1976 Bugatti Type 35 - Ruska Kit car

Number of cylinders: 4

Service history: Present

Registration number: 64-TP-84

Bugatti Type 35 Ruska Kit car, 1976. Six owners, 41,531 km, service books from new.

The Bugatti Type 35 is a legendary icon of motorsport history. Introduced in 1924 by Ettore Bugatti, the Type 35 quickly became famous for its performance on the circuit. With more than 1,000 victories across various races, including the Targa Florio, this classic became the symbol of speed, elegance and innovation. Its distinctive horseshoe grille, wire-spoke wheels and streamlined shape have made the car immortal in the automotive world.

The Type 35 was driven by legendary racers such as Louis Chiron, René Dreyfus and Albert Divo, who scored countless victories behind its wheel. The model was revolutionary not only in design but also technically, with its lightweight chassis and powerful eight-cylinder engine, which made it dominant in the motorsport of its era.

This particular kit car, based on a Volkswagen Buggy, is a tribute to the Bugatti Type 35. Built with genuine love for the iconic model, this car is designed to bring the glory days of motorsport back to life, without the eye-watering price tag of the original. Naturally there are differences: many components, such as the suspension, the rear-mounted engine, the steering and the brakes, are unmistakably borrowed from the Volkswagen Beetle.

The story continues on our website, where the full file is kept as well. 76 photographs. The service history, scanned in full. The Carfax report. A timeline from 21 July 1976 to today, with every owner and the mileage year by year in a single graph.

Every car here follows the same route: first pre-market, then the showroom, and finally the live auction on our own site. What changes is the way you buy, not the location — once a car has arrived, it stays with us in Katwijk. This one is in the showroom and you are welcome to come and see it, no appointment needed. You buy it here at a fixed price: no bidding, no waiting. Our showroom in Katwijk, 30 km from Amsterdam Schiphol, is open Mon–Fri 9–18 and Sat 10–17. Call ahead and it will be standing ready, with someone free for you.

Within the EU no customs duty arises on this purchase. Registration tax and registration costs in your own country are not included. We supply the export documents and assist with the registration. The price shown is the full price for collection in Katwijk. We arrange insured door-to-door transport worldwide, cost quoted per destination beforehand.

Prefer a different colour or specification than this example? Tell us what you are looking for — another Bugatti we can often find through our network of marque specialists and collectors, outside the listings. Have one of your own: we buy exceptional cars outright, classic or modern.

Our showroom measures 6,000 m², with over 150 cars under one roof. You are just as welcome if you are not buying — walk around, take your time and enjoy the cars; sharing the enthusiasm is half of it.