Yesteryear Collection

In the late 1920s, the Bugatti Type 35 dominated the racetrack. This contemporary, Type 44 touring car, was also powered by an 8-cylinder 2991 cc OHC engine. With an output of 80 horsepower and, depending on the type of body, the car reached a speed of around 150 km / h. However, there is much more to the public's awareness of the Type 41 Bugatti Royale monster, whose body is remotely reminiscent of the Matchbox model. However, the Type 44 is much smaller and cannot be confused with the Royale.

As powerful as it was luxurious, this masterpiece featured custom coachwork that epitomised the Bugatti passion for regal elegance.

Information as from "The Yesteryear Book 1956-2002"
YY024A/D: 1928 Bugatti Type 44																	Checklist
Issue	Year of Release	Colour	Door & Rear Side Panels	Door Stripe	Steering Wheel	Seats	Wheels	Plated Parts	Luggage Trunk	Rear Window Width	Rear Mudguard Gap	Axles	Threaded Screw Hole	Baseplate	Rarity	Box	My Ref.	Location
25	1995	Gloss black body, roof & chassis	Khaki wicker work	Khaki	Light tan with black spokes	Light tan	Chrome 24 spoke	Chrome	Black	13mm	Type 2 closed	Press-fit	Yes	MATCHBOX © 1983 CHINA		N2	465a	Box-15
Rarity: D - Difficult; S - Scarce; R - Rare; VR - Very Rare; ER - Extremely Rare
Box: N2 - Red 'Made in China' with card diorama and with 'Matchbox Collectibles' details