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HISTORY
This was the last Grand Prix car to bare the Bugatti name. the 251 had a straight eight
engine mounted transversely behind the Driver it had de Dion suspension front and rear.
It only appeared in one race the 1956 French Grand Prix where it was found to be
underpowered and had alarming road holding. It was clear that it would need a lot of
development work which the Bugatti Concern were unable to fund. The basic design
appeared to be unstable even on the straights. A second car was practised but not raced
this had a reworked nose treatment. DRIVERS Helmet Colour - Maurice Trintignant white
COLOUR SCHEME - French blue
- White no 28 directly onto the body either side front and rear
NOTES - Scrub resin body in warm soapy water prior to primer coat to remove any traces of dirt or grease.
- Offer your chassis up to the body prior to painting to ensure clearance for axles and that the guide rotates fully.
- Suggest the bodies be sprayed with a coat of grey car primer and at least two coats of cellulose or acrylic aerosol car paints
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