The Type 59 was a testament to Ettore and Jean Bugatti’s extraordinarily creative engineering talents. In an era when the art of race car design was arguably superseded by the science, the Type 59 remained competitive despite its continued use of ‘old-fashioned’ mechanics. This print is based on the car as raced by Jean-Pierre Wimille in the Belgian Grand Prix on the 14th of July 1935 at Spa-Francorchamps. Wimille qualified fourth and made a fantastic start flying into second position on the opening lap, but the French hope for victory suffered an early retirement after just seven laps due to engine issues. The prints are 100cm x 70 cm, and are Flat Bed UV cured on aluminium composite panel. The aluminium finish of the panel is selectively visible across the print, giving depth and vibrancy to the image through the metallic nature of the surface. Each print is made to order and is supplied with a subframe, allowing the print to float off the wall by approx. 15mm. Limited to 50 pieces. Exclusive to Bugatti Store.
