Dozens of Australian Bugatti owners are planning to assemble a display of French racers worth in excess of $15m at this year’s Motorclassica, which is once again set to take over Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building from 23-25 October.
The gathering will mark the Bugatti Club of Australia’s 50th anniversary, and will highlight the marque’s compelling history with no fewer than 15 historic examples, including a rare ex-Hope Bartlett and Bill Thompson Type 43, which hasn’t been seen in public for 40 years.
A barn-find Type 37 will be put on show in as-found condition, and it will be joined by a Holden-engined example that was converted during the 1950s.
While the emphasis will be on grand prix cars, a stunning Art Deco-styled Type 57C Atalante is sure to draw a huge crowd throughout the weekend.
