How I built a 1933 Bugatti Type 59 Grand Prix car

[@landoncooney2992]

the people that disliked this are just mad that they couldn't have built one for themselves

[@1996slamster]

Car crafting has been my life. I appreciate and respect all levels of it, but the feeling of driving a vehicle that one has built in this fashion is indescribable. The closest I've come so far is a fiberglass T-Bucket, but an early Grand Prix car like yours is on my to do list. Very beautiful, much respect Sir!

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you for the nice reply and I hope your project will be a great success!

[@victorhex6380]

KZbin send me here. Smart. This is good stuff. People with skill making art. Epic.

[@BroughBuilt]

I'm glad KZbin sent you 😜 and thanks for the compliment!

[@chrissmart9701]

My father built two type 35 Bugatti in Gerona Spain in early '70s . First one on an austin healy 3000 , second on a custom frame with fiat 124 running gear. He tried to get the proportions close to original. The wheels were a problem though, you could have them made today. Bravo sir!

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you! I really want to get the correct wheel some day. Think it'll make a big difference

[@jimmyj2563]

And the steering is on the correct side!!! Fabrication excellence. Respect from down under

[@BroughBuilt]

Hehe. Correct! Thank you very much.

[@EdVanMeyer]

One of the best looking type 59 replicas you can get without using Bugatti parts I have seen.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you! There's still a hand full of things I want to do on the car like making/changing the wheels to make it look even closer to the real t59.

[@Xaltar_]

Stunning work. I have always loved working on old cars from this era, so simple and elegant, until you get to bodywork where you have to make your own panels because you just can't find original replacement ones. To essentially scratch build the entire body, hats off to you sir, lovely fab work!

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you for the kind compliment. It was a labor of love and I am very proud of the outcome... Even more so when someone else also likes the results... :)

[@ookamihonshu8728]

Eternamente agradecido a Brough Built, por haber publicado tan detallado armado del Bugatti type 59, no siempre se encuentra personas generosas que comparten sus conocimientos, yo vivo a pocos klm de donde esta la fabrica en Entre Rios de Argentina, he intentado en varias oportunidades de solamente ver como se arma este Bugatti sin resultados, hay etnias en este pais que trajeron viejas costumbres de Europa como es la mezquindad, en ocaciones te encontras con personas que temen compartir sus conocimientos, hoy dia gracias a internet, podemos encontrar personas como Brough Built que sin ningún reparo publico el armado del chasis que tantas dudas tenia, ahora si puedo hacerlo.

[@BroughBuilt]

Gracias por tu respuesta. Estoy muy feliz de compartir mi construcción con personas que lo aprecian. ¿También estás trabajando en un proyecto? disculpe la traducción ...

[@ailtonsilva3335]

Incrível!.. fazer um bugatti 👏👏🇧🇷✌ Eu gostaria muito de começar um projeto! Estou a pesquisar de como o farei do zero.

[@Biokemist-o3k]

Did you cast the billet casing for the steering box?

[@BroughBuilt]

Hi. I basically built a steel cage from 12mm plate that looks like the original. I used VW beetle internals.

[@Biokemist-o3k]

@@BroughBuilt Excellent. I am supposed to be picking up a milling machine this week. I believe that will help to make a decent gear pairing. Thank you.

[@BroughBuilt]

@@Biokemist-o3k great stuff! What are you building? Also a Bugatti rep?

[@Biokemist-o3k]

@@BroughBuilt I have decided to build a replica of a Bugatti just like this one. How ccan I obtain the blueprints like the ones you have?

[@tngtacticalmiata1219]

Drop dead Gorgeous car, mate! The early Bugatti's are my all time favorite cars. Well done!

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you sir! Agreed. There is something very romantic about the era and the story of Bugatti.

[@Franky46Boy]

Looks like the real thing. Well done!

[@Ilkleyscot]

A real master craftsman

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you. I am probably not as good as many but I'm driven by the passion.

[@dayan67]

Such a beautiful job done ❤

[@oldschoolmotorsickle]

What a lovely creation. What a lot of work too. Great build.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you!

[@johnvellis5148]

Very beautiful car amazing work 💙💐

[@mbaqcytvav]

Outstanding work on the body and frame.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you!

[@joekordzi1381]

Fantastic job! I'm looking into building one myself but am unable to find drawings or dimensions. Would you be willing to divulge what info you relied upon or where it can be found? Thanks.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you! Are you also planing on building a t59? It wasn't easy finding plans or dimensions (I found that t35 plans are more freely available) but I did get al lot of info and drawings off a site called Bugatti Builder. If you are looking for info you are welcome to contact me on FB or Insta. And please keep me updated when you start your build.

