1931 Bugatti Royale outside Henry Ford Museum, 1968

Summary

The Henry Ford acquired its 1931 Bugatti Royale in 1958. From that time on, the French-built luxury car has remained one of the most popular automobiles in the museum's collection. This photo provides a look at the Bugatti's elegant instrument panel and impressive steering wheel. Donors Charles and Esther Chayne redid the car's interior to suit their tastes.

The Henry Ford acquired its 1931 Bugatti Royale in 1958. From that time on, the French-built luxury car has remained one of the most popular automobiles in the museum's collection. This photo provides a look at the Bugatti's elegant instrument panel and impressive steering wheel. Donors Charles and Esther Chayne redid the car's interior to suit their tastes.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

1968

Subject Date

1968

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2018.0.4.P.B.50045

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

1931 Bugatti Type 41 Royale Convertible

Details

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