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1935 Bugatti Type 35 VW Replica - VIN: 1112449696 - Offered Without Reserve - Replica of one of the most historically important race cars | Titled as a 1980 Bugatti | Volkswagen Baja motor and three-speed manual transmissionHailed as one of the most successful Bugatti racing models ever, the Type 35 made its track debut on August 3rd, 1924 and never looked back. The Type 35 was an unforeseen success, taking gold in over 1,000 races in its time. It took first place at the Grand Prix World Championship in 1926 after winning 351 races and setting 47 records two years prior. During its most successful period, the Type 35s were averaging out about 14 race wins per week. The Type 35 even went on to the win the Targa Florio five years in a row from 1925 through 1929. The importance of the Type 35 Bugatti cannot be overstated. It is one of the marque’s vehicles that set the standard for most Bugattis and super cars to come.

Paying homage to an era of racing dominance by the Bugatti Race Team comes this 1935 Type 35 Volkswagen Bugatti Replica. Titled as a 1980 Bugatti, this car gives resemblance to one of the most dominant race cars ever. This custom-built VW kit car was built on a 1980 Volkswagen frame and features the right shapes and looks of a Type 35 body. It sports Bugatti’s iconic arch-shaped radiator that had evolved from the Bugatti Type 13 and aerodynamic boattail style rear end. The car is painted in a shiny dark purple with a matte black stripe with the letters “EB” going through the side. The front features four headlights, turn single lights, and a set of fog lights. The passenger side hood opens up as the “trunk” and houses the spare tire and jack and offers more room to store multiple bags. The boattail style rear end opens like a clamshell and the Volkswagen Baja engine can be found underneath. In well working order and ready for the road, it is most ideal for cruising the back country roads or taking to the local car show. Wrapping the exterior all together is the black front grille which proudly displays the faded the Bugatti logo.

The interior sports an open cockpit with a black leather bench seat for two. The woodgrain dash houses Sunpro gauges, speedometer, and a lockable glovebox. The cockpit also has a few aftermarket parts like Niken foot pedals, Hurst shifter for the manual transmission, and a woodgrain GT Grant steering wheel. Primed and ready to go on a summer cruise, this Type 35 Replica is a great opportunity to own a part of vintage racing history without breaking the bank.