History of the 1935 Bugatti Aerolithé

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • The Bugatti Aerolithé legend is one that has been told and retold. This video delves deeper than ever before into the backstory of the original car, the chassis (57104) of our recreation and how the recreation came to be. We hope that everyone enjoys this video and look forward to any questions or comments.
    Executive Producer : Dave Grainger
    Executive Producer : Janice Stone
    Director : Christopher Rowana
    Producer : Thomas Douglas
    DOP : Stephen Hawkins
    Sound Recordist : Timothy Harrison
    Editor : Timothy Harrison
    Intro/Outro Music : Daniel Willette
    Music: Bughici - Suite for Violin 8 Ardeleneasca moderato
    Bartok - Roumanian Folk Dances - Waistband Dance
    Roumanian Polka
    Couperin - Pieces en Concert - Prelude La Tromba de Diable
    The Guild’s Classics is not endorsed or affiliated with the documentary series titled Restoration Garage or its affiliates.

Komentáře • 185

  • @kalleklp7291
    @kalleklp7291 Před 6 lety +85

    It's not a car..it's a piece of art..! Great respect for the people that made this project become true.

    • @riceski
      @riceski Před 5 lety +2

      You are so right. I think God bless this man's mind to develop this car. Meaning Buggatii and The Guild man too. Beautiful.

  • @superfluous9726
    @superfluous9726 Před 4 lety +4

    "Difficult to work with" is probably the biggest understatement I've ever heard. My grandfather worked on designs for a magnesium body aircraft. He said it was the single most frustrating thing he ever did. I think Jay Leno put it best. "It's not impossible to work with, but it's impossible to work with."

  • @ervingoertzen7233
    @ervingoertzen7233 Před 4 lety +4

    My god , I am in awe. That you were able discover. How to use a material, virtually next to impossible to use, and you master in the skill.

  • @oscarcostabunster2302
    @oscarcostabunster2302 Před 6 lety +18

    Pure Deco Art.

  • @redneckbryon
    @redneckbryon Před 6 lety +50

    I remember watching the TV series when the shop built this car definitely was interesting.

    • @corigraves
      @corigraves Před 5 lety +4

      yes! I watched this also .. amazing how they were able to work with the materials that others thought would be impossible !

  • @CastleAdam
    @CastleAdam Před 6 lety +15

    Absolutely STUNNING re-creation

  • @reactorfallout
    @reactorfallout Před 6 lety +26

    Really impressive endeavor. I'm sure at some point the decision to take this project on was questioned. Well done for persevering. What an amazing accomplishment for you and your shop. ..and the reward must be multifaceted. It has surely brought awareness to the world class capabilities of you and your crew. Well done sir.

  • @SteveMirabelli
    @SteveMirabelli Před 5 lety +3

    That is unbelievable. I am speechless . What an accomplishment.

  • @mikefedele4521
    @mikefedele4521 Před 5 lety +1

    I drive by twice a day and I never get tired of seeing this car. Absolutely gorgeous in it's own unique way. A part of history thought to be lost. A good group of people bringing back the past. Great job and what an awesome job.

  • @gmat5586
    @gmat5586 Před 6 lety +30

    Awesome. David Grainger looks like the Emperor Palpatine.

    • @guildsgarage
      @guildsgarage  Před 6 lety +8

      The Force is strong with him....You might be on to something.

    • @galvy883
      @galvy883 Před 6 lety +3

      Geo mate Illuminati: stay where you are!

    • @davegonzo3244
      @davegonzo3244 Před 4 lety

      Dave is handsome AF

  • @turbine6338
    @turbine6338 Před 5 lety +5

    That is stunning. Craftsmen at their best. Well done

  • @sashas8168
    @sashas8168 Před 3 lety +2

    Fabulous car, well done David and the team. Amazing recreation.

  • @alexbrown1995
    @alexbrown1995 Před 6 lety +4

    A glorious, glorious work of art. The work that went into creating that car is staggering. A tribute to your and your team, sir. Well done indeed!!

  • @ScheideckerAntunes
    @ScheideckerAntunes Před 6 lety +2

    You are awesome Mr Grainger! Always a joy to watch you.

  • @DamianAriel717
    @DamianAriel717 Před 5 lety +3

    Absolutely amazing David. Outstanding project!!! Greetings from Argentina

  • @pauloconnor7951
    @pauloconnor7951 Před 5 lety +3

    absolutely a stunning work of art. Cudos to all involved!

