The Bugatti Type 35 A was created by Ettore Bugatti in 1925 to allow even non-professional drivers to be able to drive a Bugatti in competitions but with easier maintenance than a 35 GP.
In fact, the 35 A was also equipped with a 1991 cm3 in-line eight-cylinder engine with two carburettors but with reduced performance and was fitted with spoked rims instead of aluminum ones.
The 35As were used in short-term races obtaining numerous victories.
With the launch of this new model, Ettore Bugatti achieved the strengthening of the brand image and increased the balance sheet of his company.

THE STORY OF OUR PROTAGONIST
The car that took part in the Milano Portofino is a Bugatti Type 35 A produced in February 1926.
The documents show that it was ordered from the Paris showroom, the brand's Parisian atelier, on 25th May of the same year, marked with the chassis number 4759, and was sold for the sum of 50,400 francs. The car was used in the years before the Second World War, mainly in France, to participate in rallies and minor races. After the war it had multiple changes of ownership; there is news of registered names in various French departments. It was one of these French owners, a connoisseur of the brand, A. Scoupe, residing in Cannes, who carried out some restoration work on the car to keep it always in working order.
The last French owner was Afchain Bernard, a well-known classic car collector, who kept the car for many years.
In 1997 the car was imported to Italy. After a few changes of ownership in 1998 the car was bought by an entrepreneur from northern Italy. In the same year, a conservative restoration was carried out by the renowned Bugatti specialist, Gianni Torelli, with the aim of restoring the car to full mechanical efficiency.
The car was driven in classic car rallies and exclusive events in Italy, receiving multiple awards and accolades.

The prestigious car was purchased by the current owner in 2013, to be used in the most important European and international classic car events such as the Mille Miglia.
In 2018 it was awarded the ASI prize as the best preserved vehicle during the Vernasca Silver Flag event. This specimen is one of the few still existing originals of the 130 built from 1925 to 1927 by Bugatti.