How's this for a barn find?
 

1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante, one of only 17 made, found in garage where it sat for 50 years. 26,000 original miles. Sold for 4.3M.
http://classiccarlabs.com/2016/02/01...de-his-garage/ Be sure to watch the video.

http://classiccarlabs.com/wp-content...37-Bugatti.png

Re: How's this for a barn find?
 

Fine looking car,be fun to drive.

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Ohhh, I can't stop drooling.

Re: How's this for a barn find?
 

I'm disappointed , I thought you were posting a picture of a cow. :)

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Maybe some might see the need for a little improvement :)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...t.jpg~original

Re: How's this for a barn find?
 

Which do you prefer?

The front?

http://images.inmagine.com/400nwm/ir...tg01416898.jpg

Or the back?

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/...wbehavef14.jpg

Re: How's this for a barn find?
 

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Let's see. My 59A flathead has 239 cu.in and 100 hp @ 2500 RPM's. The Bugatti 8 cylinders total 198.75 cu.in and 210 hp at 5500 RPM. I can maybe push my 47 to 80 mph whereas the 37 Bugatti tops out at 130 mph. Maybe I'd stick with the DOHC in the Bugatti.

Re: How's this for a barn find?
 

Well you did say "Barn find", what else would you expect in a barn?

Re: How's this for a barn find?
 

Any idea why it looks like it was dusted with flour? Could be fine snow maybe?

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I believe the photo is "staged" to look as if it was taken at the time and location the car was uncovered by the family. It is possible the dust is original but the garage not so.
There was a very large collection of some of the streamlined (Art Deco) designed cars from the 30's at the Peterson Museum in LA earlier this year. What a gorgeous collection. Several Bugatti 57's, Talbot Logo, RR, Even a couple of one offs from Mercedes & Bentley.

Re: How's this for a barn find?
 

It was dusted with something. Look at the floor around the car, it is white like the car.

Re: How's this for a barn find?
 

So where is the "barn"? Looks like it was found in a garage to me!

Re: How's this for a barn find?
 

terry oh is correct. That photo was staged. No one leaves a car, taking up room in the middle of his shop, for 50 years. They should have taken the time to sweep the floor before taking the photo. What a great car though.

Re: How's this for a barn find?
 

Wikipedia:

A barn find is a classic car or motorcycle that has been discovered, often in derelict condition. The term comes from their tendency to be found in places such as barns and outbuildings [garage] where they have been stored for many years. The term usually applies to vehicles that are rare and valuable, and which are consequently of great interest to car collectors and enthusiasts despite their poor condition.

In the past, barn find cars were typically subjected to exhaustive restoration, to return them to a condition close to that when they were built. However, the current trend is to treat the cars more sympathetically, to avoid restoration that removes evidence of the car's history and to place greater value on any original features the car retains even if they're in poor condition. In some cases, intense restoration can actually lower a car's value.