How many Bugatti Type 55 were made?

38 cars
38 cars were produced in total. The majority of Type 55s had factory bodywork designed by Jean Bugatti, with 16 of the 38 wearing 2-seater roadster bodies and another 7 wearing coupe bodies, both of his design.

How much is a Bugatti Royale?

Bugatti Type 41 Royale Park Ward on display at Cité de l”Automobile national museum in Mullhouse. With a price tag starting around $6 million (2020 USD) when it was new, the Bugatti Type 41 Royale was easily one of the most expensive vehicles ever made. In its heyday, it was also one of the largest and most luxurious.

How much does a 1932 Bugatti cost?

This 1932 Jean Bugatti-Designed Type 55 Is Expected Fetch Up to $9.5 Million at Auction.

How many original Bugattis are there?

The death of Ettore Bugatti in 1947 proved to be a severe blow for the marque, and the death of his son Jean Bugatti in 1939 meant that there was no successor to lead the factory. No more than about 8,000 cars were made.

Are there any Bugatti Royales left?

All vehicles still exist today, including two in the Cité de l’Automobile, Schlumpf Collection, in Mulhouse, France, and one at the Bugatti Headquarters in Molsheim. Each one of the six Royale vehicles can be considered as one of the most exclusive and expensive vehicles in the world.

What is a Bugatti Type 55?

The Type 55 took the racing chassis from the Bugatti Type 54 Grand Prix car (shortened slightly) and the engine from the Type 51 Grand Prix car (detuned slightly, as well).

How much is a Jean Bugatti worth?

The Jean Bugatti coachwork is one of the Bugatti clan’s masterpieces.” As for the price, it fell right within Bonhams’ broad $6.5M–$9.5M presale estimate. And, given how sought after these cars are, and since they rarely come to market, this was a major buying opportunity.

How many original Bugatti roadsters are there?

Jean Bugatti Roadster, the most original of the 13 roadsters built (and of the only 5 remaining in all original condition). Engine no. 34. Never restored, with less than 80,000 original kilometres.

What is the most expensive Bugatti ever sold at auction?

A phenomenally rare Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport Roadster, one of just 14 built and reportedly one of 11 to still wear its original bodywork, sold for $7.1M at Bonhams’ annual Amelia Island auction. It’s the most expensive car sold at auction so far in 2020.