Chassis Record · Accessible Tourers

441225 Type 44

Original

Extant

From 1927 to 1930, Bugatti produced the Type 44 as a mid-size car built to the same high standards as their race cars. It became the most common model with over 1100 examples sold. Built around an inline-8 engine similar to the Type 35, with two blocks of four cylinders. Displacing nearly 3 litres, it produced 80 bhp. Designed to run quietly and without vibration — balanced enough to reach 4500 rpm. Semi-elliptic leaf springs front, reversed quarter-elliptic rear. Upgrades from Type 38: new shock absorbers, wet multi-plate clutch, DeWandre-Repusseau servo brakes.

1927 Year Built

Extant

Technical Dossier

441225

Engine Number 961

Year Built 1927

Coachwork Fabric body by Harrington of Hove

Gearbox 4 + R

Registration UF 331

Collection The Perridon Collection

Survival Status Extant

Type 44 Register → Accessible Tourers

Description

Technical Specifications

Engine & Drivetrain (1)

Configuration Front Longitudinal, 1x Schebler Carburetor

Displacement 2991 cc

Power 80 HP (Inline-8)

Engine No. 961

Notes Derived from 4-cylinder Type 28. Two blocks of 4 cylinders, camshaft drive centred. American Schebler carburetor, water-cooled manifold. 80 bhp @ 4000 rpm / 2991 cc / RWD / Wire Wheels / 4-Speed Manual / Cable drum brakes / Wheelbase 3119mm.

Provenance & Story

Chassis 441225, engine 961. Fabric body by Harrington of Hove. Unusual split-rimmed wheels. In original condition. Corresponding dates with the archives. Original Gangloff Torpedo faux convertible. 3 owners since 1930.

Ownership History

We are still verifying the ownership history for this chassis. It will appear here as soon as its provenance is confirmed.

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