The one and only Bugatti Aerolithe

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11 жыл бұрын

David Grainger, co-founder of Bradford, Ontario's Guild of Automotive Restorers, wasn't sure what to do with Bugatti chassis #57104 when he first got his hands on it-until he heard about the legendary Aerolithe.
The Jean Bugatti-designed "Electron Coupe" -- so named because it was bodied in a magnesium alloy called "Electron" -- mysteriously disappeared shortly after its 1935 debut at the Paris Salon.
That mystique made it the perfect candidate for an exacting five-year-long recreation performed using only period-correct materials and methods.
Thanks to the Guild of Automotive Restorers for access to this incredible machine.

Пікірлер: 651

@cvrtr 8 жыл бұрын

That's not a car. That's art. A piece of engineering perfection.

@gracz24PL 7 жыл бұрын

indeed , ohh guy who driving this car is to lucky man :3 ehh :3

@deathtrapgarage506 7 жыл бұрын

like the Pontiac Banshee

@danielladd10 6 жыл бұрын

Luke Jackson no

@Iceis_Phoenix 6 жыл бұрын

Strafe68 乃卂ᗪ卂丂丂

@alain8747 5 жыл бұрын

Et oui c'est ce que faisait la France au début du XX siècle. Précisons que la 1ere auto c'est en France etc

@jsuds12 10 жыл бұрын

So proud that a Canadian company took on this one and only car, beautiful job guys! Watching your show and the problems you were having with magnesium I never would have thought it would be done and look this incredible.

@warronconroy8460 5 жыл бұрын

It’s beautiful to see a group of people who understand the relevance of doing a job to that degree of perfection. I’m in awe of both machine and its people, from the original as depicted in the photos to the example shown here.

@redsox351 10 жыл бұрын

This is truly one of the most incredible, inspiring, and breath taking cars I've ever seen. The video itself is very inspirational and shows in itself how much love was put in the car

@r0N1n_SD 8 жыл бұрын

"when I'm long gone this car still be around"... The mysticism of cars and man. Awesome car. its an mechanical expression of art. wish some one finds the original one someday. great car

@TheMickeymental 8 жыл бұрын

When I see this car I see beauty, style, and elegance. I also see a a lot of work detailing this beast.

@edmendoza27 8 жыл бұрын

the

@nikko2222 10 жыл бұрын

absolutely fantastic ... who can't dream when watching this ?

@englandstillhasit 10 жыл бұрын

That is absolutely amazing. Working from afew photographs crazy.

@mikestang679 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!! A lot of blood, sweat & tears went into this re-creation, it's wild to speculate that EB may have hidden/buried it somewhere

@chriserz94 10 жыл бұрын

33 seconds in , first video i've ever viewed from this channel I subscribed , great quality of filming , editing and audio :)

@TheCarablanco 10 жыл бұрын

Absolutely splendid. One of the most beautiful cars ever to grace a showroom floor.

@MrDaiseymay 10 жыл бұрын

It takes my breath away--WONDERFUL project, congrats to all involved.

@khavari12 8 жыл бұрын

pure work of art,,it is a masterpiece ...

@DerekJason3000 7 жыл бұрын

I have spoken many times with David Grainger about Bugatti parts, projects, original Molsheim replacement gears etc. He is a great guy and true tasteful enthusiast and curator of the Bugatti family art. He got it right artistically and creatively while some other high profile Bugatti restoration/recreations failed spectacularly due to bad taste. Vive la marque!

@BopWalk 4 жыл бұрын

Art Deco cars are pieces of extravagant art. There should be a company designing cars like this today with modern super car engines!

@giannagiavelli5098 5 жыл бұрын

i am in awe. just to see it in person would be bliss. this and the 34 delahaye are both dreams to see before I die

@Chr.U.Cas1622 5 жыл бұрын

Simply fantastic. One of the extremest finest craftsmanship I have ever seen. Wonderful, amazing, stunning car.

@user-ut2ln8eb1e 11 ай бұрын

It takes my breath away--WONDERFUL project, congrats to all involved.. Truely a masterpiece. Rarest of the rare..

@rogermouton2273 5 жыл бұрын

In my view, the most beautiful car ever built. Exquisite

@mislavbognar2260 10 жыл бұрын

Absolutely AMAZING! I watched it on TV and... well... just amazing! This is pure art!

@paulorchard7960 2 жыл бұрын

Watched the Guild on tv when they built this car, a labor of love and perfection! Remember David looking at the car and one rivet wasn’t quite right, pull them all out and start again! Nuts, but that’s perfection!

