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is pleased to invite you to a luncheon with special guests
Arnaud Graignic
Président, Club Bugatti France
and
Michel Brogard
International Coordinator, Club Bugatti France
International Coordinator, American Bugatti Club
They will speak to the Club (in French and English respectively) on:
On the Road with Pre-war Bugatti
Please join us for a special luncheon dedicated to exploring the fascinating history of the legendary car maker Bugatti.
Let yourself be transported back in time as our distinguished guest speakers and renowned experts Arnaud Graignic and Michel Brogard delve into the rich heritage and iconic creations of this automotive powerhouse. Listen in as these long-time Bugatti aficionados take us on a captivating journey through the milestones and innovations that define Bugatti's legacy.
Register now for this unique chance to gain insights into the engineering marvels, design philosophy, and cultural impact that is Bugatti.
Monday, February 12th, 2024
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Cercle de l'Union Interalliée
33, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris
Members: 80€
Non-Members: 95€
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Dress Code:
Tenue de ville.
The Cercle de l’Union Interalliée requires men to wear jacket and tie.
Jeans and sports shoes are not permitted.
About Arnaud Graignic
Born in Paris, the fourth child of a father who was a fighter pilot in the naval air force and a mother who had traveled to Morocco, where she met her husband during World War II, Arnaud was surrounded from his early years by a family that appreciated adventure and exploration.
A spirit of freedom marked his youth, leading him to pursue his secondary education in a boarding school in Brittany before returning to Paris for university. His academic journey culminated in a doctoral degree in law.
After taking the oath at the Paris Bar in 1981, he became a specialized real estate lawyer and established his own law firm on Avenue d'Eylau in Paris in 1985. Over the years, he expanded the firm before retiring from the bar 34 years later, in 2019, as an honorary lawyer.
Surrounded in his youth by cousins who were sports car enthusiasts, he purchased his first vintage car in 1973. This passion for classic cars from a bygone era would become a defining aspect of his leisure time.
Arnaud has held numerous prestigious positions within the Club Bugatti France dating back to 2003 - from Membre du Conseil and Treasurer to his current role as President which he has occupied since 2021.
About Michel Brogard
Growing up in Strasbourg near Molsheim in Alsace, where Bugatti's legendary cars and trains were crafted between 1910 and 1939 (today, this region is home to Bugatti-Rimac, producing 80 Chiron 1600BHP cars annually), Michel was immersed in the world of automotive excellence from a young age and studied mechanical engineering.
An formative moment for young Michel was the sight of a French racing blue Bugatti T35 Grand Prix car, sparking a life-long interest in the marque. Since that moment, Michel has participated in dozens of Bugatti rallyes in Europe and North America, several grueling Mille Miglia races, the Targa Florio in Italy, the Tour Auto in France. Over the years, Michel has driven most Bugatti models: T13 "Brescia", T37, T35, T51, T40, T46, T55, T57 and others.
A member of the Club Bugatti France, The Enthousiastes Bugatti Alsace club, le club des Amis du Musee Schlumpf in Mulhouse (which owns over 100 pre-war Bugattis), the British Bugatti Owner’s Club (founded 1929, the oldest Bugatti club in the world), The Bugatti Trust and the American, German, Swiss, Italian, Danish, Australia Bugatti clubs, Michel has also curated one of the world’s most exhaustive collection of books written on Bugatti.
Michel lives in New York City where he once drove a Bugatti Grand Prix car down 5th Avenue and changed the 8 spark plugs in front of the NY Public Library at 42nd Street.
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