A Private Tour of the magnificent workshops of
Ivan Dutton Ltd
World-famous Bugatti Specialists, Champagne reception, followed by Sunday Lunch at the highly acclaimed Angel Restaurant, Buckinghamshire
7th September 2008
Ivan Dutton Limited is a world leader in the restoration, servicing and re-manufacture of Bugattis. The company’s involvement with the French marque goes back to the early twenties, when the current managing director’s grandfather was a riding mechanic with another French racing firm, Salmson. On retiring from active racing he was sought out by owners of other French racing cars and Bugatti became
the preferred marque.
The company currently occupies premises in rural Buckinghamshire where at any one time some of the most important and valuable Bugattis in the world are being attended to. At the moment these include Black Bess, the 1912 5-litre Bugatti built for Roland Garros, and the Type 59 works sports racing car, which was later owned by King Leopold of Belgium.
As modern manufacturing techniques move further away from the traditional skills required in keeping these automotive works cars in pristine condition, the manufacturing side has expanded considerably and examples of all stages of the manufacturing process are here on site, including the manufacture of aluminium body panels. A company that is a testament to the genius of Ettore Bugatti and the passion of the Dutton family.
The order of the day
10.00am ~ Coffee upon arrival at Ivan Dutton Limited
10.30am ~ Tour with Timothy Dutton, Managing Director
12.00pm ~ Champagne reception in the Showroom
13.00pm ~ 3 Course Sunday Lunch at the Angel Restaurant ~ Depart at leisure
Places are limited to 30No. Acceptance of application for tickets will be upon receipt of cheque on a first come first served basis.
Acknowledgement shall be by posted receipt. Please include names, addresses & contact details of yourself and any guests.
TICKET PRICE: £60 inclusive of tour, champagne reception and 3 course lunch - wine purchased at the Angel Restaurant privately
Please see attached invitation for further information.
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