5/15/2024
Molsheim
The Bugatti Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition: honoring an iconic racing legacy
In close collaboration with Bugatti, The Little Car Company has showcased for the first time the exquisite Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition, a celebratory creation that beautifully commemorates the 100th anniversary of the legendary Bugatti Type 35’s debut at the Grand Prix de Lyon in 1924.
The six bespoke masterpieces that make up the Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition family have each been elegantly crafted and uniquely designed with livery inspired directly by the six Bugatti Type 35 racecars that left a lasting legacy on both the automotive and motorsports worlds 100 years ago.
Hand-built by The Little Car Company artisans at their headquarters in
Oxfordshire, UK, the scaled Bugatti models feature aluminum bodies, brass
identification plates within the cockpit and a stunning Bleu de Lyon paint
scheme reminiscent of the six original Type 35 racecars.
Using the top-of-the-range Pur Sang Bugatti Baby II architecture, the Baby II
Type 35 Centenary Edition examples are decorated with a unique chassis number to
match each of the original cars, confirmation of the power output and a unique
designation of ‘1 of 1’ for each model. In addition, the Baby II Type 35
Centenary Editions are decorated with hand-painted entry numbers on the
radiator, hood and boat tail in Blanc.
The body construction of each model, all undertaken by hand, is intricately
coupled with exclusive detailing such as lockwire additions and custom louvres
to match each original Type 35, further paying homage to Bugatti’s relentless
pursuit of excellence on the racetrack.
The legendary Type 35’s dynamic debut at the 1924 Grand Prix de Lyon will
forever be remembered, when these remarkable race cars made an instant impact,
driven with high-performance skill by Leonico Garnier (#21), Jean Chassagne
(#7), Pierre de Vizcaya (#18), Meo Costantini (#22) and Ernest Friderich (#13).
A sixth Type 35 – the original prototype – was kept in reserve by Ettore
Bugatti.
The Type 35 went on to achieve over 2,500 victories and podium finishes across a
10-year period, becoming the most successful racing car of all time.
A homage to founder Ettore Bugatti’s original design, the Bugatti Baby II is a
75% scale, electrified reimagining of the famous Type 35. The Bugatti Baby II
has quickly become a modern-day design icon, representing an acclaimed
contemporary tribute to Ettore’s original masterpiece, the Bugatti Baby, built
in 1926.
To ensure added authenticity – and as has been the case with previous modern-day
Bugatti Baby II creations, The Little Car Company developed the Baby II Type 35
Centenary Edition using a 3D scan of the original 1924 Bugatti Grand Prix car.
Powered by an advanced high-performance electric motor, the Baby II Type 35
Centenary Edition encapsulates a modern take on an unforgettable Bugatti
classic.
“Each Bugatti Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition pays homage to the iconic
Bugatti Type 35 racecars that shaped automotive and motorsports history,” said
Wiebke Ståhl, Managing Director of Bugatti International. “With meticulous
attention to detail, these anniversary examples are individually customized,
reflecting the very essence of the brand’s historic racing pedigree whilst
showcasing an unparalleled level of craftsmanship. They are beautiful
one-of-a-kind masterpieces embodying the spirit of the Type 35.”
Ben Hedley, CEO of The Little Car Company, added: “We are thrilled to continue
our longstanding partnership with Bugatti to commemorate the 100th anniversary
of the Type 35, with the Bugatti Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition. These
limited-edition creations honor the legendary cars that raced at the 1924 Grand
Prix de Lyon, marking a pivotal moment in automotive history.”
All six of the Bugatti Baby II Type 35 Centenary Editions have been sold to
private collectors across the globe. For more information on the Bugatti Baby
II, visit www.bugattibaby.com [http://www.bugattibaby.com/]
