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◇ The original Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic is one of the rarest and most beautiful cars ever built. Only four were made. Only two survive today. They are worth tens of millions of dollars. Most people will never see one in person. Delahaye USA, a coachbuilding firm in New Jersey, decided to do something about that. They built the Pacific. A modern, hand built homage to the Atlantic. It captures the famous Art Deco sweeping fastback profile. The teardrop windows. The iconic external riveted center seam. The Atlantic had that seam because the original body panels were riveted together, a necessity due to the limitations of welding Elektron, a magnesium alloy. The Pacific replicates the look.◇ The car is often mislabeled online. Some confuse it with genuine pre war Delahaye models. Others think it is an original Bugatti. It is neither. It is a tribute. A hand built, limited production car for people who love the Atlantic's design but cannot afford the real thing. The Pacific is not cheap. It is still a six figure vehicle. But compared to a forty million dollar Bugatti, it is a bargain. The name Delahaye USA honors the historic French luxury car manufacturer Delahaye, which explains the confusion. But the car is all modern.◇ The Pacific is not a replica. Replicas copy. Homages reinterpret. The Pacific captures the spirit of the Atlantic without pretending to be something it is not. The rivets are there. The teardrops are there. The sweeping fastback is there. But underneath, modern engineering. A reliable engine. Air conditioning. Safety features. The best of both worlds. Art Deco style. Modern drivability. A car that turns heads at shows and starts every morning. The Atlantic is a museum piece. The Pacific is a driver.[Disclaimer: This image is for illustrative purposes only.]