A legendary V12 Bugatti EB110 was locked in the Emir of Kuwaits royal collection for 17 years and is finally back on the road
Published on Feb 23, 2026 at 10:22 PM (UTC+4)
by Jack Marsh
Last updated on Feb 23, 2026 at 10:22 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
One of the extremely rare legendary V12 Bugatti EB110 supercars spent 17 years in the royal collection of the Emir of Kuwait, but after being sold in 2023, the beautiful trademark vehicle is back on the road and thriving.
Although supercars are often kept as trophies to be resold in years to come, many models thrive on the road.
One of those is the iconic Bugatti EB110, which kick-started the brand’s switch to high-powered supercars.
But after one was left to grow tired, it was given a second chance at life after receiving a wild restoration and carbon upgrade.
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This V12 Bugatti EB110 GT spent 17 years disintegrating in a royal fleet
The Bugatti EB110 is one of the most iconic supercars of all time, paving the way for the Veyron and Chiron that we adore today, despite the hardships that fell on the brand during its production.
As a legend of the industry, heads always turn when the limited units appear on the auction block.
One such model is chassis 073, which was once owned by Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, for 17 years.
The royal fleet includes a massive range of adored supercars, but when the V12 Bugatti EB110 popped out of the garage, it was clear to see it’d had little time outside.
It had just over 4,000 miles on the clock, but the powertrain showed some deterioration, and the bodywork had begun to rust.
In 2023, it was auctioned off to a new owner, and the undisclosed winning bid put the supercar in the hands of someone who wanted a full restoration.
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Key Features: V12 Bugatti EB110 GT
Powertrain: 3.5 L quad‑turbocharged V12 producing 560hp
Top Speed: 213mph
0-62 mph: 3.6 sec
Drive Modes: Standard manual
Starting Price: $350,000 when new
A new lease of life
So it went to the famed specialists Art and Revs in Luxembourg, who stripped the car naked and rebuilt it from the ground up.
The price of the job hasn’t been revealed, but the final product screams, ‘I’m expensive’.
Every panel of the bodywork has been upgraded and brought back to life, and it looks sublime.
Since being restored, the fabled V12 Bugatti EB110 has made two public appearances, the first at The Quail, during Monterey Car Week, and again at Rétromobile Paris in 2025.
Now, the car is being sold on by the owner, through Art and Revs, and again, there’s no price attached.
But if previous sales are anything to go by, they’ll be in for a pretty penny.
History of the EB110 production and sales
1990: Construction of the Bugatti EB110 begins in the brand’s new factory.
September 1991: Bugatti officially unveils the record-breaking EB110 GT on what would have been Ettore Bugatti’s 110th birthday, with a new mid‑engine quad‑turbo V12 design.
March 1992: Super Sport (SS) variant announced at the Geneva International Motor Show with more power and reduced weight.
1993: Production of the EB110 Super Sport begins, Brunei Royal Family is among the first recipients.
1994: Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher reportedly acquires an EB110, enhancing the car’s profile among collectors.
1994: The EB110 Super Sport makes the brand’s first 24 Hours of Le Mans appearance in 55 years, competing in the GT1 class.
1995: Bugatti Automobili S.p.A ceases production with only 96 GTs and 32 Super Sports built by this point.
1999-2002: Dauer EB110s are completed in Germany from leftover Bugatti parts, becoming rare post‑factory versions.
Feb 2019: A 1994 Super Sport sells at Sotheby’s Paris auction for ~$2.33million (~€2.03million), highlighting rising collector interest.
Aug 2021: Another 1994 Super Sport features as a headline lot at the Bonhams Zoute Sale, estimated at €2 million–€2.5 million.
Feb 2022: A 1994 EB110 GT prototype fetches $2.1 million at RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island, setting recent auction benchmarks.
August 2024: V12 EB110 GT previously owned by the Emir of Kuwait shows off its restoration at The Quail during Monterey Car Week
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After beginning his career writing about all things gaming, Jack joined the Supercar Blondie team in November 2024 as a Content Writer. Since joining SB Media, in addition to a love for covering emerging tech, he has developed an admiration for vintage restorations, particularly old American brands like Dodge and Ford.