  • @sashas8168
    @sashas8168 Před 5 lety

    What a marvellous looking vehicle.
    Congratulations to everyone at The Guild who were responsible and involved in the build. Incredible craftsmen!

  • @DerekJason3000
    @DerekJason3000 Před 4 lety

    I was in contact with David about parts for a Bugatti and had lots of conversations with him. He's a straight up guy who is easy to talk to and deal with. You can't get a better guy! Congratulations on the Aerolithe! I saw it at the Beverly Hills Car Show 2019! Fantastic in magnesium!

  • @barryo9065
    @barryo9065 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks Dave for sharing this fantastic build with us. Amazing craftsmanship

  • @stephenhenion8304
    @stephenhenion8304 Před 4 lety +1

    Anything Bugatti is Special.!! Your vision and efforts are superb. Maybe this chassis Did have a body. Who knows what it was?

  • @brentfairlie9159
    @brentfairlie9159 Před 5 lety +1

    One of the most stunning cars ever designed

  • @mikewilson4847
    @mikewilson4847 Před 4 lety

    Oh my. If only........Yes - a piece of art. Thank you.

  • @cfrincon
    @cfrincon Před 2 lety

    I love it that they didn’t cut any corners! Superb!

  • @ScottDLR
    @ScottDLR Před 5 lety +1

    Just an stunning piece of art. Hope to see it in person some day.

  • @vitix5906
    @vitix5906 Před 6 lety +4

    Nice summary of a Beautiful Automobile creation!

  • @marco3499
    @marco3499 Před 5 lety +1

    WOW... Just " WOW "

  • @Topher_Guy
    @Topher_Guy Před 5 lety +1

    Love your shop, loved your old history channel show. Have visited Bradford Ont, and seen your place inside and out. Nice to see you on youtube again.

  • @anderspedersen7488
    @anderspedersen7488 Před 5 lety +1

    Exceeding the definition of masterpiece.

  • @mikestang679
    @mikestang679 Před 4 lety +1

    Sculpted conveyance in the art-deco styling of Bugatti, nice one Dave!!!

  • @joe6096
    @joe6096 Před 5 lety +2

    Here after seeing the Aerolithe on Jay Leno's channel, and I am thrilled to see you guys have your own channel now! I've been watching you guys on Velocity/Motor Trend for years! Great to see you have your own youtube channel to see more of what you do! Thanks so much!!

  • @timmythebeaseman
    @timmythebeaseman Před 3 lety

    Hands down.. this is the most amazing car ever built!

  • @pauloisidoro2
    @pauloisidoro2 Před 4 lety +1

    And the colour is just beautifully spot on, If you can give me the colour code I d like to spray my project Citroen Ami 6 with that colour

  • @mlb3135
    @mlb3135 Před 2 lety

    While styling of the Aerolithe is nice, what makes this car so appealing (for me) to look at is the workmanship, paint and color choice. Just a superbly well done job!! Note that whenever the engine is run, it probably should be run for 20 minutes to 1/2 hour in order to burn off condensation which will otherwise accumulate in the crankcase oil.

  • @lukastrukelj6794
    @lukastrukelj6794 Před 6 lety +9

    This is my favourite bugatti

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Art on wheels.

  • @bronks29
    @bronks29 Před 4 lety

    What an amazing job done! This replica was all done by using photographs, that’s amazing skills

  • @TuffBurnOutTeam
    @TuffBurnOutTeam Před 3 lety

    Mind blowing the work you guy's have put in to it
    Just beautiful workmanship
    . Australia
    🌏

  • @brandonblackman9008
    @brandonblackman9008 Před 5 lety

    What an absolute beautiful color for that car!

  • @justinkasey1058
    @justinkasey1058 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow that's some amazing bodywork

  • @masterwrench4252
    @masterwrench4252 Před měsícem

    Nailed it!

  • @tttdrr2293
    @tttdrr2293 Před rokem

    All right Guild lets see you build the next Batmobile. I wonder what you would create, an art deco style car for a 30’s movie.

  • @joker_g7337
    @joker_g7337 Před 6 lety +19

    Shouldn't it be named "Aérolithe" instead of "Aerolithé"? The second one doesn't make much sense in French.
    Most beautiful car I ever seen. Congrats

  • @timhancock6626
    @timhancock6626 Před 5 lety +1

    Must Try Harder........just joking folks. Its a masterpiece and you made it. The word "Admiration" doesn't even come close to how impressed I am with your work standards.

