1931 Bugatti Royale outside Lovett Hall, circa 1958
THF715812 / 1931 Bugatti Royale outside Lovett Hall, circa 1958
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Artifact Overview
The Henry Ford's 1931 Bugatti Type 41 Royale was photographed near Lovett Hall shortly after it joined the museum's collection. German physician Joseph Fuchs originally purchased the car and then brought it to the United States in 1937. Charles Chayne bought the Royale in 1943. He and his wife Esther gave the car to The Henry Ford in 1958.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1958
Subject Date
circa 1958
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.P.A.8937
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10 in
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Longer than a Duesenberg. Twice the horsepower of a Rolls-Royce. More costly than both put together. The Bugatti Royale was the ultimate automobile, making its owners feel like kings. Not only did it do everything on a grander scale than the world's other great luxury cars, it was also rare. Bugatti built only six Royales, whereas there were 481 Model J Duesenbergs and 1,767 Phantom II Rolls-Royces.