Specifications:
Year: 1926
Model: 23
Type: Brescia Modifie
Chassis number: 2840
Chassis type: Roadster
Coachwork: Open 2-seater with folding top and occasional seat in tail by H. G. Clothier of Petersham, Australia.
Engine number: 1288
Engine type: 1,496cc, single SOHC, 4-cyl., 16valves, Solex 35MV carbureted
Transmission number: 1443
Front axle number: 524
Options: Last year model options including a top 1,496cc engine capacity producing 40 bhp featuring 2 ball + 1 plain crankshaft bearings, SEV B4 magneto ignition, brakes on all 4 wheels.
Deviations: Louvred bonnet, Marchal headlights, dry-plate clutch, cycle-type mudguarsds and windshield frame.
Color: black
Registration: British, BUG 15, retained
General history: Chassis 2840 was sold new on March 1926 to Mr. Scott of New South Wales, Australia through Bugatti’s Champs Elysees agent in Paris. Mr. Scott fitted wickerworth seats, steel mudguards, drove it to London and a year later shipped it to Sydney, Australia. Upon arrival he employed local coachbuilder H. G. Clothier of Petersham to build a 2-seat point-tailed roadster body with folding top and an occasional seat in the tail. Thereafter Mr. Scott and his son attended several local club events including hill-climbs and long-distance rallies. In 1976 it was sold it to Mr. Hunter who in turn sold it to Mr. Thomson of New South Wales.
In 1987 the car was imported to the UK by its first UK owner, Mr. P. Evans. In 1992 a total restoration was undertaken to be completed by Mr. Light and Tillion 7 years later to an outstanding, ‘as new’ condition (Davis Sewell, 2002 report).
In 2009 it was acquired by a private collector in Athens, Greece who decided to display it at the Hellenic Motor Museum.
Ownership history:
Australia
1st: M. Scott and son, Year acquired 1926, Location: New South Wales,
2nd:R. Hunter, Year acquired 1976, Location: New South Wales,
3rd: J. Thomson, Year acquired n/a, Location: New South Wales,
Great Britain
4th: J. P. Evans, Year acquired 1987, Location: Shrewsbury,
5th: B.Wickham, Year acquired 1989, Location: Cullompton,
6th: Dr. R. Parker, Year acquired 1990, Location: Oxford,
7th: P. Taylor, Year acquired 1992, Location: Somerset,
8th: J. Light/P. Tillion, Year acquired 1999, Location: Bath,
9th:T. Senior, Year acquired 2002, Location: Pickering.
Greece
10th: H. M. Museum Year acquired 2009, Location: Athens.
Documents:
Early and late photographs
Australian Registration, 1972
UK Registration Certificate, 1987
MoT Certificates, 2005-6, 2009-10
Bugatti Owner’s Club correspondence, 1999, 2003
David Sewell Inspection Report, 2002
Greek customs documents, 2009
Participations:
1960 Cootamundra Centenary Procession, Australia
1966 Great Australian Bugatti Rally
1972 Mildura Bugatti Rally
Condition: “Remarkably original” in “outstanding condition”, David Sewell, 2002 report. Totally restored to show standards including new engine block, pistons, radiator, plating, hood sticks, covers, side screens, seat upholstery and leather-covered springs.
Inspection: The car is in excellent condition both cosmetically and mechanically. It is evident that there has been little to no use since completion of restoration. The paint appears evenly applied with even care in smaller and larger areas. There are some minor scratches on the engine hoods done by hooking the chrome latches on the engine panels and a couple of red paint stains on the engine block. The instrument panel is in an immaculate state. The seats carry an even patina with no sagging. The softop cloth is in very good condition. The engine fires right away and operates smoothly.
Maintenance: The car is checked, lubricated and started up once every month.
Specifications:
Year: 1926
Model: 23
Type: Brescia Modifie
Chassis number: 2840
Chassis type: Roadster
Coachwork: Open 2-seater with folding top and occasional seat in tail by H. G. Clothier of Petersham, Australia.
Engine number: 1288
Engine type: 1,496cc, single SOHC, 4-cyl., 16valves, Solex 35MV carbureted
Transmission number: 1443
Front axle number: 524
Options: Last year model options including a top 1,496cc engine capacity producing 40 bhp featuring 2 ball + 1 plain crankshaft bearings, SEV B4 magneto ignition, brakes on all 4 wheels.
Deviations: Louvred bonnet, Marchal headlights, dry-plate clutch, cycle-type mudguarsds and windshield frame.
Color: black
Registration: British, BUG 15, retained
General history: Chassis 2840 was sold new on March 1926 to Mr. Scott of New South Wales, Australia through Bugatti’s Champs Elysees agent in Paris. Mr. Scott fitted wickerworth seats, steel mudguards, drove it to London and a year later shipped it to Sydney, Australia. Upon arrival he employed local coachbuilder H. G. Clothier of Petersham to build a 2-seat point-tailed roadster body with folding top and an occasional seat in the tail. Thereafter Mr. Scott and his son attended several local club events including hill-climbs and long-distance rallies. In 1976 it was sold it to Mr. Hunter who in turn sold it to Mr. Thomson of New South Wales.
In 1987 the car was imported to the UK by its first UK owner, Mr. P. Evans. In 1992 a total restoration was undertaken to be completed by Mr. Light and Tillion 7 years later to an outstanding, ‘as new’ condition (Davis Sewell, 2002 report).
In 2009 it was acquired by a private collector in Athens, Greece who decided to display it at the Hellenic Motor Museum.
Ownership history:
Australia
1st: M. Scott and son, Year acquired 1926, Location: New South Wales,
2nd:R. Hunter, Year acquired 1976, Location: New South Wales,
3rd: J. Thomson, Year acquired n/a, Location: New South Wales,
Great Britain
4th: J. P. Evans, Year acquired 1987, Location: Shrewsbury,
5th: B.Wickham, Year acquired 1989, Location: Cullompton,
6th: Dr. R. Parker, Year acquired 1990, Location: Oxford,
7th: P. Taylor, Year acquired 1992, Location: Somerset,
8th: J. Light/P. Tillion, Year acquired 1999, Location: Bath,
9th:T. Senior, Year acquired 2002, Location: Pickering.
Greece
10th: H. M. Museum Year acquired 2009, Location: Athens.
Documents:
Early and late photographs
Australian Registration, 1972
UK Registration Certificate, 1987
MoT Certificates, 2005-6, 2009-10
Bugatti Owner’s Club correspondence, 1999, 2003
David Sewell Inspection Report, 2002
Greek customs documents, 2009
Participations:
1960 Cootamundra Centenary Procession, Australia
1966 Great Australian Bugatti Rally
1972 Mildura Bugatti Rally
Condition: “Remarkably original” in “outstanding condition”, David Sewell, 2002 report. Totally restored to show standards including new engine block, pistons, radiator, plating, hood sticks, covers, side screens, seat upholstery and leather-covered springs.
Inspection: The car is in excellent condition both cosmetically and mechanically. It is evident that there has been little to no use since completion of restoration. The paint appears evenly applied with even care in smaller and larger areas. There are some minor scratches on the engine hoods done by hooking the chrome latches on the engine panels and a couple of red paint stains on the engine block. The instrument panel is in an immaculate state. The seats carry an even patina with no sagging. The softop cloth is in very good condition. The engine fires right away and operates smoothly.
Maintenance: The car is checked, lubricated and started up once every month.