  • @jakespeed63
    @jakespeed63 Před 5 lety

    Absolutely breathtaking

  • @Kevins93cobra
    @Kevins93cobra Před 6 lety +3

    Wow, awesome video and I love the channel. I look forward to more videos.

    • @guildsgarage
      @guildsgarage  Před 6 lety +2

      Thank you! please share with your friends so we can continue bringing great content.

  • @FredThonar
    @FredThonar Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing car! Thank you for these nice videos :) although, in my opinion, the sounds in the background (music or workshop) should be lowered so we could focus more on the narrator's voice.

  • @johngunn9833
    @johngunn9833 Před 6 lety +1

    respect sir, from uk.

  • @bezed1459
    @bezed1459 Před 6 lety +3

    Respect

  • @thedukeofarchibauld
    @thedukeofarchibauld Před 5 lety +6

    Check out Bad Chad's bugatti

    • @donbradley3259
      @donbradley3259 Před 5 lety

      man..i was just thinking how much talent. bad chad really has..

    • @flatbrimsickdope2050
      @flatbrimsickdope2050 Před 5 lety

      @@donbradley3259 you mean meth, right? You havent seen that dudes shit close up, have you?

    • @jeffleblanc8850
      @jeffleblanc8850 Před 4 lety

      FlatBrimSickDope I don’t think he’s on meth they act like hillbillies down east also he know s how to do body work you just don’t like him he’s got a show you don’t so I don’t think he’s doing to bad unless you know he’s is a meth head keep your fucking mouth shut usually the people that mouth off are the one with a problem

    • @jeannettef6985
      @jeannettef6985 Před 3 lety

      Bad Chads Bugatti just sold for $40 million.

  • @robertheinrichvonseyfenste267

    to me, this is the most beautiful car ever built...

  • @dezinetech1000
    @dezinetech1000 Před 3 lety

    best looking car on the planet!!!

  • @seth_5394
    @seth_5394 Před 5 lety

    Very impressive!

  • @hennessy4666
    @hennessy4666 Před 6 lety +3

    imagine that all those amazing shapes were built in 1936 with hammer, rollers and a huge amount of skills .........imagine that today when robots do most work in building cars and we all know what crap that car is after 10 years........world will never be like that .....

  • @kelvinmedrano8457
    @kelvinmedrano8457 Před 6 lety +1

    Wow nice super car i love it.... From u.s.a.. Chao

  • @rctezluh42069
    @rctezluh42069 Před 6 lety +6

    Leno sent me here

  • @nixboox
    @nixboox Před 5 lety +1

    That green color is absolutely mesmerizing. What color is that? Does that magnesium make it that color?

    • @fintanoclery2698
      @fintanoclery2698 Před 5 lety +1

      I'm not sure of the exact paint color but there was a painting of the car given to the founder of Bugatti that was this color (no color photos existed of the original) and the car's nickname was Creme De Menthe. On Jay Leno's garage they were discussing it.

  • @Quint1836
    @Quint1836 Před 2 lety

    Here from Jay Leno’s Garage

  • @mobiledevto
    @mobiledevto Před 6 lety +7

    Take a drink when he says 'chassis'.

  • @RoverWaters
    @RoverWaters Před 5 lety

    There are two types of type 57 chassis.
    There is a controversy in which of the two types was used for the Aerolithe

  • @Goruthar
    @Goruthar Před 3 lety

    Without Alex Plestid, this project would have been a lead zeppelin. Brad gave up then takes credit.
    Alex made it a Led Zeppelin with patience, skill and grace.

    • @bartcaskey7712
      @bartcaskey7712 Před 3 lety

      You would be amazed how much bondo was used to finish it

  • @robsteries
    @robsteries Před 5 lety

    I don't like this boss too much because we all know this was made by especially one young master builder.

  • @paulorchard7960
    @paulorchard7960 Před 5 lety +1

    Question is, the chassis and drive train is part of the “ missing car” or another from the same period? Be nice if it is, but who knows?

  • @peterd7603
    @peterd7603 Před 5 lety

    a great milestone for the guild, but you gotta get that windmilll off the building!

  • @bobbyjimenez4482
    @bobbyjimenez4482 Před 4 lety

    I think I watched how they restored it @ restoration garage at amazon prime video

  • @UliMuliko
    @UliMuliko Před 5 lety +1

    Just thinking how good bugatti body guys were and why they do it from magnesium...

