Bugatti DeVille
The interior is scratch-built but uses the sedanca seat frames which have brass runners
so that they can be moved forward for access to the rear compartment. All screws are hidden.
The sun visors are often overlooked.
The landau bars do not have to function on a sedanca, but they are mounted
in the correct orientation, with the bars able to nest when folded and the pivot on
top of the bar. Very coarse leather was used to simulate elephant hide.
Half the fun is adding small details, but in order to add wine and
glasses, the folding table and compartment must be fabricated.
If it looks like you could climb in and take a ride, the model must be finished.
This is one of the Elves' favorite models. Note the jazzy luggage bars on top
of the trunk lid and the side-mounted spare wheel. Many viewers fail to recognize
that this is a Bugatti and not a Rolls; others recognize that it is a Bugatti but do not
notice the source of the body--just the way the Elves like it.
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