Bugatti's production of the largest, most luxurious cars in the world ended in 1933 as a commercial disaster in the Great Depression. Of six Type 41 "Royales" completed only 3 sold. With 23 huge engines remaining Bugatti decided to build a high speed train. The Bugatti Autorail set a world speed record of 122 mph (196 kph.) French National Railway ordered 79 Autorails with 2 to 4 engines each and they remained in regular use for over 20 years.
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Bugatti Autorail Railcar photo by Ignis |
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Bugatti Autorail Railcar photo by Ignis |
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Bugatti Autorail Railcar photo by Ignis |
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1929 Bugatti Type 41 "Royale" Coupe Napolean photo by Ignis |
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Bugatti Royale flies First Class, of course |
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