1931 Bugatti Type 41 Royale Convertible in Greenfield Village, September 1970
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Artifact Overview
The Henry Ford's 1931 Bugatti Type 41 Royale was posed for photos in Greenfield Village in 1970. German physician Joseph Fuchs originally purchased the car and then brought it to the United States in 1937. Charles Chayne bought the car in 1943. He and his wife Esther gave the car to The Henry Ford in 1958.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic transparency
Date Made
September 1970
Subject Date
September 1970
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.1929.3292
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Photographic materials
Technique
Photographic processes
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 5 in
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Artifact1931 Bugatti Type 41 Royale Convertible
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.