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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