"Even in times of recession, people still want to have something of great quality." This is the idea behind the Fbg by Hermes edition of the Bugatti Veyron. So rest assured that while you and I are watching our assets plummet, somewhere out there, there is someone with enough surplus income to spend on an even more expensive version of the world's most expensive supercar. We brought you news and images of the special-edition Veyron from the floor of the Geneva Motor Show where it was unveiled, and were left wondering if the idea of the empire was really dead. In the video after the jump, the Wall Street Journal seek to understand – and more than that, explain – the justification for such an outlandish expenditure. Follow the jump to watch them try.
[Source: WSJ via The German Car Blog]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
chocolatemoose @ Apr 8th 2008 8:14AM
to me it seems like a fantastic investment, it looks great. it goes even better and its never ever gona go down in value. so long as it keeps up with inflation. it would "to me" be the ultimante investment...problem is, investment like that only brings a return if you sell it. and i couldnt bare part with it
cookie
2004m3driver @ Apr 8th 2008 12:29PM
You're right. The best thing about the hyper exotics are the resale value. My imaginary garage would have an Enzo, both Pur Sang and Hermes Veyrons, a Revaton, Mclaren FI LM and maybe an old Ferrari 250 GT. Sigh one could only dream.
Shoeb Khan @ Apr 8th 2008 9:23AM
and if i dont feel like driving , i can always be chauffeured around in my $1.7m Maybach Landaulet.
btw I prefer the finish of the Pur Sang.
Mobius_1 @ Apr 8th 2008 9:58AM
I would get an armoured top just in case
yes, with the 'u'
Mobius_1 @ Apr 8th 2008 9:56AM
If I was as rich as Warren Buffett, I would buy them all
andrew @ Apr 8th 2008 10:12AM
It looks incredible. Everything about the Bugatti is unique.
However, I disagree with the recession comment. A recession is defined as two consecutive quarters posting a loss across a number of financial circuits. Our economy has experienced slowing growth, but growth nonetheless, not recession
SPG @ Apr 8th 2008 10:23AM
Some of the hype (Hermes edition for example) is really putting me off of the Veyron's.
At this point I'd rather hear about EB110's quite honestly.
Or that stunning Bugatti sedan that never made it into production in the early 90's.
havoc @ Apr 8th 2008 11:59AM
110's, drool, quad turbo flat12...
i'll take an 'S' model please
chad.dawkins @ Apr 8th 2008 2:12PM
Holy crap @ 2.4 Million. I agree that the Pur Sang is hotter though.
DIRETTORE @ Apr 8th 2008 7:18PM
* SPG - Im with you bro.
110 was quite a work of art.
Chocolatemoose - Im not so sure at all.
Its never easy to predict a future classic. And at the end of the day, when you factor in insurance, service, maintenance, etc, very rarely do you make any real return on a vehicle. A car is not really an investment.
Further, it also depends on how the car is looked back upon. For example, the Pur Sang is truly extraordinary. However, this Hermes edition is the color of baby diarrhea. And its even worse in person trust me. In short, FUGLY. The Hermes wheels are a nice throwback to Bugs of yore, but difficult to clean. You may expect Enzo's to appreciate in value, however the F40 is the true investor classic since A) It was the last Ferrari under Enzo's reign, and B) It is a true raw beast.
Andrew - where did you do your MBA? Check the employment figures, its official, RECESSION!
andrew @ Apr 9th 2008 1:37AM
Employment is only one facet when considering an economic outlook. Many other aspects must be considered. Also, two consecutive quarters must considered in coordination with corporate outlook and overall volume. Volume is still very good. With the stimulus package and lower taxes promised, a good argument can be made against recession. It's obtuse to assert otherwise. Look up the definition of recession. My MBA came from Texas Tech.
DIRETTORE @ Apr 10th 2008 6:08AM
* Who am I to argue?
The Financial Times & the IMF seem to think otherwise.
http://www.rediff.com/money/2008/apr/10imf1.htm
Why is it such a hard pill to swallow?
The earliest uptrend is set for 3 years at the earliest assuming all goes well {how often is that?}.
I wish I was wrong believe me.
Alexis_777 @ Apr 13th 2008 7:33AM
I have been looking round the internet, and the only places i have been able to find high resolution images of the Veyron are on the following websites:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/bugatti-veyron-16.4.html
http://www.allabout-cars.com/commercial/brands/2008/Bugatti/Veyron/
Does anybody know any other websites?
I am doing a project on this car manufacturer..
Thanks!