Argentina is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Dec 23, 2016 theres no question that a bugatti is always a sight to be seen, and what john bothwell with his company pur sang in argentina have done is to bring it back to life. See more ideas about bugatti, bugatti cars and classic cars. But to todays automotive connoisseurs, le pur sang may also refer to a small argentine company that happens to build stunningly exact recreations of the greatest prewar. Weve already faced facts and accepted that we will never own a real bugatti type 35b race car after watching the last few change hands for seven digits. Pur sang is located in parana, a city of 300,000 people located in the northeast region of argentina.
Welcome to the website of the international stud book committee, the body which establishes the standards by which all thoroughbred stud books agree to operate. Pur sang argentina is attending goodwood revival 2019 at goodwood motor circuit. The isbc came into being in 1976 originally as the international stud book conference and has continued to meet each year since then to. The accuracy of these cars is extremely impressive. This beautiful and highly detailed recreation represents the model in its ultimate 2. Aes, anglo european studbook, anglo european studbook, anglo european studbook. Johnsons household book of nature plate xxxii 7268660754. True to the original in nearly allrespects, pur sangs replicas are built using original drawings and even mostly original manufacture techniques. True reconstruction of the legendary types brescia t, t30,t37a, t35t, t35b, t43, t51,t55, t57, etc. It persists today at pur sang in parana, entre rios, argentina. It is a phrase that was coined by le patron himself, ettore bugatti, to describe his own legendary and iconic machinery. The phrase also refers to the argentinabased company that handbuilds. On 14 june 1951 the car was sold to paris and registered 1175 ak 75 by the new owner geo lepere. There are stories and rumors as to why this car left the pur sang factory in pirana, argentina years ago without a motor which i cannot confirm, but pur sang america based out of california has confirmed to me that if you were to order a new t35b pur sang bugatti roller today exactly what i am offering here, they can have one ready for.
Pur sang is based in argentina, which has strict antiimportation laws. Pur sang was an experience that fully deserves the description unique. It was formerly used mainly as a draught animal, but in modern times is reared for beef. The limousins recorded in the herd book were known as pureblood literal translation of the french pur sang. Weve already faced facts and accepted that we will never own a real bugatti type 35b race car after watching. West of buenos aires is mendoza, the countrys famous wine region. Les premiers etalons pursang arriverent en argentine des 1853, mais il faut attendre 1865 pour voir larrivee des premieres juments. A history of the general stud book and an introduction to the general stud book.
The general stud book was the official registry for british arabians until the english arab horse society was formed in 1920. From the vast expanse of patagonia to the jungle wilderness of misiones and the arid landscapes of salta, it is a veritable haven for lovers of nature. This one just came in from abu dhabi where there is a very happy man putting a lot of miles on his t35b. Each contribution came from well documented stock creating one of the few warmbloods to receive very little foreign blood. The phrase also refers to the argentina based company that handbuilds. I am miguel pavlovsky, delegate for the argentina stud book. Stud book issued by japan race horse registry is approved by the international stud book committee.
Pur sang, which originated as the french term for pure blood, is an old horse racing term to describe a genuine thoroughbred. The french pur sang is normally the name given to english thoroughbred horses, although in the context of limousins the english translation fullblood is commonly used. Pur sang of argentina needs no introduction to those familiar with the world of bugattis, the firms recreations being universally admired for their authenticity and quality of execution. Why spend five hours driving headlong into the middle of argentina. This site is operated by japan race horse registry, stud book authority of japan. I recently had the chance to spend some time on the phone with john to learn about where pur sang came from, where its going, and most of all, why the hell is all this. Nomination, stud book, identification, fee france galop.
