Classics in Motion-A Deep Dive

Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic: Automotive Masterpiece


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The Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic is a masterpiece of automotive design, widely considered the "Mona Lisa of the car world" and perhaps the first supercar ever created. Designed by Jean Bugatti, this rare and valuable coupé features exquisite, streamlined lines, a low stance, and a distinctive riveted dorsal seam, retained for style from its flammable Electron-bodied concept predecessor. Built between 1936 and 1938, only four Atlantics were ever made, with just three surviving today. Powered by a supercharged 3.3-liter inline-eight engine, the car produced up to 210 horsepower and could reach speeds over 120 mph.

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Classics in Motion-A Deep DiveBy Kristo Cairns