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Bonhams' The Greenwich Auction, Greenwich, USA, May 31, 2026
The next one-off Bugatti is expected to be a cross between the Bolide and the Tourbillon. The new hypercar will be the third project from Programme Solitare, following the debut Brouillard, which was unveiled during last year’s Monterey Car Week, and the F.K.P. Hommage, which was shown at Retromobile earlier this year.
Between the radical Bolide and the new hybrid Tourbillon, Bugatti is preparing a third one-off Solitaire based on the Chiron W16 for 2026. A transitional hypercar that collectors are already eagerly awaiting. Very few details are official at the moment. We only know that it will once again be a one-off, reserved for a select client. It will be conceived as a rolling work of art. And the first rumors suggest a creation that could surprise even Molsheim regulars, according to The Supercar Blog.
Launched in 2025, the Solitaire Program allows Bugatti to return to its coachbuilding roots. Each car is entirely designed around a single owner. Each project is based on an existing platform, such as the Bugatti Chiron. It then receives a unique body, interior, and narrative. All of this comes at a pivotal moment for the brand. It finds itself caught between the last W16-powered models and the arrival of the new Bugatti Tourbillon hybrid V16. And this third chapter promises to be the most audacious of the bunch.
Bugatti Solitaire Program: A Third One-Off on the Way
This blend of DNA is far from insignificant. The Bugatti Bolide is a hypercar strictly reserved for the track, produced in a limited run of 40 units. It is derived from the Chiron and can reach approximately 1,850 hp. The Bugatti Tourbillon, on the other hand, opens a new chapter. It features a naturally aspirated 8.3-liter V16 engine paired with three electric motors for nearly 1,800 hp and a brand-new carbon fiber platform. This future one-off would thus combine the style of this new era with a W16 engine that is nearing the end of its production run. No details are given regarding power output, road homologation, or price. Bugatti has already announced full production of its production models until 2029.
Image above: the first one in the Solitaire program, the Brouillard
Ni-Cola Auction, Ladenburg, Germany, May 22, 2026
Broad Arrow The Concorso d'eleganza Villa d'Este Auction, May 16 - 17, 2026
Broad Arrow, the Amelia Auction, March 6-7, 2026
Bonhams' the Miami Auction, May 3, 2026
MOLSHEIM 24.04.2026
Porsche has agreed to sell its equity stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group to a consortium led by HOF Capital, a New York-based investment firm. The relevant transaction agreements were signed on April 24. Completion of the transaction remains subject to customary conditions precedent, including regulatory clearances by the relevant authorities.
Porsche and Rimac Group established Bugatti Rimac as a joint venture in 2021 to serve as home to the iconic Bugatti brand. In this joint venture, Porsche holds a minority stake of 45%, Rimac Group owns 55%. Porsche also holds a 20.6% stake in Rimac Group. As part of the transaction announced today, Porsche will fully divest its equity stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group to the HOF Capital-led consortium. This includes BlueFive Capital as its largest investor, as well as a group of institutional investors across the US and EU. Following completion, Rimac Group is set to take control of Bugatti Rimac and form a strategic partnership with HOF Capital and BlueFive Capital to support its continued growth. HOF Capital will additionally join Rimac Group as the largest shareholder alongside Mate Rimac, founder of Rimac and CEO of Bugatti Rimac. Subject to regulatory clearances, completion is expected to occur before the end of 2026. The parties have agreed to keep the financial terms of the transaction confidential, except where disclosure is required under applicable financial reporting obligations.
Dr Michael Leiters, CEO of Porsche AG: “In setting up the joint venture Bugatti Rimac together with Rimac Group, we successfully laid the foundation for Bugatti’s future. And as an early-stage investor of Rimac Group, Porsche made a significant contribution to developing Rimac Technology into an established Tier-1 automotive technology company. Now, with the sale of our stake, we demonstrate that we will focus Porsche on the core business. We would like to thank Mate Rimac and his team for the constructive and trusting cooperation over the past years.”
“Porsche has been a crucial partner, and we are deeply grateful for their role in establishing Bugatti Rimac. With the strong foundations their support has provided, we now have a structure that allows us to execute even faster on our long-term vision. We look forward to our collaboration with our new partners.”
Mate Rimac,
CEO of Bugatti Rimac
Hisham Elhaddad, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of HOF Capital: “For over a century, Bugatti has stood apart as a brand where heritage and innovation coexist at the highest level. We are proud to partner with Mate Rimac and his team to help shape the next chapter, balancing disciplined growth with a tradition of craftsmanship and originality that remains unmatched.”
Hazem Ben-Gacem, Founder and Chief Executive of BlueFive Capital: “Bugatti is a monument to automotive obsession, born from Ettore Bugatti’s pursuit of beauty and performance combined. BlueFive Capital approaches this opportunity as more than simply a financial transaction, and we look forward to working alongside the entire Bugatti Rimac team to honor that legacy for generations to come.”
From other Newssites than the official Bugatti one:
Porsche's departure changes the balance of power in the hypercar and electric vehicle segment. Rimac gains more room to develop its technologies and the Bugatti brand, while Porsche focuses on core models and restoring profitability. Bugatti Rimac is valued at over $1 billion, underscoring investor interest in high-tech supercars.
What We Know About the New shareholders
What This Changes means for Bugatti and the Automotive Industry
What's Behind This Announcement?
In reality, it is Rimac that emerges strengthened from this transaction. Already a central player in the joint venture, the Croatian group consolidates its influence over Bugatti, now free from the shadow of the Volkswagen Group. A logical, almost inevitable development, given that the initial balance rested on an alliance between tradition and innovation.
Background
For Porsche, this exit is part of a broader strategy. The manufacturer is currently facing fundamental choices, balancing accelerated electrification, cost pressures, and the need to preserve its margins. In this context, maintaining a stake in a project as specific as Bugatti Rimac no longer appears to be a priority.
Still within the Volkswagen Group?
Nevertheless, this evolution marks a clear break with the past. Since Bugatti's revival under Volkswagen in the late 1990s, the brand has never been so far removed from its historical roots. This transition is part of a broader trend, where the lines between manufacturers, startups, and investors are becoming increasingly blurred.
Ultimately, this transaction perfectly illustrates the ongoing transformations in the automotive industry. Alliances form and dissolve according to technological advancements, market trends, and economic constraints. Even the most prestigious projects are not immune to these realignments.
By leaving Bugatti, Porsche is not simply signaling the end of a partnership. It is also signaling a refocusing, almost a return to basics. It remains to be seen whether, in a world where innovation is increasingly happening outside traditional structures, this choice will prove successful.
Porsche sells Bugatti to save itself: is the sale of assets for one billion euros a sign of strength or retreat?
Why now?
RM Sotheby's the Monaco Auction, April 25, 2026
Bonhams Goodwood Members' Meeting Auction, April 19, 2026
One of the most mysterious modern supercars is back in the spotlight. The only Bugatti La Voiture Noire, shrouded in rumors for years, is now for sale, and the owner's identity has finally been revealed.
