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£179,637 (Est: £262,556 - £337,572)
1929 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport
United States • 6 Mar 2026 • Lot 41
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Bugatti is a "Barn Find" that has been under the same ownership for over 60 years. While it features its original body and a matching-numbers engine, it requires recommissioning, suggesting it's not currently in running condition and needs substantial work.
Condition
3
The car is described as a "Barn Find" that needs recommissioning. This suggests it has been sitting for a long time and likely has both cosmetic and mechanical issues. The term "recommissioning" indicates that the car is not in running condition and requires significant work to bring it back to its original state.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
40801
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
6207 FA
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Car HighlightsArchetypal “Barn Find” BugattiMore than 60 Years of Ownership with the Late Robert J.
ChevakoAn Original-Bodied Example with Matching-Numbers Engine, Needing RecommissioningPotentially Eligible for 1000 Miglia, Subject to Registro AcceptanceIconic, Popular Entry-Level Bugatti ModelTechnical Specs1,496 CC SOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine60 BHP at 4,500 RPM4-Speed Manual Gearbox4-Wheel Mechanical Drum BrakesFront Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Lever Shock AbsorbersRear Live Axle with Quarter-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Lever Shock Absorbers
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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