Heco 1939 Bugatti Type 57 Van Vooren Shah of Persia 1:43 Postage paid

Heco 1939 Bugatti Type 57 Van Vooren Shah of Persia 1:43 Postage paidHeco 1939 Bugatti Type 57 Van Vooren Shah of Persia 1: 43 Postage paid Commissioned by GTVexpress and only 10 were produced by Heco Once in a life time opportunity to acquire a rare example of a very beautiful model. Number 7 and 1 is available. Little history about the car: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Van Vooren "Shah of Persia" is a unique, one off cabriolet commissioned by the French government as a wedding gift for the future Shah of Iran, Mohammad

Heco 1939 Bugatti Type 57 Van Vooren Shah of Persia 1:43 Postage paid

Commissioned by GTVexpress and only 10 were produced by Heco

Once in a life time opportunity to acquire a rare example of a very beautiful model.

Number 7 and 1 is available.

Little history about the car: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Van Vooren "Shah of Persia" is a unique, one-off cabriolet commissioned by the French government as a wedding gift for the future Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Coachbuilder Van Vooren built the dramatic body on a supercharged Type 57C chassis, drawing inspiration from the style of Figoni et Falaschi. Key features include a disappearing top and a hand-crank-operated windshield that lowers into the cowl, setting it apart as a significant and complex work of pre-war automotive art.  Key Aspects Origin: The French government commissioned the car in 1939 for Crown Prince Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran. 

• Gift: It was a significant wedding gift for the Prince's marriage to Princess Fawzia of Egypt. 
• Coachbuilder: Van vooren of Paris, renowned for their craftsmanship, built the custom coachwork. 
• Chassis: The base was a Bugatti Type 57C chassis, equipped with a 3.3-liter straight-eight engine and a supercharger. 
• Design Inspiration: Van vooren's design was heavily influenced by the avant-garde and extravagant style of Figoni et Falaschi. 
• Unique Features:
• Disappearing Top: The soft-top can be fully concealed beneath a metal panel. 
• Lowering Windshield: A hand-crank mechanism allows the windshield to be lowered into the cowl for an even racier look. 
• Hand-built Details: The bodywork features organic curves and unique, hand-crafted elements, including chrome accents and wood trim. 
• History: The car remained in the Shah's Imperial Garage. It was sold in 1959 for a small sum before being restored in 1983 and eventually acquired by the Petersen Automotive Museum.