Ownership mystery solved after years
After Piëch's death, the car passed to his son Anton Piëch, who has now decided to sell it. This brings an end to the long-running intrigue surrounding one of the most expensive cars in history.
Price rises to 25 million euros
The sale is taking place privately. Potential buyers must demonstrate they have the means, pass vetting, and only then gain access to all details about the car.
A quiet, discreet sale
At the same time, attention is also focused on the situation surrounding Piëch Automotive - a project that has still not reached series production. That adds some context: the sale of the hypercar may not be solely about finding a new owner, but could also be linked to broader business decisions.
Ultimately, the story of the La Voiture Noire is entering a new chapter. A car that became a symbol of luxury and exclusivity is returning to the market - now as an asset with a higher price tag and a fully documented history.
From: speedme.ru
Bugatti teamed up with the bicycle manufacturer Factor, and presents the Bugatti Factor One, relatively cheap at $23,599 if compared with the 4-wheel Bugatti's. Relatively expensive when compared with other bicycles, even those made by Factor.
Below that what Bugatti has to say about it.
The Bugatti Factor ONE: a radical fusion of hypercar engineering and elite cycling performance
Both worlds' greatest races demand the same things: absolute excellence, marginal gains, and the kind of engineering precision and personal dedication that separates victory from defeat. Designed without compromise, the Bugatti Factor ONE melds the DNA of the legendary hyper sports cars brand with the most innovative bicycle engineering to create a bike that exemplifies absolute speed, precision, and exclusivity.
Limited to just 250 individually numbered units worldwide, the Bugatti Factor ONE reflects the same exclusivity and attention to detail that defines every Bugatti automobile.
Based on trust and mutual respect, the collaboration enabled Factor to pursue the fastest configuration they could validate, regardless of complexity or convention with one philosophy: if a feature does not deliver a measurable advantage, it has no reason to exist.
"The Bugatti Factor ONE is not simply a bicycle. It is a statement. This project challenged us to rethink every assumption and push engineering boundaries in the same way Bugatti has done in the automotive world for over a century."
"The Bugatti Factor ONE is the result of a shared vision between two brands devoted to mastery and ambition. Every element of this bicycle, like the wide fork, for example, has been meticulously engineered to deliver measurable aerodynamic gains, reducing drag through refined shaping and optimized airflow management around the leading edge of the bike. It translates the incomparable attention to detail of Bugatti hypercars into a completely new category. It demonstrates that our pursuit of excellence and craftsmanship extends beyond hypercars, creating a machine that pushes the boundaries of what is possible in high-performance cycling."
Honoring Bugatti's rich legacy and the brand's successful racing history, the bike is adorned with the famous Bugatti Blue. In the 1920s, when international racing colors were assigned by nationality, this shade represented France, and when Ettore Bugatti's Type 35 dominated Grand Prix racing, it became synonymous with victory itself. That same declaration of intent is carried here, with the prominent white 'BUGATTI' script along the frame ensuring the bike's identity remains unmistakable at speed.
Engineering innovation extends well beyond aesthetics. The front fork has been meticulously designed to reduce drag through refined shaping and enhanced airflow management around the leading edge of the bike. This design not only enhances high-speed efficiency but also improves front-end stability, ensuring precise handling under race conditions.
Incredibly light at 1298 grams for the pair, the 62 mm rim profile has been optimized for sustained high-speed efficiency, balancing drag reduction with exceptional crosswind stability. The advanced carbon layup has been tuned to maximize torsional stiffness and power transfer under load, while maintaining controlled compliance for refined ride quality. Groundbreaking technological advancements like the co-moulded boomerang spokes, precision-engineered hub internals, and enhanced hub/flange bonding allow for an ultra-bright ride quality that feels lively and direct, with unparalleled efficiency.
Intended for collectors, enthusiasts, and athletes who seek the rarest expression of performance cycling.
Gooding Christie's Amelia Island Auctions, March 5 - 6, 2026
RM Sotheby's Miami auction, USA, February 27, 2026
Kraft Auction Service, Valparaiso, USA, February 1, 2026
This is really unbelievable! Where many of the real Bugattis struggle to even reach their lower estimates, see the news of February 1, this Baby replica, different from the original in almost all details with ugly wheels and ditto tires, reaches $50k! How? Did the bidder think it was original?
Caroline Bugatti (on the right at Retromobile 2026) introduces a newly designed jewel, in cooperation with Benjamin Gratia, she explains:
My family history is a fabulous legacy.
I was eager to share this legacy through an iconic Type 35 piece.
Today, this piece of jewelry is a nod to the fabulous history of the Type 35 and my grandfather, Ettore Bugatti.
It is available in 6 versions, three metals: silver, white gold and yellow gold, and two types of finish: Polished and Brushed. Personally, I like the brushed silver version best, as it closest resembles the original Type 35 wheel.
Type 35 Heritage
For more information and ordering: CarolineBugatti.fr
Artcurial Auction, The Peninsula Paris, January 27, 2026
RM Sotheby's Paris Auction, January 28, 2026
Gooding Christie's Retromobile Auction, January 29, 2026
Gros & Delettrez 100% Automobilia Arts & Cars Auction, January 30, 2026
Bonhams the Paris Sale Auction, January 30, 2026
And it looks exactly like a Veyron
The latest one-off in the "Solitaire" Programme is a hommage to the founder of the Bugatti-rebirth, the then director of Volkswagen, Ferdinand Karl Piëch. Hence the name: F.K.P.
Below the text how Bugatti SAS announces this one-off edition.
The Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage: Honoring the Veyron and its visionary creator
The story of the Veyron begins not in Molsheim, but on a bullet train in Japan, where Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Karl Piëch sketched the revolutionary W engine configuration that would become the beating heart of Bugatti's renaissance. As Chairman of the Volkswagen Group, Piëch had already demonstrated his engineering genius through the development of Volkswagen's unique VR engine architecture – from the compact VR6 that transformed the Golf, through the W8 and W12 that powered Passats and Bentleys, to the ultimate expression: the quad-turbocharged W16.
The W16 engine itself represents a marvel of packaging. By staggering cylinders in a short and wide-bank configuration, engineers compressed what would typically be a meter-long powerplant into just 645 millimeters – enabling the Veyron's remarkably compact 2,700mm wheelbase. This architectural brilliance, combined with all-wheel drive and near-perfect weight distribution, created a hypercar that was as civilized as it was devastating.
Hendrik Malinowski -
Managing Director of Bugatti
When the Veyron debuted at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show, designed by a young Jozef Kaban under Hartmut Warkuss's direction, it presented a radically different aesthetic philosophy. Where many supercars still followed the forward-leaning wedge shapes popularized by Gandini, the Veyron reclined. Noble and self-assured – it was a 1,000-horsepower car defined by composure rather than spectacle. This confident, Bauhaus-influenced design language has aged remarkably well, remaining contemporary two decades later.
