The Saddlemaker's Supercar: Bugatti Veyron fbg par Hermes

The 1001-horsepower, 64-valve, 8.0-liter, quad-turbo, 253 mph Bugatti

Veyron has just become more exclusive. After the very limited (five unit), polished aluminum and unpainted carbon fiber Pur Sang model comes a Veyron that's a little more refined. Hermes, famous for making saddles, but more recently luggage and other luxury goods, has teamed up with Bugatti to create the Veyron fbg par Hermes. fbg, stands for Faulbourg, which is the street on which the Hermes headquarters is located.

The exterior of the Veyron fbg is characterized by either black and brick or black and taupe two-toned paint, and custom alloy wheels that feature butterfly-style locks with the “H” logo at center plus cutouts on each rim's edge, designed to look like the Hermes saddle stitching pattern. These limited run cars also feature a custom fuel filler cap that reads “Bugatti fbg par Hermes”.

Aside from the custom wheels, which mimic the look of classic Bugattis from

the ‘20s and ‘30s, and the custom paint schemes, what makes the Veyron fbg so special is its interior. The cabin has been essentially re-clothed in bull calfskin leather, from one end to the other. The fine hides cover the areas that are normally finished in aluminum, such as the dash trim, as well as the panel that separates the cabin from the engine. Inside the leather-lined trunk, Hermes is supplying a special custom-made case designed to fit snugly, while the glove box has been fitted with special Hermes-designed wallets and travel gear.

The Veyron fbg par Hermes will be available at the end of the year, and will cost a cool 1.55 m euro (2.36m USD).