[@tomkeene14]

Great project! Could I ask where you got the blue prints?

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you. I got most of the basic measurements off the internet. I also got a whole lot of info and and better detailed blueprints from friends in the classic car community.

[@bobbuilder9368]

Do you still have the blueprints for the car? If so would you be able to share them please? I want to build one of my own but cannot find blueprints

[@OnkelDoerte]

A 1 of 8 Bugatti with a Jaguar engine rebuild with a stick welder in the backyard garage. Great Job 🤣

[@lukasbekcic]

Maik Pauli [OnkelDoerte] someone’s jealous they don’t have the skills😳

[@OnkelDoerte]

@@lukasbekcic If "someone" is meant to be me... well no. I run a shop for oldtimer restauration here in germany. I am very pleased and blessed that i am able to earn my money with that since >20 years soooo... 😉

[@piloupilou90]

Incroyable !! Superbe travail

[@BroughBuilt]

Merci beaucoup!

[@stephenhenion8304]

You got the Chops for the job. Well Done.!!

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you!

[@Mercmad]

Hi, very very nice! those skinny tires must be working hard to keep the jags torque under control though. A few years ago i had a young bloke working with me who owns a type 35 ,at the time i weighed 100Kgs and i was too big to fit in behind the wheel ,ha ha, People were somewhat smaller in those days. His was owned new by Earl Howe, the engine was destroyed before WW2 so a Anzani OHC cam engine was fitted ,itself a very rare thing,only 12 were ever made. It came to Australia about that time and has been here ever since. I think the type 59 is a better size for people of the 21st Century! . I would think that your chassis has been made from Scratch to the similar design of a Bugatti ,With Just the track rod layout etc being different ,instead of just the 1/4 eliptic springs. Lots of other nice cars in your shed too by the looks of things.

[@BroughBuilt]

Hi there. Thank you for the message. I had a good laugh! The t59 is a tight fit already so I can only imagine it being near impossible to get into a t35 (with a larger stature such as mine). I'm sure it must have been a treat to spend some time with a real t35 especially with a rich history. I agree with you that someone in the past probably made a chassis to match the original. Yes those skinny wheels do keep you busy but it is part of the fun driving the car. I'm definitely going to delve bit deeper into Anzani engines and their history thanks!

[@toboldygo5823]

I love watching this video like the music love the mechanical work beautiful machine😎👍🏻✨

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you

[@stever1053]

Unbelievably amazing, I went to Brooklands in the Uk in late seventies to an open day held by Brooklands society and some of the banked track is still there and the hill cimb, saw some amazing cars there. Bugatti's would have raced there before they built a factory over the track. Thanks for the video.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you for the message. It must have been special to visit such an historical site

[@vipe5975]

what size front lift spring you use on this build???

[@BroughBuilt]

Will have to check to make sure of size but I used springs from a small trailer and modified them to work

[@vipe5975]

I have all the CAD files for the Bugatti T35 I have been working on it for 3 years I have build 6 frames to exact dimensions Would you be interested ??

[@BroughBuilt]

@@vipe5975 yes absolutely!! I've been wanting to build a t35 for the longest time. Will you send me a pm on Instagram so we can talk? Thanks

[@vipe5975]

@@BroughBuilt what’s your Instagram

[@BroughBuilt]

@@vipe5975 it is also @BroughBuilt

[@retireddec04]

Did you use a 4.2 jag engine?

[@BroughBuilt]

Hi there. Yes, Jag engine.

[@AncientAbsWisdom]

Beautifully done. I have a feeling the turned dashboard was done originally randomly by hand using a Cork with emery paper set in a drill chuck. Is how i did mine. Cnc machines make it look too regular. Lovely job

[@BroughBuilt]

It makes sense that it was done by hand. I have also heard that no two was the same as they were mostly hand crafted. I'd love to see your car. Where/how can I see it?

[@AncientAbsWisdom]

@@BroughBuilt Ah, mines not real either. You can see a pic of it on my website at awhistory.co.uk actually. We think your engine is a jaguar straight 6? What's your chassis from, not real type 59 surely?

[@BroughBuilt]

@@AncientAbsWisdom your car is beutiful!! Yes it has a jag engine. I dream of one day fabricating an engine from scratch for the car. The chassis origin is somewhat of a mystery, but not original Bugatti. Not Teal either.

