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| [14 Jun 09] :: 4 magnificient Bugattis for sale |
 Ard and Arnoud op de Weegh from Extraordinarycarcollections.com has no less than 4 magnificient Bugattis for sale. See their fantastic website and click "cars for sale" |
| [08 Feb 09] :: Bugattis sold at Retromobile (Bonhams) fetch record prices |
 The Bugattis that were up for auction at the 2009 Retromobile fetched record prices. The Bugatti type 57S Atalante (with retrofitted (non-Bugatti) compressor) fetched 3.4 million, and the Bugatti type 18 Roland Garros fetched 2.4 million. Credit crisis does not affect everyone, it seems... |
| [15 Jan 09] :: 100th birthday of Jean Bugatti |
 Today, Jean Bugatti would have turned 100 years old! |
| [02 Jan 09] :: Car worth GBP 3m is found in garage |
 A classic Bugatti car, which gathered dust in a Tyneside garage for almost 50 years, may fetch up to GBP 3m ($4.35m) when it goes under the hammer.
Relatives of reclusive Newcastle doctor Harold Carr found the 1937 Type 57S Atalante in a garage after he died.
Now the classic car, thought to be one of just 17 built, is to be sold by Bonhams in Paris next month.
It was originally owned by Earl Howe - first president of the British Racing Drivers' Club.
Dr Carr, a former army surgeon, left the contents of a lock-up garage to his family when he died in 2007.
As well as the Bugatti, his nephew also discovered a classic Aston Martin, and a Jaguar E-type in the lock-up.
The nephew, an engineer from Newcastle, said: 'We just can't believe it.'
'Of course we're delighted and we're going to make sure the money is shared out among the family. It's a wonderful thing to leave.'
Earl Howe took delivery of the sporty two-seat Atalante after it was completed in 1937 and kept the car for eight years.
After Earl Howe sold it, it changed hands a couple of times before Dr Carr bought the car in 1955 from Lord Ridley, a member of the Northumberland gentry.
He drove the car for the first few years, but in 1960 it was parked in his garage where it remained until his death.
James Knight, international head of Bonhams' motoring department, said: 'I have known of this Bugatti for a number of years and, like a select group of others, hadn't dared divulge its whereabouts to anyone.'
'It is absolutely one of the last great barn discoveries.'
'The Atalante is incredibly original and, although she requires restoration, it is 'restoration' in the true sense of the word.'
'It offers a truly rewarding project to the new owner - who will join a select list of distinguished owners - to play such an integral part in bringing this wonderful motor car back to life.'
The car has a remarkably low mileage with an odometer reading of just 26,284.
The Bugatti 57S is a highly coveted car by collectors, with at least four thought to belong to the Musee Nationale de L'Automobile in Mulhouse, France.
Others remain in the hands of private collectors.
Source: BBB News |
| [27 Dec 08] :: Mansory unveils the "Vincero" |
 From their website www.vincero.com:
The Mansory idividualisation program based on the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 gets launched initially by a limited edition with our Middle East Partner, Prestige Cars Abu Dhabi, exclusively. In spring the Linea Vincero will be introduced to the public at the Auto Salon 2009 in Geneva.
The aerodynamic kit is completely built in lightweight construction by using fine carbon fibre for the components. In this way the new material doesn't just cause an exclusive look. It also optimises handling and acceleration!
Technical innovative strength paired with experienced art of engineering raise expectations for unbelievable 1109 hp / 1310 Nm because of optimised air intake and a modification of the exhaust system.
Consequentially Mansory designed new forged turbine wheels for the Linea Vincero.
See: Vincero Website |
| [16 Dec 08] :: Vacancy at Bugatti SAS: CHEF D'ATELIER |
 For all that want to work at Bugatti: There is a job opening for 'Chef d'atelier'.
Of course you need to have experience in a similar job, or at least have the neccesary training for the job.
Payment is dependant on experience, and your company car will be an Audi A4. I hope it has a two-tone paint job... |
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