NEWS 📣📣📣 We are delighted and so deeply honoured that The Bugatti Trust Museum and Study Centre has been shortlisted for ‘Museum or Collection of the Year’ at the prestigious International Historic Motoring Awards 2026, presented by Lockton, in partnership with Magneto magazine. To be named in the category for museum and collection alongside such respected institutions is a real privilege and our sincere thanks go to the judges and organisers, and to everyone who supports us. For a small charity, this recognition means a great deal. It belongs to everyone who makes the Trust what it is and that includes our staff and board, our volunteers, our members, our industry and media supporters, our visitors, our educational partners and of course all the learners of all ages, whose curiosity reminds us why this work matters. And let’s not forget the wonderful motoring heritage community that is truly a special village and we are so grateful to be part of it. Alongside our ongoing archive and STEM work and our current Type 30 exhibition, a true highlight of our year was ‘Verre et Vitesse’, the Lalique exhibition with guest curator John Nemeth. It was the first time ever that every pre-war original Lalique car mascot had been shown to the public in one place. The exhibition brought new visitors and new learning resources, and it celebrated the same blend of artistry, skill, manufacturing and engineering that defines the Bugatti approach to making things. Winners will be announced on 13 November at The Peninsula London and we would like to wish all the nominees the best of luck ! What a night this promises to be. @MagnetoMagazine @octane_magazine @Lockton #HistoricMotoringAwards #IHMA2026 #BugattiTrust #Bugatti #museumoftheyear

A special visitor at The Bugatti Trust today: Joe Saward, author of The Grand Prix Saboteurs. His book tells the true story of three Bugatti racing drivers who became British-trained secret agents in WW2: •    William Grover-Williams, who raced as “W. Williams” and won the first Monaco Grand Prix in 1929 in a Bugatti Type 35B •    Robert Benoist, Le Mans winner and Bugatti works driver •    Jean-Pierre Wimille, Grand Prix star who ran the Paris Bugatti showroom with Benoist Working with the Special Operations Executive (SOE) and the French Resistance, their network sabotaged power supplies near Nantes. On the eve of D-Day they also cut telephone lines and put railway lines out of action. In 1940, Benoist escaped a German patrol by flooring the throttle of his Bugatti Type 57 Atalante. Sadly, Grover-Williams and Benoist were both captured and killed. Only Wimille survived the war. Joe spent 18 years researching the book. Much of the story stayed top secret until the British Government released the files in 2003. Thank you for visiting, Joe, and for keeping their remarkable story alive. #BugattiTrust #Bugatti #GrandPrixSaboteurs #MotorRacingHistory #SOE #WW2History #MonacoGrandPrix #Heritage

Booking links in text !🏎️🏁⚙️🔩The Bugatti Owners’ Club and The Bugatti Trust Museum and Study Centre are looking forward to welcoming you for the inaugural edition of their new Prescott Engineering & Innovation Festival this weekend, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October 2026, at Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gloucestershire. The Festival is a long-term joint venture between the Club and the Trust set up to show the heritage, present and future of engineering and motorsport and it is fantastic to see the number of organisations and individuals who have agree to support the inaugural edition with displays. The Festival runs alongside Prescott’s traditional October hill climb meeting, with more than 150 competition cars each day, from top single-seater racing cars to everyday road cars and Bugattis of course! The aim is to turn Prescott into an engineering showcase where visitors of all ages can enjoy the thrill of motorsport and also discover the technology, creativity, expertise and educational pathways behind performance on and off the track thanks to a variety of exhibitors. Bugatti engineering is an essential part of this first Festival, which brings engineers, restorers, manufacturers, students, educators and enthusiasts together to celebrate ingenuity, speed and innovation through competition, learning and inspiration. Don’t forget to secure your tickets on the official website prescotthillclimb.co.uk/even… and and to book your attendance to the specialist talks at The Bugatti Trust [email protected] (full details on bugatti-trust.co.uk/ #PrescottEngineeringFestival #BugattiTrust #BugattiOwnersClub #PrescottHillClimb #Bugatti EngineeringHeritage STEM Innovation HillClimb Motorsport Gloucestershire Cotswolds bugatti futureengineers futureinnovators futuredesigners

