History of Bugatti Part 4- autosmithcar.com

The company began production of railcars and trains and successfully managed to get back on solid financial ground, until the workers called a strike. In 1936, the entire workforce of Bugatti refused to work and demanded an increase in pay and better working conditions. Ettore was furious and took the strike demands personally, shifting his office to Paris.
Towards the end of the 30s in Bugatti’s History, the company again faced financial difficulties. It was during this time that Ettore participated in Le Mans and brought an important win. However, the happiness didn’t last for long as Ettore’s son, Jead, died in a car accident.
The company was already in financial turmoil and the death of Jean had scarred Ettore completely. He was unable to revive and resolve the rift at the Molsheim plant and couldn’t produce any new automobiles. In 1947, Ettore died due to a lung disease and the business declined further. The company made its last appearance in 1952, at the Paris Motor Show, after which Bugatti ceased its operations.

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