Bugatti Royale 'Coupe Napoleon' (Henri Binder) '1927
If an automobile could be chosen as being "finest in the world," it most likely would be this Bugatti. The quality of design, the graceful styling, and superior performance place it in the forefront of automobiles. The Royale was Ettore Bugatti's answer to the perfect car. Its specifications alone were staggering. With a 170-inch wheelbase, it was the longest production chassis ever built The Bugatti was powered by an 8-cylinder, 778-cubic-inch engine which boasted 300 hp and had a top speed of 125 mph.
Because of this power and luxury, the Royale originally carried a $42,000 price tag. Seven Royales were built, each with different coach work. The model presented here is the Coupe Napoleon built by Henri Binder of Paris. Because of the sleek design the large car always appears graceful. Though this model was built in 1927, it was not sold until the 1960s when Fritz Schlumph, the world's greatest Bugatti collector, purchased the Bugatti factory's remaining inventory.
Bugatti Royale 'Coupe Napoleon' (Henri Binder) '1927
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