The hard truth is that most of us will live to admire Bugattis and never drive in one. Bugattis are deliberately rare and astronomically costly cars. They are built for a select minority of the world's richest population that can afford them. Buying a Bugatti, any Bugatti for that matter is partaking in an interesting part of history. It’s also indulging in the world of some of the greatest automotive designers and engineers who traversed the world.
When Ettore Bugatti started the company in the early days of 1909 he possibly knew he had a superficially unique idea. Whether he knew precisely how this would impact the world of automobiles centuries later can be debated over some well blended Italian or French drink. These two nations helped to shape Bugatti into the marquee it is today.
His death in 1947 and that of his de factor successor, his son, Jean Bugatti, that had happened earlier in 1939 denied the company continuity. The junior Bugatti died when testing one of the company’s prototypes dubbed Type 57 race, a winning participant in that year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Several attempts by notable entrepreneurs and family members to awaken the sleeping giant bore no fruits for a long time. In 1987 Italian entrepreneur acquired the brand that became Bugatti Automobili. It was later acquired by Volkswagen Group in 1998 and has been under their stewardship ever since. As it was before, Bugatti has concentrated on building solid, unique cars.
Beyond the standard Bugatti Chiron, the Veyron, and the Divo, most gearheads probably don’t know that there are special versions that are extremely exclusive supercars. It is a long list, but we’ve put together a list of some special and limited edition Bugattis. Check them out.
10 Bugatti 16.4 Veyron Pur Sang
The Pur Sang reference translates to "pure blood." Their company built only five of them in 2008. Sitting on the base of the surreal Bugatti Veyron, the Pur Sang is constructed to be beyond fascinating. It was given lots of weight-saving features, cutting about 200 pounds from the Veyron’s 4160-pound curb weight.
As expected, the Pur Sang sold out in less than twenty-four hours of its debut. In constructing this car, carbon and aluminum blend to create a two-tone color scheme without painting. It’s by all standards among the world’s rarest cars by technological standards.
9 Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupe
The teardrop design of the Bugatti Type 57 is the most remarkable feature denoting its retro roots. These cars have the Atlantic and the Atlante models, all of which are extraordinary pieces with hefty price tags.
It’s estimated that about 800 units of variant versions of the 57s rolled out of production. The efforts of Jean Bugatti in redefining and modernizing these cars are memorably etched in their uniqueness. It’s not surprising that it still pops up when discussing the world’s most valuable cars. A 1936 Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic fetched an incredible $ 40million at auction in 2018.
8 Veyron Grand Sport Red Edition
Here is yet another rare Buggati, the Veyron Grand Sport Red edition. The company built 108 of them and stuffed them with the renowned 8.0-liter W16 engine producing 1001 hp.
What spruces up this car is that it’s a convertible and the red paint is also an uncommon feature on a factory version Buggatis. Not much has been heard of or even seen since one appeared at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. They aren’t what you see on the road every day.
7 Veyron Grand Sport L'Or Blanc
Bugatti’s founder Ettore Bugatti loved unique things and this is evident from what he achieved in his lifetime. His legacy continues as the company builds eccentric cars such a the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport L'Or Blanc.
This one-off specter is laden with porcelain all around and prides itself on an 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine producing 1,001-horsepower. The $2.5-million price is nothing new for Bugatti and it’s also not surprising that a Saudi Arabian is said to have been the initial owner with all its factory settings intact.
6 Bugatti La Voiture Noire
The one-off La Voiture Noire and priced at nearly $18.9 million. It was gone before anyone had fasted their eyes enough.
The name translates to "the black car" and was reportedly bought by European soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, an enthusiastic Bugatti collector. A tactical and swift man on the field, Ronaldo will have no qualms testing the machine that takes 2.5 seconds to sprint to 60 mph. He is also fine with the 1,500 horsepower and 1,180 pound-foot of torque.
5 Bugatti Centodieci
At the cost of $9M, some people may never afford a Bugatti Centodieci even if they experienced as many lifetimes. Others have just that amount in their bank to send to the company’s account for their pricey gifts to be shipped.
This car is clothed in the skin and essentials of a Chiron, enabling it to hit 1,578 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque. The Centedioci was built to celebrate the company’s 110th anniversary and this where it begins to distinguish from the base Chiron in terms of looks. It shouldn’t be confused with the EB110, although they have lots of similarities and they all revolve around the company’s 110th-anniversary celebrations.
4 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Royal Dark Blue
The combination of blue carbon fiber and pearl white paint on the exterior and interior of this Bugatti is what makes this Bugatti different from other sports Veyron.
The Veyron Grand Sport Royal Dark Blue debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010 and, as many before and after it, disappeared into the hands of owner(s). It’s hardly been seen after this, and we can bet it’s slowly turning aging into a worthy collectible for the future.
3 Bugatti Veyron Mansory Linea Vincero
Mansory is a German tuning company that loves toying around with Bugattis. They are fond of giving them crazy aftermarket tune-ups and the musical magic they created is just too arresting.
Sometime back, Mansory took three Bugatti Veyrons and made them into some of the rarest cars the world has ever seen. The company extends its tuning works inside and outside but spares the engine to a great extent. The base engine is raised from 1001 hp to 1,110 hp. It will take less than 2.5 seconds to hit 60 mph. With the aftermarket add ons, the three examples tilted the price towards $3 million from $1.5 million.
2 Bugatti Chiron Sport 110 Ans
The Sport 110 Anniversary edition was Bugatti’s way of looking back to the humble beginnings of the company in 1909. It was unveiled in 2019 with only 20 examples coming to life.
According to Motor1.com, the Chiron Sport 110 Ans is among the world’s most expensive cars to insure. You will fork out $50,251 in annual insurance, which translates to about $4,188 per month.
1 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Legend Meo Costantini
To clear any impeding confusion, Meo Costantini was a close friend of Ettore Bugatti and also headed the company’s race team for a while. This car built in 2013 honors him in a way only good friends can understand.
Bugatti made three examples of this special Legend edition, each retailed at around $3 million. The other two honored great men influential in the company’s history. There was the Jean Bugatti model, in honor of Bugatti’s son and the Jean-Pierre Wimille version. Pierre Wimille was a race driver who helped deliver two 24 Hours of LeMans victories for Bugatti in the 1930s.