The Lost Bugatti

At the 1935 Paris Auto Salon, Jean Bugatti showed his newest masterpiece, The Bugatti 'Aerolithe' Coupe.

Despite its bold styling , it was not well-received. (Similarly styled Bugatti Atlantics now rank as some of the most expensive cars on the market, fetching into the 10s of millions, Ralph Lauren has one.) 

Not long after the Paris show, the Electron disappeared, and to this day it has never been found. Was the car hidden somewhere? Bombed to smithereens during WWII? Scrapped and used for parts by a cash-strapped Bugatti? To this day, these questions go unanswered.

Not wanting to wait until the day that the original car may be found, The Guild of Automotive Restorers near Toronto, ON has re-made this automotive masterpiece in excruciating detail. With only fifteen pictures to go on, The Guild re-created the Aerolithe of the Paris Salon right down to the magnesium body panels and wire rims. 

Check out Darkcar's video chronicling this cars amazing build process: