This ultra-rare Bugatti is made of porcelain
- The Bugatti l’Or Blanc is based on the Veyron Grand Sport
- It’s made using, among other things, porcelain
- There’s only one in existence
Published on Jan 24, 2024 at 3:35 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Feb 02, 2024 at 8:47 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
This is one of the rarest Bugattis ever made, but it’s not rarity that makes it special, it’s the material.
Based on the Veyron Grand Sport, the car is literally made of porcelain.
They call it the ‘Bugatti l’Or Blanc’, which is French for white gold, and we can see why they would call it that.
The exterior is painted by hand, starting with a blue hue, which is then adorned with five layers of lacquer and porcelain inserts.
When it was unveiled, the then Director of Marketing at Bugatti, Dr Stefan Brungs, explained the idea behind the car in a statement.
“At first, it seems to be an unusual idea to use porcelain in a car, especially in the world’s fastest convertible,” he said.
“But this is what Bugatti stands for, [and] it allows us to continue Ettore Bugatti’s heritage, who himself loved to experiment with new materials.”
There is only one in existence.
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.
