Bugatti T44 #1
Chassis restoration.

The remains of a 3 liter Bugatti chassis transformed in a trailer in the 40’s around Strasbourg

The trailer taken apart, The chassis rails, rear axle and wheels will be restored.

The châssis recompleted with mostly original parts except extrem front.

Assembly of a replated original front axle.

The châssis on wheels
Restauration du moteur.

Engine overhaul, crankshaft main bearing fitting

Retrieved and cleaned original engine on bench

Fitting of new pistons and water pump, connecting rods have been reused

Blank assembly, intake manifold, cambox. New cylinder blocks will be used, old ones were unrecoverable

Engine almost finished

Back view and dashboard
The type 44 Bugatti back on the road.
