• One of only 500 Bugatti Chirons pledged to be built
• Exceptional performance from Bugatti’s legendary 8.0-litre W-16 engine
• Customised with factory-wrapped polished alloy finish
• Factory-upgraded with Chiron Sport suspension and “Course” wheels in 2019
• One of three Chiron examples to wear this style of horseshoe grille
• Odometer reads only 4,758 kilometres

From the earliest lightweight grand prix cars to the physics defying Centodieci, Bugatti has produced some of the most technically brilliant and exclusive machines to ever take to the road. The Chiron is among the most spectacular, serving as a sequel to the car that returned Molsheim to the forefront of hypercar production, and at the time of launch it was quite simply the fastest production car on Earth. Just 500 of these incredible machines were ever built, and among that limited number, ‘La Mer Argentée’ stands alone as totally unique.

Ordered in April 2016, this spectacular hypercar was one of the first three examples to be delivered, each of which left the Molsheim atelier at the same time. It shares its 1,479-horsepower alloy 8-litre quad-turbocharged W-16 engine with its stablemates, but boasts a degree of personalisation rarely seen. The car was finished in Nocturne over Argent Metallic, with a matching Argent Metallic signature line, engine cover, and horseshoe grille—one of just three cars to feature such a front-end treatment. The interior was sumptuously finished in Beluga Black leather with Italian Red quilting to the seats and matching seatbelts. Comfort seats added €25,000 to the price tag, while red brake callipers cost an additional €3,000. Its name—meaning “Silver Sea”—was both etched into the cars dedication plate and stitched into each headrest—an option costing €4,500.

After two years of ownership, the Chiron was subject to a suite of improvements carried out by the factory. In February 2019, a Performance Package was commissioned that included the upgraded suspension setup from the Chiron Sport, polished aluminium “Course” wheels, and carbon windscreen wipers; an accompanying invoice for almost €125,000 is available to view on file. In May of that year visual improvements were also made, with a new horseshoe grille and side meshes in Mirror Shine, and an aluminium-effect wrap to the front of the car, the sum of which was €62,250. In October 2019, the car was treated to four new tyres at a cost of €16,000 while most recently, the Chiron returned to the Molsheim factory for a routine service on 22 July 2022, with an accompanying invoice for €8,124.65.

Today, this significant hypercar is still in the care of its first and only owner, and at the time of cataloguing had covered just 4,758 kilometres. It is offered with its Bugatti owner’s handbook and manuals, its original sales invoices, plus a number of invoices relating to its numerous factory upgrades and servicing.

With such limited production numbers and a level of desirability almost unmatched by modern hypercars, the public offering of any Bugatti Chiron should make collectors take note. The availability of a modestly driven, one-owner example is even more significant, while the unique specification of this particular car only adds to the appeal. Visually arresting and featuring numerous upgrades—including the desirable Chiron Sport suspension and Course wheels—‘La Mer Argentée’ would surely become the highlight of any collection of landmark models.

Please note this lot has entered the EU on a temporary import bond, which must be cancelled either by exporting the lot outside of the EU on an approved Bill of Lading with supporting customs documentation or by paying the applicable VAT and import duties to have the lot remain in the EU.

Veuillez noter que ce lot est entré dans l'UE sous couvert d'une autorisation d'importation temporaire, qui doit être annulée soit en exportant le lot en dehors de l'UE avec une lettre de débarquement approuvé accompagné des documents douaniers nécessaires, soit en payant la TVA et les droits d'importation applicables pour que le lot reste dans l'UE.

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