Bugatti reveals The Pearl Collection’s rarest modern cars

A gathering of contemporary Bugattis that have seldom, if ever, been seen publicly forms the centrepiece of a new exhibition opening at the Musée National de l’Automobile in Mulhouse this November. Bugatti: L’Ère Moderne draws approximately ten vehicles from The Pearl Collection, the distinguished private assemblage amassed by Swiss collector Fritz Burkard, whose refined eye has captured some of the marque’s most intriguing modern interpretations.

The exhibition runs from 28 November 2026 through 7 March 2027, offering an extended opportunity to encounter machines that exist largely beyond the public gaze. Among them are variants of the Chiron, the eight litre quad turbocharged masterwork that has defined Bugatti’s contemporary identity, alongside the Bolide, the manufacturer’s visionary response to unbridled performance and aerodynamic precision. The composition of Burkard’s collection speaks to a collector of considerable discernment: each acquisition represents not merely engineering prowess but a moment within Bugatti’s relentless evolution.

Mulhouse has long occupied a singular position in automotive heritage, and this exhibition deepens that relationship, bringing together machines that embody the marque’s commitment to velocity, technical sophistication and uncompromising design. The Pearl Collection’s presence transforms the museum into a gallery of contemporary automotive sculpture, each car a meditation on power and proportion. For those who recognise Bugatti’s lineage and its current trajectory, the exhibition offers an encounter with vehicles that might otherwise remain confined to private garages and closed collections.

The Musée National de l’Automobile is situated in Mulhouse, in the Alsace region of France. Tickets and further details are available through the museum’s website.

Imagery courtesy of Musée National de l'Automobile de Mulhouse (@museedelautomobile).