1931 Bugatti Type 40A Roadster Chapron for sale

€395,000

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Berlin, Germany

Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1931
Power
60 PS (44 kW)

1931 Bugatti Type 40A Roadster Chapron for Sale in Germany

This 1931 Bugatti Type 40A Roadster Chapron is a used car. It is powered by a petrol engine rated at 60 PS (44 kW). It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Black with a Brown interior.

Molsheim made only a few dozen examples of the Type 40A, and just a handful received a roadster body by Henri Chapron. On chassis 40915 that body is still the original one, the cabin is mostly original too, and both wear a charming patina. The car has right-hand drive.

In recent years its engine, gearbox, steering and chassis were thoroughly restored or replaced, every step recorded in photographs and written descriptions. It now runs a new cylinder block and a more modern gearbox for easier handling, while the original block and gearbox come with the car. It is registered for the road and ready to drive.

The car is located in Berlin, Germany.

The Bugatti Type 40A uses the 1,627 cc four-cylinder of the 40A, with a 72 mm bore and three valves per cylinder, two inlet and one exhaust, with a four-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Black
Interior
Brown
Upholstery
Leather
Condition
Used
Location
Berlin, Germany

Powertrain

Cylinders
4
Power quoted by the dealer
60 PS (44 kW)
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual

Body & equipment

Body style
Convertible
Doors
2
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity
1,627 cm3

Equipment

Points highlighted by the dealer 9

  • Original roadster body by Henri Chapron
  • Largely original interior with patina
  • Chassis 40915, engine number 15
  • New cylinder block and more modern gearbox fitted
  • Original cylinder block and gearbox supplied with the car
  • Technical restoration documented with photographs and reports
  • Wire wheels and rear-mounted spare wheel
  • Folding hood
  • Right-hand drive

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Bugatti Type 40A in the European market

Is this Bugatti priced above or below the European market?

At €395,000, it sits below the median of €3,199,975 for the 16 Bugatti advertised in Europe in 2026. 0% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Bugatti be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Berlin, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

Which other Bugatti are priced closest to this one?

a 2007 car in Germany at €1,800,000, and a 2015 car in Germany at €1,932,765. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Bugatti Type 40A, and how does a purchase work?

Thiesen, a professional dealer in Berlin, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Bugatti Type 40A be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Berlin, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

Is this Bugatti Type 40A still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with Thiesen before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

What is needed to register this car if it does not stay in Germany?

A cross-border registration normally requires the vehicle registration document, the certificate of conformity or an equivalent type-approval record, the purchase invoice showing the VAT treatment, and proof that any tax due in the destination country has been settled. Temporary export plates and transport insurance are arranged either by the dealer or by the buyer. Requirements differ by country and should be confirmed with the selling dealer before payment.

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