Jean Bugatti was just 25 years old when the Bugatti Type 57 which he designed went into production in 1934.

Powered by a 135hp 3,257 cc / 198.8 cui straight 8 double over head cam motor was modified from previous Bugatti designs featuring gear driven cam shafts in place of the chains used hitherto.

Although the original sports saloon body was somewhat dated by 1934 the car was capable of 95 mph and 630 examples were built up until 1940.

From 1938 despite Ettores protests the Type 57 was fitted with hydraulic brakes.

Chassis #57142 was built in 1934 and first registered in the UK on July 16th 1934.

Thanks for joining me on this “Handing Over To Jean” edition of “Gettin’ a li’l psycho on tyres” I hope you will join me again tomorrow. Don’t forget to come back now !