Scheduled to cross the block at RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction on August 14, this 1993 Bugatti EB110 GT carries a pre-sale estimate of $1.75 million to $2.25 million. Widely regarded as one of the most technically sophisticated supercars of the early 1990s, the EB110 combined a quad-turbocharged V-12 engine, permanent all-wheel drive, and an advanced carbon-fiber chassis at a time when such technologies were virtually unprecedented.
Thought to be one of just 139 EB110s produced—and among only 84 GT variants—this example is finished in Blu Bugatti over a Grigio Chiaro leather interior and shows only 11,505 kilometers (approximately 7,149 miles).
The EB110 represented the rebirth of Bugatti after decades of inactivity. Italian entrepreneur Romano Artioli revived the legendary marque in 1987, establishing a state-of-the-art production facility in Campogalliano, Italy, with the goal of creating a supercar capable of redefining the segment.
Development spanned four years, beginning with styling by Marcello Gandini, whose vision was later refined by architect Giampaolo Benedini. Engineering oversight eventually shifted to Nicola Materazzi, who helped implement a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque while refining the car’s structural integrity.
Officially unveiled on September 15, 1991, in celebration of Ettore Bugatti‘s 110th birthday, the EB110 GT was powered by a 3.5-liter quad-turbocharged V-12 producing 553 horsepower, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. The combination enabled a claimed 0–60 mph time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed exceeding 212 mph, placing it among the fastest production cars of its generation.
This particular EB110 GT was originally ordered for Saudi Arabia, with factory documentation confirming its distinctive color combination. Although intended for Middle Eastern delivery, it reportedly remained in the United Kingdom while early mechanical updates were completed by Bugatti.
The car later traveled to the United States before returning to Britain, where it joined a distinguished private collection. Subsequent ownership included collectors in Switzerland and the UK, with maintenance entrusted to respected specialists before entering its current South Florida collection in 2022.
Accompanied by extensive ownership records and documented servicing, this exceptionally preserved EB110 GT stands as an important artifact of Bugatti’s ambitious 1990s renaissance, combining rarity, cutting-edge engineering, and historical significance in one of the era’s defining supercars.
Source: RM Sotheby’s
