Bugatti Type 55
Check chassis and component provenance, the original body design, and the dates of any reconstitution or rebody.
What to check before buying
Check chassis and component provenance, the original body design, and the dates of any reconstitution or rebody.
The factory-bodied 55220 and reconstituted 55219 require distinct comparison groups.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55219 | Feb 2023RM Sotheby’s · Paris 20231932 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster in the style of Jean Bugatti | SoldPrice undisclosed | Auction evidence |
| 55219 | Aug 2022RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20221932 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster in the style of Jean Bugatti | UnsoldEstimate USD 2,400,000 to USD 2,800,000 | Auction evidence |
| 55220 | 5 Mar 2020Bonhams · The Amelia Island Auction1932 Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport Roadster | SoldUSD 7,100,000 · Includes buyer’s premium | Auction evidence |
Commission a search or pre-purchase review
Source a car
Set the model, specification, budget, and timetable. We run the private search and screen candidates against your brief.
Private sourcingAssess a car you’ve found
Review the seller’s records, comparable sales, and questions for an independent marque specialist before deciding what to offer.
Pre-purchase advice
We agree the written scope, fee, and any specialist costs before work begins.
Factory specification and chronology
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