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1927 Bugatti Type 40 Convertible Coupe

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    The Bugatti is the most successful racing car ever built. Not only has it won more races than any other car, but it has also probably won more races than all other makes combined. Note the wire wheels with 'K Knock-off' hubs. There are three valves per cylinder, 2 intakes and 1 exhaust.

    Source - Luray Cavern Museum

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    1927 Bugatti Type 40 Auction Sales

    Recent Sales of the Bugatti Type 40

    (Data based on Model Year 1927 sales)
    1927 BUGATTI TYPE 40 'BREAK DE CHASSE'
    Chassis#: 40485
    Sold for USD$445,000
      2024 Gooding & Co: Selections From The Mullin Collection Auction
     
    1927 BUGATTI TYPE 40 FAUX CABRIOLET
    Chassis#: 40436
    Sold for USD$246,400
      2024 Gooding & Co: Selections From The Mullin Collection Auction
     
    1927 Bugatti Type 40 'Grand Sport' Roadster
    Chassis#: 40347
    Sold for USD$425,432
      2023 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale
     
    1927 Bugatti Type 40 'Grand Sport' Roadster
    Chassis#: 40273
    Sold for USD$365,816
      2020 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
     
    1927 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport
    Chassis#: 40661
    Sold for USD$362,500
      2019 RM Sothebys : The Guyton Collection
     
    1927 Bugatti Type 40 Roadster
    Chassis#: 40445
    Sold for USD$239,063
      2012 Bonhams - The Beaulieu Sale Collectors' Motor Cars
     

    Bugatti Type 40s That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1927 Bugatti Type 40's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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    1927 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport Roadster404442023 Bonhams : Bond Street Sale $250,000$300,000

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