The exterior showcases a subtle yet significant evolution. While maintaining the Veyron's leaning-back posture and dropping belt line – at a time when supercars were simply repeating the wedge-shaped, forward-angled look – every surface has now been refined. The three-dimensional horseshoe grille, machined from a solid block of aluminum, now flows organically into surrounding bodywork, rather than its original more two-dimensional approach. This new clarity extends to the color division, which aligns precisely with the updated panel layout, creating a more harmonious visual split across the body. Larger air intakes within the front feed the more powerful engine, while the signature air ducts are maintained right behind the occupants’ heads. Updated wheel sizes – 20-inch front, 21-inch rear – utilize the latest Michelin tire technology, improving both performance and visual balance.
“The Veyron was the first of its kind, and in the world of collectible automobiles, the first and last of a kind are always the most significant. It created an entirely new segment – the million-euro hypercar that could travel to the opera in the evening and break speed records by day. When I first arrived at Bugatti, I was sketching developments of the Veyron, looking at how we could evolve the styling; ultimately these projects never came to fruition, but it feels almost as though Prof. Dr. Piëch could see we would have a need for them one day. If he was still here to see this ‘next opportunity’ made real, I’m sure he would agree that this is the most appropriate celebration of his vision that we could possibly create.”
Frank Heyl -
Bugatti Design Director
Dominating the dashboard is an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon, a 41mm timepiece integrated into this vehicle at the request of the future owner of F.K.P. Hommage. The octagonal watch sits within an “island” finished in engine-turned polish, a technique borrowed from the finishing of Ettore Bugatti's original straight-eight cylinder heads. The watch features an ingenious self-winding mechanism: a gondola that rotates on a diagonal axis several times per hour, powered by the car itself without electrical connection. This unique integration reflects the customer’s personal vision and Bugatti’s ability to accommodate highly individual requests as part of the Programme Solitaire.
Frank Heyl -
Bugatti Design Director
The F.K.P. Hommage joins Brouillard as the second creation of Programme Solitaire, Bugatti's exclusive initiative creating up to two bespoke masterpieces annually. Like all Solitaire projects, it completely reimagines the bodywork, interior details, and delivers ultimate personalization that celebrates the deep stories woven throughout Bugatti's heritage.
Bring a Trailer Auction USA, December 23, 2025
Oldtimergalerie Toffen Gstaad Auction, December 29, 2025
Bring a Trailer Auction USA, December 31, 2025
Bugatti's family silver cutlery set.
The cutlery set was frequently used by Bugatti when welcoming his guests such as race drivers, clients, co-workers, agents and of course his friends.
Ettore Bugatti ordered this solid silver cutlery set in Paris in 1924. It was bought from the well-known firm Cardeilhac. The Maison Cardeilhac was a renowned French silversmith house that was established in 1804 by Antoine-Vital Cardeilhac. In 1904, Ernest Cardeilhac passed the reins of the company to his two sons, Jacques and Pierre. They continued the legacy of Maison Cardeilhac, upholding the reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs.
It was then privately bought by somebody from the same village.
An expertise was done by expert Christian Huet in 1993, the total Provenance is known from 1924 until now.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, to be able to purchase Ettore Bugatti's personal and historical piece of Patrimony.
Only serious offers will be considered, please contact Jaap Horst, at: J.J.Horst@BugattiPage.com.
Above Image: Early Bugatti Type 30 outside the Paris Showroom 116 Avenue de Champs Elysées. Photo Courtesy The Bugatti Trust Archive.
The Bugatti Trust Museum and Study Centre, Gloucestershire, is delighted to announce a new exhibition opening at the end of May, dedicated to exploring the importance of the Bugatti Type 30 in the development of the Bugatti marque and factory.
As Bugatti’s first production eight-cylinder model, introduced in 1922, the Type 30 marked a step change in performance, engineering sophistication and design, representing a vital link between the early four-cylinder models and the later Grand Prix legends such as the Type 35. Through carefully selected archive material including historic documents and photographs, original factory film footage and technical drawings from the Trust’s extensive collection, the exhibition will show how the Type 30’s advanced inline eight-engine, four-wheel braking and the modified chassis design helped shape Bugatti’s approach to both road and competition cars.
Visitors will discover how the Type 30 underpinned later developments at the
Molsheim factory and how its engineering solutions influenced some of the most successful racing Bugattis of the 1920s.
The Bugatti Trust’s established STEM outreach work which already includes initiatives such as Formula Student, STEM Racing and VEX Robotics as well as collaborative design challenges, will be complemented by new learning resources developed specifically around the Type 30 exhibition.
We invite owners of prewar Bugatti cars to join us for an eventful week, where the keywords will be fine hotels, hills, heathland, seaside, lakes, forests, castles, museums, ships, craft & production, churches, gastronomy, entertainment and surprises.
For the 2026 International Bugatti Meeting Bugatti Club Denmark has spared no effort in creating a truly enjoyable and memorable event for the participants and their classic Bugatti cars.
By holding the meeting in late June, we hope to take advantage of a lovely Danish summer, with weather, landscapes and cities at their most beautiful.
Over six days of driving, we will cover approximately 1,000 km along scenic country roads, passing through varied landscapes and charming villages.
Along the way, participants will experience some of Jutland’s most notable highlights, enjoy exquisite meals and drinks, all in good company—and with relaxed driving, since Denmark’s highest point reaches only 170 metres above sea level.
During the event we will be based in two cities: Kolding and Silkeborg.
Near Kolding, from Sunday to Thursday, participants will stay at the elegant Hotel Koldingfjord, beautifully situated on the shores of the Kolding Fjord.
On Thursday, a transfer drive will take us to the historic Hotel Gl. Skovridergaard, where we will spend the last three nights.
Hotel Gl. Skovridergaard is surrounded by picturesque grounds with magnificent old trees close to the river Gudenåen, the woods and Silkeborg city centre.
Please follow this link to sign up (Until September 30, 2025!)
More information about the IBM 2026
The museum organisation is currently preparing the first Concours d'élégance international SCHLUMPF, in the Musée National de l'Automobile - Collection Schlumpf, by bringing together partners who share the same demand for excellence and image.
The ambition: to create an event with strong aesthetic, experiential and relational value, in an emblematic place.
Several partnership formats are offered, in order to adapt to the objectives and positioning of each brand.
If you want to participate or are simply curious, please contact: pro@concourseleganceschlumpf.com
July 3, 2026 Artcurial Le Mans Classic Legend Auction Le Mans, France
It made its first official appearance on 3 August 1924 at the Lyon Grand Prix and even though it was not an immediate success, the essentials were there: a narrow horseshoe radiator leading into a streamlined body, finishing in a ‘Bordino tail’, magnificent cast-aluminium wheels with integrated brake drums and a remarkable 8-cylinder in-line 2-litre engine derived from the Type 30. The entire car was built to a remarkable standard, it was well balanced and fast and did not take long to establish itself worldwide.
This was the case for Pierre Feidt, a famous Bugatti collector from Alsace. He set about building this replica at the beginning of the 2000s, with all the attention and knowledge required to produce a high-quality car. Many parts were supplied from England, while the engine, a 2-litre unit with a roller bearing crankshaft, was built by the renowned and talented specialist Laurent Rondoni, from Ventoux Moteur Ingénierie. The gearbox was also specially built, but the axle housing is a period component.
