N1. 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic: $43.7 million
There are only two Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantics in the world.
The one from 1936 changed hands for $40 million three years ago, while the 1938 example belongs to Ralph Lauren’s collection.
We are talking about the one from 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic. The car was only produced from 1936 to 1940 as a completely new design made by Ettore Bugatti’s son, Jean.
This 1936 Atlantic was owned by Dr. Peter Williamson, a renowned collector of rare Bugatti cars.
The car was sold in a very exclusive auction run by Gooding & Company for a record $43.7 million.