Hemmings Daily: Bugatti Type 35B remains unrestored 87 years after winning the first Monaco Grand Prix

Photos courtesy Bonhams. One typically didn't refuse either of the Schlumpf brothers when it came to Bugattis. The collectors amassed their collection of Molsheim's best because they had essentially unlimited resources at their disposal, but Edmond Escudier didn't care. Nor did he care that the paint flaked from it in spots or that it had lost all its (physical) luster. And decades later his appreciation of the car as it sat was finally rewarded with a FIVA Preservation Award. Escudier, who had owned the Bugat [View in Browser | Subscribe] [Hemmings Daily] Friday, September 16, 2016 [Bugatti Type 35B remains unrestored 87 years after winning the first Monaco Grand Prix] [Bugatti Type 35B remains unrestored 87 years after winning the first Monaco Grand Prix] Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photos courtesy Bonhams. One typically didn't refuse either of the Schlumpf brothers when it came to Bugattis. The collectors amassed their collection of Molsheim's best because they had essentially unlimited resources at their disposal, but Edmond Escudier didn't care. Nor did he care that the paint flaked from it in spots or that it had lost all its (physical) luster. And decades later his appreciation of the car as it sat was finally rewarded with a FIVA Preservation Award. Escudier, who had owned the Bugat... [Read More] [Sponsor] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1950 Allard J2] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1950 Allard J2] Posted by Daniel Strohl - 1950 Allard J2 for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: This 1950 J2, chassis #99J1851, is the sister car to the famous Pollard #14 Allard. Tom Carsten, of Pacific NW Racing fame, owned #14 and raced #15 for the owner. The original engine, complete documentation and comprehensive spares package are included. This special example has a long history in the Pacific NW. Following the loss of Tom Carsten's number 14 J2 Allard against the tree up Pebble Beach, the sister car owned by David Fogg was pre...[Read More] [Unique 1922 Essex Light-Duty Truck to be on display at the Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance] [Unique 1922 Essex Light-Duty Truck to be on display at the Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance] Posted by Matt Litwin - Normally you would not associate fabric-covered C-pillars adorned with landau bars with light-duty pickup trucks from the Twenties; the treatment would suggest the combination more fitting of the luxury car market - no matter the pre-Eighties decade. However, when evidence suggests that the pickup in question had been bodied by Briggs Manufacturing Company as a potential one-off for Hudson's Essex works, it starts to make a little more sense. Senior Editor Mark McCourt was fortunate enough to learn first hand of the...[Read More] [Sponsor] [2016 Coker Tire Challenge kicks off in Chattanooga] [2016 Coker Tire Challenge kicks off in Chattanooga] Posted by Jim O'Clair - The Hemmings Motor News 1932 Ford Speedster. Photos by Tommy Lee Byrd, courtesy The Great Race. It is time once again for Great Racers and vintage car rallying fans to make their annual pilgrimage to Chattanooga, Tennessee for the three-day Coker Tire Challenge, a cloverleaf-style road rally race based on time, speed, and distance. Many of the 2016 Great Race participants, including Hemmings' own 1932 Ford Speedster and the fabulous Auburn boat-tail speedster that graced the pages of the October issue of Hemm...[Read More] [What's a barbecue without wings?] [What's a barbecue without wings?] Posted by Hemmings contributor - By William Hall. Photos courtesy of Doug Schellinger. Many of us have had our car buddies over for backyard barbecues this summer, but none of them resembled the gathering at the home of Doug Schellinger of New Berlin, Wisconsin, president of the Daytona/Superbird Auto Club. What began as a casual picnic with a half-dozen cars over twenty years ago peaked this year with 30 participants, and some interesting special guests. This year the event was joined by the 1972 Sunoco AAR Eagle Indy car and a vintage-raced G...