The many miles it covered have given it a magnificent patina. After Pierre Feidt passed away, his collection was sold at auction in 2019, and it was on this occasion that its current owner bought the car. It then continued on its way and was maintained by the noted specialist Francis Courteix. In 2022, the clutch was reconditioned and adjusted, the cooling system cleaned, the fuel system overhauled and a new starter fitted. In October 2023, the top end of the engine was rebuilt; the pistons, valves and camshaft were replaced and a temperature sensor installed. With its natural patina and well cared-for engine, this Type 35 is the result of work carried out by connoisseurs, the opportunity to enter another world, a world of pre-war racing cars that can be driven on the road, as attractive aesthetically as they are mechanically.
July 10 - August 30, 2026 Beasts Of Bugatti exposition at the Louwman Museum the Hague, the Netherlands
From the Chiron Super Sport 300+, which was the first to break the 300 mph barrier, to the artistic Veyron Venet and the open-top versions Mistral and Vitesse.
July 26, 2026 Bugatti Owners' Club Members Only Garden Party Prescott, Gloustershire, UK
More information: www.prescotthillclimb.co.uk/event-details/bugatti-owners-club-members-only-garden-party
And, of course, we will visit our birthplace, the Nürburgring. The get-together in the historic paddock
and the laps on the ‘Historic Nordschleife’ exclusively for Bugatti enthusiasts will be a special
experience. Bugatti-Club Deutschland is already looking forward to welcome many Bugatti enthusiasts
to its anniversary meeting.
The registration starts at the beginning of November. We will inform the clubs in good time.
Further Information:
info@bugatti-club-deutschland.de
August 13 - 15, 2026 RM Sotheby's the Monterey Auction California, USA
The Paris Auto Salon of October 1936 saw the introduction of a revised second-series version of Bugatti’s elegant Type 57, but also, more significantly, uprated sporting variants, the 57C and the 57S. While the former featured a supercharged engine, the latter was a true purpose-built, high-performance, competition-oriented automobile, with so many differences from the stock 57 that it was, in effect, an entirely distinct model.
Each Type 57S was constructed upon a chassis that was wholly re-engineered to be both shorter and lower—hence S, for surbaissé or “lowered.” The front axle was articulated in halves, and the rear axle passed through the frame rather than under it, creating a lower overall stance. Carried on this sophisticated drivetrain was a specially tuned version of the 3.3-liter eight-cylinder engine, with a higher 8.5:1 compression ratio, a dry sump accommodating the car’s lowered center of gravity, and magneto-driven ignition, as well as a low radiator with a handsome vee’d grille shell in the classic Bugatti motif.
With the sales of the more “stock” 57 and 57C chassis flourishing in the late 1930s, Bugatti eventually came to view the Type 57S as surplus to their needs, and quietly discontinued the model in May of 1938. Only 42 examples were built to this ultimate specification, with 17 bodied as Jean Bugatti’s Atalante, with its distinctive rounded roofline and “notchback” tail. On a stock Type 57 the Atalante was aggressively beautiful; on the 57S, slinkily lowered to the ground with its fenders thrust nearly level with its beating heart, it was almost wicked.
For beauty, for power, for sheer glory—nothing could quite compare.
Type 57S chassis number 57551 was built as an Atalante with the distinctive lowered headlights, akin to the Paris show car, and delivered to Jean Lévy, scion of a prominent Strasbourg family that owned one of the area’s largest mills. Lévy took delivery of his 57S directly from the factory, both because he lived very near the Bugatti compound in Molsheim, and because he was already an established customer; his Type 57 Stelvio was exchanged for the new car in July of 1937.
The Atalante was still with its original owner and, it can be presumed, scarcely used, when World War II arrived. Lévy fled to the United States, where he had wisely acquired a few mills to continue his business, with the Bugatti remaining behind at his farm in the Dordogne. It was re-registered to his friend Maurice Weber, manager of the livestock feed operation at the Lévy mill, in 1941. Following the war’s conclusion, the car was brought to Paris and sold there to Pierre Pruvost of Bezons; in the process the original engine was exchanged for 15 S, from car number 57492, restamped 30 S as original for this chassis. In this form, according to Bernhard Simon and Julius Kruta’s book, The Bugatti Type 57S, the car was sold in 1948 to the noted artist and Bugattiste, André Derain. In 1952 it passed to Monique Weyemer of Nice, and finally through that city’s Bugatti dealer Ernest Friderich to Jean Louis Fatio of Switzerland in 1957.
In the early 1970s, work resumed anew, and the car was completed with a supercharger added to its engine, bringing it to the ultimate 57SC specification, and in a rather bold combination of hues dubbed Patrol Cream and Lemon Oxide. The result was a showstopper, in a very literal sense. In 1976 it was awarded Best of Show at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Bill Harrah’s fourth and final victory at the August event, only a year before his passing. Early in the next decade it was prominently featured in Dean Batchelor’s book, Harrah’s Automobile Collection, which pictures it both in the process of restoration and as completed, and further details Harrah’s history with the Bugatti.
The Atalante remained in Harrah’s Automobile Collection until 1987, when it was sold to biotechnology pioneer Dr. Herbert Boyer of California, then building a small but impressive collection of his own. It remained with Dr. Boyer until 2000, when it was acquired by Jim Patterson for his own burgeoning stable.
With these in hand, RM Auto Restoration of Blenheim, Ontario, took on a fresh restoration of the Atalante to a modern standard of correctness and authenticity. Having restored other examples of this significant chassis, RM was well-equipped to handle the job in a sensitive manner. As much originality as possible was preserved, including, significantly, much of the original body wood, including the entire framework of the tail section. The body was carefully returned to the original configuration and design throughout, matching period photographs, and finished in a very subtle livery of black and deep green with pigskin interior. At completion, the car was debuted at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2014, and, 38 years after its original victory, received the J.B. Nethercutt Trophy as Most Elegant Closed Car.
The Type 57SC Atalante is presented today still in concours condition, carefully maintained within The Jim Patterson Collection to the standards it deserves. It is accompanied by a thoroughly impressive history file, including copies of its features in several prominent Bugatti books and registers over the years, photographs of the RM restoration, and a copy of its Harrah’s Automobile Collection acquisition and restoration file—enormously detailed and well worth reviewing.
It can be inarguably said that the Type 57S was, from a development standpoint, the ultimate Bugatti—and chassis number 57551, through its carefully documented history, meticulous conservation, and careful restoration, has been, for every moment of its life, appreciated for exactly that. It is an exquisite creation.
1938 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet by D'Ieteren, Chassis no. 57589, Engine no. 464
Chassis number 57589, offered here, was completed at Molsheim in September 1937 and delivered in March 1938 to the revered Belgian coachbuilder D’Ieteren on behalf of a customer named Baggage, with a special notice for “urgent delivery.” Only four Type 57s were ordered with D’Ieteren coachwork in 1938, but this would be the only example finished in this Aravis-inspired style, developed with significant input from the impatient Monsieur Baggage himself. The customer was particularly tall, resulting in the somewhat stretched proportions of the cabin, sheltered by roll-up windows and a streamlined, folding canvas top that was particularly low and sleek in either the raised or lowered position. It was and remains a stunning automobile, with a truly elegant and distinguished character.