Excited to be able to share with you the details of talks scheduled during the forthcoming inaugural Festival of Engineering and Innovation at Prescott October 3rd and 4th! Held at The Bugatti Trust they are complimentary for festival admission ticket holders but please reserve your seats - see hyperlink for the how to 👍😃⚙️🔩🏁🏎️ prescotthillclimb.co.uk/post…

Full story to follow soon ! All about the Type 1 - a fantastic new learning project.

New Job Opportunity September 1st, 2026 Summary Full Details and how to apply as well as application deadline will be posted on our Website tomorrow ! THE BUGATTI TRUST Museum & Study Centre Bugatti Molsheim Limited — Registered Charity No. 298099 We are Hiring Learning, Communications and Exhibitions Officer Full-time Prescott Hill, Gotherington, Gloucestershire • Reports to the Chairman of Trustees The Bugatti Trust is looking for a versatile, all-round individual to lead the day-to-day running of our learning, communications and exhibition activities at our museum and study centre at Prescott — one of the most varied and rewarding roles in the UK heritage sector. You will combine exhibition-making, public speaking, marketing and PR, education, and events, all in service of one of motoring history’s most celebrated marques. About Us The Bugatti Trust (Bugatti Molsheim Limited, registered charity No. 298099) is an independent charitable museum, archive and study centre dedicated to the life and work of Ettore Bugatti and the marque he founded. Our archive holds over 27,000 original factory technical drawings, more than 10,000 photographs and thousands of supporting documents — a resource used by owners, restorers, researchers, and enthusiasts worldwide. The Bugatti Trust is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice, or any other perceived differences. We are an armed forces friendly employer. The Role As learning, communications and exhibitions officer, you will be part of the operational heart of the Trust, responsible for its exhibitions, public programme and external profile. The role is delivered by a small, committed team supported by volunteers, so you’ll need to be equally comfortable curating a headline loan exhibition, giving a talk to visiting schoolchildren, briefing the press, or greeting the public on an open day at all times liaising with the whole team as well as the Chairman and other Trustees. #Bugatti #Bugattitrust #jobopportunity

📣 🗞️ Some news from the Bugatti Trust with more news to share with you next week: ‘The Bugatti Trust wishes to announce that Angela Hucke has decided to step down from her position as Curator, a role she has held for the past ten years, effective at the end of this year. In recognition of her body of work — most notably her contribution to the Trust’s educational programmes — the Board intends to extend an invitation to Angela, which she wishes to accept, to rejoin the board of Trustees as a Trustee on 1st January and to hold the title of Curator Emerita. The Trust is delighted that her expertise and connection to the Trust will continue in these capacities. Following this transition the Trust will restructure and strengthen its team and will announce on Tuesday 1st September details of the new post for which it will be recruiting.’ #bugatti #bugattitrust #curator #newposttobeannounced #museum

Prescott Engineering & Innovation Festival Prescott Engineering & Innovation Festival Launched as New Joint Venture Between the Bugatti Owners’ Club and The Bugatti Trust Museum and Study Centre. A unique celebration of motorsport engineering, innovation and education comes to Prescott, Gloucestershire, UK, on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2026. Friday 14th August 2026, The Bugatti Owners’ Club (BOC) and The Bugatti Trust Museum and Study Centre are delighted to announce the launch of the Prescott Engineering & Innovation Festival, on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2026. This new co-promoted event will combine the excitement of competitive hill climbing with a vibrant showcase of engineering excellence, technological innovation and educational engagement. Held alongside Prescott’s traditional October hill climb meeting which will feature over 150 competition cars each day, ranging from top flight single seater racing cars to road-going daily commuters, the new festival will transform Prescott Hill Climb into a dynamic engineering showcase, offering visitors the opportunity not only to experience the thrill of motorsport but also to discover the technology, creativity and expertise that drive performance on and off the track. Designed as a celebration of ingenuity, speed and innovation, the Prescott Engineering & Innovation Festival will bring together engineers, restorers, manufacturers, students, educators and motorsport enthusiasts for a day of competition, learning and inspiration. An essential element of this inaugural edition of the Festival will of course be Bugatti engineering. A key feature of the event is its collaborative approach, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between the Bugatti Owners’ Club and The Bugatti Trust. The Festival has been developed as a long-term joint venture, with both organisations working together to create a distinctive event that showcases the heritage, present and future of engineering and motorsport. Find out more here 👇 bugatti-trust.co.uk

