Extremely rare Bugatti Veyron 'Black Bess' listed for sale in Germany as one of only three in existence

This one-of-three Bugatti Veyron ‘Black Bess’ has been listed for sale in Germany, and it’s just as majestic as the fictional horse it’s named after.

Based on the Grand Sport Vitesse and designed as a homage to the Bugatti Type 18 ‘Black Bess’ from 1912, this car is a true beauty.

But what really sets this car apart from the rest is its 24-carat gold exterior highlights.

And yes, that’s just as regal as it sounds.

The Bugatti Veyron is an exceptional car by any measure

The Bugatti Veyron is a car that screams high-end luxury.

Whether being worked on by Mat Armstrong or sitting in the collection of Mark McCann, this car has a way of making itself the center of attention.

And that effect is twofold when it’s a particularly rare version.

Fernando Alonso lays claim to the ‘most expensive Bugatti Veyron ever’, while this $40 million hypercar garage plays host to one of the rarest.

Joining the ranks of the ultra-exclusive Veyrons is ‘Black Bess’.

What makes ‘Black Bess’ stand apart from other Bugatti Veyrons

Much like the Bugatti Type 18 ‘Black Bess’ from 1912, this car has an all-black exterior and black wheels to match.

What sets it apart is the 24-carat gold exterior highlights, the distinctive gold-plated horseshoe grille, and ‘Black Bess’ engravings.

Things are also looking very dapper on the inside, where a two-tone leather upholstery in brown and beige greets you.

Red leather wraps around the steering wheel, while scenes depicting the historic ‘Black Bess’ car cover the door pads.

Those images are accompanied by illustrations of a Morane Saulnier Type H airplane, owned by Roland Garros.

Garros was a French aviation pioneer and pilot, and he owned the original Black Bess back in the 1910s.

Back then it wasn’t called ‘Black Bess’ however – the car wouldn’t receive that name until 1922 when it was purchased by British racing driver Ivy Cummings.

And yes, she did name after the horse from the story of highway man Dick Turpin.

How much will this car go for?

At the heart of this special edition Veyron is the legendary 8.0-liter W16 engine, capable of 1184hp and capable of pushing the car to a top speed of 253mph.

While the dealership, Amian Cars, hasn’t disclosed its price yet, there is reason to believe it could go for a figure in the millions.

The Supercar Blog reported that a Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse had sold for $5.44 million, so that gives you some idea of the market.

It’ll be interesting to see how much green ‘Black Bess’ can bring in.

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