Monsieur Baggage used his extraordinary Bugatti for nearly two years, before the German invasion of 1940 compelled him to hide it. The exact history of the car over the next decade is currently lost in the fog of war. Sometime after the conclusion of hostilities, the Type 57 resurfaced, and was offered by the French government as a “Vente des Domaines” and sold in late May 1951 to an industrial company in Paris. It passed through the hands of two different Parisian magnates, then in early 1952 to marque specialist Gaston Docime, who sold it that May to André Derain, the famed Fauvist painter and early Bugatti collector. Derain owned as many as 14 important Bugattis over his lifetime. Chassis number 57589 was the last, truly the crowning acquisition of a passionate Bugattiste.
Docime bought back the Bugatti from his client in December 1956, and sold it the following year to the well-known dealer Jean de Dobbeleer. De Dobbeleer sold the car through his frequent collaborator Gene Cesari to the highly regarded American enthusiast Julian Sano. Robert Wells of Akron, Ohio, purchased the Bugatti from Sano in 1963 and would keep it for 35 years. During that time, it was occasionally shown at American Bugatti Club events.
In 2004 the Type 57 was purchased by Alfred Lechter of Jean, Nevada, in whose ownership it received expert attention by marque specialist Jim Stranberg, and was shown at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. It was sold the following year to Greek collector Theodore Angelopoulos, who had it regularly maintained by Swiss specialists over the next five years.
In September 2015 the Bugatti was acquired by a respected Florida-based collector. The car was examined for him by noted specialist Scott Sargent, who noted that the Type 57 retained numerous original components and details, such as the firewall and remnants of original paint on the undercarriage that lent the car a definitive and irreplaceable authenticity. Consequently, to retain the utmost originality, it was decided to limit any restoration to cosmetic considerations and service of the original mechanical components as needed. The interior and top were retrimmed, while the unique coachwork was refinished in a very attractive and distinctive two-tone scheme of black with maroon details.
The Bugatti has been fastidiously maintained during their conservatorship while being presented and driven at select events, including the ABC Maine Fall Rally in September 2016, the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in May 2018, and the Audrain Newport Concours in October 2019, where it won the Bugatti Touring Class. In early 2020 it was sold to Ray and Bonnie Kinney, and has remained one of the great centerpieces of their collection ever since, with excellent care including an engine rebuild by the noted Leydon Restorations that will be completed this spring.
This exceptional car retains most of its original factory components, including its twin-cam straight-eight engine, the original chassis frame, and the exquisitely sculpted D’Ieteren coachwork, a genuinely one-off design inspired by one of the factory’s finest creations. It is documented with restoration invoices from Jim Stranberg, Pichler, and Scott Sargent over its prior ownerships, as well as various historical documents. Most striking of all are a D’Ieteren photo album, including period images, and sets of both tools and unrestored original luggage.
Continually maintained by devoted owners, this Bugatti Type 57 offers an unbeatable combination of tempting attributes—extraordinarily beautiful and unique original design, well-known and fascinating history with great collectors, and the outstanding purity that comes from having been always kept by enthusiasts who were wise enough to preserve originality where they found it and make improvements elsewhere. It is a fabulous Bugatti in every regard.
1939 Bugatti Type 57C Cabriolet in the style of Corsica, Chassis no. 57838, Engine no. 105C
According to Bugatti factory sales records, chassis number 57838 is the fourth-from-last Type 57 built, having been invoiced on 28 July 1939, less than five weeks before the outbreak of World War II. It is the final car in the log to show any delivery details, being sold to the British importer Col. Sorel’s agency on Brixton Road as a bare chassis without coachwork.
As corroborated by the respected American Bugatti Register, the chassis was dispatched to the renowned coachbuilder Vanden Plas for the mounting of a two-door four-seat roadster body that was finished in ivory paint with contrasting black fenders. The Bugatti was then registered with tags reading “DWW 222” in late September 1939.
While the Type 57C’s history during the war currently remains unknown, it likely saw relatively little use, given the petrol shortages common throughout wartime Britain. After the war, the Bugatti was owned by the famed shipping magnate and car collector Maj. Edward G. Thomson, and he may very well have been the car’s original purchaser. Later to be more widely recognized for his sponsorship of the Le Mans-winning Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar D-Type teams, Maj. Thomson ran 57838 at a sand-racing event in St. Andrews, Scotland, by the early 1950s.
In 1970, after approximately three decades of owning the Type 57C, Maj. Thomson sold his entire collection. The Bugatti was next acquired by Rodney Clarke of Guilford, and he soon sold the car to a former business partner named Leonard Potter. As the original coachwork had substantially deteriorated by this time, Mr. Potter commissioned Keith Bowley of Ashton Keynes Vintage Restorations to build a new body in the style of the well-known Tourist Trophy-winning Corsica-bodied roadster, chassis number 57326.
After a period of ownership by Peter Harper of Stretton, the Bugatti was sold in 1980 to the Massachusetts-based enthusiast Byron White and exported to the US. Ten years later, the 57C was acquired by the respected collector Oscar Davis, and he retained possession through his passing in 2021, concluding a remarkable 31-year period of single-owner care. During this time, 57838 was treated to a bevy of restoration work, including a multi-year mechanical refurbishment by Leydon Restorations completed circa 2004.
In the latter half of the 2000s, Mr. Davis retained the esteemed DL George Historic Motorcars to construct the current cabriolet body, which features a sublime pastiche of design cues more commonly associated with Corsica (chassis number 57593) and Bertelli (chassis number 57316). The coachwork is highlighted by a steeply raked split windscreen, teardrop-shaped pontoon fenders, cut-down doors, and a tapered rear end; and it was then cosmetically completed with an arresting finish of deep red paint over a tan leather interior, which is complemented by an elegant wood dash panel. Although the Bugatti remained largely domiciled during his ownership, Mr. Davis occasionally enjoyed driving the car, including participation in the 2010 International Bugatti Rally in California.
In August 2022, the Type 57C was offered by Mr. Davis’ estate and acquired by the consignor. Over the past four years, the cabriolet has been dutifully maintained and minimally driven, while being presented at a small handful of premium events, including the 2023 Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance (where it won a class award) and the 2024 ModaMiami.
Ideal for presentation at regional concours d’elegance or enjoyment on vintage tours, this beautifully restored and presented Bugatti is a singularly unique coachbuilt example that would highlight any collection. It abounds in some of the interwar period’s most sensational styling cues, offering a brilliant testament to Jean Bugatti’s legendary model.
August 14 - 15, 2026 Gooding Christie's Pebble Beach Auctions California, USA
Participants will experience scenic rally routes through the Czech countryside, the historic Zbraslav-Jílovište hillclimb, and exclusive access to Prague Castle.
