by DAVE » Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:03 pm
The types 35 ,37 and 40 Grand Prix have the same body and frame. If you can find a type 35, you have the 37 externally,
the type 37 and 40 have four cylinder engines. The type 59 Grand Prix is a little different, but a type 37 could easily be
made from it. The type 35 A, 37 and 40s had wire wheels. Type 35 B and C as well as the 51 Grand Prix had the
centrifically cast magnesium wheels. The type 59 had a unique wire wheel design made by the Bugatti factory. The hub
was very large, and the outer spokes were radially laced. The brake drum on the mag wheels was integral with the wheel.
The wire wheel cars had aluminum drums with a steel ring shrunk inside and were bolted to the hubs.