🏁THIS WEEKEND VSCC PRESCOTT 🏁 The Bugatti Trust is delighted to be sponsored by the Vintage Sports-Car Club once again — join us this weekend, Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 August, 10am–4pm both days, if you’re a VSCC member or Vintage Prescott ticket holder! 🎟️ Inside, catch our exhibition From Race to Road: The Story of the Bugatti Type 30 — Bugatti’s first production eight-cylinder car and the crucial engineering link between the early four-cylinder models and the legendary Type 35. A genuine leap in performance and design, told through original archive photos, factory film and technical drawings. 📸 Joining us during the weekend: 🖊️ Fab artist Stefan Marjoram running junior automotive drawing lessons ⚙️ Terry Allen and his jaw-dropping Meccano models — including his new Type 35 project 🔧 The Heritage Skills Academy, showcasing their brilliant apprentices mastering classic vehicle restoration and coachbuilding. See you at Prescott! 📍 Prescott Hill, Gotherington, Cheltenham GL52 9RD 🔗 bugatti-trust.co.uk | vscc.co.uk @thevscc Follow us: 📷 Instagram @bugattitrust | 🐦 X @BugattiTrust | 👍 Facebook The Bugatti Trust Museum and Study Centre | 💼 LinkedIn The Bugatti Trust Museum and Study Centre #BugattiTrust #VSCC #VintagePrescott #BugattiType30 EttoreBugatti PrescottHill VintageMotoring ClassicCars HeritageSkillsAcademy NextGeneration StefanMarjoram MeccanoModels MotoringHeritage ClassicCarRestoration STEMEducation

Mark your calendars! 🏁 Our friends at the Frazer Nash Archives based in Henley-on-Thames are throwing open their doors for an Open Day on Sunday 16th August, 10am–3pm — a brilliant chance to explore decades of Frazer Nash motoring history up close.  Come say hello and dive into the archive! 🚗📜 📮 Full address: Rear Coxon House, Newtown Rd, Henley-on-Thames RG9 1HG #FrazerNash #ClassicCars #MotoringHeritage #OpenDay #HenleyOnThames #CarArchive #AutomotiveHistory #BritishMotoring #VintageCars #CarHeritage #MuseumDay 🔗 Frazer Nash Archives

