Bugatti Type 51 Dubos
| Bugatti Dubos | |
|---|---|
The Type 51 Dubos Coupe at Pebble Beach | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bugatti (modified) |
| Designer | Louis Dubos |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.3 L (140 cu in) 16-valve DOHC supercharged straight-8 |
| Power output | 185 hp (138 kW) |
The Bugatti Type 51 Dubos Coupe is a one-off automobile originally built by Bugatti in 1931 as an open-top Bugatti Type 51 race car that was driven by legendary racer Louis Chiron, and then modified by Louis Dubos to be a luxury road coupe. It is one of the most valuable cars in the world, estimated at around $20 million dollars as of 2023. It had a price when new of $12,000 (165,000 francs).
It is owned and was fully restored by The Nethercutt Collection.