1936 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio
Jean Bugatti’s design genius shined through one of his most elegant creations during the mid-1930s. The Type 57 Stelvio featured distinctive pontoon fenders and an Atalante-inspired rounded tail that set it apart from other luxury cabriolets of its era.
This four-passenger convertible offered a folding windshield and a soft top that could fold nearly flat into a dedicated compartment, creating a streamlined profile perfect for spirited driving.
The Stelvio’s sophisticated engineering matched its striking appearance. Under the hood sat a 3.3-liter single overhead cam straight-eight engine producing 135 horsepower, paired with a four-speed manual transmission.
The chassis rode on a 130-inch wheelbase with live axles front and rear, supported by semi-elliptic leaf springs up front and inverted quarter-elliptic springs at the rear.
As part of Bugatti’s Type 57 family, the Stelvio represented the French manufacturer’s approach to luxury touring cars. The design evolved throughout production, with later examples receiving integrated headlamps and other refinements.
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