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This 1927 Bugatti Type 40 has a two-seater body with a blue exterior, dark blue wings, and tan upholstery. It is powered by a 1496cc four-cylinder engine with a single overhead camshaft, and twin Weber carburetors, and is capable of producing 70 horsepower.
The early history of this vehicle is unknown. It was purchased by Bugatti's Paris agency in late July of 1927 as a rolling chassis. It was brought back to the factory in the late 1950s and rebuilt. In the early 1960s, it was brought to the US and into Michigan with a black and yellow boat-tail two-seater body. It then passed through several owners and even spent some time in storage.
The coachwork is old and the modifications done by the factory in the 1950s are still evident. Its paint, leather, and most other components are 'worn' and in need of a refreshing or restoration. In many respects, it is an original and mostly complete Bugatti Type 40. It was offered for sale at the 2007 Christie's Auction of 'Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center.' It had an estimated value of $150,000 - $200,000, which is very fair considering the car's condition and rarity of the vehicle. The buyer agreed with the estimated value and was willing to part with $165,000, including the buyer's premium, to purchase this vehicle.
The early history of this vehicle is unknown. It was purchased by Bugatti's Paris agency in late July of 1927 as a rolling chassis. It was brought back to the factory in the late 1950s and rebuilt. In the early 1960s, it was brought to the US and into Michigan with a black and yellow boat-tail two-seater body. It then passed through several owners and even spent some time in storage.
The coachwork is old and the modifications done by the factory in the 1950s are still evident. Its paint, leather, and most other components are 'worn' and in need of a refreshing or restoration. In many respects, it is an original and mostly complete Bugatti Type 40. It was offered for sale at the 2007 Christie's Auction of 'Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center.' It had an estimated value of $150,000 - $200,000, which is very fair considering the car's condition and rarity of the vehicle. The buyer agreed with the estimated value and was willing to part with $165,000, including the buyer's premium, to purchase this vehicle.
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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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1927 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport Roadster | 40444 | 2023 Bonhams : Bond Street Sale | $250,000 | $300,000 |
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