For additional information on routes, lodging and sights follow this link - American Bugatti Club - International Bugatti Meet 2026.
Before the IBM begins, you do not want to miss the 12th US Bugatti Grand Prix™.
There are a limited number of entries available, so please react using the below Intent of Interest form as soon as possible.
The 2026 International Bugatti Meet Organizing Committee welcomes your participation in this special Bugatti tour. For questions or application forms, contact:
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Registration Coordinator,
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Bugatti News
June 2, 2026 Auction result
June 2, 2026 Next one-off Bugatti in the Solitaire program
Behind this poetic name, the Bugatti Solitaire Program is an internal structure that delivers a maximum of two creations per year. The first, Brouillard, was revealed during Monterey Car Week 2025 in California. This hypercar is based on the latest evolution of the Chiron's carbon-aluminum chassis. It boasts an 8.0-liter W16 engine producing nearly 1,600 hp. Its style and history pay homage to Ettore Bugatti's beloved horse, in a truly haute couture automotive approach. Some observers already estimate its price to be well over $30 million, or approximately €27.5 million.
May 24, 2026 Auction result
May 21, 2026 Auctions results
Bring a Trailer Auction, May 19, 2026
May 4, 2026 Auctions results
Above photo
April 26, 2026 Porsche sells its stakes in Bugatti Rimac to HOF Capital Consortium in partnership with Rimac Group.
The decision is related to the financial pressure on the Porsche company. Porsche's operating profit fell by 93% last year, while the margin dropped to 1.1%, compared to 14.1% a year earlier. Due to weaker demand in China and pressure from US tariffs, the new CEO is focusing on cost savings and freeing up capital. The sale of the Bugatti Rimac stake is part of that strategy.
The Sawiris family controls one of the largest industrial empires in Egypt and the Middle East. Active in telecommunications, construction, and energy, they are among the wealthiest families in Africa. Onsi Sawiris, son of billionaire Naguib Sawiris, runs HOF Capital from the United States.
This sale of part of the shares of Rimac and Bugatti-Rimac to the Egyptian Sawiris family opens a new era for the French brand. The new owners have massive financial resources and a powerful network, particularly in the Gulf and Asia, where demand for hypercars remains very strong.
Behind this announcement lies a more nuanced reality than a simple transfer of ownership. Porsche's shares - 45% in Bugatti Rimac and just over 20% in Rimac Group - were not sold directly to Rimac, but to a consortium of investors. This financial subtlety barely masks the essential point: the German manufacturer is withdrawing completely from the project.
When Bugatti and Rimac joined forces, the ambition was clear: to combine the heritage of a century-old brand with the technological cutting edge of electric vehicles. A bold gamble, driven by an industry undergoing rapid transformation. But a few years later, the context has changed.
This withdrawal also raises a deeper question: what place does Bugatti have within the Volkswagen ecosystem? Long a technological showcase and the ultimate symbol of the group's expertise, the "French" brand now seems to be following an independent path, guided by Rimac's vision.
Porsche withdraws from Bugatti Rimac amid losses of 3.9 billion euros and a 98% drop in profits. Mate Rimac takes full control of the brand, while new investments come from New York and the Persian Gulf.
Porsche isn't selling Bugatti because the brand is becoming less attractive. It is selling because it is itself in its most serious financial crisis since its IPO. According to Euronews, Porsche ended 2025 with €3.9 billion in write-downs, which reduced the automotive division's operating profit by 98%, from €5.3 billion to €90 million. Previously, it was precisely Porsche and Audi that subsidized the loss-making brands within the Volkswagen Group. This support position no longer exists.
April 26, 2026 Auction results
April 20, 2026 Auction result
March 29, 2026 Bugatti La Voiture Noire for sale: owner and price revealed
The hypercar turns out to have been purchased by former Volkswagen Chairman Ferdinand Piëch. The transaction actually took place in 2019 but was never officially confirmed, fueling endless speculation - including rumors that various celebrities had bought the car.
Originally, the La Voiture Noire cost approximately 16.7 million euros, making it already the most expensive new car ever. Since then, the price has risen to approximately 25 million euros, underscoring its status as a true collector's item.
The organizers of the deal had initially planned to keep everything secret, without any publicity. However, the news leaked out anyway, which only increased interest in the vehicle.
March 23, 2026 The cheapest Bugatti so far!
It is a two-wheeler though, and has 1/2 horsepower at best...
Bugatti has partnered with Factor Bikes, a high-performance bicycle manufacturer and engineering-first brand, in a groundbreaking collaboration that 
redefines what is possible at the intersection of automotive engineering and high-performance cycling. Founded in Norfolk, UK by former professional cyclist and carbon-engineering pioneer, Rob Gitelis, Factor Bikes is building the fastest UCI-legal racing bikes in the world. Factor designs, prototypes, and manufactures its frames in-house, enabling unmatched speed of innovation and uncompromising control over performance.
Born from a shared philosophy of obsessive attention to detail and performance without limits, the Bugatti Factor ONE represents a new benchmark in pioneering cycling design. Every element of the bike has been meticulously engineered to deliver uncompromising aerodynamic efficiency, stiffness, and ride quality, drawing directly from Bugatti’s legacy of engineering excellence and Factor’s proven expertise in elite-level bicycle design
From the Type 35 race car dominating Grand Prix in the 1920s, to the Veyron and Chiron redefining the possibilities in terms of road cars, Bugatti has always aimed at pushing the boundaries to remain incomparable. Similarly, Factor Bikes have been developed to be the fastest, high performance bikes in the world. With the release of the Factor ONE, the world’s fastest UCI-legal road bike, it became clear how much innovation within the rulebook confines of the UCI, cycling's controlling body, could achieve. The Bugatti Factor ONE eschews the rulebook, resulting in a frame with a wider fork stance and lower drag numbers.
Rob Gitelis,
Founder of Factor Bikes
Advanced carbon construction, sharp aerodynamic profiling, and a fully integrated design language result in a machine that is as visually striking as it is technically sophisticated. The bike features a distinctive two-tone split graphic, a design signature synonymous with Bugatti. This bold visual division accentuates the bike’s sculpted surfaces and aerodynamic forms mirrors the Bugatti’s hyper sports cars.
Wiebke Ståhl,
Managing Director Brand & Licensing at Bugatti International
Prominently positioned at the front of the bike is the 'Dancing Elephant', one of Bugatti's most iconic and historic symbols created by artist Rembrandt Bugatti, brother of the brand's founder, Ettore. Reinterpreted for the Bugatti Factor ONE, the emblem serves as a subtle tribute to the marque's artistic heritage, uniting engineering precision with timeless design.
The collaboration extends deep into component development. Several bespoke components such as the Selle Italia saddle, CARBON-TI rotors and chainrings, and Continental tires have been customised exclusively for the Bugatti Factor ONE, each made to complement the frame's ultra-performance philosophy. At the heart of the specification list are the Black Inc Bugatti Hyper 62 Wheels, conceived as the cycling equivalent of a hypercar wheelset. 
