Bugatti Type 57S Corsica Tourer, chassis 57512
The same Corsica-bodied car appeared three times at RM Sotheby’s, with two published sales and competing supercharger dates.
What to verify before making an offer
Request period coachwork and supercharger evidence and compare the restoration file between the two sales.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57512 | Aug 2023RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20231937 Bugatti Type 57SC Tourer by Corsica | SoldUSD 5,395,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
| 57512 | Jan 2021RM Sotheby’s · Arizona 20211937 Bugatti Type 57SC Tourer by Corsica | SoldUSD 4,735,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
| 57512 | Mar 2019RM Sotheby’s · Amelia Island 20191937 Bugatti Type 57SC Tourer by Corsica | UnsoldEstimate USD 6,000,000 to USD 7,500,000 | Auction evidence |
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Chassis and provenance
The same Corsica-bodied car appeared three times at RM Sotheby’s, with two published sales and competing supercharger dates.
Explore the Bugatti Type 57S guide- 1939 · Early supercharger upgrade
RM cites alternative installation dates of 1939 and circa 1946. The car was delivered as a Type 57S and was supercharged by its first resale in 1947.
Event evidence - 2023 · Restoration documented at auction
RM reported a comprehensive restoration and invoices at the Monterey sale.
Event evidence