@davidcruz8227 8 жыл бұрын

now that is a beautiful recreated bugatti

@rvankooij6637 9 жыл бұрын

What can i say. It's a masterpiece, a work of art. Made by top professionals on there own game.

@mubasherkhan2583 4 жыл бұрын

Truely a masterpiece. Rarest of the rare.

@TheOccTher 8 жыл бұрын

What a great video; Love the music selection and the camera angles are just great. Thanks for sharing your love of cars!

@xaljaruno 7 жыл бұрын

It's so beautiful it is kind of heartbreaking.

@lindsaythompson6389 8 жыл бұрын

That's what cars should be, and without the computer crap too.

@austinhammer4636 8 жыл бұрын

+lindsay thompson ys exactly so they are easy to hardwire

@TR-vl2nb 5 жыл бұрын

The Computer crap saves lives

@Gregorypeckory 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is awesome as art and history, but it is silly to pretend the past is perfection, just because some antiques are still clever and beautiful manifestations of some of the greatly talented people of the past. This isn't what "cars should be"; rather it is a beautiful piece of history to be gawked at and enjoyed.

@worldhello1234 5 жыл бұрын

@@TR-vl2nb Specific computer technology can save lives in specific but rare situations. E. g. ESC can cope with shitty engineering to prevent crashes. Your cruise control can't.

@wackenthaljef 5 жыл бұрын

The worst is that they could made beautiful cars but...no they dont do it...

@jackjones3657 5 жыл бұрын

Truly a 3 dimensional canvas, with useful real world application!

@bluemoonpanther6337 6 жыл бұрын

This is amazing and almost unbelievable ... This team that built this car out of mere photos are a bunch of geniuses nothing less

@donaldbarrier5806 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! The car is absolutely stunning.wow!

@davidpitcher9967 8 жыл бұрын

A work of art indeed......a beautiful restoration and most enjoyable video.

@stranraerwal 5 жыл бұрын

These guys surely know, what they are talking about. They really created a piece of art. My heartfelt compliments t

@FlyingStuff 6 жыл бұрын

This is such a beautiful thing, one doesnt just look at a car like this without feeling some emotion

@ACEMEDIA 10 жыл бұрын

This car is absolutely beautiful. If I can find better words to describe it I would.

@Trevorcraft71 5 жыл бұрын

I truly wonder, if the original WAS found in someone's backyard, what would that kind of thing sell for? 100 million? 250 million? a 1 billion?! Its a spectacular piece of machinery

@malter87 5 жыл бұрын

lol... I don't think any machine can survive for 85 years... without maintenance... the magnesium body will just crumble to dust... after less than 20 years Just like with any other antique the price depends on the auction... sometimes you see antique collectors pay 100k for a chinese vase... sometimes 100 million xD it all depends on the collector and how much money he wants to spend... Personally I think that all old time classic cars should be put on display in museums for the public to enjoy whenever you want... not sold to collectors... You can go the museum EVERY day!! if you want to... no one is stopping you.... and you can sit there ALL day long.. and look at many cars... not just one! But for private collections... they are out few times a years... for couple of hours... and that's it... they are put away and hidden after that :/ Private collections suck

@markfrazier8646 5 жыл бұрын

I'd guess 30 too 40 million

@Buzbikebklyn1 5 жыл бұрын

I've seen a few Bugatti "replicas" that were very accurate. This is a whole new thing. The rarest Bugatti I've ever seen. Congratulations.

@powersliding 7 жыл бұрын

the sheer genius of work done and idea to authenticate something that had died and gave it life deserves credibility of an authentic aerolithe

@man_on_wheelz 10 жыл бұрын

You know what it would be like in the year 2500 for a construction crew to find an Aerolithe buried in a room underground in perfect condition by Bugatti, that room would become a new museum!

@buckorooster 5 жыл бұрын

Most likely there will be no body left. Magnesium is a much more corrosive metal than aluminum or steel...

@TWOCOWS1 7 жыл бұрын

why do we see so much of these guys and so little of the car??? like they cant just have their voice in the background and show the car instead???

@jijo666 5 жыл бұрын

clarence spencer because without them, there's no car.

@DrPlatypus1 5 жыл бұрын

Their*

@RomanAlexander1 5 жыл бұрын

@@DrPlatypus1 what are you talking about? "There's" is the correct spelling of the word, when it is being used in that context.

