Revisiting the Bugatti Aerolithe with Jay Leno

The Bugatti That Vanished – Jay Leno & the Aerolithe Mystery

What happened to one of the most elusive Bugattis in history? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the legend of the 1935 Bugatti Aerolithe, a car that mysteriously disappeared—but not before leaving an indelible mark on automotive design. Join Jay Leno and David Grainger as they discuss the history, engineering, and painstaking recreation of this legendary vehicle.

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⏱ Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction – The legend of the lost Bugatti
01:45 – Why the Aerolithe is so significant
05:30 – The revolutionary magnesium bodywork
09:15 – Jay Leno’s take on Bugatti’s engineering
12:40 – How the car disappeared – and the mystery behind it
16:25 – Recreating the Aerolithe from scratch
21:10 – How it drives – real-world performance
24:45 – Final thoughts – The importance of preserving history

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