Remi Dargegen, our resident Bugatti expert and photographer extraordinaire, is no stranger to Molsheim’s finest machinery, and now he’s taken to the wheel of these incredible pre-war automobiles once again as Gubsø Garage and Century Limited gave him the chance to experience two magnificent Bugattis. 

The first is a 1926 Bugatti Type 38A with a unique coachbuilt two-seater roadster body made in Paris, France in 1940. Originally a Type 35, it was later rebuilt to Type 51A specification using a rare supercharged 1927 Type 38A engine and gearbox, which are better suited for road use. “I think this is just a beautiful machine,” commented Remi after his drive, “It’s the perfect mix between sportiness and elegance. It's nimble, and you wouldn't really expect this cute little car to be that fast, but still you enjoy the beautiful and raucous sound of the supercharged engine.” 

Remi’s next ride was in a 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Stelvio with Gangloff coachwork. An all matching-numbers car with documented history, this Type 57C resided in Denmark since 1964 and boasts a 3257cc inline eight-cylinder DOHC engine with a Roots type supercharger. While Grand Prix cars are his kryptonite, Remi still came away from the experience a very happy man: “Everyone is obsessed with the Grand Prix Bugattis. I am, I won't lie. But honestly, I would also love to have a Type 57C Stelvio like this one. It's a big car, but thank to the supercharger, it's very powerful, very torquey, and it's a real blast to drive. Yes, you have to take care of it all the time, and yes, you have to be careful with the size of the car, but it provides such amazing sensations! And to have both cars driving together, even on a rainy day for open cars, was a real pleasure. Whatever the weather, driving Bugattis is always one of the best automobile experience one can live.” 

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