# Chromed-Out Concept Supercars Bugatti Galibier 16C Pushes Luxury Cars the Shiny Limits By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-09-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugatti-galibier-16c References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/09/bugatti-unveils.php) & [diseno-art](http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/concept_cars/bugatti_galibier_16c.html) Whether it eventually turns out to be a bust or not, whenever [Bugatti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-vehicle-designs) offers us something to look at, we can't help but stare. This new Bugatti Galibier 16C concept is a beautiful (projected 7-digit cost) [sportscar concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-century) that blends a chic chrome finish with an old-school luxury interior. The Bugatti Galibier 16C is the perfect answer to the question whether the [classic modes of true luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prestige-imports) can be integrated into the modern days of the sportscar. The only difference with this concept is that it has a sexy chrome finish to boot. Is there anything Bugatti won’t do!? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Chrome-auto Styling:** Opportunities for introducing chrome finishes and futuristic designs to traditional luxury car brands. - **Luxury Auto Interiors:** Innovative ways to incorporate traditional luxury interior elements, such as premium leather and wood finishes, with modern tech features. - **Ultra-high-end Auto Market:** Creating luxury concept cars with extremely high price points to appeal to the ultra-wealthy market segment. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Chrome finishing techniques and luxury interior design strategies that can be applied to traditional car manufacturers. - **High-end Fashion and Design:** Partnering with car manufacturers to innovate and elevate the design of luxury concept cars through the incorporation of high-end fashion and design elements. - **Private Banking and Wealth Management:** Introducing ultra-luxury concept cars to private banking clients and connecting them with exclusive auto dealerships to create custom-built models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Hybrid Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-bugatti-tourbillon.md) - [Futuristic Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-vehicle-designs.md) - [Premium Hypercar-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillion-hyperwatch.md) - [Carbon-Loaded Luxury Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports.md) - [Old-Fashioned Kiddy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-bugatti-ii-carbon-edition.md) - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Luxury Car-Inspired Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-carinspired-headphone.md) - [Long-Tail Luxury Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huayra-codalunga.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md)