@RomanAlexander1 5 жыл бұрын

@@DrPlatypus1 what are you talking about? That is the correct spelling of the word "there's" when it is being used in that context.

@faerieSAALE 4 жыл бұрын

GIANT EGO'S - that's your answer.

@Abcdef1797 10 жыл бұрын

These was beautiful. This is nothing but a master art piece. I'd love to see it in person and just stare at it.

@initialb5009 9 жыл бұрын

looks amazing, what a beauty. .the new clone concept is stunning too.

@jakemitchell2689 9 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous. . . I love that color too, it really makes the car stand out among all the other art deco creations.

@davidschmidt6013 4 жыл бұрын

Strange...like that one completely wild girl you had in high school...you never quite forget her...and you always wonder what happened to her...

@lauranyc4966 5 жыл бұрын

Literally PHENOMENON !!! ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT PIECE OF JEWELRY ❤️ I stopped breathing and made me so emotional ❤️ I need one for sure ❤️ I’ve been obsessed with Atlantic 57SC now Aerolithe my favorite ❤️

@Teamshmo 9 жыл бұрын

Saw the restoration on tv and it blew my mind. Best build ever

@Teamshmo 9 жыл бұрын

***** I saw the builder in the video talking at an event and he said it was a huge bitch even back in the day to do, but it's supposed to be super strong. Much stronger than most materials once it's all together.

@CastleAdam 6 жыл бұрын

Stunning, beautiful re-creation indeed

@markfurrer190 10 жыл бұрын

you did a wonderful job.....My hat off to you.........

@davebuts1921 7 жыл бұрын

It shows what man is capable of. A beautiful piece of art that is a car, not a ugly thing like a gun.

@PumpActionProphet 10 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work.

@babyaquinosal7023 4 жыл бұрын

This car is so unique and classic.

@happydays8171 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, wow, wow! I watched the show where they were rushing to get it to Pebble beach (?). Had no idea the detail they went into to make it, my hat's iff!

@juanpmon 5 жыл бұрын

an amazing and beautifull master piece. It has a unique design

@kcphaid 10 жыл бұрын

In that rear window I see it's imact on the design of the 63' split window vette. Magnificent.

@dedexyz8475 8 жыл бұрын

LOVE the authentic sound of sheet metal getting the shit beaten out of it. For a soundtrack....so calming, and beneficial- to the video portion. Kudos!

@memberofthetribe1 10 жыл бұрын

That car is stunning. They should be very proud of their work. Amazing interior.

@Rocketjay12 10 жыл бұрын

Great project with this stunning car as the result.

@hectornevarez2628 8 жыл бұрын

beautiful video, does anyone know the name of the songs played ?

@pepezubiaur 10 жыл бұрын

Es lo mas increible que jamas se ha visto de esta restauracion esto es un sueno real hecho increidlemente bello desde mexico felicidades por lograrlo felicitaciones gracias

@zilla0495 7 жыл бұрын

JUST BEAUTIFUL

@josephhruby3225 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing 👏 Bravo

@smike-lz8uf 8 жыл бұрын

Ooooh, the eau de nil colour, the riveted seams, those swoopy, extravagant lines - this is true In Yer Face styling. Love it.

@toussantlbisso 5 жыл бұрын

And That my neighbors IS Why Bugatti is thee Legend of Automotive lore ! Formidable.

@oneEYEblinkin 10 жыл бұрын

thats sick what a project and a passion

@mv3098 10 жыл бұрын

Most amazing video ever made!

@James-es1fg 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful

@mikefedele4521 5 жыл бұрын

I get to drive by this masterpiece twice daily I've been watching this far for years pictures do not do it justice if you can see it in person I urge you to do so.

@andrewcostain6319 6 жыл бұрын

That it a piece of art. U guys did an amazing jod the craftsmanship is so good. The people who biult it took it as more of a way of life they a job they habe passion for those beautiful cars

@Nick3889 11 жыл бұрын

gotta thank the guild on this one saw them building this one on there show

@windfall35 4 жыл бұрын

A thousand years from now, people will stand before this vehicle and wonder....

@wanaraz 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car and extremely beautiful front end.

@butchlane2607 5 жыл бұрын

Thé most beautiful car EVER!!!!!!!!!!

@mrzoperxplex 10 жыл бұрын

The original exploded once some raindrops fell upon it.

