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Originally Posted by Craig
I won't be worth anything if it's restored. It is only valuable because of it's "original" condition. You could probably build a running replica without molesting the original car.
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I wouldn't be surprised if a running Bugatti of that vintage especially if it has racing history has a value in the millions. The current trend toward not restoring cars only applies if they are in usable condition....more or less.
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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.