Electrical System

The electrical system is 12v negative earth. The battery is housed in the boat tail and possesses an electrical charge facility. The cable is cotton braided and when made into a loom, is then cotton over-braided in black. A klaxon horn is fitted as standard. The car is fitted with replica (The original type 59 cars were never fitted with lights) period lights. There is an electrical cut off switch to isolate the system and a separate switch to isolate the electric fuel pump. All external wires to lights are run through stainless steel conduit for protection.

Fuel System

The fuel tank is made from 10 swg aluminium with radius edges and lapped joints, filled with explosafe, pressure tested and certified with a capacity of 20 imperial gallons. It has a twin filler system (Bugatti fitted twin fillers to allow one filler to act as a breather when a car was being refuelled quickly during races). The fuel caps are chrome on brass and can be either Aston or Monza design. All main fuel lines are made of copper pipe and chromed copper pipe in the engine bay.

Fuel & Lubricants

The standard specification car is designed for today’s road use and competition and runs on unleaded premium fuel. Engine lubrication is with 20-40 mineral oil. The gearbox is lubricated by the same.

The rear axle is lubricated by 90 weight gear oil. Hydraulic systems operate on synthetic clutch and brake fluid.

Cooling

The radiator is custom designed for the car in Bugatti style with a hand built brass tank with one of the most highly efficient cores available. It has a thermostatically controlled electric fan and sits in a chrome on brass Bugatti style horseshoe surround.