1987 De La Chapelle Bugatti Type 55
US$58,500£43,634€50,344
Description
This 1987 Bugatti Concourse is an exceptionally rare De La Chapelle-built tribute to the legendary Bugatti Type 55, combining timeless prewar styling with modern engineering and drivability. Produced during the brief period when De La Chapelle was authorized to use the Bugatti name, this example boasts its original Bugatti badging and plaque acknowledging the approval of the marque's owners at the time. Built around licensed BMW mechanical components, including a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, and fully independent suspension; the car offers a unique ownership experience that captures the elegance and presence of one of the world's most celebrated sports cars.
Accompanied by extensive documentation-including importation records, testing paperwork, manuals, correspondence, and original sales literature. The photos attached are a fraction of the original documentation and messages back and forth from the builder, importer, and assembler of this car. Everything was saved.
While dry weight is under 2,000 pounds, this is not a small car, with the wheelbase being 110 inches. It has disk brakes on the front wheels, drums on the rear and the body sits on a modern steel ladder chassis with tubular extensions. Unequal length wish bones and anti-roll bars, with telescopic shock absorbers, form the front and rear suspensions.
If the car holds interest contact Jas Canfield at 760-532-4959 or email Jas@JPFRAZIER.com
This and other European Collectibles may be reviewed at WWW.JPFRAZIER.com
E-DISCLAIMER: This vehicle description is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time posted All information provided is true to our best efforts, but not guaranteed, and we assume no liability for any omissions or errors. We do sell classic cars in a variety of conditions, and may not see every imperfection or issue per vehicle. Our cars are sold as-is and without warranty. Price does not include state, city, or county taxes, title, license, registration, or shipping. Independent inspections by marque specialists are welcomed and encouraged as all sales are final
Accompanied by extensive documentation-including importation records, testing paperwork, manuals, correspondence, and original sales literature. The photos attached are a fraction of the original documentation and messages back and forth from the builder, importer, and assembler of this car. Everything was saved.
While dry weight is under 2,000 pounds, this is not a small car, with the wheelbase being 110 inches. It has disk brakes on the front wheels, drums on the rear and the body sits on a modern steel ladder chassis with tubular extensions. Unequal length wish bones and anti-roll bars, with telescopic shock absorbers, form the front and rear suspensions.
If the car holds interest contact Jas Canfield at 760-532-4959 or email Jas@JPFRAZIER.com
This and other European Collectibles may be reviewed at WWW.JPFRAZIER.com
E-DISCLAIMER: This vehicle description is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time posted All information provided is true to our best efforts, but not guaranteed, and we assume no liability for any omissions or errors. We do sell classic cars in a variety of conditions, and may not see every imperfection or issue per vehicle. Our cars are sold as-is and without warranty. Price does not include state, city, or county taxes, title, license, registration, or shipping. Independent inspections by marque specialists are welcomed and encouraged as all sales are final
Specifications
- Year
- 1987
- Brand
- De La Chapelle
- Model
- Bugatti Type 55
- Condition
- Used
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