The Bugatti Factor ONE reflects shared values of innovation, precision, and performance at the highest level. The result is a bicycle designed for cyclists who demand the extraordinary, both from themselves and their equipment.
March 11, 2026 Auction results
February 28, 2026 Auction results
February 12, 2026 Auction result
February 4, 2026
Caroline Bugatti presents new jewel
Behind the wheel of the Type 35, I've traveled the beautiful roads of France and beyond, creating unforgettable memories and wonderful encounters.
I collaborated on and followed every step of its design, thanks to the expertise of an Alsatian jeweler, Benjamin Gratia.
The Type 35 is the founding father of a family of purebred racehorses from Molsheim, a true thoroughbred. When it was presented in 1924, the Bugatti Type 35 represented innovations in terms of technology, design, power, but above all, its consistency and versatility. It alone represents a new era in motor racing. The Type 35 was one of the highest-performing cars of its time and the first to be equipped with revolutionary wheels, cast in aluminum, with removable rims and integrated brake drums specifically designed for racing. These wheels improved suspension performance and brake cooling thanks to the clever orientation of the flat spokes, creating a turbine effect. Beyond being a technical feat, the beauty of these wheels undeniably contributed to the aesthetic success of the Type 35. Two years after launching the Type 35, Bugatti won its first World Sportscar Championship in 1926. With an unparalleled record of over two thousand racing victories, it is not only the most famous Bugatti but also one of the cars that has most significantly shaped automotive history.
February 1, 2026 Auctions results
January 24, 2026 Bugatti presents its latest one-off in their Solitaire programme
Twenty years ago, the Bugatti Veyron rewrote the rules of automotive possibility. With 1,001 hp, a top speed exceeding 400 km/h, and a level of refinement unheard of in a performance car, it created an entirely new category: the hyper-GT. Today, as the second creation of Programme Solitaire, Bugatti unveils the F.K.P. Hommage – a masterpiece that honors both the revolutionary spirit of the original Veyron and the visionary engineer who made it possible: Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Karl Piëch 
“Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Karl Piëch was a man who saw the impossible not as a roadblock but as a challenge. His vision for Bugatti was absolute: 1,000 horsepower, 400 km/h top speed, all-wheel drive, and refined enough to arrive at the opera in a tuxedo or a ball gown. The F.K.P. Hommage celebrates this uncompromising pursuit of excellence, combining the timeless proportions of the original Veyron with two decades of engineering evolution.”
Built upon the highest evolution of Bugatti's W16 platform, the F.K.P. Hommage features the 1,600 hp quad-turbocharged engine first introduced in the Chiron Super Sport – the very car that fulfilled Piëch's speed ambitions by exceeding 300 mph. This represents the pinnacle of W16 development: larger turbochargers, enhanced intercoolers, upgraded cooling systems, and a reinforced gearbox capable of handling the increased torque.
Cutting-edge paint technology has made incredible strides in the 20 years since the Veyron’s introduction, and the F.K.P. Hommage sits right at the vanguard of these improvements. A distinctive red exterior finish employs advanced layering techniques: a silver aluminum-based coat beneath a red-tinted clear coat, creating extraordinary depth and three-dimensionality that reveals itself as one moves around the car. Black-tinted exposed carbon fiber – as opposed to standard black paint – provides contrast with a 10% black pigment integrated into the clear coat, offering both visual and tactile richness upon close inspection.
The F.K.P. Hommage’s interior represents a near-complete revolution compared with any other recent W16 model, including both Chiron and Mistral. A unique steering wheel – circular and Bauhaus in character like the original Veyron – joins a completely bespoke center console and tunnel cover machined from solid aluminum blocks. Custom Car Couture fabrics, woven exclusively in Paris, represent Bugatti's latest advancement in interior personalization, introduced with the Tourbillon – an evolution of the leather-only interiors of the Veyron.
"Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Karl Piëch was the ultimate engineer, always demanding that his cars had the very latest and most advanced technology. So for the F.K.P. Hommage we honor his vision with the highest specification engine of 1,600 hp, the reinforced double-clutch gearbox, the latest tire compounds and optimized thermo- and aerodynamics – all the latest developments across 20 years of W16 evolution, wrapped in the timeless shape of a Veyron. It was a tremendous honor to work directly with the client on this project, refining every detail through multiple iterations to create what I consider the ideal, definitive Veyron."
January 10, 2026 Auctions results
Unique offer of Ettore Bugatti's family personal items!
Each of the 73 pieces, forks and spoons, as well as a large serving spoon, is engraved "EB" on the rear. The set consists of 12 small spoons and 12 small forks, and 24 each of large forks and spoons.
In 1951, the Maison Cardeilhac brand was acquired by Christofle, a prominent name in the luxury silverware industry. The acquisition ensured the continuation of Maison Cardeilhac's legacy and its integration into a wider network of renowned silversmiths.
The set followed Ettore from Molsheim to Paris (Rue Boissière), then to Bordeaux shortly before World War II, and then to the Chateau d'Ermenonville. After Ettore passed away, the set went to Roland Bugatti in 1947 (again to the Rue Boissière), later to the south of France (Aix-en Provence) and remained in his possession until he passed away in 1977.
Bugatti news, former issues
End of May 2026 until? The Bugatti Type 30 at the Bugatti Trust Museum and Study Centre Gloucestershire, UK
In the summer of 2026, 49 years after the last international Bugatti gathering in Denmark, our club will once again host this magnificent event.
June 27 - 28, 2026 Concours d'élégance International Schlumpf
Mulhouse, France
A real novelty at the Schlumpf Museum! the first Concours d'élégance International Sclumpf! The Schlumpf brothers would have been proud!
“Results from 24 January 1926 to 19 September 1926: 503 victories - More than 2 victories a day - 351 First Prizes - 47 Records”, the Bugatti catalogue in 1926 proudly stated! This inspiring tally of results, which would grow still further in the years to come, was due in large part to what many consider to be the masterpiece produced by Ettore Bugatti: the Type 35. 
The 35 evolved in accordance with the regulations: its engine capacity increased (35T - 2300 cc) and its power output rose, thanks to the fitting of a supercharger (35B and 35C). These developments also led to some discreet aesthetic changes such as a wider radiator. That being said, the 35 ‘Grand Prix de Lyon’ remains the first milestone in this exceptional history and still has a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts. 
The car was fitted with large-diameter brakes. The assembly and finishing work on the car were carried out by Feidt’s mechanic. Once completed, the car was used regularly and took part in numerous events, including the Bugatti Festival at Molsheim, the Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or at Montlhéry, the Grand Prix Historique de Cologny, Sport & Collection at Le Vigeant, and the Course de Côte de Turckheim.
The mighty hypercars from Bugatti's modern history can be admired at the Louwman Museum starting July 10. The most luxurious, fastest, and most talked-about models come together in the Great Hall. The best of the best. The mother of hypercars, power outputs of up to 1,600 hp, top speeds of nearly 500 km/h, and iconic 8.0 W16 engines with four turbos.
Also noteworthy: the unique Lamborghini Diablo in which the iconic W16 engine was tested for the first time. A unique presentation full of speed, engineering, and design.