[@mannykay1150]

Fantastic effort and result! You can be justifiably very proud. Looking at the road signs, I see that I live down the road from you in Randburg. I am scratch building a late 50's Alfa in aluminium and would like to know where you bought your fuel filler cap, please? Manny

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you! I would really love to see your Alfa. I bought the cap from someone in Joburg selling Cobra parts. You are welcome to dm me on Instagram or Facebook for his details.

[@Nyx_wynn]

I'm Building my own 1920's race car, This was very informative and helped alot!

[@BroughBuilt]

Great stuff. Good luck with your build!

[@tomkitchen2764]

Clever, to say the least.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you

[@shaftmasterlathes]

Nice job on the front axle and quarter elliptical springs.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you very much shaftmasterlathes!

[@murphystreeter]

Where did you get the radiator????

[@seatsotoca]

Well done!! Bravo Bravo!! Awesome work!! Regards from Europe, Barcelona,Spain

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you!

[@anthonyxuereb792]

Always admire and respect talent and achievement, is it a Jaguar six propelling the car?

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you! Yes I used a Jaguar six. I thought it best suited the build.

[@anthonyxuereb792]

@@BroughBuilt I agree, it has the heritage and race proven qualities and spares and knowledge about them are not a problem. Looks suitable for the vehicle, very nice. Again well done.

[@Azrael2276]

What Color is that? It is very nice!

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you! The story goes that Ettore Bugatti's wife would come to the factory and compare the car's paint to her packet of Gauloises Blondes cigarettes. So I did the same 😁.

[@gentlerowdy]

thats indeed more than dedication you engineered something so beautiful with bare hands-

[@BroughBuilt]

Thanks a lot man!🙌

[@gentlerowdy]

@@BroughBuilt my email is [e-mail] Can u send Me a mail on this we can collaborate to do something

[@arkangelnorthman]

GREAT JOB!!

[@barryp4700]

Lekker build! Congratulations.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thanks man!

[@eknaap8800]

Job well done. Back in the old days, when Bugatti build it, they didn't do it much different. Except for the number of rivet- and screw holes; they drilled them as they would see fit... 👍

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you. That is very interesting as I counted different number rivets on the Ralph Lauren car (as it is so well photographed) than on other cars.

[@gentlerowdy]

E knapp have u seen a drawing with the number of holes they drilled or you have just observed it some. Where ... why am asking you is I have a project as this to make a near replica

[@BroughBuilt]

I used different photos and cross referenced them. Are you also building a t59?

[@gentlerowdy]

@@BroughBuilt the plan is a type 22

[@BroughBuilt]

Beautiful! Please keep me updated on your build!

[@davidkaser7423]

where did you get the prints ?

[@BroughBuilt]

I got most info off the internet and then cross referenced it.

[@psk5746]

Where did the chassis come from?

[@Cropmaster260]

Fantastic job. What does the frame come from

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you. I wish I knew the exact origin of the frame. I believe the old man we bought it from passed away some years back and I have no contact with any of his relatives.

[@AlfonsoMacuyo]

Hola, tiene los planos en pdf?

[@Richard31406]

we want to hear the engine not the music, but great job!

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you! And my apologies, I'm still working on my editing skills.

[@Richard31406]

haha no worries man, great car!

[@sssyria]

@@BroughBuilt you need to talk to your viewers. We, car people, like the sound of engines not music

[@BroughBuilt]

Thanks man. I'm still a rooky at editing. But I'm working on it😁

[@ianalderton6683]

I would love to have the time and skill to do something like this, but I think it should be told that the engine is actually a double OHC Jaguar 6 cylinder and not a Bugatti ?

[@BroughBuilt]

You are correct. I used the Jaguar engine because it most closely resemble the straight eight Bugatti engine. Maybe one day when I'm skilled enough I will try building a proper replica engine.

[@theshirehighlander7292]

Awesome work.

[@francejetaime98]

Respect from France

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you sir!

[@khalilm.diloreto8468]

im loved bugatti and im excited for this video , congratulations

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you!

[@khalilm.diloreto8468]

@@BroughBuilt , is great job really , im designer adn draw bugattis , i have 150 pics by bugatti

[@BroughBuilt]

@@khalilm.diloreto8468 wow! That is really special. I'd love to see some of your drawings. Where can they be viewed?

[@khalilm.diloreto8468]

@@BroughBuilt add me in facebook : angello dauro

[@fransboddeke]

Beautyful made my men I love it 😊

[@brittenv1000]

When painting why not take everything apart?

[@BroughBuilt]

My thinking at that stage was that I was repainting the chassis in the exact same colour and the unexposed painted areas like engine mounting spots and firewall was in very good condition. So the risk of scratching with rebuild outweighed a complete strip down. Also accessibility was real good without having to remove the engine. If I did a colour change, I would have definitely stripped the chassis clean.

