The Bugatti Veyron is one of the most important performance cars of
the modern
era, a machine that didn't only push the boundaries of speed, but
redefined what
was possible for a road-going automobile. Teeming with cutting-edge
engineering
and unrivaled performance at the time, the Veyron was
record-breaking and
genre-defining. It established the template for the 21st century
hypercar and
cemented Bugatti's place once again among the world's most coveted
marques.
The Veyron was the audacious first production model from Bugatti
under
Volkswagen AG's stewardship-a partnership that had given the marque
a vital
influx of funding and fresh expectations following the elegant EB
110. Born from
automotive visionary and then Volkswagen Group Chairman Ferdinand
Piech's daring
vision to create a superlative engine, the Veyron would surpass
anything the
automotive world had ever seen. His quest for unmatched power and
refinement led
him to seek a marque with equal measures of heritage, artistry, and
technical
prestige. Volkswagen acquired Bugatti in 1998, reuniting the
storied brand with
its historic home in Molsheim in a concentrated effort to return
the marque to
its pre-war glory days. With Bugatti's legacy of engineering
marvels and Piech's
groundbreaking technical ambitions, the stage was set for the
creation of a
modern icon: a car that would reclaim Bugatti's place at the
pinnacle of
performance, innovation, and luxury.
Evolving from a series of Giorgetto Giugiaro-penned concept cars
and design
studies unveiled in 1998 and 1999, the production-ready Veyron EB
16.4 was
crafted by Hartmut Warkuss, Volkswagen's Head of Design, with
exterior styling
by Jozef Kaban. Its name honors Pierre Veyron, the 1939 24 Hours of
Le Mans
winner for Bugatti, while E.B. nods to founder Ettore Bugatti. The
16.4
designation highlights its monstrous 8.0-liter, quad-turbocharged
W16-delivering
987 horsepower and 922 lb-ft of torque through a seven-speed
Ricardo dual-clutch
automatic transmission and permanent Haldex all-wheel drive. With
ten radiators
cooling the W16 motor and other components, Michelin tires designed
specifically
for the Veyron's speeds, and SGL Carbon carbon-ceramic brakes with
AP Racing
eight-piston titanium calipers in front and six-piston calipers in
rear, the
Veyron is well-equipped for maximum velocity. While top speed is
electronically
limited to 213 mph, inserting the included Speed Key and selecting
the Top Speed
Mode while at a standstill unlocks the car's mind-boggling 250-plus
mph
capability. Yet, the cockpit is abound with luxury, featuring
hand-stitched
leather throughout; complemented by brushed aluminum and tasteful
hints of
carbon fiber. The Bugatti Veyron is truly a no-compromise runway
missile clothed
in full evening dress.
The production Veyron was unveiled in 2005 and immediately
enthralled the
public. During testing sessions that April at Volkswagen's
enigmatic
Ehra-Lessien test track and with German officials on hand, the
Veyron recorded a
top speed of 253.81 mph-a world record for the fastest road-legal
production
car. The Veyron's blistering speed was not simply a one-off either;
just a year
later, Top Gear's James "Captain Slow" May reached a top speed of
253.2 mph at
the same track-just half a mph off the official speed record.
Positively smitten
by the new age hypercar, Top Gear went on to crown the Veyron their
2000 Car of
the Decade and the 2005 Best Car Driven All Year. Bugatti's new
masterpiece won
over even its harshest critics once they got behind the wheel.
Legendary McLaren
F1 designer and initial skeptic Gordon Murray called the Veyron "a
huge
achievement" after getting behind the wheel. In his article for
Road & Track,
Murray wrote, "The styling is a wonderful melange of classic curves
and
mechanical edges and elements-this should ensure that the car will
still look
good years from now and therefore have a chance of becoming a
future classic."
There is no better endorsement of a car's design than that of the
man who
designed arguably the most collectible and timeless supercar of the
modern
era.
The Veyron was more than just a superlative car; it was a cultural
phenomenon.
It became a symbol of engineering bravery, featured across media
and revered by
enthusiasts and the general public alike. It pushed its rivals in
the hypercar
wars to elevate their own limits, reshaping what the automotive
world considered
possible. For an entire generation, the Veyron was the dream
car-the name that
defined "fastest" in the modern lexicon, and the benchmark against
which every
subsequent hypercar would be measured.
Bugatti produced just 252 Veyron 16.4 Coupes over the car's
ten-year production
run, further adding a flair of rarity to the vehicle's ever-growing
eminence.
Today, the Veyron holds a hallowed place in the collector car
world, standing
shoulder to shoulder with other icons as one of the most important
performance
cars of the last half century. Its rarity, technological
brilliance, and
cultural cachet ensure enduring desirability. With only 76 Veyrons
built for the
United States market, examples with strong provenance and proper
maintenance are
rarely on the market.
This 2010 Bugatti Veyron is a U.S. market example and is finished
in two-tone
Black and Blue with a Black leather interior. A clean CARFAX
Vehicle History
Report shows that the car was first purchased by a collector in
Silicon Valley,
California, in May 2009. It was regularly serviced at Silicon
Valley Auto Group
and Luxury Cars Los Gatos, including its 10,000-mile service and a
radiator
replacement in 2014. The Veyron accrued the majority of its miles
under this
owner, who retained the hypercar for seven years, before selling it
to a
Florida-based owner in December 2015. The car remained in Florida
for much of
its life, between its next owner in 2016 and in the care of
Prestige Imports,
who serviced it regularly even after it was sold to its current
owner in 2023.
It received new tires during last year's comprehensive service and
underwent its
next annual service and inspection at Bugatti Beverly Hills in
August 2025.
Thanks to this timely and meticulous servicing, the next caretaker
will now be
able to purchase Bugatti's coveted Passeport Tranquillite extended
warranty and
enjoy trouble-free ownership via official factory service and
care.
Freshly serviced, warranty-ready, and offered with just 6,515 miles
at
cataloging, this original Veyron is a superb example of Bugatti's
innovative
record-breaking hypercar. It remains one of the most significant
performance
cars ever built-a collectable landmark of design, technology, and
outright
speed.
Vehicle Details
2010 Bugatti Veyron
Listing ID:CC-2008562
Price:Auction Vehicle
Location:Las Vegas, Nevada
Year:2010
Make:Bugatti
Model:Veyron
Odometer:6503
Stock Number:LV25Lot_134
VIN:VF9SC2C2XAM795198
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