Resuscitating a dormant marque of legendary renown is one of the most difficult and intriguing pursuits that occasionally transpire in the automotive sector.

Expectations are so high, and scrutiny is so overpowering, that few such ventures can overcome the odds and ultimately deliver on their promise.

And yet despite the inherent difficulty of such a pursuit, the cars created under such circumstances are often some of the most beguiling of automotive jewels—indelibly unique thanks to their ephemeral blueprint.

This paradigm was particularly evident in the story of Italian entrepreneur Romano Artioli, who in the late 1980s acquired the trademarks to the hallowed Bugatti with plans to manufacturer a world-class supercar under the identity of one of Europe’s most celebrated prewar manufacturers.

Unfortunately, Artioli’s efforts were sunk by the notorious early-1990s collector car market crash, ultimately dooming his Bugatti Automobili to financial ruin.

But despite the company’s unti...