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NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE
TREATMENT OF LEATHER
e door panels are without doubt one of the
car's most impressive details. is is actually one
of the most daring projects in the design of the
vehicle's interior. Both panels are upholstered in
"Havana" leather and bear scenes which depict the
historic Type 18 "Black Bess" as well as Roland
Garros' airplane, a Morane Saulnier Type H.
ese sketches have been hand-painted directly
onto the leather – just as the components in luxury
vehicles were hand-painted in the early 1920s.
In order to protect the images from abrasion and
environmental impacts, both a special new ink and
a new impregnation process have been developed.
transmission, the Bugatti Vitesse will
guarantee gear shifting a pleasurable
task. Plus, the entire body is made of a
carbon-structured material shrouded
over a frame and suspension system
designed to maintain a centre gravity
position at all times, especially at higher
speeds.
"Black Bess" is more of an image than
an object. It is something derived
from another time. Its exterior coated
with 24-carat gold components is
memorizing. And its interior is a
headliner. Only the finest leather design
is used… and used to perfection. Every
square centimetre is designed to comfort
and enlighten YOU.
e 2014 Bugatti Type 18 "Black
Bess" is purely a "collectable." It is an
investment and a slice of history.
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