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Heco 1939 Bugatti Type 57 Van Vooren Shah of Persia Postage PaidHeco 1939 Bugatti Type 57 Van Vooren Shah of Persia Postage Paid Extremely rare hardly ever surface for sale NEW Little history about the car: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Van Vooren "Shah of Persia" is a unique, one off cabriolet commissioned by the French government as a wedding gift for the future Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Coachbuilder Van vooren built the dramatic body on a supercharged Type 57C chassis, drawing inspiration from the style
Heco 1939 Bugatti Type 57 Van Vooren Shah of Persia Postage Paid Extremely rare
hardly ever surface for sale NEW
Little history about the car:
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Origin:The French government commissioned the car in 1939 for Crown Prince Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran.
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Gift:It was a significant wedding gift for the Prince's marriage to Princess Fawzia of Egypt.
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Coachbuilder:Van vooren of Paris, renowned for their craftsmanship, built the custom coachwork.
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Chassis:The base was a Bugatti Type 57C chassis, equipped with a 3.3-liter straight-eight engine and a supercharger.
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Design Inspiration:Van vooren's design was heavily influenced by the avant-garde and extravagant style of Figoni et Falaschi.
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Unique Features:
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- Disappearing Top: The soft-top can be fully concealed beneath a metal panel.
- Lowering Windshield: A hand-crank mechanism allows the windshield to be lowered into the cowl for an even racier look.
- Hand-built Details: The bodywork features organic curves and unique, hand-crafted elements, including chrome accents and wood trim.
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History:The car remained in the Shah's Imperial Garage. It was sold in 1959 for a small sum before being restored in 1983 and eventually acquired by the Petersen Automotive Museum.
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