What is the Bugatti Type 35?

It is a French racing car from the 1920s, famous for its many race wins. This set recreates it as a display model.

Are there minifigures in set 4000048?

No, the set has no minifigures. It consists of 1,600 pieces.

Is dark azure a common colour?

It appears less often than the standard greys and blues. This set lists it among its four main colours.

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Bugatti Type 35

Set 4000048 pays tribute to the Bugatti Type 35, one of the most celebrated racing cars of the 1920s. It is listed for 2026 with 1,600 pieces and no minifigures.

Set number: 4000048
Year: 2026
Pieces: 1,600
Minifigures: 0
Theme: LEGO Exclusive
Different parts: 329

What can I build with it?

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Parts list 329

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Description

The car behind the model

The Type 35 comes from an era when racing cars were narrow, open-topped machines with exposed wheels and long bonnets. Bugatti's design won a remarkable number of races in the 1920s and remains one of the best-loved classics among motoring enthusiasts. This set turns it into a display model. The catalogue lists it as a special edition, outside the regular vehicle ranges. For fans of vintage cars, it is a subject that appears far less often in bricks than modern supercars.

How the build feels

There are 329 unique parts among the 1,600 pieces, which is a generous amount of variety. Classic cars rely on curves, wheel details and small fittings, so expect a build made up of many compact sub-assemblies rather than long repetitive sequences. It rewards patience and attention more than speed. The finished model is the kind you walk around on the shelf, picking out details from different angles. Spreading the build over a few relaxed sessions tends to suit a model like this better than rushing it in one sitting.

Greys and dark azure

Light bluish grey is the most common colour, followed by black, dark bluish grey and dark azure. Dark azure is a rich, slightly greenish blue that many builders own only in small numbers, so having it in quantity is a bonus. Paired with the neutral greys, the overall mix feels restrained and technical. The parts list on this page shows exactly which elements come in each colour and which ones appear only once.

Reusing the parts

Vehicle models of this size usually stay built for a long time. If you do take it apart one day, the mix of greys, black and dark azure gives you useful stock for your own cars, machines or industrial scenes. The “What can I build?” tool on this page compares the inventory with other sets, showing which ones you could rebuild completely and which would need only a few extra parts.

FAQ

What is the Bugatti Type 35?: It is a French racing car from the 1920s, famous for its many race wins. This set recreates it as a display model.
Are there minifigures in set 4000048?: No, the set has no minifigures. It consists of 1,600 pieces.
Is dark azure a common colour?: It appears less often than the standard greys and blues. This set lists it among its four main colours.

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