Bugatti 1939 Prescott Hillclimb Wimille and Jean Bugatti

The works-entered Bugatti 4.7 single seater, driven by Grand Prix ace Jean-Pierre Wimille, sitting on the line at Prescott Hillclimb in 1939, prior to a run up the hill.

Jean Bugatti, the son of the company's famous founder and it's chief stylist by this point is seen on the left looking into the cockpit. Very shortly after this event he was killed in a road accident testing a car near the Bugatti factory.

10x8 inch (254x203mm)