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Standard bodiesThe standard bodies, offered by the factory, for the Type 57 chassis where: Ventoux: The restrained, but at the same time unique Ventoux body was named after a famous hill climb where Bugatti won some of their more important early victories.
The Ventoux was made both with and without rear side windows. The one shown here is the most common version, with two side windows. Galibier: The Galibier was the factory's saloon on the Type 57 chassis. It changed its appearance during Type 57's life.This is an early (1934) version of the Galibier. Photo: Jacob Munkhammar, Reference
Stelvio: The Stelvio was the factory cabriolet. Despite its looks, it is a full four-seater.This is a 1935, Type 57 Stelvio. Not all had a the hood going down on the side like on this version. Photo: Jacob Munkhammar, Reference Grand Raid:No picture currently available.Atalante: The Atalante body is one of Jean Bugatti's most successful designs.Here is a wonderful 1936, Type 57C Atalante blending in with nature, or is it the other way around? Photo: Jacob Munkhammar, Reference
There was also a 57S Atalante.
Aravis: The Aravis body was only available the last year, 1939.Photo: Jaap Horst, (W6)
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And here is a late version of the Galibier.Editor: Jacob Munkhammar. Design: MUNKHAMMAR. Page updated: 5/7-97.