Bugatti Veyron Wimille Edition Fetches $5.4 Million at Auction
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A Bugatti Veyron Wimille edition has set a record as the most expensive Veyron sold at public auction, reaching $5.4 million. This particular model, one of three made, surpassed the previous auction record by over $2 million.
Record Auction Price
The recently auctioned Bugatti Veyron Wimille edition, chassis number VF9SV25244M795063, has become the most expensive Veyron ever sold at public auction, achieving a final bid of $5.4 million. This sale at RM Sotheby's significantly exceeded the previous record of just over $3 million set by a one-off Grand Sport Sang Bleu in 2024, marking a remarkable increase of more than $2 million.
Special Edition Details
The Veyron Wimille edition is part of Bugatti's Les Legendes de Bugatti series, which includes six special models celebrating key figures from the brand's pre-war motorsport history. Specifically, this edition honors Jean-Pierre Wimille, who notably contributed to Bugatti's first overall victory at Le Mans in 1937. The car features a unique Bleu Wimille color and dark blue carbon-fiber accents, along with several engravings of Wimille’s signature.
Performance and Condition
Equipped with the Super Sport-derived W16 engine, this Grand Sport Vitesse delivers 1,200 ps (1,183 hp) and impressive torque, necessitating chassis reinforcements to handle its performance. Originally delivered in 2014 to a client in Dubai, this Veyron had only 3,766 kilometers (2,339 miles) on the odometer at the time of sale, contributing to its high auction price. This exceptional mileage underscores the vehicle's preservation-grade condition, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.