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Jean Bugatti’s Never-Built Masterpiece

Posted August 16, 2012 9:00 AM by dstrohl

Oxnard, California's Mullin Automotive Museum has come to worldwide prominence through its celebration of French art and Art Deco-inspired automobiles of the inter-war era. This organization has taken its celebration even further by supporting the creation of a newly coachbuilt automobile that follows Jean Bugatti's never-realized plans, and rides on Bugatti chassis number 64002.

Gianoberto Carlo Rembrandt Ettore "Jean" Bugatti, the third child of Bugatti founder Ettore, was an innately talented artist, designer and engineer who designed Bugatti's Types 50, 55 and the world-famous Type 57 SC Atlantic. Jean managed Bugatti automobile production from 1936 until 1939, when he died in a tragic road accident.

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08/17/2012 11:51 AM

Thanks! Now I know what that old car is out in the barn. I might just take it to the city and have Earl Schieb put a coat of Diamond Gloss cobalt blue on it. Anybody want the engine, it's a bit rusty but cranks over?

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