Theres no question that a bugatti is always a sight to be seen, and what john bothwell with his company pur sang in argentina have done is to bring it back to life. A long awaited visit to pur sang argentina which makes the best reproduction of the bugattis 35t, 35b and t43, came to reality when i visited the factory in april 04. Join thousands of satisfied visitors who discovered chevaux pur sang a vendre, bugatti kit car and cheval chevaux. Romeo, mercedes pre war and maserati, using old and partly original materials and parts patina induces a breath of soul into the cars. And it is not only in the meticulously crafted automobiles that are mirror images of bugattis and 8c alfa romeos from the twenties and thirties, but also in the way they do it. Francisation et inscription au stud book francais des reproducteurs pursang nes a letranger. Alfa romeo 8c 1932 2300 monza by pur sang sold madison. Use the search below to find breeding information on an individual horse or select one of the other specific search options available. Japan association for international racing and stud book. Here are 17 photos that prove argentina is a naturelovers dream. Feb 24, 2017 introductory profile of pur sang argentina, who create meticulously crafted automobiles that are mirror images of bugattis and 8c alfa romeos.
Aes, angloeuropean sport horse, angloeuropean sport horse. This beautiful and highly detailed recreation represents the grand prix bugatti in its ultimate form. Pur sang s john bothwell on building a modern bugatti empire in argentina. The 2002 edition of international cataloguing standards contains information important to thoroughbred breeders, sellers and buyers, including a full listing of stakes races of 2002 which will be accorded groupgraded or listed status in sales. With the mechanisation of agriculture in the twentieth century, numbers declined. Dec 30, 2016 pur sang, which originated as the french term for pure blood, is an old horse racing term to describe a genuine thoroughbred. Bugatti veyron pur sang edition click above for a hires gallery when bugatti rolled out the limitededition pur sang edition of its veyron at the 2007 f. Otakar kopecky came with the idea, and wrote the main articles for the first few issues. In the 1960s there were still more than 250 000 head. Broodmares, fillies maiden mares, foals, stallions, stallions shares. Jul 30, 2014 pur sang was an experience that fully deserves the description unique. The bugattis are made in the traditional way, hand built by craftsmen to the highest standard, using traditional methods and materials. Arabians registered in the general stud book are included in a special oriental section.
He sold the 57 in 1959 to phillippe berlin in neuillysurseine who reported it to hugh conway for inclusion in the second and third bugatti world register. Welcome to the official aga khan studs website, containing comprehensive information on the breeding operation, the aga khan stallions, horses for sale, news and history. My codelegate is my wife and partner, celina pavlovsky. This report was accompanied by a visual presentation of slides showing various statistics, horses and people. My name is carlos ezcurra and i am from argentina, i am a member of the board of the argentine stud book. Pur sang argentina an introduction sports car digest. Pur sang of argentina needs no introduction to those familiar with the world of bugattis, the firms type 35 recreations being universally admired for their incredible authenticity and quality of execution. My visit to pur sang argentina words and photos by rick nicolaas. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Many british arabians were double registered in both the oriental section of the general stud book and the arab horse societys. Le pursang des automobiles foulis motoring book conway, h. Pur sangs john bothwell on building a modern bugatti empire. High quality and very accurately handcrafted due to a long experience restoring bugatti, a.
Lexique abreviations equestres et acronymes lexique du. In france the stud book francaise beginning in 1838 originally included two classifications. Horses in training, stores 2 years, yearlings 16032020 online entries entry form yearlings. If you have any bugattis for sale, or know of any bugattis for sale, please write or email me if youre succesful buying or selling a bugatti because of this page, i would appreciate it if you let me know to remove the ad, and of course all financial donations are welcome. Pur sang has their own foundry, cnc machining facility, they make their own tires, and beat and finish their own aluminum panels using an english wheel. Le pur sang des automobile roughly translates as the pure bred automobile. Chairman, executive committee members, colleagues, registrars and observers. It was a fivehour ride from buenos aires, my home city, surrounded by the beautiful argentinian countryside.
Authors are invited from all over the world to write a contributing article about some part. Exact replica of 1932 alfa romeo 8c 2300 monza at the madison zamperini collection. Youve heard the name, youve done a bit of googling, if youre lucky you may have even seen one at a cars and coffee near you. Limousine, is a french breed of beef cattle from the limousin and marche regions of france.
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