Filming a Bugatti in action

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After the picture of the Rolls-Royce Phantom camera car that we published in our online magazine last week, we would now like to show you these images. The first one is of a Bugatti (Type 43?) with camera equipment mounted on the front of the car. The driver, both actor and cameraman, takes his own shots.

These pictures were pointed out to us by a reader and originate from a 1934 Almanac Citroen. The accompanying text tells us how, from the early days of film, the automobile became a protagonist, a character that could not be missed. It was not until 20 years later, however, that the valuable services it could render as an adjunct to the camera were realised. "For example, the race at Montlhéry in a well-known film. To give the impression of speed, the struggle to overtake and the danger, cameras were mounted at ground level on the running boards to film the cars taking the bends. Another was placed close to the driver to show what he saw on the road ahead as well as enabling him to be filmed behind the wheel.”

In the second photo we see another Bugatti (does anyone recognise the Type?) being towed by a camera car for some action shots. Going back to the lead photo in which licence plate 1178-RE5 is clearly visible, can anyone tell us more about the car? Maybe even in which movie it was used and whether it is still around. We would love to hear from you. Please comment below if you can help us solve this Monday Mystery.

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