Interesting day 25 years ago, got to play with the Bugatti R

Apr 28

Interesting day 25 years ago, got to play with the Bugatti Royal at The Henery Ford. Car had been sitting for 50 years. They couldn't get it started. A little help and a while later if fired off........and had a rod knock or wrist pin noise. It will probably never run again. Most agree it's the most valuable car in the world.........I'm in the brown shirt.

Apr 28, 2026

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· Apr 28

If I could have any car in the world it would be that one. Although now that I know you worked on it I'm second guessing myself.

· Apr 28

Originally sold to a German physician in 1932, this car was later discovered in a New York scrap yard for $400 in 1946 by GM executive Charles Chayne. Without question the greatest junkyard find of all time.

· Apr 29

Love the before and after shots!

· Apr 29

What do we think this car would bring at auction?

· Apr 30

You can find the history of the car here:

https://www.bugattirevue.com/revue58/junkyardbug.htm