Two very early examples of the Veyron, now considered modern classic automotive icons, have been given new life by La Maison Pur Sang, Bugatti’s official restoration and certification program.
Placed side by side in the United Arab Emirates as part of the same prestigious international collection, the two Veyron siblings – the 16.4 Coupé and the Grand Sport – spent nine months at Bugatti in Molsheim, where they underwent a revitalization and a thorough new one Tuning and restoration program by a factory team of experienced Bugatti experts.
In addition to the numerous targeted aesthetic updates that were part of the client’s design vision, the Veyrons also underwent a methodical technical inspection by the Bugatti team, including a full break-in and inspection of all components, subsystems and the powertrain.
Upon completion of the work, both models received full Bugatti La Maison Pur Sang certification, ensuring that work on the two Veyrons is documented while protecting the value and status of each example.
Luigi Galli, Bugatti’s Heritage and Certification Specialist, oversaw both refurbishment programs: “As it matures with time, the Veyron is appreciated more today than it ever has been. This car was a feat of automotive design and engineering that was lightyears ahead of its time when it was launched in 2005. That fact remains today, which is why the Veyron continues to become ever more desirable for collectors around the world. To call it a modern-day classic is an understatement – the Veyron is a timeless collectible. And this sense of it being a genuine automotive gamechanger is being felt at the home of Bugatti in Molsheim, where the company is overseeing an increasing demand for the Veyron from new collectors around the world.”
Both Veyron models traveled from their home in Dubai to Molsheim. The Bugatti showroom in Dubai, the largest Bugatti dealership in the world, acted as the direct contact point with the customer and oversaw the entire Bugatti La Maison Pur Sang program for both the 16.4 Coupé and the Grand Sport. The development process of both Veyron models between the customer and the team in Dubai started three years before their arrival in Molsheim. Throughout the process, the owner was in direct contact with the Bugatti team to ensure the highest level of customer care and communication.
“For me it was an obvious choice to have these two fine Veyron examples reinvigorated with a new lease of life by the Bugatti team as part of the incredible Bugatti Heritage Program, helping to preserve them for many more years of appreciation and enjoyment. As ever, the craft and engineering provided by the Bugatti team is world-class,” said the owner of the two Veyron siblings.
Beautifully blue Veyron 16.4 Coupé
Back in the Atelier, the 2006 Veyron coupe has undergone a complete metamorphosis: its exterior and interior have been carefully redesigned to suit the choice dear to the heart of the buyer.
The Bugatti team in Molsheim has revived the original two-tone gray specification with a cognac interior at the customer’s request for a more modern configuration. The exterior is done in traditional blue duotone; a combination of Black Blue M and Blue M complemented by an all-new Havana leather interior.
The conversion process began with a complete disassembly of the car in preparation for the reconfiguration process. During disassembly, technicians carefully inspected all components and restored them to like-new condition. It’s as if this 18-year-old pioneer car had just rolled off the assembly line at the Molsheim plant for the first time.
Subtle Reinvention for Veyron Grand Sport
This car was handed over to its first and only owner in a Bugatti tailor shop during the Bugatti 100th anniversary celebrations in 2009 and was one of the first Veyron Grand Sport models ever sold. The owner’s request to the Bugatti team was simple: keep the soul of the car but freshen it up with subtle new interior details. The client decided to change the main interior color from Silk to Magnolia to add warmth and brightness to the Veyron’s timeless design.
After completing the technical tests at the highest level – and as with all Bugatti models involved in the process – La Maison Pur Sang issued a certificate.
“I have cherished these two Bugatti models for many years, alongside the other hyper sports cars of Molsheim that are in our collection. These two pioneering icons of performance, design and engineering are now well over a decade old, but their standing in the pantheon of automotive greats continues to soar. In my opinion, a Veyron demands to be kept in the best condition possible – it’s the only way to pay homage to such a groundbreaking Bugatti masterpiece,” said the owner, a loyal Bugatti customer and long-time brand enthusiast.
The smooth yet exciting experience of La Maison Pur Sang for the customer, underpinned by relationships built on trust, clear communication and respect with the Bugatti teams in Dubai and Molsheim, was such that the buyer is already considering how he wants to bring the additional Veyrons to life in his owned collections.
In the last two years, Bugatti has delivered 10 La Maison Pur Sang certifications and a lot of exciting restoration projects are to come in the following years.