[Read More] [Reseda, California, 1954] [Reseda, California, 1954] Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: Fall 1954 Location: Sherman Way, Reseda, California Source: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power What do you see here? ...[Read More] [Sponsor] [This Day in Automotive History] THIS DAY IN AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY 9/16/1888: W.O. Bentley born, Hampstead, England 9/16/1908: General Motors incorporates UPCOMING EVENTS [39th Annual Fall Jefferson] September 23, 2016 - Jefferson, WI [Hemmings Motor News 10th Annual Concours d'Elegance] September 23, 2016 - Saratoga Springs, NY [Volvo Sports America] September 23, 2016 - Saratoga Springs, NY [29th Annual Midwest Regional Chevelle Show] September 23, 2016 - Kansas City, KS [3rd Annual Firefighter Bob Kochka Cruise Night] September 23, 2016 - Bloomingdale, NJ [Maggie Valley Swap Meet] September 23, 2016 - Maggie Valley, TN [See All Events] [Sponsor] FEATURED CLASSIFIEDS Sponsored By: [Sponsor] [1949 Mercury Monarch] [1949 Mercury Monarch] [$40,000] [1954 Nash-Healey ] [1954 Nash-Healey] [$55,000] [1967 Plymouth GTX] [1967 Plymouth GTX] [$75,000] [1942 Harley-Davidson WLA Military] [1942 Harley-Davidson WLA Military] [$28,000] [1969 Oldsmobile 442] [1969 Oldsmobile 442] [$47,500] [1986 Lincoln MK 7] [1986 Lincoln MK 7] [$9,500] [1948 Dodge B1B] [1948 Dodge B1B] [$29,900] [1957 Chevrolet Bel Air] [1957 Chevrolet Bel Air] [$24,000] PRO SELLER LISTING [1968 Chevrolet Camaro] [1968 Chevrolet Camaro] [$49,000] PROMOTED LISTING [2008 Ford Expedition] [2008 Ford Expedition] [$10,880] [1936 ORIGINAL ARTILLERY WHEELS] [1936 ORIGINAL ARTILLERY WHEELS] [$1,000] [View All Classifieds] FEATURED IN THE BLOG [Trinkets, doodads and geegaws for display... forever] [Trinkets, doodads and geegaws for display... forever] [Spirit of '75: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette brochure] [Spirit of '75: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette brochure] [See All Featured Blog Posts] FOLLOW US: [Get RSS Feeds of Hemmings Blog] [Follow us on Twitter] [Join us on Facebook] [View our Flickr pool] [View Newsletter Archives] WEEK IN REVIEW Thursday, September 15, 2016 [Checker factory documents and blueprints donated to cab club] [Checker factory documents and blueprints donated to cab club] Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photos courtesy Checker Cab Club. Though it's only been around for a little more than a year, the Checker Cab Club recently scored a couple troves of rather significant documentation on the Kalamazoo cabs dating back to the 1940s and plans to make all of it available to club members and other Checker enthusiasts. "To say the donation is earth shattering would be an understatement," Joe Fay wrote on the Checker Cab Club's website. "The impact is will be great for the exploration of Checker history or the restor...[Read More] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1960 Cadillac Series 62 convertible] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1960 Cadillac Series 62 convertible] Posted by Kurt Ernst - From the seller's description: 1960 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible. The car spent much of her life in California; I purchased her from a seller in Maui early in 2014. This is a solid car in very good driver condition. The body and paint are in good shape. I don't find any hidden cancer lurking under the paint and I think those types of issues would be appearing by now. There are some imperfections in the paint on the rear fins (due to inadequate paint prep by a previous owner). The undercarriage remains solid. O...[Read More] [Motorcycle Cannonball is off to a shaky start - the first three days narrow the field] [Motorcycle Cannonball is off to a shaky start - the first three days narrow the field] Posted by Jim O'Clair - Bill Rodencal astride his 1915 Harley-Davidson, getting back into the action. Photos courtesy Motorcycle Cannonball and The Vintagent. But why should we be surprised? Previous semi-annual Motorcycle Cannonballs have put age restrictions on the bikes that could be entered. In 2010, only pre-1915 period-correct bikes could be entered. The second Cannonball in 2012 allowed pre-1929 bikes, and the third reprise was in 2014 when pre-1936 bikes could be ridden. This year, in honor of the 100th anniversary of Cannonball...