The Bugatti Trust Welcomes Caroline Bugatti, Viola Procovio and Clive Godsell as New Trustees New appointments bring heritage, creative perspective and strategic experience to support the Trust’s future   Prescott, Gloucestershire, June 19th , 2026. The Bugatti Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Trustees: Caroline Bugatti, Viola Procovio and Clive Godsell. These appointments mark an important step in the continued development of the Trust and reflect its commitment to preserving the Bugatti family legacy while strengthening its public, archival, educational and cultural mission for the years ahead. Caroline Bugatti joins the Board with a uniquely personal connection to one of the great names in engineering and design history. Granddaughter of Ettore Bugatti she has extensive experience in motorsport operations, including service as operations director at the Anneau du Rhin circuit in Alsace. ‘Cars are part of my daily life, in my work at the racetrack, and in my blood. I have the privilege and, above all, the pleasure of driving a piece of history in my hands, and what could be more rewarding than seeing the smiles of the people you meet or take for rides ? It is important to share this heritage, which I gladly do, as do the Trust and other enthusiasts around the world. I have a very fond memory of a visit to the Trust with our two daughters. That day, a group of children were gathered for a tour at the end of which they were given paper and pencils to draw their own Bugatti. It is they who will continue this history tomorrow.’ Viola Procovio brings an international outlook and a valuable creative dimension to the Board. Her love of Bugatti is a family inheritance. The passion was passed down by her father, founder of the Italian Bugatti Club, and as a second-generation Bugatti owner she has grown up immersed in the marque's history and community. As a Trustee, she brings her international connections within the Bugatti world and her years of experience fundraising for local charities. She sees her role as helping the Trust grow as a living repository of Bugatti knowledge — encouraging owners everywhere to share the histories, documents and details of their cars so that this collective record of the cars made at Molsheim is safeguarded for future generations. Clive Godsell’s interest in Bugatti has been longstanding and was shaped from an early age by his grandfather, who encouraged a hands-on approach and curiosity for engineering and design. Studying electronics and computing at university gave him a strong technical foundation and a deeper understanding of engineering principles. Combined with his experience in commerce and a substantialinterest in history - both in the people behind it and the technical developments that shaped it - he enjoys using his skills and knowledge to help educate others and share these interests more widely. Allan Rippon, Chairman of The Bugatti Trust, said: “The appointments of Caroline Bugatti, Viola Procovio and Clive Godsell are vital to The Bugatti Trust and its future direction. No organisation can stand still or rely on the same trusted individuals for ever and these appointments will bring a fresh eye and additional expertise to the oversight of the affairs of the Trust. I am grateful to each of them for agreeing to serve as Trustees. Each is deeply rooted in the Bugatti community and I am sure that they will, in their turn, help develop The Trust to meet the significant opportunities and challenges in the decades to come.”

🌞🏁 The Bugatti Trust Museum and Study Centre is OPEN THIS WEEKEND! 🏁🌞 Join us Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2026, 10am–4pm, for your final weekend opportunity to experience our breathtaking Lalique Exhibition of Historic Car Mascots before it closes at the end of the month. ✨ This rare exhibition brings together a stunning privately owned collection of original Lalique glass car mascots — celebrating the artistry, craftsmanship and glamour of early motoring. Created by René Lalique, these exquisite pieces transformed humble radiator caps into miniature works of art, blending elegance, movement and extraordinary glassmaking skill. 🎥 Don’t miss our brand-new film by Fletcher D’Alimonte-Morrison, featuring an exclusive interview with John Nemeth, curator of this remarkable collection — a perfect companion to our permanent display dedicated to the Bugatti history and family. 🎟️ Special reduced admission fee applies this weekend and children go free of course. Free entry for Bugatti Trust members. 💛 Every visit directly supports our charity’s heritage, archive and educational work, helping preserve and share the extraordinary story of Bugatti for future generations. 📍 The Bugatti Trust, Prescott Hill, Gotherington, Cheltenham GL52 9RD 📞 01242 677201 🌐 bugatti-trust.co.uk ✉️ [email protected] #BugattiTrust #Lalique #CarMascots #AutomotiveHeritage #Bugatti ClassicCars MuseumVisit HeritageCharity EducationAndHeritage Prescott Cheltenham VintageMotoring CarMascots ArtDeco ThingsToDoCotswolds WeekendOut @soglos @cotswolds_culture @cotswoldautomotivephotography @cotswoldstylemag @CotswoldsInfo

