Built in 1931 the Bugatti Royale type 41 was designed to impress; & it certainly did. Given its extreme size & beautiful design, it continues to fascinate enthusiasts from around the world. It cost as much as three Rolls Royces, so if you were the proud owner of one, you know that there would not be many others around! It had a straight eight engine, 12.7 litre capacity, did 7 miles per gallon, & weighed more than 3 tonnes! This 1:18 scale diecast model is a milestone in model manufacture, & is made up of more than 1300 individual parts, & 18 different materials, all hand assembled. The diecast body can be removed from the chassis with just a few manuipulations giving you a unique view of a scaled version of the nearly 1.5 metre long original engine. Like the original car, this model by Bauer of Germany can only be described in one word ' Gigantic'. In order to display this model at its best it comes with a high quality wood base & mirror. **** AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER, DUE LATE 2009, FIRST DELIVERY ALL SOLD OUT.****