[Read More] [Fourth-annual Motorcycle Film Festival kicks off in New York City this week] [Fourth-annual Motorcycle Film Festival kicks off in New York City this week] Posted by Jim O'Clair - Photos courtesy Motorcycle Film Festival. The 2016 edition of the Motorcycle Film Festival takes place in Brooklyn, New York from September 14 to 17, with screenings of narrative, documentary and experimental films made by motorcycling enthusiasts and filmmakers from across the globe. The event kickoff took place last night at the Gutter Bar in Brooklyn, but there's still ample time to catch showings of every film. Event founder and organizer Corrina Mantlo of the Missfires all-ladies riding club and Via Meccanic...[Read More] [Reminiscing - Devil cults and 1949 Plymouths] [Reminiscing - Devil cults and 1949 Plymouths] Posted by Richard Lentinello - Photos courtesy George Ormrod. I once had a 1949 Plymouth club coupe that was used in the Troma Classic feature film Space Zombie Bingo. This is a straight to DVD film I directed in my younger days. It was shot on actual motion picture film with a $43,000 budget. The distributor, Troma Inc. of New York is best known for the Toxic Avenger film series. The Plymouth was used numerous times in Space Zombie Bingo, most notably as a police car. For this we took black and white poster paint and slathered it on the ...[Read More] [Las Vegas, 1968] [Las Vegas, 1968] Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: August 1968 Location: Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada Source: Vintage Las Vegas What do you see here? ...[Read More] Wednesday, September 14, 2016 [From tuner culture to car history in the classroom, automotive heritage conference to give scholarly context to old cars] [From tuner culture to car history in the classroom, automotive heritage conference to give scholarly context to old cars] Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photo by the author. Scandinavian attitudes toward automotive preservation. Preserving the skills necessary for auto restoration. How scrappage programs have influenced old car collectability. The slate of presentations at next month's Putting Preservation on the Road conference might seem varied, but they all have a part to play in elevating automotive heritage from grassroots enthusiasm to academic pursuit. "We haven't developed a serious program around automotive heritage, and that's the underlying core obj...[Read More] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 convertible] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 convertible] Posted by Kurt Ernst - 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 convertible for sale. From the seller's description: This 4-4-2 is family owned and garaged since new, purchased by my Dad on March 8, 1965. Unabused, never wrecked or damaged, and kept original. Not a clone, but a genuine Lansing built 4-4-2. Power steering and Jetaway column-shift automatic (for Mom). Power disc brakes were added in 1999. The car was originally Midnight Blue, and was disassembled and stripped in the late 90s and painted with Sikkens basecoat-clearcoat in GM Target Red. Seats...[Read More] [A conversation with the buyer of CSX2000, the Shelby Cobra prototype] [A conversation with the buyer of CSX2000, the Shelby Cobra prototype] Posted by Kurt Ernst - CSX2000 crosses the auction stage in Monterey. Photo by Jeff Koch. On August 19, CSX2000, the prototype Shelby Cobra, crossed the auction stage at the RM Sotheby's sale in Monterey, California. When the hammer dropped, the car had set a record price for an American car sold at auction, reaching $13.75 million with buyer's fees factored in. The buyer was Greg Miller, on behalf of the Miller family, who already own an impressive collection of Shelby automobiles. We sat down with Greg to ask a few questions about...[Read More] [Midweek Matinee: Behind the Lens, 1940] [Midweek Matinee: Behind the Lens, 1940] Posted by Ed Heys - All photos are frame grabs from video below. Can your camera do this? Send it to college. Film shorts along the lines of this one doubtless led to later mandatory disclaimers such as, "No persons, animals or lawn vegetation were harmed during the production of this feature." Up first: A demonstration of time-lapse photography, where we find that observing dandelions is far more interesting than watching grass grow. Switching to slow-motion photography, we get a post-Olympics primer and learn why cat...