Mat Armstrong and Alex Gonzalez achieve what Bugatti said couldn’t be done on the ‘impossible’ Chiron Pur Sport build
Published on Apr 20, 2026 at 2:42 PM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 22, 2026 at 10:39 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Mat Armstrong has been tirelessly working on his salvaged Bugatti Chiron for a while now.
Rebuilding this hypercar has been a nightmare from the start, mainly because Bugatti refused to help.
Still, Armstrong is making fast progress.
So far, he’s been able to fix four major things.
Mat Armstrong is having a hard time fixing his salvaged Bugatti
YouTuber Mat Armstrong bought a doomed Bugatti Chiron and decided to bring it back to life with help from another YouTuber, Alex Gonzalez.
But the whole thing turned out to be a lot harder than he thought.
There were several smaller reasons for this, and one major one: Bugatti wouldn’t help.
Understandably, Bugatti made a clear decision and labeled this car as a write-off.
If the automaker determines it can’t guarantee the structural integrity of the car, it’ll simply throw its metaphorical hands up in the air and say ‘nope.’
That’s exactly what happened.
But Armstrong, undeterred, decided to take matters into his own hands.
And he’s now making some real progress.
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Here’s what he’s fixed so far
In his latest YouTube video, Armstrong told his viewers there were four key updates.
First, he and his team successfully repaired the damaged front chassis with help from Bob, a mechanic who also has a YouTube channel, The Machine Shop.
The second problem was the interior.
It was completely overhauled and restored with E3 Customs, which helped Armstrong re-trim the seats, the dashboard, and even steering components.
Also, as a side note, the cabin now follows the same white-and-purple theme as the exterior.
The third problem they fixed was the airbag.
Amazingly, they were able to source two airbags from an Audi A3, and those were fully compatible with the Bugatti.
Fourth, Armstrong and his team also custom-built radiators to replace the destroyed ones, and that’s kind of a big deal because – reminder – the Chiron has 10, yes 10, radiators.
The car is far from roadworthy, but, at this rate, it’ll be ready in no time.
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.