Though said to be members only, I hear that the BOC wants to gather as many Bugatti Type 40's for their 100 year anniversary as possible! So, if you show up in your Type 40 (Frans?). I'm sure they will let you in!
1956 German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. On 4 August, Bugatti-Club Deutschland was founded in
the paddock by former Bugatti racing drivers and Bugatti owners. This is, of course, an occasion for us
to celebrate an anniversary meeting, to which the club would like to cordially invite its members and
friends from the international community of Bugatti enthusiasts. The centre of our meeting is Bad
Neuenahr-Ahrweiler. For a long time, the town was a popular location for our club meetings and also
the place where the ‘International Bugatti Meeting 1983’ was held. From there, we will start our four
day trips, exploring spectacular, varied landscapes such as the Ahr valley flanked by vineyards, the
unique Vulkaneifel, called "Land of volcanoes" and the Moselle region. Picturesque medieval villages,
castles and other attractions line the roads along the routes.
All photographs by Darrin Schnabel
This car was auctioned at RM Sotheby's Amelia Island auction in 2020, and then fetched $1,655,000. I sincerely doubt if it will attain a similar price now, 6 years later.
1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante, Chassis no. 57551
THE INCOMPARABLE TYPE 57S: BUGATTI’S MASTERPIECE
In an era when every automaker sought to make their cars look fast and sleek beyond their performance capabilities, the Type 57S delivered on its appearance in every regard. In the model’s first 12 months of existence in 1936, examples won the French Grand Prix, La Marne Grand Prix, and Comminges Grand Prix, followed the subsequent year by a quartet of victories at Pau, Bone, La Marne, and Le Mans. Type 57S chassis set records in no fewer than 14 different events, including a speed average of 85.07 mph at Le Mans. It was, by no exaggeration, a supercar of its era.
CHASSIS NUMBER 57551: THE MILLER’S ATALANTE
In 1959 the car was sold by the auspices of musician and amateur Bugatti broker Robert “Bob” Baer to Colin Doane, a US Air Force Officer. Doane brought the Atalante across the Atlantic and drove it 3,000 miles over two years, including a 500-mile trip from Boston to Watkins Glen, before selling it in 1961 to Harrah’s Automobile Collection of Nevada. Harrah’s was at the time fully flowering into what it eventually became, the largest and most complete collection of vintage cars in the United States, renowned for the standards set by its in-house restoration facility. Recognizing that longtime friend O.A. “Bunny” Phillips’s Rosemead, California, shop was more of a specialist at these cars than his own shop, however, Bill Harrah commissioned Phillips to begin the Atalante’s mechanical restoration. Work had not progressed far when the car was moved out of the way of other Harrah projects that took priority.
Mr. Patterson exhibited the car in his collection for over a decade, occasionally displaying it at concours, still in its striking Harrah’s restoration. However, it eventually became clear that the restoration, while always a crowd-pleaser and very high-quality for its time, was not quite to the evolved modern standards that such an extraordinary automobile demanded. Modifications had been made to the tail in early ownership, and these had been preserved by Harrah’s; similarly, the headlights had been modified several times from their original configuration. Inspection of photographs of the car, published in Kruta’s book and in other sources, showed how the car had originally appeared and should be configured, including a photo from Lévy’s ownership with the proper headlight design.
CHASSIS NUMBER 57589: THE SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY
In 1938, Jean Bugatti and Molsheim bodywork leader Joseph Walter penned a new open Type 57, dubbed the Aravis in a nod to an Alpine mountain range, with a two-passenger interior, sharply raked windscreen, and a dramatically sloped tail with a small central dorsal fin. Construction was delegated to Gangloff’s coachworks in Colmar, and it is believed that no more than 12 examples were built, with just three remaining in existence. Considering, however, that Type 57s were also sold as rolling chassis to be clothed by the customer’s chosen coachbuilder, it is little surprise that several additional cars were built to specifications that aped the factory-contracted Aravis - imitation, of course, was and is the sincerest form of flattery.
Perhaps no Bugatti is as widely celebrated as the Type 57, the immensely popular touring model spearheaded by Ettore Bugatti’s son, Jean. Many later Type 57 examples were fitted with a supercharger to result in the more powerful 57C iteration, which accounted for approximately 103 examples. Mechanically advanced, and often clothed in artfully styled individual coachwork, the Type 57C was undeniably one of the interwar period’s most dynamic luxury-performance automobiles, as this fine example ably attests.
It is important to note that chassis number 57838 features an engine stamping consistent with factory data, demonstrating that the car retains its matching-numbers supercharged engine. As one of the last cars built, this Type 57C is also equipped with the developmental advances made through the model’s lifespan, including the stronger second-series frame, the supercharged engine, and the hydraulic brakes and telescoping shock absorbers common to third-series cars.
Further info to follow
The chassisnumber seems to be incorrect, as 57664 is a wholly different car, with Pillarless 4-door body. This car is known as 57584, and has engine 507 which came from 57664.
The engines, chassis plates and papers of Bugatti 57584 and 57664 have been switched by Hudson Mills in the fifties
The BUGATTI RALLY GP 2026 brings together Bugatti Grand Prix enthusiasts and their historic cars to the Czech Republic for an unforgettable week of rallying. Building on the success of the 2023 Bugatti Brescia Rally, which attracted 40 vehicles from 17 nationalities and earned the prestigious Pennant Award from the Bugatti Owners Club, this event celebrates the legendary Grand Prix racing heritage.
As part of the centenary celebrations for the Bugatti Royale and the XLIII Bugatti Festival in Molsheim, as well as the programme we wish to organise for the occasion, we have decided to bring forward the date of the festival by one week to 3–6 September 2026.
September 8 – 14, 2026
2026 International Bugatti Meet
Newberg, Oregon
September 4 - 6, 2026
12th US Bugatti Grand Prix
Portland International Raceway
Registration is now open for the 2026 International Bugatti Meet (IBM). This point-to-point tour will take a circular route around western Oregon, beginning and ending at the Allison Inn and Spa, our headquarter hotel. The tour includes six days of driving through wine country, glaciated mountains, pristine alpine lakes, ponderosa pine forests, volcanic lava fields and the high desert of Oregon. We will be staying at beautiful resorts. This unforgettable tour of the disappearing American west will include a private rodeo, a tour of Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose at the Aviation and Space Museum, and a Recreation Day to experience Central Oregon, including a Crater Lake option. 
12th US Bugatti Grand Prix September 4 - 6
The 12th US Bugatti Grand Prix will be held on Sunday, Sept. 6, as part of the 'Columbia River Classic’, managed by SOVREN, before the beginning of the IBM on Sept. 8. Portland International Raceway is only 30 miles from the start of the IBM at the Allison Inn and SPA in Newberg, OR. Three days of events will culminate in the Bugatti Grand Prix on Sunday where 20 – 25 Bugattis are anticipated. Those participating in the IBM are invited to attend as spectators with their Bugattis where they will be able to take tour laps of the track at lunchtime.
Bugatti events from the past
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