1936 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante

Coupe8-cyl. 3257cc/135hp 2bbl

North America

$1,380,000

Drivers Club

Sold January 25, 2024

Hagerty expert commentary

Our staff has reviewed this vehicle. Here are our notes.

Equipment

RHD. 3,257/135hp, 4-speed, wheel discs, rear fender skirts, Michelin tires, rollback sliding sunroof, Marchal Aerolux headlights, Trafficators, side luggage door.

Condition

Chipped, scratched and scraped paint, looks good but also aged and used. Paint lifting along the sweep panel. Sound but aged chrome, upholstery and engine compartment. Aged and used, but still lovely. Rather mixed up history of various parts consistent with other Bugattis regularly used after WWII

Market

Sold by Brooks Auctioneers at Nürburgring in 2001 for $406,820, then by Christie’s at Het Loo in 2003 for $613,293 (Euros 558,250 at the time, this result is Euros 1,265,900). It was bid to $1,894,375 at Artcurial’s Retromobile auction a year ago (Euros 1,750,000 at the time), an ephemeral result as today’s successful bid is Euros 1,265,900. Condition is an issue as the older restoration is showing its age and needs thorough attention if not a complete redo. All that is intelligently reflected in the price it brought here even if the seller missed the brass ring (if there was money) at Artcurial Retromobile last year.

Hagerty Condition Rating#4 FairHas visible flaws to the naked eye. Runs fine, but could use mechanical or cosmetic attention.

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