[Read More] [GSR: the Beetle that paved the way for the GTI] [GSR: the Beetle that paved the way for the GTI] Posted by Ronan Glon - Photos by the author. The Beetle GSR that Volkswagen launched during the 2013 edition of the Chicago Auto Show wasn't the first of its kind. The GSR nameplate was introduced in late 1972 on a limited-edition variant of the 1303 S developed at the request of speed aficionados. Then and now, the GSR acronym stands for gelb schwarzer renner, which means yellow black racer in German. Don't let the name fool you, this isn't quite the GTI of the Beetle family and the updates were largely cosmetic. Notably, the...[Read More] [On campus, 1960s] [On campus, 1960s] Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: circa late 1960s Location: unknown Source: found photo via sundogrr on Flickr What do you see here?...[Read More] Tuesday, September 13, 2016 [Originality drives price of unrestored Porsche 550 Spyder to record-setting $6.1 million] [Originality drives price of unrestored Porsche 550 Spyder to record-setting $6.1 million] Posted by Kurt Ernst - 1956 Porsche 550 Rennsport Spyder, chassis 550-0090. Photos courtesy Bonhams Auctions. Built from 1953 until 1956, Porsche's 550 Rennsport Spyders have always been desirable cars. Most were raced in-period, subjected to the slings and arrows of motorsport fortune, meaning that few survivors can claim a high degree of originality. Chassis 550-0090, a car that never saw competition, is one exception to this rule, and on Saturday, September 10, this particular 1956 Porsche 550 Spyder sold for a fee-inclusive price...[Read More] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1932 Nash Series 990 ambulance] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1932 Nash Series 990 ambulance] Posted by Daniel Strohl - 1932 Nash Eight Series 990 ambulance by Miller. From the seller's description: This Nash epitomized classic-era elegance with its stained glass quarter windows and hickory spoke artillery wheels. Originally built by the renowned A.J. Miller Co. of Bellefontaine, OH, its exquisite restoration earned many awards, including an AACA badge. Originally commissioned by a funeral home in Port Jefferson, NY, at a then-staggering cost of nearly $4,800, the wheelbase of its top-of-the-line 990 series Ambassador chassis (power...[Read More] [SVRA introduces new open-wheel program at Indy] [SVRA introduces new open-wheel program at Indy] Posted by Jim Donnelly - Open-wheel Formula Continental cars run at the 2016 SVRA Brickyard Invitational. Photo by Mike Young, courtesy of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. You've heard it and so have we: Real race cars don't have roofs or fenders. It's a philosophy that's in perfect sync with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which is expanding its very successful alliance with the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association. Next year, the Texas-based SVRA will host the SVRA Open Wheel World Challenge, set for June 8-11, 2017, one week before the g...[Read More] [1966 Chevrolet Corvair homecoming - parts collection] [1966 Chevrolet Corvair homecoming - parts collection] Posted by Hemmings contributor - Ready to get started, but wish I had a lift. Photos by Don Homuth. Editor's note: In August 2015, we brought you the story of Hemmings Daily contributor, concours judge and former North Dakota State Senator Don Homuth's improbable quest for, and later purchase of, the 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa convertible he'd originally acquired in January of 1968, the night before his return to Vietnam. In Don's own words, here is the latest status update on his Corvair restoration. Decisions have been made. Goal...[Read More] [Year, Make and Model: 1969-'71 Lincoln Continental Mk III] [Year, Make and Model: 1969-'71 Lincoln Continental Mk III] Posted by Mike McNessor - Photos by Jeff Koch and courtesy of Lincoln. Lincoln's Mark III was born of necessity to do battle in the lucrative personal luxury market against the Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Toronado, Cadillac Eldorado and even Ford's own Thunderbird. Reviewers of the day, however, weren't impressed: "What FoMoCo did was take an already overdone car--the Thunderbird--and overdo it some more," wrote Bill Kirkpatrick in the March 1968 issue of Popular Mechanics. "The Mark III boils down to a fatter, heavier and more plush ...