Bugatti, famend for its racing victories and beautiful engineering, continues to captivate house owners and fans alike. Regardless of robust competitors within the Grand Prix from Alfa Romeo, Auto Union, and Mercedes-Benz within the Thirties, Bugatti’s T59 remained a formidable contender, significantly with Jean-Pierre Wimille on the wheel. Wimille’s legendary standing solidified together with his total wins on the 24 Hours of Le Mans, co-driving a Sort 57G “Tank” with Robert Benoist in 1937 and repeating the triumph in 1939 with Pierre Veyron in a Sort 57C.

Wimille’s reference to Bugatti remained unshakeable, even throughout his service within the French Resistance. Tragically, his life resulted in a racing accident in 1949. Quick ahead to 2013, and the reborn Bugatti marque unveiled the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, exemplifying Ettore Bugatti’s Pur Sang ethos. The primary Legends Version of this extraordinary automobile paid tribute to Jean-Pierre Wimille.

This distinctive Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse provides mind-blowing efficiency, reaching speeds of over 250 mph with its 1,184 HP quad-turbocharged W-16 engine. The Jean-Pierre Wimille Version, one in all solely three produced, boasts luxurious facilities, together with computerized local weather management and a high-quality Burmester audio system. With its elegant alloy wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport tires, this automobile celebrates the legacy of Jean-Pierre Wimille and his historic victories with Bugatti.

Supply: Mecum Auctions