Bugatti’s La Voiture Noire, a unique supercar priced at $18.7 million, is expected to make its public debut in the United States. The car was recently purchased by an unidentified man.
The highly anticipated appearance of the supercar will take place on Sunday at the exclusive Concours D’Elegance in Monterey, California. This prestigious auto show will be held on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links, with ticket prices starting at 450 USD.
After its debut at the Geneʋa International Motor Show in Europe in March, La Voiture Noire, which means ‘The Black Car’, has attracted considerable attention. There has been a lot of speculation about the mystery buyer of this rebadged car, as it was sold based on sketches only to an unknown Bugatti enthusiast.
Amid rumors and speculation, soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has flatly denied being a buyer of a supercar. A Spanish newspaper reported on his alleged sale, with Ronaldo’s spokesperson clarifying in May: “This story is not true. He hasn’t figured it out yet,” told TMZ.
Many other names have been mentioned as potential car buyers, including boxer Floyd Mayweather, who is famous for his extensive luxury car collection, including many Bugattis. However, keen observers point out Mayweather’s tendency to flaunt his wealth, making it difficult for him to keep such purchases a secret.
Furthermore, there are reports that this supercar is intended for Ferdinand Piech, former chairman of the Volkswagen Group, the company that owns Bugatti. According to Bugatti, the company approached a buyer with a concept sketch of the car and the customer immediately agreed to make the purchase.
Bugatti spokesman Tim Braʋo, speaking to CNBC, said: “As soon as a customer makes a public request, we can mention that, but other than that, we will respect the customer’s anonymity and he will decide if he wants it or not.” remains anonymous.” The carmaker dropped a small hint about the buyer, mentioning that the buyer was married, with the detail that the car’s six-exhaust design was suggested by his wife.
According to Braʋo, buyers will have full freedom to customize the car’s interior. During its appearance in Geneʋa, the car was missing windows to hide the unfinished interior. Bugatti only produced a single prototype of this supercar, to celebrate the company’s 110th anniversary.
La Voiture Noire represents the modern interpretation of the legendary and legendary Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic. From 1936 to 1938, four of these classic cars were produced. While three of them were recovered, the fourth was lost during World War II. If it went bankrupt today, its value would exceed $100 million.
La Voiture Noire is an impressive machine, powered by an 8.0-liter turbocharged W16 engine capable of reaching a top speed of 260 mph. However, the car is still under construction and is not expected to be ready for street use until at least 2021.
Although the car is considered by many to be the most expensive new car sold, it is anticipated that more expensive classic cars will be on display at Peble Beach on Sunday. Last year, a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO was sold during Pebble Beach Car Week for a record price of $48.4 million.
