dimaxion Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Ettore Bugatti made this Chassis and Body at his Shops for Dr Fusche . The Doctor and his Family was expelled form Germany in the '30's . He took the Car with him . It was found in a Wrecking Yard by Chuck Jordon . It was after WW II he located and bought it . Long before he ascended in Fame at the GM Art & Design Studio . He had it restored mechanically as it was non-functional when he found it . The single updraft carburetor wasn't repairable . 4 GM Rochesters do the job today . This is how the Lindbergh kit is correctly depicted . Some minor cosmetics were done while Mr Jordon owned it . It found a permanent home at the Henry Ford Museum during the '60's IIRC . Still on display there as far as I know currently . The Taillights for these magnificent Vehicles are minimal . They achieved speeds of 85 MPH + . The fasted in the day , Race Cars , could make around 70 mph. . 898 , nearly 15 Liters , with 300 HP . Engine Turned Engine Surfaces . The Engines are a work of Art themselves IMHO . Tire Size is ; 36x6.75 . hustle down to Sears for a set every day of the Week .. yah ! A major setback for the 6 of these to get it replacement Tires . The Brake Drums are integral of the Wheels . This one never had the Standing Elephant on the Radiator . Enjoy ; Questions , please ask .. Thanx ..
warra48 Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Very nice build. I built the Napoleon version of this car quite some years ago, not sure now whether it was a Heller or Italeri or some other manufacturer. Unfortunately, it got damaged beyond reasonable repair over a couple of house moves.
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