1927 Bugatti Type 35: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle Kit Car
This might sound like a strange thing to say, but I’m going to say it anyway; This isn’t a bad looking Beetle based Bugatti kit car. I know that sounds crazy, but this thing isn’t bad looking, not just for a kit car, but for any car. I wouldn’t put it in the automotive hall of fame and I certainly want a better shot of the rear end…but for 50 Benjamins, this isn’t bad at all. Find this 1963 Volkswagen Beetle Kit Car offered for $5000 in Atlanta, GA via craigslist. Tip from Matt C.
From the seller:
1927 Bugatti Type 35
condition: good
cylinders: 4 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 99999
odometer rolled over
paint color: black
size: mid-size
title status: clean
transmission: manual
Do you enjoy the feeling of wind on your face? if so, this is a great car for you! 1927 Bugatti Type 35 kit. Built on a 1963 VW chassis with 1971 1600 VW running gear. Spoke wheels all around. Fiberglass body never rusts! Car could use new interior, but is a blast just the way it is.
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Pretty sure the real ’27 Type 35 didn’t have fenders, but that would be an easy fix.
Agree that it’s a good lookin’ car.
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2014/08/01/the-bugatti-queens-1927-type-35-grand-prix-racer-to-be-auctioned-at-pebble-beach
-Stan (…the *other* Stan…)
This one is currently mine! Stan is correct in the fender thought. Original Type 35s had cast aluminum 19″ wheels. This one currently sports Model A true spoke wheels with adapters added to the VW hub for the pairing. I made the front emblem from scratch a few years ago as originals were costing $300+ when found at the time. One could say that this is a true Bugatti now that VW purchased Bugatti several years ago. LOL. I know, kind of a stretch.
Boat tail pictures look good. You might want to update ad to correct Bugatti spelling in the title. Or perhaps you want to state it is a
Bug-gatti! It looks like lots of fun
Did this car sell?
Well a similar one on BAT did for three times the price!
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1927-bugatti-custom-replicar-type-35b/
Thanks for the reply. I’d seen that. It is amazing how many different ways builders managed to line up the various body elements. The outlines vary greatly.
I found the missing boat tail pics and added them to the listing.