A Classic of Engineering Decorative Art Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic

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A Classic of Engineering Decorative Art
B u g a t t i Ty p e 5 7 S C A t l a n t i c C o u p é
Chassis No. 57591 (R. B. Pope), 1938
Extraordinary in a Class of the Exquisite
Scale
The front- and side windows are metal framed. The windshield wipers are staggered in reverse order. The rear fenders are
equipped with a stone-chipping protection cover made of aluminium plate with a dead surface. These are just some small
details of the original car that we transferred to our miniature.
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Also the underbody is a high-end recreation of the original. The underbody plate, which is equipped with air vents, is made
of metal. The exhaust pipe system is made of stainless steel. The frame is also a solid metal construction.
The radiator grille is finely mashed. Also a very nice detail are the metal pins on which the engine hood wings can rest
if they are opened. The wheels are appareled with aluminium rims and stainless steel spokes. Every single stainless steel
spoke is equipped with a single nipple.
Technical data of
the original vehicle:
The double-winged engine hood is hinged on both sides. The highly detailed 8-cylinder in-line-engine includes all
aggregates and cabling
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❚ 8-cylinder in-line-engine with two overhead cam shafts ❚ Compressor (Roots-Supercharger)
❚ Dry sump lubrication ❚ Mechanical cable-operated brakes ❚ Displacement: 3,257 ccm
❚ Total length: approx. 4,510 mm ❚ Maximum output: approx. 200 hp at 5,500 rpm
❚ Top speed: approx. 200 km/h ❚ Wheel base: 2,980 mm
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One of the Most Beautiful Cars in Automobile History
Finely recreated cockpit. The dashboard looks true to the
original with all instruments and control elements.
Elegant door design with three hinges and a fully functional
guidance bar sliding mechanism. The seats and as well the
door interior, which is sewn with functional pockets, is covered with real leather.
The perfectly shaped radiator grille of metal with Bugatti
emblem is chromed with a high gloss finish. The number
plate equates the original as well. Unforgotten amongst all
Bugatti enthusiasts.
The spare wheel in the rear end hutch can be taken out. The
gas cap and as well the cap of the cooler is removable, too.
For quite some time, experts all agree that the Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Coupé belongs in the most beautiful cars that were
ever built. Its streamlined body is a classic of engineering decorative art. Only three vehicles of this fascinating sports car
have been manufactured. In spite of this, you can own such a beauty, albeit in the form of an exquisite miniature. You will
be surprised how it does justice the original.
The development of the Atlantic
Coupé was intellectually indebted
to Ettore Bugatti’s son, Jean. Only
26 years old, he came up with a
masterpiece that made automobile
history.
What he presented was a design
that had never been seen before,
and it outshined anything else. The
car has upheld its halo and fascination to this day.
By the way, the dorsal seam that
goes from its wind shield to the
rear end, is just a style element. It`s
reminiscent of the seam that held
the two body half of the prototype
car “Aerolithe” together.
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But not only the appearance of
the sports car caused a lot of
attention. The Atlantic-Coupé was
one of the most powerful cars of
its time in the world. The 3.3 litre
8-cylinder in-line-engine and two
overhead cam shafts became
powered by a compressor.
Approximately 200 hp accelerated
the car to sensational 200 km/h.
But how did the Atlantic received
his name? Well, it`s a common
assumption that Jean Bugatti
chose this name to honor his
adored sculptor and pilot Jean
Mermoz. He tried to cross the
South-Atlantic in 1936 by plane
and disappeared without a trace.
Our original was the third and last
produced Atlantic, delivered in
May 1938 to the English businessman R.B. Pope. He kept the
car for nearly 30 years. We spared
no cost and effort to find out and
realize all single details of R.B.
Pope`s original car and transferred
them to our model.
Only a person without any petrol
it its blood could resist this phenomenal replica. Words are just
not enough to describe this beauty. Grant yourself this extraordinary collector`s item of stable
value and explore its countless
highlights.
In the early 80`s of the last century, the Pope car
became sold to the well known fashion designer
Ralph Lauren. After a costly restoration in which many
Bugatti experts were involved, the Coupé was re-introduced in a elegant black painting. CMC also recreated
this Atlantic. We offer that car with item number
M-085 in a worldwide limited edition of 5,000 pieces.
Item number M-083 – composed and hand mounted of
more than 1,700 single parts. A flawless and perfect in form
body painted in sapphire. Its unique design feature, the
seam with the extensive rivet structure on the fenders and
the roof, are reconstructed true to the detail.
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