£3.9m
1931 Bugatti Type 55 Two-Seat Supersport
Bonhams • France • 6 Feb 2020
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£3,902,410
1931 Bugatti Type 55 Two-Seat Supersport
France • 6 Feb 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1931 Bugatti Type 55 Supersport, chassis 55221, features unique Figoni coachwork and a rich history, including participation in the 1932 Le Mans 24-Hour race. After 56 years in single family ownership, the car is now offered with extensive documentation and spare parts, presenting a rare opportunity for collectors.
Condition
6
The car has undergone a painstaking 5,000-hour restoration after a road accident in 1994. While most of its original fabric was preserved, some parts like the dashboard, bonnet, left front wing, and right door were rebuilt or replaced. The chassis and other components have been repaired and rewelded, indicating that while the car is in running order, it shows signs of significant restoration work.
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41,783 miles (via 2012 MOT)
JU 4426
1931
Auction
55221
RHD
France
£3.9m
1931 Bugatti Type 55 Two-Seat Supersport
Bonhams • France • 6 Feb 2020
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Price Analysis vs Other Type 55s
£2,925,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,902,410
Median Price (Since 2020)
£5,500,644
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Type 55 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 28th Apr 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
41,783 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 24th Apr 2012, 41,783 miles
Passed
On 28th Apr 2011, 41,616 miles
Passed
On 29th Apr 2010, 41,098 miles
Passed
On 22nd Apr 2009, 40,940 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Bonhams
101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England
Operating from London, Bonhams is a physical auction house handling classic, historic competition, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions globally, offering vehicle consignment, appraisal, and valuation services.
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