Bugatti T44 #1

Chassis restoration.

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

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

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The châssis recompleted with mostly original parts except extrem front.

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Assembly of a replated original front axle.

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The châssis on wheels

Restauration du moteur.

Engine overhaul, crankshaft main bearing fitting

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Retrieved and cleaned original engine on bench

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

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

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Engine almost finished

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Back view and dashboard

The type 44 Bugatti back on the road.

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