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40460 Type 40

Extant

Introduced in 1926 as the successor to the Brescia, the Type 40 offered refined touring performance in a compact, elegant package. Only 796 were built, many with custom coachwork. Chassis 4060, completed in 1927 by Gangloff, was originally blue and later yellow. Once owned by René Bolloré, Cyril Gauthier, and Caroline Bugatti, it is also featured on the back cover of Barrie Price's book on the Type 40. Specifications (perridon.com): Type: Type 40 Engine: Inline-4 Power: 45 hp Gearbox: 4 + R Weight: 771 kg / 1700 lbs Total production: 796 Top speed: 129 km/h / 80 mph Year of production: 1927

1927 Year Built
Extant
Technical Dossier

40460

Year Built 1927
Colour blue
Gearbox 4 + R
Collection The Perridon Collection
Survival Status Extant
Description

Introduced in 1926 as the successor to the Brescia, the Type 40 offered refined touring performance in a compact, elegant package. Only 796 were built, many with custom coachwork. Chassis 4060, completed in 1927 by Gangloff, was originally blue and later yellow. Once owned by René Bolloré, Cyril Gauthier, and Caroline Bugatti, it is also featured on the back cover of Barrie Price's book on the Type 40.

Specifications (perridon.com):
Type: Type 40
Engine: Inline-4
Power: 45 hp
Gearbox: 4 + R
Weight: 771 kg / 1700 lbs
Total production: 796
Top speed: 129 km/h / 80 mph
Year of production: 1927

Identity

Chassis & Engine Number History (1)

  • Previously: 4060
    Updated via API, User
    14 Sep 2026
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The Perridon Collection (perridon.com) #1
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The Perridon Collection (perridon.com) #2
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The Perridon Collection (perridon.com) #3
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The Perridon Collection (perridon.com) #4
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The Perridon Collection (perridon.com) #5
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The Perridon Collection (perridon.com) #6
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