A huge thank you to everyone who visited The Bugatti Trust on Saturday for our Verre et Vitesse – Glass and Speed Lalique exhibition. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces alongside new visitors discovering the remarkable connection between two of history’s most iconic names for the very first time. Thank you to the Bugatti owners who made our lawn look so splendid 😍 This exhibition would simply not exist without Lalique collection curator John Nemeth, whose depth of knowledge and commitment to sharing it has been extraordinary throughout. Immense thanks go to Dominic Taylor Lane, Association of Heritage Engineers, who had the foresight and vision to introduce John to us — and in doing so, brought together the worlds of historic Bugatti and Lalique in a way that continues to captivate everyone who walks through our doors. We are very grateful! The exhibition runs until the end of May. We are open Monday to Friday during regular opening hours, and we are delighted to announce two special weekend openings: Saturday 23 May and Sunday 24 May, 10am–4pm. Please contact the office for further details and to plan your visit — we look forward to welcoming you. #BugattiTrust #VerreEtVitesse #Lalique #GlassAndSpeed BugattiLalique HeritageDesign ArtAndEngineering AutomotiveHeritage MuseumExhibition CulturalHeritage @aohe_domtaylorlane @aohe_domtaylorlane @johnnemethlaliquemascots @tulaprecision @museelalique @noel_skeats_photography @motorfletcher @pierstrevelyan @felicityrose.15

Busy this Saturday? 😃👍 we have more news for you. The Bugatti Trust will also be open this Sunday 10 May from 10 am to 12 noon in addition to tomorrow’s 10 am to 4 pm ( and of course every weekday) offering another chance to enjoy our special Lalique exhibition showcasing a remarkable privately owned collection of Lalique glass car mascots, each reflecting the style, sophistication and innovation of the Art Deco era. These beautifully crafted mascots were designed to sit proudly on the radiator caps of luxury motor cars, turning a practical feature into a striking piece of decorative art. Visitors can also watch a specially created video by Fletcher D’Alimonte-Morrison, featuring an interview with John Nemeth, curator of this private collection, offering further insight into the history and significance of the mascots on display. Reduced admission fees apply tomorrow and Sunday, with free entry for Bugatti Trust members. Your visit helps support the Bugatti Trust charity and our ongoing heritage, archive and educational work. UPDATE: We will be also be open from 10 am until 4 pm on Saturday May 23rd and Sunday May 24th, 2026. #BugattiTrust #Lalique #LaliqueMascots #ArtDeco #AutomotiveHeritage MotoringHistory MuseumVisit HeritageCharity Bugatti Copyright of the beautiful music playing in the background belongs to Lalique who kindly provided us with a stunning behind the scenes video of their creative and manufacturing processes. The video ( with music) is on display to complement the exhibition.

🌞🌞🌞🏁🏁🏁The Bugatti Trust will be open this Saturday May 9th 2026 between 10am and 4pm with our very special Lalique exhibition of historic car mascots now showing. This rare exhibition brings together a beautiful privately owned collection of Lalique glass car mascots, celebrating the artistry, craftsmanship and glamour of early motoring. Created by René Lalique, these exquisite mascots transformed radiator caps into miniature works of art, combining elegance, movement and remarkable glassmaking skill. To complement the exhibition and the permanent display dedicated to the Bugatti history and family, visitors can also enjoy a wonderful new video created by Fletcher D’Alimonte-Morrison, featuring an interview with John Nemeth, curator of this exquisite privately owned Lalique mascot collection. The exhibition will close at the end of May, so this is a wonderful opportunity to see these exceptional pieces before they leave the Trust. Reduced admission fees apply tomorrow, with free entry for Bugatti Trust members. Don’t forget that every visit to the Bugatti Trust helps support our charity, contributing directly to our heritage, archive and educational work as we continue to preserve and share the remarkable story of Bugatti. We look forward to welcoming you this Saturday. #BugattiTrust #Lalique #LaliqueMascots #AutomotiveHeritage MotoringHistory MuseumVisit HeritageCharity Bugatti EducationAndHeritag

A wonderful surprise visit at the Bugatti Trust today! 🚗✨ Great to welcome back Joshua Woodbridge, who we first met during the @heritageskillsacademy pop-up we hosted during@thevscc Prescott last summer. He joined us today with his brother William — a previous runner-up of the Simon Diffey Heritage Motorsport Apprentice Award 👏 @woody9537 @cloud9motoring We were also delighted to host members of the TR Register Wensum Group who arrived from Norfolk in their TR sports cars ! 🔔 Don’t miss our special Lalique exhibition curated by @johnnemethlaliquemascots — celebrating the stunning work of René Lalique which is with us for just one more month ! 🕰️ Open this weekend: Saturday 10–4 Sunday (select hours – please call the office) #BugattiTrust #ClassicCars #HeritageMotorsport #TRRegister #VintageCars AutomotiveHistory CarCommunity Lalique MuseumVisit CarLove

