To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Paris event, 6 February
2019.
Estimate:
�1.575.000 - �1.800.000
- Initially used by Bugatti as a factory display car
- Unique specification in two-tone Porsche Carrera White and
Blue
- One of 92 Grand Sport Vitesses ever built
- Just two owners and 2,750 km from new
By 2012, the Bugatti Veyron had solidified its status as the
industry's gold standard for hypercars. To many, it came as no
surprise that Bugatti would give the 1,200-bhp Super Sport
treatment to the open-top Vitesse. In doing so, the company created
the world's fastest production roadster, clocking a top speed of
408.84 km/h.
Instead of being allocated for a specific customer order, this
particular Grand Sport Vitesse, the 73rd of 92 examples produced,
was built for Bugatti themselves to be used as a display car at
corporate and promotional events. Built to EU specifications, it
boasts a unique configuration within Veyron production and is
finished in two-tone Porsche Carrera White and Blue. Exterior
options include painted air intakes and two-tone Super Sport
wheels. Inside, the interior is trimmed in Lake Blue leather with
white stitching and is fitted with sport comfort-style seats as
well as a carbon fibre centre console and door inserts.
Produced in early 2014, this Grand Sport Vitesse appeared at a
Bugatti event at Bassano del Grappa in Italy in July of that year,
and at an event in Porto Cervo later that month. It left Bugatti's
ownership in August of 2014 when it was delivered to its first
private owner via Bugatti Cannes. It was first registered in
Lithuania prior to being reregistered in Monaco. The accompanying
service book shows regular services by Bugatti Cannes at 991 km in
October of 2015, 1,197 km in November of 2016 and 1,498 km in
December of 2017.
Currently, the car shows just under 2,750 km from new and presents
wonderfully throughout. It is important to note that the car has
recently been fitted with a new set of correct Michelin tires and
is accompanied by a car cover, owner's manuals, battery tender, HP
iPaq for servicing, display box with speed key, as well as its soft
and hard tops.
Nearly seven years after its initial introduction to the public at
the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, the Grand Sport Vitesse can still
handily outrun and outperform many of the contemporary crop of
hypercars being produced today. Offered in tasteful and unique
colours with only 2750 km from new, this Veyron begs to be driven
and enjoyed and would certainly relish in the opportunity to
explore its upper limits of performance.
Please note that this lot is subject to VAT on the full purchase
price (both on the hammer price and commission)
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa19.
