Author Topic: SOLVED: WTH # 227 - 1938 Bugatti T57S Coupe by Wakefield & Son at Prescott event for Morgan 60th  (Read 273 times)

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Another short-time puzzle for the rookies.

For one point, specify the make, model, and coachbuilder of this stylish old car.  Include the year during which, this body was applied to this chassis.

For a second point, specify the location of the picture and what was being celebrated.

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Re: WTH # 227
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2013, 04:56:30 PM »
Expert Time!

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Re: WTH # 227
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2013, 06:37:56 PM »
It's a 1938 Bugatti 57S (Chassis #57601) originally bodied by Corsica, which was later fitted with this body by Wakefield & Son to a design by R C Symondson and Dick Twentyman. It is pictured at Prescott hillclimb on 7.6.70 , which was a meeting to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Morgan Motor Company.
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

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Re: WTH # 227
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2013, 08:52:17 PM »
And the point goes to nicanary for a complete answer.

This car has had 3 bodies.  I like this aluminum coupe, better than the current open body.