1938 Bugatti Type 57

This supercharged Bugatti Type 57C Atalante has been referred to as 'the greatest barn-find ever,' and its story is certainly remarkable. John W. Straus, the grandson of the founder of Macy's department stores, parked this Bugatti in a Pound Ridge, New York, barn in 1962, and there it stayed until earlier in 2007. Mr. Nicotra placed the winning bid at an auction in June and immediately sent the car to his friend and preservation car expert Mark Smith, who confirmed the car's absolute integrity. After tending to a very few leaks and adding new oil, the engine was hand-cranked and sprang to life after 45 years. The only items that have been replaced, for safety's sake, are the tires. A truly unique Bugatti.

In its original 3.3-liter form the Type 57 delivered 135 horsepower, but with a supercharger this increased by 25 horsepower. This Bugatti was originally bodied with Stelvio coachwork, but was changed to the Atalante body in the 1940s. This Atalante was parked in 1962 and stored for 45 years, then shown in its barn-find condition at Pebble Beach in 2007. It has since been restored.