[@teeps8124]

How much HP you reckon you got?

[@BroughBuilt]

My guess is approximately 150-160 bhp. But I could ve wrong. With those skinny tyres and light body it feels like 500😜

[@teeps8124]

@@BroughBuiltSounds like enough to potentially provide one’s pants with some interesting experiences.

[@BroughBuilt]

@@teeps8124 couldn't have said it better😂😂

[@mr.x6409]

Amazing tractor!

[@BroughBuilt]

Haha! Thank you!

[@pineapplejuice38t]

Lol nice joke

[@SamVidovich]

Hey, would you mind publishing your drawings? I cannot seem to find blueprints for this car anywhere with enough detail to faithfully reproduce one.

[@BroughBuilt]

No worries. I can't take any credit for the drawings as they were all sourced off the internet, but if you contact me directly on Instagram @broughbuilt I'll be happy to send them to you

[@RoverWaters]

there is a blueprint side view on the internet with measurement

[@SamVidovich]

@@RoverWaters Got a link I could follow?

[@DarxusC]

I'd like to see more about that louver punch.

[@BroughBuilt]

I'm going to be using it on the Jaguar build in a couple of weeks. Will go into some detail about it

[@albertterlinden3623]

time to make real big alu break drums! love your work dude!!!

[@albertterlinden3623]

made ;)

[@BroughBuilt]

Wow thanks a lot man! I would really like to fabricate the correct drums and wheels at some point.

[@OzcarMike641]

VERY COOL. What frame rails did you start with ?

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you! I'm not exactly sure about the origin of the rails but they are almost exactly the dimensions of the original t59 except they didn't have holes drilled in for weight saving.

[@onebentleyboy]

@@BroughBuilt The origin of the chassis is probably one of the most important - unanswered - questions! Nice workmanship.

[@oakswamp]

awesome work dude....

[@BroughBuilt]

Thanks 👍

[@jameseastwood4984]

Great project. Is that a Jaguar engine? I wouldn't expect those British carbs on a Bugatti.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you! Yes I used a Jaguar engine. In future I would love to actually build an inline eight from scratch. But that will be a huge undertaking.

[@jameseastwood4984]

@@BroughBuilt Buick made a straight 8 in the 30s, 40s and 50s. I just took a look on wikipedia, the smaller block casting engines appear to go to 260cid, about 120hp. But its not a cross flow head which would look better, and i assume its all iron. It probably won't rev nearly as well as the Jaguar engine. The Jag motor would appear to be a good donor.

[@BroughBuilt]

@@jameseastwood4984 yes the Jag engine had the closest look to the Bugatti. Buick engines are quite large. And Bugatti had aluminum engine blocks. I was considering putting two fours inline...

[@jameseastwood4984]

@@BroughBuilt it must be a massive job though. In time alluminium printing prices will drop and the beds will get bigger, so perhaps 10 years from now printing a block and head might be possible. But it would still be a massive undertaking!

[@BroughBuilt]

@@jameseastwood4984aluminum molding with sand is also an option but I think I'll stay patient until the right opportunity(answer) arises🤔

[@Skepticz]

What engine is that

[@BroughBuilt]

I used a Jaguar straight six

[@thephilpott2194]

Very impressive. With that amount of power you might want to stick with the hydraulic brakes and just disguise them somewhat...? (Jay Leno stylee..)

[@BroughBuilt]

I have considered disguising the brake lines but I also quite like those cable brakes comming out the sides of the Bugattis to the wheels. So I'm still torn as to what I'll do with it.

[@hubserful]

Beau travail d'artisanat👍👍👍👍👍

[@BroughBuilt]

Merci!

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

What is the wire on the cowl for?

[@BroughBuilt]

It was regulation that any exposed nuts and bolts had to be secured with safety wire. The whole aluminum body is bolted onto the chassis. I guess they didn't have thread lock in those days :)

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

@@BroughBuilt I wondered if that's what it was! That's a lot of wire. Nice build, it looks like a lot of fun to drive! THanks :)

[@madhut3042]

South Africa?

[@BroughBuilt]

Yes sir. I'm in Pretoria

[@stevenbrown5695]

What chassis

[@BroughBuilt]

Unfortunately the origin is not clear.

[@astonmartin4360]

Skill and passion. 👍 👍

[@delorean-mm6sk]

looks cool but might look better with taller tires?

[@leonidvolk]

excellent job

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you!

[@Ecosse57]

very impressive!

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you!

[@robertaugust7425]

Picture montages, music, and captions... hold me back.