  • @user-sc5bn7tw6u
    @user-sc5bn7tw6u Před 4 lety +1

    Hello
    Is this car for sale?

  • @fessellsahmed2587
    @fessellsahmed2587 Před 4 lety

    I just want to sit in this car once. It's not a car..it's a dream

  • @lasalleman
    @lasalleman Před 5 lety +1

    I wonder what its drag race times would be.

  • @captainzoll3303
    @captainzoll3303 Před 6 lety +2

    how much does it weigh?

  • @ralpherizonie1785
    @ralpherizonie1785 Před 5 lety +1

    Its a car that has been made by true artizans

  • @dianrudiana7896
    @dianrudiana7896 Před 6 lety

    And thats how we put an art in a God damn car.. love it !!

  • @bboss8048
    @bboss8048 Před 3 lety

    Anyone remember the young chap's name who built this for the guild?

  • @furion..
    @furion.. Před 23 dny

    What a piece of junk! I got two of those in the backyard the kids crawl through and play on as their jungle gym.
    😜
    Gorgeous! Top effort!

  • @xtremehunter8597
    @xtremehunter8597 Před 3 lety +1

    I can't believe people still trust Grainger or the Guild. Do your research, ask people in the automotive community and save your money. Lots of better shop around.

    • @bartcaskey7712
      @bartcaskey7712 Před 3 lety

      You are so correct, I worked there for 2 years and I have Never seen so much crap

  • @453421abcdefg12345
    @453421abcdefg12345 Před 6 lety +4

    An absolute fantastic re creation , unfortunately the use of Magnesium will mean this car will just crumble with 50 years.

    • @guildsgarage
      @guildsgarage  Před 6 lety +5

      Quite right! In fact, we have found that the degradation of the unsealed Elektron is much faster than anticipated. For instance, we had to take extra steps to protect the bare alloy underneath of the hood as its exposure was starting to show signs of oxidization at a rapid rate. Thanks for watching.

    • @453421abcdefg12345
      @453421abcdefg12345 Před 6 lety +2

      It would be a great shame if this work of art were to succumb to corrosion, I have Electron brake plates on a Vincent Lightning and they are now beyond saving, even after soda blasting and etch priming they are still corroding, trying to get back to oxide in the ground.

    • @guildsgarage
      @guildsgarage  Před 6 lety

      An awesome bike! If there is enough of a pattern to go by, we can suggest a foundry that can cast the plates, which will require finishing, but will duplicate the originals for the bike and restore them to new condition. If you are interested in this please send an email to Projects@guildclassiccars.com

    • @453421abcdefg12345
      @453421abcdefg12345 Před 6 lety +1

      Yes ! The only way to go, I made up patterns and cast them in LM21 (I think that is what I used), then heat treated them, and made jigs to machine them, the big problem I had was that others found out I was making them and I was inundated with requests, the project was very interesting with both front and rear brake plates as they are all originally made in Magnesium. The strange thing is that although the gearbox case on my Fergusson tractor is Magnesium it has not corroded any where near as much, they were Zinc Phosphated originally, the cases are very dark looking ,but sound. Good Luck with your projects ! Chris B.

    • @gordongreninger6109
      @gordongreninger6109 Před 6 lety +1

      Englishman French
      I used to maintain Light Attack aircraft at sea on the Flight Deck of Aircraft Carriers. Magnesium is one of our biggest headaches. Specially its unique burning charcteristics. Thats bad news in Carrier Aviation.
      The way uncle sugar long term stores his high mag content aircraft should offer some insight into similar for automobiles.
      Dry desert air and several copper ground straps.

  • @jarnosaarinen4583
    @jarnosaarinen4583 Před 2 lety

    Great car but the way they did the front guards are wrong! @8:50 you can see the blue one the guards point in as Bugatti of the day ran a lot of positive camber & on their one they had the guards pointing out! All the Bugatti's of the day looking at the car from the front the guards point in!

    • @jarnosaarinen4583
      @jarnosaarinen4583 Před 2 lety

      At 9:48 you can see the original cars picture the guards are pointing in!

  • @thefreethinker6176
    @thefreethinker6176 Před rokem

    Unpopular opinion: Be it the Type 57 SC Atlantic or this one, I don't quite like the hump at the back as it looks redundant, overdone, disproportionate. It would be beautiful, if it was a bit sleek.

  • @cglawrence
    @cglawrence Před 5 lety +1

    so this is a replica no mater what you say. It's not the actual body nor frame.

