Why it matters
This limited Vitesse edition represents Bugatti’s open-top speed-record chapter. Edition authenticity and original presentation matter more than a superficial resemblance to another Vitesse.
Collector Profile: World-record lineage
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Edition
The Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Edition celebrates Bugatti’s 2013 open-top speed record of 408.84 km/h, with eight examples in a distinctive black-and-orange specification.
Marque
Bugatti
Era
2013
Collector context
World-record lineage
Rarity & context
Unveiled at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show, the eight-car edition commemorates the Vitesse record set at Ehra-Lessien with Anthony Liu at the wheel. Its open body and limited production establish a distinct chapter within the Veyron family.
Collector perspective
Within a Bugatti collection, this roadster complements the Veyron Super Sport World Record Edition and the later Chiron Super Sport 300+. Original specification, documented identity and service history are central to assessing an individual example.
This selection brings the open-top record story into the collection. The relationship between edition identity, original colour specification and supporting documentation is central to assessing an individual car, alongside the condition and maintenance of its roof equipment.
Historical source: Bugatti Newsroom: World Record Cars at Goodwood (2022).
Private Acquisition
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