Bugatti T57C Aravis 1939 Cabriolet Gangloff/Fraber sn57798 Hard Top Black/Red in 1:43 scale
This is the Bugatti T57C Aravis 1939 Cabriolet Gangloff/Fraber sn57798 Hard Top Black/Red in 1:43 scale by Ilario.
The Bugatti Type 57C Aravis 1939 Cabriolet by Gangloff/Franay (chassis no. 57798) is a sublime fusion of engineering excellence and bespoke coachbuilt artistry, standing apart from its contemporaries through an extraordinary balance of performance, elegance, and exclusivity. Powered by a supercharged straight-eight engine tuned for exceptional smoothness and speed, the Type 57C delivered performance that was far ahead of most luxury cars of the late 1930s. What truly set this example apart was its Aravis cabriolet body, richly crafted by the esteemed coachbuilders Gangloff and Franay — featuring sweeping lines, refined proportions, and custom interior appointments that made it as much a moving sculpture as a grand tourer. In an era dominated by mass-produced sedans and touring cars, the Bugatti T57C Aravis embodied hand-built exclusivity, advanced engineering, and artistic expression, making it one of the most coveted and distinguished automobiles of its generation.
Ilario’s 1:43 scale models are high-end, hand-crafted miniature collectible cars that capture the elegance and detail of classic and historic automobiles in a compact format (about ~10 cm long). These pieces are typically limited-edition, resin and metal hybrids with photo-etched parts, finished with meticulous paintwork and presented as display-quality collectibles rather than toys, making them prized among serious model car enthusiasts and collectors
The Bugatti Type 57C Aravis 1939 Cabriolet by Gangloff/Franay (chassis no. 57798) is a sublime fusion of engineering excellence and bespoke coachbuilt artistry, standing apart from its contemporaries through an extraordinary balance of performance, elegance, and exclusivity. Powered by a supercharged straight-eight engine tuned for exceptional smoothness and speed, the Type 57C delivered performance that was far ahead of most luxury cars of the late 1930s. What truly set this example apart was its Aravis cabriolet body, richly crafted by the esteemed coachbuilders Gangloff and Franay — featuring sweeping lines, refined proportions, and custom interior appointments that made it as much a moving sculpture as a grand tourer. In an era dominated by mass-produced sedans and touring cars, the Bugatti T57C Aravis embodied hand-built exclusivity, advanced engineering, and artistic expression, making it one of the most coveted and distinguished automobiles of its generation.
Ilario’s 1:43 scale models are high-end, hand-crafted miniature collectible cars that capture the elegance and detail of classic and historic automobiles in a compact format (about ~10 cm long). These pieces are typically limited-edition, resin and metal hybrids with photo-etched parts, finished with meticulous paintwork and presented as display-quality collectibles rather than toys, making them prized among serious model car enthusiasts and collectors
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