    • @Photoshop098
      @Photoshop098 Před 5 lety +1

      Nope, the frame, engine, differential, and axle are original Type 57 stuff. He explained that the first part of the video

  • @RuinedPrelude
    @RuinedPrelude Před 6 lety +4

    Sheets of Magnesium?🤔 magnesium is highly flamable

    • @banjopete
      @banjopete Před 4 lety +1

      JœF , very correct! I think it was riveted mostly.

  • @joaobarbosadossantosneto1285

    👏👏👏👏

  • @stephanesonneville
    @stephanesonneville Před 4 lety

    Aérolithe, not Aerolithé ! 5:50 why not use induction to heat the stuff at precise temperature instead of a torch ?

  • @jeffmech600
    @jeffmech600 Před 5 lety +10

    Bad chad built 1 in 6 months part time by himself

    • @cjwallow
      @cjwallow Před 3 lety

      Yeah : ya can drive Chad's .. these yuppies may as well build diacast models for rich people's mantel pieces

    • @65cj55
      @65cj55 Před 3 lety +3

      @@cjwallow This is a Bugatti, Chads is not.

    • @matthew6135
      @matthew6135 Před rokem

      Lmao idiot

    • @CJLeTeff
      @CJLeTeff Před 8 měsíci +2

      Out of mild steel!

    • @user-li5xz5rv7d
      @user-li5xz5rv7d Před 3 měsíci

      And is Chad's car worth several million $

  • @gasparini76
    @gasparini76 Před 5 lety +1

    with regards to the assumption of having the original car dismantled. This is an assumption. Needs to be proved. There is also an additional possibility that someone decided to keep the car in a garage and location still not available to the public. But then again is another assumption. Good marketing though.

    • @fightnwoids2514
      @fightnwoids2514 Před 3 lety

      i would say...... with the investment ... no one has done more research on that car and what happened to it... than these guys

  • @Roger21989
    @Roger21989 Před 5 lety +1

    Beautiful car, still think the Atlantic is the prettiest car ever made!

  • @martinpecheur8506
    @martinpecheur8506 Před 5 lety +6

    Bad chad built one from a Volvo

  • @alainmare8897
    @alainmare8897 Před 3 lety

    The real name of this car is Bugatti Aérolithe or Bugatti 57.

  • @yamaha226
    @yamaha226 Před 3 lety

    This one has a dropped chassis now too i heard.

  • @Mehefehe2000
    @Mehefehe2000 Před 5 lety +1

    How do you get such deep rimples?

  • @LucifersDeathSquad
    @LucifersDeathSquad Před 5 lety

    Does he only have one outfit ?

  • @colinjohnston8519
    @colinjohnston8519 Před 6 lety +5

    He's foolng nobody with that wig lol.

  • @rlane63
    @rlane63 Před 6 lety +2

    Would the Guild of Classics be interested in my 2010 Volkswagen Polo as a part ex against this car? Mine is 75 years newer and you can get spare parts for it. And you can park it anywhere without people staring or the risk of envy fuelled vandalism.

    • @guildsgarage
      @guildsgarage  Před 6 lety +1

      Unfortunately, the Bugatti's owner is not accepting trades at this time, but should that change i'll let you know. lol

  • @jourwalis-8875
    @jourwalis-8875 Před 4 lety

    The French could really make great cars!

  • @jessiegodinez1544
    @jessiegodinez1544 Před rokem

    Bad chad is making one help him

  • @PWLoots
    @PWLoots Před 3 lety

    No wind tunnel at that time, { Yippy yah yee } So more space for the creatif thinker. In top art with woman like sexy forms, for the first time on a car ! The human was not reddy yet, for the jetsons future ! Butt the teardrop was born, soon just by other brand's

  • @wackenthaljef
    @wackenthaljef Před 5 lety

    This car is gonna finish in flames...im sorry to say it...

  • @jeannettef6985
    @jeannettef6985 Před 3 lety

    Bad Chad's 1935 is worth $40 million more.

  • @jeffw8218
    @jeffw8218 Před 3 lety

    No wonder no one bought it yet.

  • @augnkn93043
    @augnkn93043 Před rokem

    Wig

  • @xenophon8958
    @xenophon8958 Před 4 měsíci

    he writes the atlantic off as unsuccessful due to low production but fails to account for the manufacture time and cost and uniqueness of each model. also fails to consider world war 2.

  • @historiazkolemwtle
    @historiazkolemwtle Před 4 lety

    more about Bugatti cars find #historiazkołemwtle