Bugattis are expensive. But if you're hellbent on putting one in your garage, an older
Bugatti might be a more affordable way to go about it. Relatively.
Take this 1932 Bugatti Type 49 roadster, for
example, with coachwork by Henri Labourdette of Paris. Its numbers match, it's
well-documented, and it's described as having been “expertly restored.” It's
been under one owner since 1995, but is now going up for auction.
Consigned for Bonhams' upcoming sale in Greenwich,
Connecticut, it's bound to sell in the high six figures when the gavel drops on
June 4. It may even crest the million-dollar mark. It isn't likely to eclipse the US$ 2.5 million
the factory charges for a new Chiron, but it could rival the purchase price of
a used Veyron.
For our money, we might
be more inclined towards an EB110 from the 1990s, whose prices tend to hover
closer to the mid-six-figure range – but have been steadily climbing, and are
sure to climb higher still. If you're looking for a bargain, though, we might
suggest you look to other, less exclusive marques.
