Two Bugatti cars sell for more than £1.1m

Classic and luxury  car insurance buyers might be keen to note two Bugatti motors have gone under the hammer for more than £1.1 million.

The 1930s vehicles - owned by the late Lord Raglan - went up for sale at an auction in Paris.

A 1933 Bugatti Type 51 was sold for the biggest price of around £800,000, while a 1930 Bugatti Type 46 fetched more than £280,000.

The sale took place at Bonhams auction house on the Champs Elysees in the French capital city.

It comes after a Bentley - which had been in the same family since 1954 - went under the hammer for £150,000 last year, the BBC reported.

What's more, the Speed Model Tourer - which was constructed in 1924 - was also sold at a Bonhams auction house.

In addition to this, it had previously taken part in Bentley Drivers Club events, such as the Whit Weekend Runs.

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