1938 Bugatti T57 Galibier by Gangloff

The Bugatti Type 57 is one of the most iconic sports cars of the 1930s. Designed by Jean Bugatti, it is widely regarded as a masterpiece of automotive artistry and is celebrated by classic car enthusiasts worldwide. The Type 57 is admired for its magnificent 3.3-litre twin-cam inline eight-cylinder engine and exceptional attention to detail. Staying true to Bugatti’s ancestral virtues, this model proved its quality in motorsport, achieving notable victories, including the 1935 Rally of the French Alps, the 1936 French Automobile Grand Prix, the 1937 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Produced between 1934 and 1940, the Type 57 was offered with bespoke coachwork, though the most popular designs were created by Jean Bugatti himself. These included the Stelvio, Galibier, Ventoux, and Atalante body styles.

Chassis No. 57637 was discovered in Switzerland, where it was part of a collection of eight Bugattis, the rest of which were all single-seaters. Following an extended period of negotiations, this Type 57 was eventually acquired by renowned Irish classic car collector Jim Boland, who kept it as part of his magnificent collection for decades. The car comes with registration papers from the Netherlands and features a beautifully aged patina, reflecting its rich history and originality.