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18/10/2022 9:42 am
At 7000 lbs, the 1930 Bugatti Type 41 Royale, later known as the Coupé Napoleon, was Ettore Bugatti's most luxurious and extreme automobile. It was also his most exclusive build with only 6 made. The massive chauffeur-driven bodt was made for heads of state and was the longest and had the largest displacement engine... the 300 hp 12.7 liter straight eight. The Depression cut short the projected 25 units, but some losses were recouped when 25 Royale engines were sold to the French railway system. All the Royales had the distinctive elephant hood ornament made from a sculpture by his younger artist brother aptly named Rembrandt Bugatti who was famed for his animal sculptures. Only three Royales were sold to customers and the rest were retained in the family. This Franklin Mint model was Ettore's personal car.
18/10/2022 4:54 pm
fantastic pics as always Rich.
While waiting for glue/paint to dry on kits I am making up, I made this up from a spare Royale kit. Its chassis no 41121 and hopefully at the point that Mr Ettore Bugatti would send it off to coachbuilder Ludwig Weinberger to create this:
Not sure how much license I have taken, too much or too little?
Heres my 4 Royales on their display case shelf.
18/10/2022 5:12 pm
18/10/2022 5:38 pm
@chav great pics thanks Chav, I'd love to get over there to see it, although I'd probably have to be sedated, excitement would be too much for me!
18/10/2022 9:54 pm
Have you seen Gerald Wingrove's 1/15 Bugatti Royalle? same chassis in different color scheme. He published a book about building the model. Click bellow:
Bugatti’s in my life (geraldwingrove.com)
19/10/2022 1:50 am
thats fantastic Chav, thank you. I've bookmarked the site and will spend sometime there.