The radiator badge and cap of a 1913 Bugatti Type 18 Labourdette Torpedo 'Black Bess' at the Goodwood concours.
The radiator badge and cap of a 1913 Bugatti Type 18 Labourdette Torpedo, 'Black Bess' at the Goodwood concours. "Black Bess " was originally conceived as a 5 litre Grand Prix car. Only seven cars were completed. Just 3 examples are known to have survived. This car was owned by French pilot Roland Garros. Later it was owned by Louis Coatalen and raced by Ivy Cummings. Rescued from destruction in 1933 by Bill Boddy. This was photographed at the 2007 Goodwood Festival of Speed, held at Lord March's Goodwood House in Sussex, England. It's one of the biggest classic car meetings in the world.
Size: 2592px × 3872px
Location: Goodwood House, Sussex, England, UK
Photo credit: © Derek Gale / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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