
Bugatti Type 55 Red Bburago 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Bugatti
- Manufacturer
- Bburago
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 3009
- Year
- 1932
- Era
- Pre-War
- Body Type
- Open-Top
- Vehicle Class
- Vintage Classics
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 8002455030092
About the Bugatti Type 55 Red Bburago 1:18
TL;DR: This Bburago 1:18 diecast reproduces the 1932 Bugatti Type 55 in red with opening doors. It is a used example, and the box shows traces of storage. Entry-tier zinc alloy construction captures the Grand Prix-derived roadster's long hood and cycle fenders.
The Type 55 shared its chassis and engine lineage with Bugatti's Type 51 Grand Prix car, and that racing pedigree shows in its long hood, narrow body, and low stance.
Construction Notes on the Bburago Type 55
The zinc alloy body carries real heft, immediately distinguishing it from lighter toy-grade plastics on a shelf. The doors open on functioning hinges, exposing a simplified cabin behind narrow cutlines, though at this entry tier the gaps run wider than a costlier build would tolerate. Red paint sits evenly across the long hood and separate cycle fenders, and the wire-style wheels give the model a period-correct silhouette against the road. Pre-war Bugattis relied on lean, functional proportions rather than heavy ornamentation, and this casting's tooling reflects that restraint. As a used piece, it shows handling wear consistent with prior ownership, and the outer box carries traces of storage rather than fresh retail condition, though the model beneath remains sound and displayable.
Collecting a Pre-War Grand Prix Roadster
This Type 55 pairs naturally with other pre-war European roadsters, its narrow track and exposed spare tire reading as period-correct next to Alfa Romeo or early Mercedes-Benz castings from the same decade. At 1:18, the long hood and low beltline create a distinctive shape that stands apart from postwar streamlined designs, giving it real contrast value on a mixed-era shelf. The opening doors let a collector show the cabin detail during a display rotation, adding interaction beyond a sealed body. For a buyer building a pre-war lineup, this entry-tier diecast delivers Bugatti's racing-derived roadster shape at an accessible price, without the investment a hand-built resin replica of the same subject would require.














