Sean McKenna

The 1937 Bugatti Type 57G "Tank"

As Driven by -Jean-Pierre Wimille & Robert Benoist

The Bugatti Type 57G nicknamed “Tank” was a work of art on wheels, a true testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Bugatti brand. Built-in the company's manufacturing plant in Molsheim, Alsace in 1936 and 1937, only three of these rare and coveted racing cars were produced. The Type 57G represented Bugatti's relentless pursuit of perfection, as they aimed to reclaim their rightful place at the top of the French motor racing world, a position that had been dominated by foreign brands.

This 1937 famous classic No.2 ‘Tank’ was victorious at Le Mans in 1937. under the control of Wimille and Benoist.

1:8th scale

20 Years of Excellence

Based in the historic Bourbonnais province in the heart of France, Scottish model engineer Sean McKenna has forged a reputation of excellence and reliability in scratch-building the finest model cars and made-to-measure parts for discerning collectors and fellow builders throughout the world. Countless hours of meticulous research, patient and highly skilled labour and over 20 years of dedicated professional experience enable us to share with our clients our passion for great model cars. No compromise is made nor any effort spared in reproducing to scale the most beautiful motor cars of the golden age in every detail. However, a world class model goes deeper than a simple miniature copy. It is often surprising to discover the different processes and techniques inspired by a century of automotive construction. By observing and learning through this inspiration, our models become veritable works of art, dotted with the character and something of the soul of their life sized originals.