A breathtakingly rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante, one of just 17 ever produced, was recently spotted on a scenic country road trip as it made its way to a prestigious car show. This automotive gem, valued at a staggering £3 million, belongs to Swiss collector Fritz Burkhard and is considered one of the most coveted classic cars in the world.
The sleek black beauty, with its distinctive curvaceous body and iconic horseshoe grille, turned heads as it roared through the countryside. Its 3.3-litre straight-eight engine, producing 170 horsepower, provided a symphony of mechanical perfection that echoed through the rural landscape.
A Legend on Wheels
Built during Bugatti's golden era, the Type 57S Atalante represents the pinnacle of pre-war automotive design and engineering. Only 42 Type 57S models were ever made, with just 17 receiving the elegant Atalante coachwork. Each was hand-built to exacting standards, making every surviving example a priceless piece of motoring history.
From Swiss Vault to British Roads
This particular specimen, chassis number 57502, has been meticulously maintained in Burkhard's private collection in Switzerland. Its rare appearance on British roads offered car enthusiasts a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness automotive royalty in motion before its display at the exclusive car exhibition.
Bugatti experts consider the Type 57S Atalante to be one of the most significant cars ever made, combining breathtaking aesthetics with groundbreaking engineering. Its appearance at the show is expected to be one of the main attractions, drawing collectors and admirers from across the globe.
