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1935 Bugatti Type 57S Aérolithe

1935 Bugatti Type 57S Aérolithe

Jean Bugatti designed the original Aérolithe - the stunning star of the 1935 Paris motor show, which vanished without a trace and has yet to be found. This f...
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Jean Bugatti designed the original Aérolithe - the stunning star of the 1935 Paris motor show, which vanished without a trace and has yet to be found. This faithful re-creation (from what is known) - the Bugatti Type 57S Aérolithe - was executed by the Canadian 'Guild of Automotive Restorers' and exhibited by the North Carolina Museum of Art as part of "Rolling Sculpture: Art Deco Cars of 1930s and 40's)" It was an amazing sight - one which begged to be studied from all angles! Incredible!
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iPhone 7 Plus

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Aperture f/1.8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/9 Focal Length 399/100

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Jan, 2017

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Beautiful photo, magnificent automobile.

The Guild does amazing work, and this was not easy to make due to the magnesium used.

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