Urban explorer finds abandoned, decaying Bugatti headquarters with some parts left behind
- Bugatti used to be based in Italy between the 1980s and early 1990s
- The building is still there but it’s in bad condition
- It looks like the set of a zombie movie
Published on Apr 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This guy explored the abandoned factory where Bugatti used to be headquartered in Italy.
Now a Croatian-German company, Bugatti used to be based in Italy between the 1980s and the early 1990s.
Things changed after the company went bankrupt in 1995.
Exactly 30 years later, the old HQ is still standing, but it looks like the set of a zombie movie.
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The old Bugatti HQ in Italy
Bugatti went bankrupt and sold more than once.
In 1987, the same man who gave the world the Lotus Elise acquired the rights to the brand and established a new company in Italy, in a small town called Campogalliano.
The factory was minutes away from Modena, which means it was minutes away from the factories of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati and Pagani.
Bugatti remained in business as an Italian business entity for less than a decade, but that was still enough to give the world the EB110, which is arguably one the most iconic supercars ever built.
Today, the abandoned factory just sits there, in relatively okay condition from the outside but looking truly decrepit inside.
As you can see from the video shared by this creator, who goes by DecayingMidwest, most of the useful stuff is long gone, either sold off during the bankruptcy or stolen by looters through the years.
But there are still bits and bobs here and there, from old paint cans to dashboard pieces.
But make no mistake, it’s mostly just rubble.
Where is the company now?
Bugatti went through a Renaissance phase under the stewardship of Volkswagen.
That era started with the Veyron and peaked with the Chiron, at which point the brand reinvented itself once again.
This could’ve been the beginning of the end but, fortunately for Bugatti and the rest of the world, the CEO of Rimac is a proper car guy.
And he proved it by unveiling a brand-new model, the Tourbillon, which is faster, more powerful and more exciting than its predecessors.
It even sounds better than its predecessors.
So, for now, Bugatti is in safe hands.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
