Royal Bug

[dimaxion]

There were 3 of the 6 Kitted of these Royals . I have all 3 built . This one was owned at the time by Domino Pizza King  Tom Monniham's I saw on display at the Canfield , Oh. Fall Fair .  Lotrsa - lotsa pictures .. 9 months later . I'll Post the other two later .. Enjoy ..            


 

 

 

The body for this car is made from 12,000 Mahogany Blocks . Yes , this is a clock in the Center of the Steering Wheel . Does anyone have the missing Standing Elephant Radiator Cap Ornament Rembrant Bugatti created . I am lacking this part , any help ? Enjoy .. Thanx ..

 

[Cpt Tuttle]

Fantastic interpretion of a classic!

[sjordan2]

Absolutely outstanding. Slick build of a tricky kit. 

[cobraman]

Very , very nice !

[Harry P.]

Very nice!

I believe this was one of the biggest cars ever made. It must have been an impressive sight back in the day compared to the "normal" cars on the street.

[peter31a]

Very nice build. Love to see a great classic built up. Although I have to admit when I saw the topic I was thinking it was a Beetle owned by a king, queen or princess. 

[slusher]

Super nice build...

[dimaxion]

Midnight Prowler , this kit is Testors . It is Chassis 41150 . Harry , you are correct . Typo 41 Bugatti Royal had only one mission This mission of Etorre Bugatti was to be the ; largest , most spectacular , Elite , exclusive ,  comfortable , Powerful and fastest in the day . IMHO , he succeeded hands down .  Cost of these , as in all his cars , was not a consideration .

[dimaxion]

Midnight Prowler , this kit is Testors . It is Chassis 41150 . Harry , you are correct . Typo 41 Bugatti Royal had only one mission This mission of Etorre Bugatti was to be the ; largest , most spectacular , Elite , exclusive ,  comfortable , Powerful and fastest in the day . IMHO , he succeeded hands down .  Cost of these , as in all his cars , was not a consideration .

[Al Hoffman]

Very nice build. A little more info on the Royals. I believe that they had Bugatti locomotive engines living under that long hood.

[dimaxion]

You are correct . Etorre made Aero Straight 8's . Before and during WW I Bugatti Aero Engines were made by Licensce in the US and Allied Nations . One is on display at the ACD Museum in Auburn , In. . This particular Engine was deemed too long and cumbersome for Air Frames Post WW I . As such he created these Cars . Just built 6 during the long run of this Typo 41 . Next logical Step was indeed rail Cars of Self Locomotion Gasoline Power . These Locomotives  were in constant use until the LATE '70's . Longevity and serviceability built in as all he made . 85 MPH on the tires in the day is brave !   Thanx ..

[dimaxion]

You are correct . Etorre made Aero Straight 8's . Before and during WW I Bugatti Aero Engines were made by Licensce in the US and Allied Nations . One is on display at the ACD Museum in Auburn , In. . This particular Engine was deemed too long and cumbersome for Air Frames Post WW I . As such he created these Cars . Just built 6 during the long run of this Typo 41 . Next logical Step was indeed rail Cars of Self Locomotion Gasoline Power . These Locomotives  were in constant use until the LATE '70's . Longevity and serviceability built in as all he made . 85 MPH on the tires in the day is brave !   Thanx ..

[ChrisR]

Nice build!

[Danno]

Outstanding.