[Read More] [Lusk, Wyoming, 1971] [Lusk, Wyoming, 1971] Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: circa 1971 Location: East Second Street, Lusk, Wyoming Source: Jim and Chester's Garage What do you see here?...[Read More] Monday, September 12, 2016 [Ironstone concours celebrates vintage trailers and housecars] [Ironstone concours celebrates vintage trailers and housecars] Posted by Daniel Strohl - Late 1950s Oasis travel trailer. Photos provided by the Ironstone Concours d'Elegance. Just as with automobiles that range from basic transportation to wealth-flaunting excess, old travel trailers and housecars can run the gamut from simple small towbehinds to veritable palaces on wheels (some even named "Aristocrat"), and as in years past, the organizers of the Ironstone Concours d'Elegance intend to celebrate the entire spectrum of mobile habitats at this year's event. "Most are entered by husband-and-wife t...[Read More] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1954 Kaiser Darrin] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1954 Kaiser Darrin] Posted by Kurt Ernst - From the seller's description: This 1954 Kaiser Darrin is number 399 out of 435, frame up restoration completed in 2015. Matching serial numbers on original engine, frame and body. There have only been three owners and it has a nearly complete provenance. Car was sold new in California and repair records are provided from 1969. For the last 25 years, this Darrin has been cared for and tended by a stalwart member of the Kaiser-Frazer and Darrin owner's clubs. Miles are original at 115,000. The 2015 restoration in...[Read More] [Danny Thompson and Challenger II return to Bonneville one last time] [Danny Thompson and Challenger II return to Bonneville one last time] Posted by Kurt Ernst - The Challenger II at Bonneville in August 2016. Photo by Holly Martin, courtesy Thompson LSR. Last month, Danny Thompson drove the Challenger II streamliner to an SCTA two-way average speed of 406.769 MPH, setting a new SCTA AA/FS record in the process. On September 15, Danny Thompson will return to Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats for a final attempt at both a new FIA class record and a new piston-powered land speed record, before officially retiring the Challenger II at the end of Mike Cook's Land Speed Shootout on...[Read More] [The $5,000 Challenge, living the dream edition] [The $5,000 Challenge, living the dream edition] Posted by Kurt Ernst - When it comes to cars and driving, each of us dream differently. For some, bliss is a winding mountain road and an agile sports car, while for others it's a plush, family-sized station wagon and a stretch of open road. For those who like to compete, it may involve a drag strip and something V-8 powered, or even a cone-filled parking lot in a light car with a stiff suspension. Naysayers will say dreams like this are often priced beyond the means of the frugal hobbyist, but this edition of the $5,000 Challenge hope...[Read More] [Year, Make and Model - 1962 MG MGA Deluxe] [Year, Make and Model - 1962 MG MGA Deluxe] Posted by Richard Lentinello - Photos by Richard Lentinello. It's one of the prettiest sports cars ever made. Blessed with delicate, flowing lines, the MGA's persuasive form is the reason behind its magnetic appeal. In production from 1955 to 1962, the first MGA model was the 1500 roadster, followed by the 1500 coupe for 1956; both models were powered by the 1,489cc B-series four-cylinder engine. It produced only 72hp, but returned about 30 miles per gallon. Then, for the 1959 model year, MG offered a high-performance version called the MGA...[Read More] [Crystal Falls, Michigan, 1964] [Crystal Falls, Michigan, 1964] Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: August 1968 Location: Superior Avenue, Crystal Falls, Michigan Source: found photo via Mark Susina on Flickr What do you see here?...