1972 Matra MS-670 chassis-001

Matra MS 670 châssis 001, winner of the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours on offer at Artcurial Paris 2021 Auction

The Matra MS 670 châssis 001, winner of the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours

The 1972 Matra MS 670, winner of the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hour Race, sold for a marque record €5,756,525 as the top result at the Artcurial Parisienne 2021 classic car auction in February 2021. The hammer came down at €5 million but once premium and 20% VAT were added, €6,907,200 / $8,305,735 was due.

Estimate : 4M € to 7,5M €

Auction: Artuciral Parisienne

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