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Bugatti EB110 GT 1993

Italian Ferrari dealer Romano Artioli dreamed of resurrecting one of the most storied marques in automotive history: Bugatti. Artioli’s Bugatti Automobile SpA was established in October 1987, and construction of a new, state-of-the-art factory in Campogalliano, Italy, began the following year. Within its walls, Artioli and a team of engineers laboured for nearly four years to create a supercar worthy of the fabled name. When it was ready, the EB110—Ettore Bugatti 110, honouring the great man’s 110th birthday—debuted on 15 September 1991, at the Palace of Versailles, in front of the Grande Arche de la Défense in Paris.

Bugatti EB110 GT 1993

The EB110 GT was a supercar in the truest sense of the word, as it was powered by a 3.5-litre V-12 with four turbochargers, which was an industry first. This engine, mated to a six-speed manual transmission, was capable of producing 560 horsepower, which was sufficient enough to move the EB110 GT to a top speed of 213 mph. The angular, modern styling was penned by Giampalo Benedini and Marcello Gandini, and it bore Gandini’s signature “scissor doors”, which only added to the model’s exotic looks.
Unfortunately, due to the effects of a worldwide economic recession, the success of the new Bugatti proved short lived. The manufacturer went bankrupt in 1995, and its assets were sold to Jochen Dauer, whose resources allowed for an additional 11 production cars to be completed before production of this fascinating supercar ceased for good.

Bugatti EB110 GT 1993

Construction of the EB110 GT began on 17 April 1993, with factory testing taking place on 7 May and the official completion being listed as occurring on 11 May. On that very same day, most likely at the factory, the car, finished in the incredibly rare shade of Verde Scuro, was delivered to its original owner, a German enthusiast by the name of Polhmann. It is believed to have later passed through the care of owners in Austria and Monaco before coming into the ownership of its present caretaker, an enthusiast based in Italy.
Whilst perhaps not born in the best economic climate, EB110s have always had a strong following, as they provide incredible performance even by today’s standards. Even though Artioli’s Bugatti was short lived, it still carried on Bugatti’s tradition of creating the finest sports and racing cars for the most discerning of clients.