A super-charged Bugatti Type 101c featuring a custom Ghia body is now being offered for sale in the U.S. [1], [2].

The vehicle represents a rare intersection of European automotive engineering and American design influence. Because the car was completed after the original Bugatti factory closed, it serves as a physical record of the brand's transition and the influence of mid-century designers.

The Type 101c was finished with a Ghia-styled body to the specifications of Virgil Exner [1], [3]. Exner was a prominent designer for Chrysler who stepped in to complete the vehicle after the manufacturer's factory had ceased operations [3]. The body work was finalized in 1965 [1], [2].

According to reports, the car is often described as the last real Bugatti because of the circumstances surrounding its completion [2]. The collaboration between the Italian coachbuilder Ghia and Exner's vision allowed the unfinished chassis to be transformed into a completed road car.

The vehicle is currently listed for sale in 2026 [2]. It remains a significant piece of automotive history due to the pedigree of both the chassis and the designer responsible for its final aesthetic. The super-charged nature of the engine combines with the Ghia body to create a unique specimen that deviates from standard factory production models.

Details regarding the specific sale price have not been disclosed in the available records. However, the presence of the car in the U.S. market provides a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire a vehicle that blends the legacy of the Bugatti marque with the styling era of Chrysler's leadership [1], [2].

“The last real Bugatti was finished by a Chrysler designer.”

The sale of the Type 101c highlights the enduring value of 'orphan' cars—vehicles completed after a manufacturer's demise. By combining a Bugatti chassis with Virgil Exner's design, the car is not merely a vintage vehicle but a hybrid of two distinct automotive philosophies, making it a high-value asset for museums and private collectors interested in the evolution of coachbuilding.