This beautiful wooden cart is one of a series of horse-drawn carts that were reportedly designed by Ettore Bugatti to be used for different purposes at his homes. An avid equestrian, Le Patron enjoyed the respite that the horses provided during his precious time away from the Molsheim factory. The carts, and in particular, the one offered here, remained stored at the Chateau d’Ermenonville, and it was inherited by Ettore’s youngest son, Roland Bugatti, later passing to his companion Jacqueline Pouquet. In 2001, the cart was acquired by the Musée Automobile de Provence and displayed there until its purchase by the Mullin Collection in 2008.

The cart bears the Bugatti logo on its wooden framework, and its large, wooden-spoke wheels underscore its simple construction and intended purpose. A fascinating artifact created for Ettore Bugatti’s personal world, this cart would make a perfect addition to the collection of any Bugattiste.

*Please note that all of the Lots in this Auction have been in long-term static storage at the Mullin Automotive Museum and may not be currently operational. They will require mechanical attention and in some cases significant restoration prior to any road use.