Pierre DUMONT (1920–1987) - Lot 430

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Pierre DUMONT (1920–1987) - Lot 430
Pierre DUMONT (1920–1987) 1938 Bugatti 57 SC 3.3-liter supercharged Gouache on card stock 35 x 38.5 cm (signs of moisture, mold, and soiling) Notes: “Bugatti equipped the Type 57 with a supercharger, thus creating the 57 C (160 CV and 170 km/h). At the same time, the 57 S was offered to customers; it differed from the 57 and 57 C with a shorter, lower chassis and a wind-deflecting radiator. The 57 S was advertised to reach 180 km/h with a 180 CV engine; the increase in power was achieved through a few modifications and a higher compression ratio. The most advanced version of the 57 series was the 57 SC (sport with supercharger), which produced 210 CV and exceeded 200 km/h. The two sports models, the 57 S and 57 SC, differed from the 57 and 57 C in their dry-sump lubrication system. Bugatti always remained faithful to rigid axles, but the 1938 models were equipped with hydraulic brakes. Jean Bugatti designed original and daring body styles for these sports chassis, such as this roadster with its front wheels enclosed in pivoting fenders.” Bibliography: P. DUMONT, *Aux Temps Des Automobilistes*, Lazarus Publishing, 1965; our gouache is reproduced on p. 202.
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