This Bugatti 57SC has quite a history after being sold by Bugatti of Paris on April 9, 1937, according to invoices. The car came to the United States around 1959-1960 and it was sold to George Hughley. His caretaker-mechanic put a tablespoon full of upper cylinder lubricant in each cylinder. This caused a hydraulic lock that damaged the block. The importer Gene Cesari, bought a new block directly from Molsheim for about $125. George Hughley removed the original engine and sold the car without the engine to Donald Versley. Versley found the standard T57 engine and used it in the chassis. The engine was converted to SC configuration, including a dry sump lubricator and compressor.
The car passed through a couple more owners before ending up as a part of the Blackhawk Collection. The current owner acquired the car and commissioned Bob Mosier of Mosier Restorations, Inc, to completely restore the car in late 2006. This car has won awards since the restoration.
As a tribute to the amazing work Bob Mosier did I sent him complimentary copies of these images.