Bugatti climbs the Hill

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

The 5-litre motored Bugatti could be used for luxury and sport. We class among the former the car of Roland Garros, sold 2.42 M€ fees included by Bonhams in Paris in February. Known as Black Bess, this car had been discussed at length in this group.

Another prestigious copy is for sale, also by Bonhams, in Reims on September 26. Made in 1912, one year before Black Bess, it participated for three consecutive years in the hill climb race of Mont Ventoux. Cars of these early years had to demonstrate their ability to operate in the toughest conditions. Climbing the Mont Ventoux, which rises to 1912 meters, was a tremendous achievement for these old mechanics (but the story does not tell if the race went to the top).

This car, which was then raced by Ettore Bugatti himself, is estimated € 1.8 million.

In addition to the two vehicles discussed above, only one other car is comparable in the world, according to the auction house. It was part of the Schlumpf collection.

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

Unsold. The expected price for this specimen was too close to that obtained previously on Black Bess, which was more prestigious.