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The car caused a sensation in the motoring world. In 2009, it was put up for auction at the Bonhams Retromobile sale in Paris. Because of its incredible "time-capsule" condition and the romantic mystery of its long disappearance, it sold for approximately (£3 million).

Today, the story of 18 844 TS remains the ultimate reminder that sometimes, the greatest treasures are hiding right in plain sight, waiting for the right moment to come back into the light. 18 844 TS

Instead, they found . Under a thick layer of half a century's dust was the black Bugatti Atalante, remarkably preserved and entirely original. It was one of only 17 ever made, featuring its original engine, chassis, and bodywork—a "holy grail" for collectors. The Final Chapter The car caused a sensation in the motoring world