[@paponne8701]

Fantastic !

[@JustaPilot1]

Jag XK engine, great choice.

[@BroughBuilt]

I agree. It was the best suited engine for this build...

[@pulse9488]

There is a race call « le grand prix des remparts » which take place at Angoulême (a city in france) every beginning of september. It is the ocasion to see plenty of bugatti with crasy drivers. Worth to see.......or participate !!!.

[@BroughBuilt]

I would absolutely love to see it one day! Not sure the pedigree Bugatti owners will allow me to participate tho.. .

[@leebryant1973]

I did 1 of these for mr brooks of brooks tiles in hull at college years ago

[@BroughBuilt]

Very nice! I'd love to see some pics if you have. You can dm me on Instagram or Facebook.

[@leebryant1973]

Brough Built sorry n8 I was 16 it was in 91 and I am now in the process of organising a trip going about 6 hours each way to see it I was at college it was in t chests and it’s frame we took about 2 years to build it and it was a wonderful car wish I took photos now I am older some times I think lee u are a di@k head lol

[@BroughBuilt]

@@leebryant1973 haha! I feel you. To be honest, that is exactly the reason why I started this channel, so I could document the stuff I love to make and be able to one day look back at it.

[@leebryant1973]

Brough Built I was 2 young to appreciate what I was doing

[@Bubas83]

What is engine???????

[@BroughBuilt]

I used a straight 6 from an old Jaguar

[@ArianaGrandeButeraVevoo]

Amazing Work 👍🏻

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you!

[@FRITZI999]

I´M SPEECHLESS !!!

[@BroughBuilt]

Hehe! Thanks!

[@TheHarryNe1son]

You did an awesome job at making it look like the type 59!!!! What was the chassis from?

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you!!! We bought the chassis some time ago and have little info on it.

[@TheHarryNe1son]

@@BroughBuilt Okay, wasn't sure. It looks like an original chassis

[@BroughBuilt]

@@TheHarryNe1son as far as I'm aware the main difference is the holes in the original t59 chassis for weight savings. The dimensions however is very close to what the original was.

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Looked like a Jag engine?

[@BroughBuilt]

It is indeed.

[@gabrielkloster4502]

nice job !

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you!

[@rbisingaporeoffice1727]

Bigger wheels will be perfect!

[@Skepticz]

I want to give something like this a shot but idk where to begin

[@BroughBuilt]

It is a little overwhelming to start such a project but having build goals and taking it step by step really helps. I usually first consider the drivetrain and suspension and then work from there

[@WildWestGarage]

Nice, I need to build one.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thanks! You will probably do a better job than me

[@WildWestGarage]

@@BroughBuilt I don’t know about that, you’ve set the bar pretty high, maybe as good?

[@BroughBuilt]

@@WildWestGarage I have to admit it was an awesome build. I want to do a Bugatti t35 next time.

[@keithfirstbrook2695]

great work man and thanks for showing us …….

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you sir.

[@Durban4052]

South Africa ? Nice one a job well done. 👍👍

[@BroughBuilt]

Yes sir! Thank you.

[@Bubas83]

Its Great Job.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you!

[@foldupaudi7645]

Impressive

[@bernhardkochel181]

Very nice! You have goldfingers!

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you. Very kind of you to say.

[@bertrandlepelletier3786]

bravo , merveilleusement belle .

[@piratetype]

Top work!

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you!

[@bmw2002usa]

Congrats!. From Mozambique

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you!

[@anair70]

Lovely!

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you!

[@dougdority5589]

Overall very nice, but I hope you didn’t use pop rivets instead of properly bucked solid rivets.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you! But I must admit I did use normal pop rivets and then filled each one and sanded them down. Will use bucked rivets on the next one.

[@RachaelSA]

north west province???? no ways. Nice job oom. :D :D :D

[@BroughBuilt]

Thanks! Local is lekka!

[@pmillard347]

Awesome!

[@tomkhach]

Wow . Congrats, Excellent job. Can you send me the original drawing, please? Thanks,

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you! I have drawings but I got most of them off the internet. If you struggle to find some let me know

[@ExiledPiasa]

Like Ian said; “Always has to be a little bit of VW in every project.”

[@robinoconnor1203]

Terrific job, my only comment the wheels look a little small in diameter.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you! I agree, larger wheels are on the agenda.

[@jjmac3561]

Excellent work! Much much better than the monstrosity of cockups that Ant Anstead butchered up!

[@BroughBuilt]

Wow. Thanks sir!

[@TheJimtodd]

NICE JOB SIR VERY NICE

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you very much!