James Lucas Condon (aka TheStradMan) owns more Bugattis than most people will ever see in a lifetime. Among his 64 cars sits a set of four that share one unusual thread. Each draws from the insect world to shape its appearance and character. The latest addition completes the group as the W16 Mistral Fly Bug.
In September 1995, Bugatti Automobili in the small Italian town of Campogalliano officially closed its doors. Before you knew it, creditors were pouncing on suppliers who had abruptly stopped supplying parts. One of the rarest vehicles Bugatti has ever produced simply disappeared into thin air amid all the mayhem.
Bugatti has collaborated with Factor Bikes to create the Factor ONE, a road machine with the same level of accuracy and refinement as one of the brand’s flagship vehicles. There are only 250 of these one-of-a-kinds being produced worldwide, each with its own unique number on a plaque, a charming touch that Bugatti owners are accustomed to. You can already acquire one for a cool $23,599, which is roughly comparable to a rare collector, not your typical road bike.
Bugatti recently showcased a one-of-a-kind roadster commissioned under the Sur Mesure program for a super-secretive client. The client first met Jascha Straub, the head of Bugatti’s bespoke designs, at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August 2023.
The Bugatti Galibier promised a four-door sedan with the ferocity of the Veyron and enough space to transport four passengers in absolute luxury. This concept, unveiled in 2009, marks a significant milestone for the firm, as it was exactly a century after Ettore Bugatti founded the company. People immediately took notice. This wasn’t just a curiosity; it was a serious attempt to break away from Bugatti’s typical line of two-seater hypercars.