1928 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport
Sold at Gooding Christie's on March 6, 2026.
$240,800Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $215,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1928
- Make and model
- Bugatti Type 30, 38, 40, 43, 44, 46, 49 and 50 (touring cars)
- Generation
- Type 30, 38, 40, 43, 44, 46, 49 and 50 (touring cars) (1922 to 1934)
- Chassis
- 40801
- Condition
- Fair (4)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Below the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 81% under its bottom.
Middle half of sales$390,000 to $718,750
Median$487,500
Sales behind it4Likely
From 4 sales of the Bugatti Type 30, 38, 40, 43, 44, 46, 49 and 50 (touring cars) (1922 to 1934) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $390,000 and $718,750.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Bugatti Type 40 Grand SportGooding Christie's, Aug. 16, 2025 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 16, 2025 | $360,000 |
| 1930 Bugatti Type 46 Convertible CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $575,000 |
| 1930 Bugatti Type 43A RoadsterGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $1,150,000 |
| 1930 Bugatti Type 50 RoadsterGooding Christie's, March 7, 2025 | Gooding Christie's | March 7, 2025 | $400,000 |