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£869,472 (Est: £2,105,125 - £2,947,175)

1929 Bugatti Type 43 Roadster by Eugène Matthys

Italy • 16 May 2026 • Lot 243

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AI Listing Summary

This is a rare, one-off 1929 Bugatti Type 43 with custom coachwork by Eugène Matthys, one of only 160 ever produced. It has been meticulously preserved, with a detailed ownership history and exceptional authenticity, making it a highly desirable pre-war classic.

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Condition 

8

The car is described as exquisitely preserved and accompanied by a detailed report attesting to its exceptional authenticity. This suggests minimal cosmetic imperfections and very well-maintained condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

43248

Odometer:

80,792 miles

Reg Number:

K 6861

RHD/LHD:

LHD

One-off two-seater coachwork by Eugène Matthys in Brussels and one of approximately 160 Type 43 ever produced.

Delivered new in Belgium, where it remained for half a century.

Retained within the same family for the last 45 years, forming part of one of the United Kingdom's most significant and fascinating private collections.

Exquisitely preserved and accompanied by a detailed report from Pierre-Yves Laugier, documenting its ownership history and attesting to its exceptional authenticity.

One of the finest pre-war Bugattis, combining grand touring elegance with the Grand Prix engineering of the Type 35B.

Carrozzeria unica realizzata da Eugène Matthys a Bruxelles, uno dei circa 160 esemplari di Bugatti Type 43 prodotti.

Consegnato in Belgio, dove è rimasto per cinquant'anni.

Nella stessa famiglia per 45 anni, una delle collezioni private più importanti e affascinanti del Regno Unito.

Esemplare conservato, dettagliato rapporto di Pierre-Yves Laugier che documenta la storia e ne ...

Points of note

£253,725

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£751,510

Median Price (Since 2020)

£2,981,250

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