A 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC which was recently sold for more than $30m, making it the world’s most expensive car has just gone on display in Los Angeles.
The car was a model derived from Bugatti’s prototype “Aerolithe Electron Coupe” and only three were ever built, the model on display is actually the first one ever produced.
Built in 1936 the cars first owner was Lord Victor Rothschild of London, who ordered the vehicle in a light blue, with a dark blue interior. After three years the car was returned to Bugatti to have a supercharger fitted after this it was sold onto its second owner Bob Oliver from Los Angeles.
The third owner of the car paid a then world record price of around $59,000 for the vehicle in 1971 and spent years trying to restore the car to its original specification.
In 2003 the car made its debut at the Pebble Beach motorshow winning the prestigious award of ‘Best In Show’.
The vehicles current owner is unknown as the deal was brokered through Gooding & Company.
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