Derek,
Wonderful pictures, thanks.
The big Bugatti is a Type 50. The engine was a five liter (4972) straight
eight, hemi head, supercharged, twin overhead cam producing 200 bhp at 4,000
rpm. The ohc layout was copied from the two American Miller racing cars
bought by Bugatti to study. The alloy wheels were designed for the type 50,
but were available later as an option on the Type 46.
I don't keep up with the latest, but in the 1990's this car was owned by Miles
Coverdale of Long Island, New York. Its a genuine LeMans survivor.
Best regards
Peter
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