Automotive Pioneer. Ettore Bugatti was born in Milan to a family of talented artists. He worked for several car makers during his youth, and later started his own company in Molsheim in 1910. His work was characterized for the combination of advanced engineering and an artistic execution of technical details. His creations are considerated art by automotive experts.  His racing and sports cars are still among the best in the automobile industry. (bio by: 380W)