Pierre Veyron, the French Le Mans winner, was awarded by his sponsor, Bugatti, with not just one full size super car named for him, but also the most expensive model car to date. The Bugatti Veyron Diamond Ltd Edition model car lives up to its robust name not only with its 24-carat gold and platinum construction, but also the diamond detailing throughout the ‘toy’ car. With only three in existence, designer Stuart Hughes and model car maker Robert Gulpen were able to go all out, making the model appear to own as many real vehicle characteristics as possible. Working doors, steering and a lifting bonnet encasing the 16-cylinder “W” engine are all tiny replicas of the real car, which can reach speeds of nearly 254mph. The ultra-lux components of the replica combined with master craftsmanship and attention to detail have left a $2million price tag on the lavish keepsake.
On June - 21 - 2010