Mat Armstrong strips down his wrecked Bugatti Chiron as he begins to rebuild it and the damage is absolutely brutal
Published on Feb 25, 2026 at 3:50 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Feb 25, 2026 at 8:54 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Mat Armstrong stripped down his wrecked Bugatti Chiron as he began to rebuild it – and the damage was brutal.
The YouTuber has been on quite a journey with this project, with the car’s manufacturer refusing to get involved being just the most notable issue.
But in a recent video shared to his Instagram, Armstrong gave an update on his progress.
Suffice to say, there was a lot of work left to do.
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How much progress has Mat Armstrong made on this Bugatti Chiron?
If ever there was a never-ending story, it’d be the saga of Mat Armstrong and his Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport.
Originally owned by content creator Alex Gonzalez, AKA fxalexgyt, the Chiron was damaged during a stunt, and it was soon found listed on Copart in a pretty poor state.
When Armstrong got his hands on it, he set about getting it back on the road.
But Bugatti locked the VIN, meaning that no dealership would supply the parts to support the rebuild.
Off the back of that, it became something of a back-and-forth, with company CEO Mate Rimac even speaking out.
It looked like it’d be something of a stalemate, but Armstrong put out a hopeful update earlier this month.
He declared that he’d found a solution – primarily thanks to CNC machines and 3D-scanning.
At any rate, it looked as if things were on the up.
But if this recent Instagram video is anything to go by, it’s clear that there’s a steep upward journey ahead.
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In the video shared, the Chiron was shown in different parts.
“All of this needs rebuilding, and we need to 3D print, make, and fix all the parts to be able to do that,” Armstrong said.
“Bugatti has decided that it’s not safe for us to rebuild the car, which I completely understand – because I’ve never worked on a Bugatti before.
“I’ve got no chance but to try and get this car back on the road my own way.”
This certainly won’t be the last time we hear about this car.
Watch this space.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
