In close collaboration with Bugatti, The Little Car Company has unveiled for the first time the exceptional Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition, a celebratory creation that beautifully commemorates the 100th anniversary of the legendary Bugatti Type 35's debut at the Grand Prix de Lyon in 1924.
The six bespoke masterpieces that make up the Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition family are elegantly crafted and uniquely designed with colours directly inspired by the six Bugatti Type 35 racing cars that left an indelible legacy in the world of motoring and motorsport 100 years ago.
Hand-built by the craftsmen at The Little Car Company at their headquarters in Oxfordshire, UK, the scale Bugatti models feature aluminium bodywork, brass identification plates inside the cockpit and a stunning Bleu de Lyon paint job reminiscent of the six original Type 35 race cars.
Using the top-of-the-line Pur Sang Bugatti Baby II architecture, the Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition is decorated with a unique frame number to be assigned to each of the original cars, confirmation of power and a unique "1 of 1" designation for each model. In addition, the Baby II Type 35 Centenary Editions are decorated with hand-lettered entry numbers on the radiator, hood and tail in white.
Each model's hand-crafted bodywork is intricately combined with exclusive details such as lock additions and custom blinds.
to match any original Type 35, further paying tribute to Bugatti's relentless tradition of pursuing excellence on the race track.
The dynamic debut of the legendary Type 35 at the 1924 Grand Prix de Lyon will always be remembered when these remarkable racing cars made an instant impact,
driven with high performance by Leonico Garnier (#21), Jean Chassagne (#7), Pierre de Vizcaya (#18), Meo Costantini (#22) and Ernest Friderich (#13). A sixth Type 35 - the original prototype - was kept in reserve by Ettore Bugatti.
The Type 35 went on to score over 2,500 wins and podium finishes in a 10-year span, making it the most successful race car of all time. A tribute to founder Ettore Bugatti's original design, the Bugatti Baby II is a 75% scale, electrically powered reimagining of the famous Type 35. The Bugatti Baby II has quickly become a modern design icon, paying homage to Ettore's original masterpiece, the Bugatti Baby, built in 1926.
To ensure additional authenticity - and as with previous modern Bugatti Baby IIs, The Little Car Company developed the Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition using a 3D scan of the original 1924 Bugatti Grand Prix car. Powered by an advanced high-performance electric motor, the Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition embodies a modern version of a memorable Bugatti classic.
"Each Bugatti Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition pays tribute to the iconic Bugatti Type 35 racing cars that shaped the history of the automotive and motorsport industry," said Wiebke Ståhl, Managing Director of Bugatti International. "With meticulous attention to detail, these anniversary examples are individually tailored, reflecting the very essence of the brand's historic racing pedigree while demonstrating an unparalleled level of craftsmanship. They are beautifully unique masterpieces that embody the spirit of the Type 35."
Ben Hedley, managing director of The Little Car Company, added: "We are thrilled to continue our long-standing partnership with Bugatti to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Type 35 with the Bugatti Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition. These limited edition creations honour the legendary cars that raced in the Grand Prix de Lyon, marking a pivotal moment in the history of the automotive industry."
All six Bugatti Baby II Type 35 Centenary Editions have been sold to private collectors around the world. For more information on the Bugatti Baby II, visit the website www.bugattibaby.com
Details about the Bugatti Baby
To mark Bugatti's 110th anniversary, The Little Car Company has teamed up with Bugatti to create the Baby Bugatti Baby, a modern tribute to Ettore Bugatti's original creation - the Bugatti Baby. This gift to his youngest son, Roland, was redesigned nearly a century later, incorporating cutting-edge technology while honoring Bugatti's rich automotive heritage.
MODELS: Vitesse & Pur Sang: Base / Vitesse & Pur Sang
POWER: 4kW / 10kW
DIMENSIONS: 2.76M (L), 1.05M (W), 0.8M (H)
TOP SPEED: 45 MILES/ 68 KM/H*
This 75% scale all-electric replica of the legendary Bugatti Type 35 was meticulously built using a 3D scan of an original 1924 French Grand Prix. As a genuine Bugatti product, it features only the finest components and is hand-built with exceptional precision. The Baby II features a solid silver Bugatti Macaron badge, marking over a century of unparalleled luxury and craftsmanship.
Echoing the exclusivity of its predecessor, the Bugatti Baby II is limited to just 500 units worldwide, continuing a legacy of distinguished history.
