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1927 Bugatti Type 35B Recreation by Pur Sang

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 24, 2020, offered with no reserve.

$249,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $222,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1927
Make and model
Bugatti Type 35, 37, 39 and 51 Grand Prix
Chassis
475PS
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 24% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$276,150 to $900,000
Median$550,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Bugatti Type 35, 37, 39 and 51 Grand Prix in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $276,150 and $900,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1927 Bugatti Type 37Mecum, Jan. 16, 2025MecumJan. 16, 2025$550,000
1925 Bugatti Type 35 ReplicaMecum, Jan. 9, 2025MecumJan. 9, 2025$2,300
1930 Bugatti Type 35B Grand PrixRM Sotheby's, Feb. 28, 2025RM Sotheby'sFeb. 28, 2025$1,250,000