{"id":489874,"date":"2008-03-01T12:00:47","date_gmt":"2008-03-01T20:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=55927"},"modified":"2024-12-02T19:36:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T19:36:08","slug":"bugatti-type-51","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/bugatti-type-51\/","title":{"rendered":"Automotive Art &#8211; Matthew Stevens&#8217; &#8220;Bugatti Type 51&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='memberful-global-teaser-content'>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Bugatti Type 51 Artwork<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Artist Matthew Stevens paints a captivating picture of one of Ettore\u2019s masterpieces.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bugattis have a devoted following due to the exquisite engineering, sound, and capabilities of cars like the Type 51. The striking appearance of the wheels and engine, along with details such as the hollow front axle, show the originality of the man behind the car: Ettore Bugatti. 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