[Read More] Sunday, September 11, 2016 [Hemmings Sunday Cinema - designing Australia's own car, Henry Ford's vagabonds, I Want to Go to Jail] [Hemmings Sunday Cinema - designing Australia's own car, Henry Ford's vagabonds, I Want to Go to Jail] Posted by Daniel Strohl - While researching the story on the Holden collection auction earlier this week, we came across this short video on the design and engineering of the first Holden. It's a story pretty much every Australian car fan has heard many times over, but the visuals help spice it up. * The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation earlier this year took a look at Henry Ford and his group of camping enthusiasts known as the Vagabonds. * Finally, last week's chase scene in the 1998 flick "I want to go to jail" isn't the only appearan...[Read More] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1935 Georges Irat 6CV] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1935 Georges Irat 6CV] Posted by Daniel Strohl - 1935 Georges Irat 6CV for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: Rare pre-war french sports car. This is one of approximately 1488 examples produced and introduced at the Paris Salon. It is powered by an "M" type 4 cyl. 964 cc "Ruby" motor. This is the Ruby motor which is the "Super Sport" version. About 26 hp w/a top speed of 100 km. per hour in 1935. It is one of the very early front wheel drive cars and has 4 wheel independent suspension.The car weighs 1,455 lbs. Look closely and you will notice th...[Read More] [Four-Links - reusing model names, selling the Vanderbilt Cup, building a Bradley, canceling Champ Road] [Four-Links - reusing model names, selling the Vanderbilt Cup, building a Bradley, canceling Champ Road] Posted by Daniel Strohl - One has to wonder how so many carmakers get away with appropriating reusing existing names in the automotive pantheon. By dint of their size and access to lawyers, probably. As we ponder that, the Historic Vehicle Association put together more pairings of names that took a second swing on the market. * Despite my time in Verona earlier this year, I didn't stop by the Museo Nicolis, which is unfortunate because I could have seen the actual George Vanderbilt Cup Trophy there, as I learned this past week at Vand...[Read More] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1966 Pontiac Bonneville convertible] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1966 Pontiac Bonneville convertible] Posted by Kurt Ernst - From the seller's description: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible Part of a private collection. Finished in Cameo Ivory with red interior. Only two owners from new with known ownership history from new. Purchased new at Mt. Laurel Motors in Latrobe, PA. Car was purchased by the current owner from the niece of the original owner who owned the car since 1993. Car only has 21,800 miles from new. Totally unrestored car with only half of the driver's rear quarter panel being repainted at some point. 100% origina...[Read More] LAST WEEK'S MOST READ [Australian dealership auction to disperse one of the world's largest Holden collections] [Australian dealership auction to disperse one of the world's largest Holden collections] Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photos courtesy Burns and Co. It all started with a trip to Detroit. Specifically, to what as then known as the Henry Ford Museum, where a young Charlie McCarron saw both the first and last Ford Model Ts on display. Rather than collect Model Ts or Fords, however, McCarron set out to sell and collect Holdens and in the process created one of the world's most impressive Holden collections, an assemblage that he'll sell at auction this fall. Exactly when McCarron, who hailed from New South Wales, began his collec...[Read More] LAST WEEK'S BEST DISCUSSION [New York City, 1964] [New York City, 1964] Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: spring 1964 Location: Luigi Chinetti Motors, 780 Eleventh Avenue, Manhattan, New York City Source: Dave Friedman via The Henry Ford on Flickr What do you see here? Editor's Note: For the Ferraris, give us the chassis numbers in addition to the year/make/model. ...[Read More] Hemmings Motor News will not sell or share your e-mail address with other companies. For more information about this newsletter, email webmaster@hemmings.com or write to: Customer Service, Hemmings Motor News, 222 Main St., Bennington VT 05201. If you do not want to receive this newsletter from Hemmings Motor News, you can [change your email preferences here].