Ralph Lauren owns one of only three surviving $100 million Bugatti 57SC Atlantics
- This rare Bugatti 57SC Atlantic belongs to Ralph Lauren
- A mere four were ever made, and this is one of only three surviving
- It’s thought to be worth $100 million
Published on Nov 09, 2024 at 4:32 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Nov 04, 2024 at 7:20 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
From sartorial to supercars, fashion icon Ralph Lauren knows good style – and his rare Bugatti 57SC Atlantic is no different.
A mere four were ever made and this is one of only three surviving examples in its original form.
It’s the epitome of Art Deco automotive design.
So what is it worth? A cool $100 million.
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Rare Bugatti 57SC Atlantic of Ralph Lauren
The $100 Million Bugatti 57SC Atlantic is no ordinary runaround.
Even within the enviable car collection of Ralph Lauren – this classic car stands out.
The Art-Deco beauty was labeled the ‘Pope Atlantic’ after its first owner, British tennis player Richard B. Pope.
However, it changed hands several times before Ralph Lauren acquired the vehicle in 1988.
He commissioned Paul Russell of Essex, Massachusetts, US, to restore it over 9,600 hours spanning a period of two years.
Originally finished in a shade of Rich Sapphire Blue, Lauren chose to repaint the sleek and low car black, to complement its opulent curves.
The rare car even went on to win the prestigious ‘Best in Show’ at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in 2013.
Not just a pretty face, under the hood a 3.3-liter inline-eight engine, delivers 210HP through a four-speed manual transmission reaching a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).
The rest of the car collection
Lauren’s collection started in the 1970s with the 1971 Mercedes 280SE 4.5 convertible.
In the fifty years since he’s accumulated a stash worth millions.
One eye-catching number among his haul is the 1996 McLaren LM F1, which comes in a distinctive orange.
With 620HP and a top speed of 386km/h (240mph), this speedy dynamo can go from 0-97km/h (0-60mph) in 3.2 seconds.
The F1 LM was so powerful that the engine bay had to be lined with gold.
In all only six of these cars were made, with five going to customers.
Meanwhile, for a taste of something modern, Lauren has the 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari on standby.
At the time of its release, the 950HP model had more power than any Ferrari built before it – it was also the first to use hybrid technology.
Decked out in sleek dark paint, this black beauty can hit 0-97km/h (0-60mph) in an astonishing 2.4 seconds.
He’s not the only famous face with an impressive array of cars at his disposal.
Jay Leno is renowned for being a car buff with a collection of 281, and even hosts a show about automobiles called Jay Leno’s Garage.
Shaquille O’Neal is another car lover, even though he has to alter the cars to fit his giant frame.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
