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About 15 of the 38 Bugatti Type 55s were fitted with Jean Bugatti-designed roadster or coupe coachwork, the classic roadster being considered by many cognoscenti to be the most attractive sports car ever offered to the motoring public. The Type 55s, 2262cc, supercharged, twin-cam, straight-eight engine was carried over in detuned from form from the successful Type 51 Grand Prix car and fitted to a modified Type 54 ladder frame chassis. It was the ultimate exclusive supercar of the early 1930s.
This car was delivered new to Madame Saquier of Paris and, after restoration, was owned by Ralph Lauren until 2003. Its present owner purchased the car from Bill Ainscough in 2005.
This car was delivered new to Madame Saquier of Paris and, after restoration, was owned by Ralph Lauren until 2003. Its present owner purchased the car from Bill Ainscough in 2005.
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1932 Bugatti Type 55 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bugatti Type 55
(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)
| 1932 BUGATTI TYPE 55 CABRIOLET Chassis#: 55230 Sold for USD$2,523,642 2022 Gooding & Company : London Auction | |
| 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport Roadster Chassis#: 55220 Sold for USD$7,100,000 2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours |   |
| 1931 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster Chassis#: 55201 Sold for USD$4,070,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. |   |
| 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster Chassis#: 55213 Sold for USD$10,400,000 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |   |
| 1932 Bugatti Type 55 cabriolet Chassis#: 55204 Sold for USD$1,309,919 2015 Rétromobile by Artcurial Motorcars | |
| 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Chassis#: 55201 Sold for USD$1,760,000 2008 Gooding & Company | |
Bugatti Type 55s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1932 Bugatti Type 55's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Cabriolet | 55217 | 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | $3,000,000 | $4,000,000 | |
| 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster in the style of Jean Bugatti | 55219 | 2023 RM Sothebys : Paris | $1,800,000 | $2,200,000 | |
| 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster in the style of Jean Bugatti | 55219 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $2,400,000 | $2,800,000 | |
| 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Cabriolet | 55206 | 2012 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach Auction | $5,000,000 | $6,500,000 |
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