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Bugatti Veyron auction record in Zurich

Overview

A 2014 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse ‘Jean-Pierre Wimille’ set a new public auction record at an RM Sotheby’s sale in Zurich. The vehicle, one of only three units produced in this edition, sold for approximately $4.91 million to $5.44 million, significantly exceeding the auction house’s high estimate of CHF 2.8 million.

The bidding process for the rare model, which honors French racing driver Jean-Pierre Wimille, lasted less than three minutes. This sale marks the highest price ever achieved for a Veyron at a public auction, surpassing the previous record held by a Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu.

Entities

Bugatti · Jean-Pierre Wimille · Zurich · RM Sotheby's · RM Sotheby’s

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Bugatti Veyron sets auction record with $5.44 million sale

    A 2014 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean-Pierre Wimille sold for a record $5.44 million at an RM Sotheby’s auction in Zurich, surpassing its initial valuation by 61 percent.

  2. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Bugatti Veyron sets new auction record in Zurich

    A 2014 Bugatti Veyron Jean-Pierre Wimille edition set a new public auction record, selling for CHF 4,505,000 in Zurich, significantly exceeding its initial valuation.

Sources

autogaleria.pl · autojournal.fr · automania.hr · fjala.al · motorbox.com · news.sportauto.fr · omnifurgone.it · telegrafi.com · topalbaniaradio.com · uk.motor1.com