Thanksgiving… :)
Hi Everyone,
No posts about my beloved Bugatti brand today. 
Just a warm and hearty greeting this thanksgiving…
Happy Thanksgiving, folks!
Bugatti Royale at The Classic Motor Show
The recently concluded Classic Motor Show is already quite impressive in itself, as said auto show not only celebrates the future of the automotive industry, it also pays tribute to its colorful history and evolutions. Nevertheless, the auto show managed to further boost its appeal with the inclusion of the Donington Collection’s Bugatti Royale.
This Bugatti Royale, as the regality of its name implies, is a faithful recreation of one of only six originals. Recreation as it may, it took more than 11,000 hours to construct, and has a cost of £1.6 million. On the other hand, its original counterparts still exist to this day, reportedly wearing varying bodies due to enhancements over the years. Three of these six authentic Royales were marketed to external consumers, purchased for staggering prices ranging from £5.5 million to a still-to-be-confirmed $17 million dollars. The remaining three were reserved within the company, where one actually became the personal car of Ettore Bugatti, the brand’s legendary manufacturer, for the remainder of his days.
As it goes, the Classic Motor Show truly got a star attraction in its hands. It also commanded quite a space in the show, what with an overall measurement of 21 feet long, seven feet wide, and a 1693.-inch wheelbase. Stuart Forrest, Classic & Sports Car’s Publishing Director, even shared an anecdote on how the organizers were able to bring in the prized Royale in the auto show grounds: “The car is so big that it required a specialist moving company even to bring it into the hall!”
“We’ve driven the car in our latest issue, and we were delighted to have the opportunity to work with the Donington Collection, where the car can normally be seen, to display it on our stand at the Classic Motor Show. It is an incredible car to see, and there are so few of these vehicles in the world,” Forrest asserted as conclusion.
The Classic Motor Show is undisputedly the United Kingdom’s biggest and best classic motoring event. It boasted an enormous display of over 1,000 spectacular cars from all eras and generations. It came equipped with a live stage, restoration theater, 200 prestigious car clubs, and 300 traders and dealers. The show successfully ran from November 9 to November 11. Too bad for all those who missed the actual action, but to recompense, the show’s website has documented the events various episodes. Please visit www.necclassicmotorshow.com.
Update: Bugatti Veyron Races Against a Jet Fighter
Weeks before, it was already reported that the Bugatti Veyron is racing against a Jetfighter. And now, the race is over. The winner had already zoomed past the finish line. Care to guess who won?
If you’re having a hard time groping for a final answer, then this just proves that the Bugatti Veyron’s reputation is really quite exceptional, speed-wise. Well, disappointing as it may seem, it was the Eurofighter typhoon that got the last laugh.
The race was aired during the Autumn series of BBC’s ‘Top Gear’ program. To even things up between the two contenders, it was decided that the fighter jet would take off alongside the car then climb about a mile upwards, and then dive down again to be able to take on the finishing line at a height of only 100ft. The Veyron, on the other hand, would whiz half a mile down the runway at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, and then back another half a mile.
That was the plan. And even if the Bugatti didn’t win (it would have been a more interesting result if that was the case), the race was a great watch nevertheless. It was certainly a sight to behold.