Happy Easter Monday from The Bugatti Trust 🐣✨ Today we also celebrate the birthday of René Lalique (1860–1945), master of glass and form whose radiant mascots once crowned the finest automobiles of the early 20th century. Join us this season at the Bugatti Trust Museum and Study Centre to discover “Verre et Vitesse – Glass and Speed, our special exhibition featuring a remarkable privately owned collection of historic Lalique glass car mascots, curated by John Nemeth and shown in the context of our exhibition of Bugatti’s engineering and design heritage. Plan your visit and find out more at bugatti-trust.co.uk with the museum reopening tomorrow from 10 am. #EasterMonday #ReneLalique #Lalique #LaliqueMascots #VerreEtVitesse #BugattiTrust #Bugatti #AutomotiveArt #ArtDeco #MuseumExhibition

The ‘Verre et Vitesse’ Lalique exhibition opened today at The Bugatti Trust Museum and Study Centre. It was wonderful to welcome our first visitors along with guest curator and Lalique expert John Nemeth @johnnemethlaliquemascots and Dale Drinnon from Octane Magazine seen here setting some of the photography. @julien.dubrulle visiting from France joined in the visual planning with most of the focus going on discussing which mascot is the favorite… an impossible task ! We were also joined by Fletcher from @motorfletcher who was filming a special news video about the exhibition—including an interview with John that we’ll share soon! Come and experience the elegance of Lalique’s artistry alongside Bugatti’s timeless design. Full details of the exhibition and opening times can be found on bugatti-trust.co.uk #cotswolds #bugatti @bugatti #verreetvitesse #lalique @lalique For more information regarding the works and car mascot designs of René Lalique please visit rlaliquemascots.com

Final preparations are underway today for Verre et Vitesse: Glass and Speed, opening Thursday 2 April 2026 at The Bugatti Trust, Prescott, near Cheltenham.   This exhibition showcases the entire collection of historic René Lalique car mascots, celebrating the artistry, innovation and elegance that defined an extraordinary era of motoring.   Enjoy this first photographic glimpse from today’s setup — more to come when the exhibition opens this week. Opening times: Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm and selected weekends. Full details available on our website or please contact the office on Tel. 01242 677 201 #Bugatti #VerreEtVitesse #Lalique #ReneLalique #LaliqueExhibition #LaliqueCarMascots #HistoricCarMascots #CarMascots #MotoringHeritage #AutomotiveHistory #Bugatti #BugattiHeritage #ArtDeco #GlassArt #FrenchDesign #DesignHistory #MuseumExhibition #ExhibitionOpening #Cheltenham #HistoricCollection #AutomotiveArt #FineCraftsmanship #Heritage #artanddesign

Exciting news from The Bugatti Trust! 🚗💡 We are proud to announce our sponsorship of two scholarships through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) @theiet awarded last week to James Lockwood and James Allen— two exceptional young engineers shaping the future of innovation. Chairman Allan Rippon and Curator Angela Hucke who leads the Trust’s STEM initiatives, were delighted to meet both scholars at the IET Scholars Awards held at IET London headquarters in Savoy Place WC2. A wonderful and inspiring welcome to the awards by the IET’s Operations Director Warren Bath and the opportunity to catch up with Ana Lovick who is our work partner at the organisation. We look forward to welcoming the two Bugatti Trust bursary recipients at Prescott soon as guests of one of our upcoming talks. The Bugatti Trust remains dedicated to inspiring the next generation of engineers by supporting education, preserving engineering heritage and promoting excellence in STEM — continuing the innovative spirit of Ettore Bugatti. #BugattiTrust #theIET #EngineeringExcellence #STEMEducation #FutureEngineers InnovationInMotion BugattiHeritage IETScholars EngineeringTheFuture