Hello all,

I have a question concerning originality of T57 front axle coating.
On several occasions I have seen that front axles of T57's as well as all other Bugatti types were either nickel plated chromed or just polished.
In order to avoid a mistake if such a job should come up on our car I would like to know what the correct thing to do is.
I found some traces of either chrome or nickel on the steering rod as well as on some of the accessories but I haven't found any traces on the axle itself.

Thanks for your comments.

Greetings:

minime

Very Interesting Question.

my humble view bellow
1) Polished- great
2) Nickeled- hmm-acceptable ish i.e. if the brightwork was nicleled in period
3) Chromed- never (not even an American would do this these days) apologies to my colonial cousins

Thanks for the fast reply,

The T57 has chrome plated radiator shell as well as most of the brightwork.

minime

I dident know that !
But then i dont currently own a touring car.Which other bugattis had chrome brightwork in period?
On a GP i think chrome looks awfull as i said my comment was based on personal taste