2020 Bonhams Paris Sale (Bugatti Type 55 Announced)

1932 Bugatti Type 55 by Figoni Side

A 1932 Bugatti Type 55 raced by factory-driver Louis Chiron at Le Mans is an early highlight announced for the Bonhams Paris 2020 Grand Palais classic car auction. Bonhams announced a 1932 Bugatti Type 55, chassis no. 55221, with unique roadster coachwork by Figoni for the Paris Grand Palais sale during the traditional Retromobile classic … Read more

2019 Bonhams Chantilly Sale (Gordini 15S Barquette Announcement)

1952 Gordini Type 15S Barquette

A 1952 Gordini Type 15S Barquette is announced as the early lead car for the Bonhams Chantilly 2019 classic car auction. Bonhams announced an ultra-rare 1952 Gordini Type 15S Barquette (Sport Barchetta), estimate €700,000 – €1,000,000, as the first top lot in the Bonhams Chantilly Sale on 30 June 2019.  It was actively raced in the … Read more

2019: Paris Rétromobile Week Sales Top Auction Results

1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta

The most-expensive cars at the Paris Rétromobile 2019 auctions were a 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta, a 1987 Ferrari F40 LM and a 1966 Serenissima Spyder. A 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta sold for €16,475,000 as the top result at the various Paris Rétromobile Week classic car auctions. The second and … Read more

2019 Artcurial Paris Rétromobile Sale (Auction Results)

1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta at Auction

A 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta sold for €16,475,000 ($19,256,750) as the most-expensive car at the Artcurial Paris Rétromobile 2019 sale. The top result at the Artcurial Paris Rétromobile 2019 classic car auction was as expected for the magnificent 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta that sold for €16,475,000 ($19,256,750) as the … Read more

2019 RM Sotheby’s Paris Rétromobile Week Sale (Auction Results)

1987 Ferrari F40 LM, chassis 74045,

A 1987 Ferrari F40 LM sold for €4.3842,500 ($5,568,875) as the top result at the RM Sotheby’s Paris 2019 Rétromobile week classic car auction. The top result at the RM Sotheby’s Paris 2019 sale was as expected the 1987 Ferrari F40 LM that achieved a model record $5,568,875. The 1956 Porsche 550 RS sold for $3,500,000 … Read more

2019 Bonhams Paris Sale (Auction Results)

1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A Front Quarter

A 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A sold for €1,581,250 ($1,801,676) as the top result at the Bonhams Paris 2019 classic car auction. The top results at the Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais sale during Paris Rétromobile week 2019 were for two classic Mercedes Benz cars. The magnificent 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 … Read more

2019 Paris Rétromobile Week Car Auctions Preview

1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B at Orly

Million-dollar cars on offer at the Paris Rétromobile week 2019 car auctions range from classic pre-war automobiles to modern hypercars. The most-expensive car on offer at the various Rétromobile Paris 2019 auctions is the 1939 Alfa Romeo SC 2900B Touring Berlinetta, estimate $18 to 25 million. The to 20 cars on offer include 7 Ferraris, … Read more

2019 RM Sotheby’s Paris Sale (Auction Preview)

2011 Ferrari SP30 Front

A 2011 Ferrari SP30 and a 1987 Ferrari F40 LM are the lead cars for the RM Sotheby’s Paris 2019 classic car auction during Rétromobile week. The two top cars on offer in the RM Sotheby’s Paris Rétromobile week 2019 classic car auctions are very special Ferraris: a unique 2011 Ferrari SP30 and a 1987 … Read more

2019 Artcurial Paris Rétromobile Sale (Auction Preview)

1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B at Orly

An Alfa Romeo SC 2900B Touring and Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix are the lead cars for the Artcurial Paris Rétromobile 2019 classic car auction. The most-expensive car on offer at the Artcurial Paris Rétromobile 2019 sales is a rare 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta that could set a new marque record. The … Read more

2019 Bonhams Paris Sale (Auction Preview)

1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A Front Quarter

Top cars offered at the Bonhams Paris 2019 sale include a Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A, BMW 507 Roadster and Bugatti Type 43 Tourer. The million-dollar cars on offer at Bonhams Paris 2019 include a delightful number of pre-war classics, a couple of 1950s classics and only one modern supercar. The top cars include a … Read more

2019 Bonhams Paris Sale (German Classics Announcement)

1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A

German classic cars, including a BMW 507 Roadster, Mercedes Benz 540 K and Gullwing are on offer at the Bonhams Paris 2019 Rétromobile Week sale. Several German classic cars will be among the top lots on offer at the Bonhams Paris 2019 sale during Rétromobile week. The 1957 BMW 507 is a rare Series 1 … Read more

2019 Bonhams Paris Sale (Aznavour Vanden Plas Princess Announcement)

1966 Vanden Plas Princess 1100 Saloon

A 1966 Vanden Plas Princess 1100 is a surprise highlight of the Bonhams Paris 2019 sale – it originally belonging to Charles Aznavour. A 1966 Vanden Plas Princess 1100 originally belonging to Charles Aznavour – often considered the French Frank Sinatra – has been uncovered by Bonhams specialists after having been stored in a his … Read more