1927 Bugatti Type 44 Roadster by Gerber
Bid to at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 16, 2003. The car did not sell.
The highest bid, as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1927
- Make and model
- Bugatti Type 30, 38, 40, 43, 44, 46, 49 and 50 (touring cars)
- Generation
- Type 30, 38, 40, 43, 44, 46, 49 and 50 (touring cars) (1922 to 1934)
- Chassis
- 44857
Against comparable sales
Middle half of sales$360,000 to $575,000
Median$400,000
Sales behind it5Likely
From 5 sales of the Bugatti Type 30, 38, 40, 43, 44, 46, 49 and 50 (touring cars) (1922 to 1934) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $360,000 and $575,000.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Bugatti Type 40 Grand SportGooding Christie's, March 6, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | March 6, 2026 | $215,000 |
| 1928 Bugatti Type 40 Grand SportGooding Christie's, Aug. 16, 2025 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 16, 2025 | $360,000 |
| 1930 Bugatti Type 46 Convertible CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $575,000 |
| 1930 Bugatti Type 43A RoadsterGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $1,150,000 |
| 1930 Bugatti Type 50 RoadsterGooding Christie's, March 7, 2025 | Gooding Christie's | March 7, 2025 | $400,000 |
This car's historyLikely
Matched across sales by chassis number.
| Date | What happened | Where | Miles | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 16, 2003 | Did not sell (this sale)RM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's | ||
| Feb. 8, 2004 | SoldRM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's | $145,000 | |
| March 11, 2006 | SoldRM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's | $165,000 |