@unknownunknown-jc6iy 10 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous Automobile, the riveting is very original the slender design gives you a sort of calm feeling when you look at it, this is the exact recreation built, and with it's rarity you can find that's it's worth around $62,000,000+

@leneanderthalien 9 жыл бұрын

The riveting was make because the magnesium was impossible to weld. Magnesium (density 1.74 and Elektron magnesium alloy 1.8) is much lighter as aluminium (density 2.7), and much more rigid for the same thikness...

@kristianbrandt3012 9 жыл бұрын

leneanderthalien Not to mention the fact that magnesium is flamable.

@homerfj1100 8 жыл бұрын

I would like to think that I understand. You do, obviously. To me, it's a piece of art, restored. Thank you.

@valentino3132 9 жыл бұрын

I can't belive they still had this classic around...

@TheTreeGal 9 жыл бұрын

What I find almost magical about cars like this is the ingenuity and brilliance of the designers. This is absolutely stunning. Amazing.

@gmanbuilder9843 11 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!! i cant believe it isnt an original! it looks so much like it!!!

@tuvshuul4639 3 жыл бұрын

i think it is original ram and engine.

@bbb462cid 4 жыл бұрын

The color choice was brilliant.

@peterlewis3540 8 жыл бұрын

Such a stunningly beautiful rare Bugatti, looks out of place parked next to those muscle cars. I wonder what it's worth ? Maybe Royale money?

@vicbanks9079 Жыл бұрын

Jaw dropping result. Congratulations. My goodness what passion...did you guys document the process you talk about in the gestation and build of the car?? Was it sold? C'mon spill the beans!

@branon6565 9 жыл бұрын

Holy shit! At 0:28, that's a "Green Machine" big wheel hangin' there! I haven't seen one of those since I wore flat spots in the rear wheels of mine when I was 10, and that was in 1983.....that's just too cool....

@FABRIC8TIONUNLIMITE1 8 жыл бұрын

+Branon Fontaine That (Green Machine) is worth a lot of money, I saw just the BOX on ebay for $500.00

@jamesmatheson5115 3 жыл бұрын

Ive always enjoyed their tv show, and for him to build this car is the pinnacle of his career, its beautiful beyond words, its a priceless piece of art, but for reality stakes only, if a real one is worth $40,000,000, what would someone be will to pay for a copy.

@courriervirtuel8053 8 жыл бұрын

Much praise to the welder on this beauty. Zzzztt...bob...tap. Zzzzt...bob...tap. Brilliant!

@Predikant 5 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful, without compare.

@babyaquinosal7023 4 жыл бұрын

That's pretty and nice song ....like this car.

@NickNakorn 10 жыл бұрын

A stunning achievement.

@GLYNDYER 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful !

@Chuck59ish 8 жыл бұрын

Like they said they used magnesium to make to body, extremely had to work with.

@kermitefrog64 7 жыл бұрын

A work of Art!

@carlosholst5380 7 жыл бұрын

+David Grainger - what would you say in doing a photo-shop of this car in which all the riveted parts are covered whith a kind of U shaped chromed filets encovering the rivets just to see how it looks ?

@wasiuuu1 10 жыл бұрын

ijust watch your show on TV - and now found this on Ytube , great work , congratsss :-)

@NICKATION 8 жыл бұрын

A very wonderful car!

@ramenbo 10 жыл бұрын

Major accomplishment!

@GustavoManuelMartosLopez-fn3pb 4 ай бұрын

Lo conozco desde pequeño ,y no lo supera aún ninguno ❤

@TheFiatman2 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@215jami 8 жыл бұрын

Do you think the aero space use of rivets during that time had any influence on the car. In a way similar to the fin designs of the US 50's cars? I think Hughes was keen on rivets around that time.

@randall1959 Жыл бұрын

A metal masterpiece

@rpeek 10 жыл бұрын

That's Great!

@jonjuliecat 9 жыл бұрын

David Grainger and the people at this restorers are jaw droppingly good .. all of them .. true craftsmen .. Bugatti made another version of this called the Atlantique (?) I think that 17 of those were made .. they were aluminium not magnesium .. I think three survive and one was recently sold for 40 million dollars ..

@mattagnew206 9 жыл бұрын

Only three, possibly four Atlantics were made. Three survive today - Ralph Lauren's, the one in the Mullin collection (the one sold for between $30-40m) and a third, which is actually a rebuild after being totalled in a train accident back in the day. Several really nice replicas exist, including Leno's.

@Maine733 5 жыл бұрын

Saw one Bugatti Atlantique in a great Automobile exhibition. The interior was made in ostrich leather...amazing