1924_Bugatti 35_no.21 Size:Medium in the purple livery of

in the purple livery of long-time sponsor Silk Cut

proving far superior to opposition from Peugeot and Mercedes until the Peugeot 905B caught up and began winning around the mid point of the season

None were ultimately successful

This did not prevent Teo Fabi from becoming drivers' champion and Jaguar winning the manufacturers' title

partnered by the young Belgian ace Jacky Ickx

1924_Bugatti 35_no.21 Size:Medium in the purple livery of1924 Bugatti type 35 'Lyon' no. 18 The debut of a legend. The Bugatti type 35 first appeared at the 1924 French Grand Prix at Lyon, a race won by Giuseppe Campari in the new supercharged Alfa Romeo P2. The Bugattis were un supercharged and the works team of 5 cars all hit trouble mostly with their Dunlop tyres. The type 35 was quickly sorted and became the car to beat for the next several years. The car featured a 2 litre, straight 8 engine revving to