlike a new motor vehicle.

      The Purchaser is encouraged to personally fully inspect the vehicle and also to have the vehicle inspected, and fully assessed by an experienced, independent, specialist garage - before committing to purchase. While the Purchaser is entitled to rely on statements given by Waimak Classic Cars as being correct, where goods such as vehicles are concerned, with so many moving parts and rust being an issue with older vehicles; a Purchaser who chooses not to seek independent professional assistance when assessing the quality of what they propose to buy is considered as buying at their own risk, and if the vehicle then turns out to be of less than the represented quality, or not up to the Purchaser's expectation, or in the Purchaser opinion not fit for purpose; then the Purchaser is considered to have contributed to their own loss and should not expect any refunds or betterment from Waimak Classic Cars.

      The Purchaser acknowledges that they have read and fully understand this notification and the nature of a car which is many years old.

      For more information about this vehicle, please contact us Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm (New Zealand Standard Time) on +64 (0) 3 310-6485. Alternatively, you may email us at [email protected] anytime.

      PLEASE NOTE: Waimak Classic Cars is Not a car yard dealer type of operation. As a result, we do not operate through fixed opening hours and viewing is By Appointment Only.