It was an Italian Ettore Bugatti who founded his company in 1909 in Molsheim, France (It was then part of Germany).
He produced few (numbering 8000) iconic vehicles such as the Type 35, Type 41 (Royale), Type 57 (Atlantic) and Type 55 sports car.
The death of his only son in 1939 shook him badly and he eventually lost all interest to make cars.
The brand is now owned by Volkswagen.