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Celebrating Racing Heritage: The Bugatti Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition
The six bespoke masterpieces that form the Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition family have been meticulously crafted, drawing inspiration from the six Bugatti Type 35 racecars that made a significant impact on the automotive and motorsports worlds 100 years ago. Hand-built by The Little Car Company artisans in Oxfordshire, UK, these scaled Bugatti models feature aluminium bodies, brass identification plates within the cockpit, and a striking Bleu de Lyon paint scheme reminiscent of the original Type 35 racecars.
Using the top-of-the-range Pur Sang Bugatti Baby II architecture, each Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition is decorated with a unique chassis number matching the original cars. They also include confirmation of power output and a unique '1 of 1' designation for each model. Additionally, these editions are adorned with hand-painted entry numbers on the radiator, hood, and boat tail in Blanc. The body construction of each model is intricately coupled with exclusive detailing such as lockwire additions and custom louvres to match each original Type 35.
The legendary Type 35 made its dynamic debut at the 1924 Grand Prix de Lyon, driven by Leonico Garnier (#21), Jean Chassagne (#7), Pierre de Vizcaya (#18), Meo Costantini (#22), and Ernest Friderich (#13). A sixth Type 35 – the original prototype – was kept in reserve by Ettore Bugatti. Over a decade, the Type 35 achieved over 2,500 victories and podium finishes, becoming the most successful racing car of all time.
A homage to founder Ettore Bugatti’s original design, the Bugatti Baby II is a 75% scale, electrified reimagining of the famous Type 35. The Bugatti Baby II has quickly become a modern-day design icon, representing an acclaimed contemporary tribute to Ettore’s original masterpiece built in 1926. To ensure added authenticity, The Little Car Company developed the Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition using a 3D scan of the original 1924 Bugatti Grand Prix car.
Powered by an advanced high-performance electric motor, the Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition encapsulates a modern take on an unforgettable Bugatti classic. "Each Bugatti Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition pays homage to the iconic Bugatti Type 35 racecars that shaped automotive and motorsports history," said Wiebke Ståhl, Managing Director of Bugatti International. "With meticulous attention to detail, these anniversary examples are individually customized, reflecting the very essence of the brand’s historic racing pedigree whilst showcasing an exceptional level of craftsmanship."
Ben Hedley, CEO of The Little Car Company, added: "We are thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership with Bugatti to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Type 35 with the Bugatti Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition. These limited-edition creations honour the legendary cars that raced at the 1924 Grand Prix de Lyon, marking a pivotal moment in automotive history."
All six of the Bugatti Baby II Type 35 Centenary Editions have been sold to private collectors across the globe. For more information on the Bugatti Baby II, visit www.bugattibaby.com.
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