Their odyssey starts in Nancy (France). There, the Bugatti is registered for the first time in 1925. Detours probably get paid Schmuklerski Marco, an architect from Zurich, the car - without ever having to import. Until 1936, he drove the car in Ascona in the Swiss lakeside.
Finally, the tariff comes to cashing.
The former law stated: If not paid, it must be destroyed the car.
The outstanding sum now exceeds the value of the Bugatti. So they decide to bury him at sea.
40 years later, 1967: A diver locates the wreck. It was not until July 2009 it will be salvaged for scrap. Nevertheless: In the tire is still air, and the typical Bugatti blue are also preserved remnants.
Nevertheless, the future owner of the "Type 22" is, according to Bonhams about 90 000 euros to pay or more. The money goes to a foundation against youth violence.
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