
1931 Bugatti Type 41 Royale Kellner Luxury Retro Coupe
1931 Bugatti Type 41 Royale Kellner Limousine
Lot Description
This vehicle is the legendary Bugatti Type 41 Royale, fitted with a custom Kellner closed coupe body, hailed as the "King of Cars." Built by Ettore Bugatti, it was originally intended exclusively for royalty and top-tier elites worldwide. Powered by a 12.7-liter inline-eight engine, it features one of the largest displacements ever seen in a mass-produced automobile. Its sleek, elongated lines, classic two-tone paint, vintage wire-spoke wheels, and ultra-luxurious interior define its grandeur. Only 6 units were ever produced, making surviving examples exceptionally rare. Despite nearly a century of age, this car remains in pristine condition, standing at the pinnacle of global classic car collections. It frequently graces prestigious events like Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, embodying immense historical, artistic, and investment value.
This legendary vehicle is the Bugatti Type 41 Royale, equipped with Kellner bespoke closed coachwork and known as "The King of Automobiles." Designed by Ettore Bugatti exclusively for royalty and elite magnates, it is powered by a massive 12.7-litre inline-eight engine—one of the largest ever fitted to a production road car. It features an extraordinarily elongated silhouette, iconic two-tone livery, and vintage wheels paired with a lavish interior. Only six units were originally produced; surviving examples are exceptionally rare. Meticulously preserved over nearly a century, it regularly appears at premier concours events such as Pebble Beach. It stands at the pinnacle of classic car collecting worldwide, offering immense historical, artistic, and investment value.
