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£303,557 (Est: £281,310 - £337,572)
1928 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport
United States • 16 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1928 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport is an original-bodied, matching-numbers example with a 1,496 CC engine and 4-speed gearbox. It has been a long-term US car with recent maintenance, making it a potentially eligible for the 1000 Miglia.

Condition
7
The car is described as an original-bodied example with matching-numbers engine and recent maintenance. It is a long-term US car known in club circles since the 1970s. Slight wear is visible, but the car is in overall solid condition. Reconditioning may be required.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
40661 565
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Car Highlights An Original-Bodied Example with Matching-Numbers Engine per Factory Records Iconic, Popular, Entry-Level Bugatti Model Long-Term US Car; Known in Club Circles Since the 1970s Recent Maintenance and New Top, with Work Managed by Sargent Metal Works Potentially 1000 Miglia Eligible, Subject to Registro Acceptance Technical Specs 1,496 CC SOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine 60 BHP at 4,500 RPM 4-Speed Manual Gearbox 4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Lever Shock Absorbers Rear Live Axle with Quarter-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Lever Shock Absorbers Saleroom Addendum Please note that this vehicle is currently fitted with blue fenders, not black as stated in the published catalogue.
Please note that this vehicle is currently fitted with blue fenders, not black as stated in the published catalogue.
Points of note
£101,200
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£265,094
Median Price (Since 2020)
£393,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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