The Atlantic is a concept car, obviously paying homage to the classic Type 57 Atlantic.
It was meant to sit below the Chiron in price, with 'only' a V8 engine in the front of the car (so not a mid-engine like all other modern Bugatti supercars), leaving space for a proper boot. It was also meant to have the option to be fitted with an electric drive train. The doors opened in 'butterfly' fashion, and note the chrome seam running along the length of the car as well as the split radiator (both nods to the classic T57 Atlantic).
I talk past tense, because the diesel emission scandal happened and Volkswagen abandoned any further development of the Atlantic; only a single Atlantic car exists ...
I got my 1:24 model through Aliexpress (it doesn't appear to be available outside China), for just over £14, including p&p. Being new, it was in perfect condition.
Further more, this model has working headlights and taillights!
Really nice to be able to add a one-off concept car to the collection, slotting in at #7.
Supercar Blondie somehow managed to persuade Bugatti to wheel out the only existing Atlantic for her!
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