AUTOart 50947 Bugatti Atlantic review: opening detail at 1:43
The blue 1:43 Atlantic offers opening hood halves, a detailed spare and fine seam work; its small presence and conflicting length estimates need consideration.
At a Glance
Model essentials
- Blue 1938 Atlantic · 1:43
- Split opening hood and rear-hinged doors
- Removable circular spare-wheel cover
Collection highlights
- Fine seam and rivet representation
- Opening detail despite the small scale
- Wire wheels and detailed spare
Before you choose
- Small size reduces distant visual impact
- Published length descriptions disagree
Available from Diecast Models Wholesale
View model at retailer ↗Price and availability subject to change
Before buying this Atlantic for a small case, resolve its length. The inspection of 50947 estimates just under 4 inches; the current merchant lists approximately 4.25 inches. Neither is a guaranteed measurement of the actual model in your intended pose.
Why consider the smaller Atlantic at all?
At 1:43, the appeal is a compact object that rewards close examination. Rivet-like details along the center seam and fenders, blue wire wheels and delicate trim define the closed silhouette. This is not simply a large model reduced to a sealed shape.
- The two hood halves open to reveal the small engine and surrounding components.
- Rear-hinged doors expose the tan cabin and wood-effect dashboard.
- The circular cover at the back removes to show the spare tire; it is not a conventional hinged trunk.
Each opening reveals a different part of the Atlantic’s layout. Those details favor a nearby viewing position, while a collector seeking the immediate presence of a 1:18 car may find the physical size more important than the access.
The display package is a separate check
The current offer lists a plastic showcase and certificate. The inspected presentation included a mirrored base, but that does not establish the base in today’s box. The scale calculation guide helps distinguish the model’s size from its base and opening clearance.
Pros & Cons Analysis
See the source attributions and review limitations below.
Pros
- The exterior seams and small trim give the closed model a recognizable character. This supports close viewing without requiring every delicate panel to be left open.
- The inspection describes distinct engine components beneath both hood halves and a detailed cabin through the rear-hinged doors. The small scale has not reduced it to a sealed shape.
- The rear cover reveals a fully represented spare, while the metal wire wheels add fine detail outside. Neither feature establishes tire interchangeability.
Cons
- At 1:43 the model occupies a different visual role from the larger cars nearby. Its small details are unlikely to be the main attraction from across a room.
- The source’s rough length and the merchant’s approximate dimension are not identical. They should not be treated as a precise case-fitting measurement.
Compact detail, with one measurement still to settle
The center seam, hood halves and spare-wheel cover give 50947 reasons to be viewed closely despite its small scale. That makes it interesting for a nearby compact display. For a tightly sized case, the contradictory approximate lengths remain a purchase prerequisite to resolve—not a minor footnote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What holds the doors closed?
The inspected model uses small magnets near the dashboard ends to help retain the doors. This observation concerns that sample, not a reason to force a door that resists movement.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | AUTOart |
|---|---|
| Product code | 50947 |
| Subject | 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic |
| Edition / version | 1938 Type 57SC Atlantic; limited edition |
| Color / livery | Blue |
| Scale | 1:43 |
| Model type | Road car |
| Materials | Diecast metal with plastic parts |
| Length | 4.25 in |
| Width | 1.5 in |
| Height | 1.25 in |
| Measurement basis | Approximate merchant dimensions; inspection estimates length under 4 in; pose unspecified |
| Opening panels | Two hood halves; rear-hinged doors; removable spare-wheel cover |
| Moving parts | Poseable front wheels |
| Lighting | Unknown |
| Power source | Unknown |
| Included figures | Unknown |
| Included equipment | Plastic showcase and certificate — current merchant listing |
| Display base | Unknown |
