A Works 1968 Porsche 907 was the most expensive car sold at the Artcurial Paris Rétromobile 2022 sale but Ferrari supercars had spectacular results. The top result at the Artcurial Paris Rétromobile 2022 classic car auction was $4,860,000 paid for a 1968 Porsche 907 that was a works entry at the Le Mans 24 Hours race. However, most of the million-dollar results were for … [Read more...]
2022 Bonhams Paris Sale (Highlights Announced)
A LaFerrari, Mercedes-Benz 380K, Porsche 904, and several Bugattis were announced for sale at the Bonhams Paris Rétromobile week 2022 classic car auction. Top highlights announced for the Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris classic car auction during the Rétromobile Week 2022 include a delightful mix of prewar classics and modern hypercars. The classic lead car is … [Read more...]
2022 Artcurial Paris Rétromobile Sale (Early Highlights Announced)
A 1950 Gordini raced by Juan Manuel Fangio and a race-winning Peugeot 908 driven by Bourdais are early highlights announced for the Artcurial Paris Rétromobile Sale 2022. Artcurial announced several cars for the forthcoming Paris Rétromobile Sale in February 2022. Two high-profile racing cars include a 1950 Gordini Type 18S, estimate €800,000 - €1,600,000, driven by Juan … [Read more...]
2022 RM Sotheby’s Paris Sale (First Cars Announced)
A 2003 Ferrari 550 GTC is the first high-profile car announced for sale in the RM Sotheby's Paris Rétromobile Week 2022 classic car auction. A factory-owned 2003 Ferrari 550 GTC, estimate: €2,000,000 - €2,500,000, is the early lead car for the RM Sotheby's Paris 2022 classic car auction during Rétromobile Week. Further highlights include a 1995 Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI raced … [Read more...]
2021 Artcurial Parisienne Sale (Paris Auction Results)
A Le-Mans-winning Matra and Group B rally cars were the top results in the Artcurial Parisienne sale (Rétromobile auction) in Paris in February 2021. The 1972 Matra MS 670 that won the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours race, achieved $6,921,446 as the most-expensive car sold in the Artcurial Parisienne sale (in lieu of the postponed Paris Rétromobile auction) on 5 February 2021. Two … [Read more...]
2019 Artcurial Paris Rétromobile Sale (Auction Results)
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 second … [Read more...]
2019 Artcurial Paris Rétromobile Sale (Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Announcement)
A 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta, estimate €16 – 22 million, is the headline car for the Artcurial Paris Rétromobile 2019 sale. A rare 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta is likely to be the most-expensive car offered at the Artcurial Paris Rétromobile 2019 classic car auction. The car with a known ownership history from new, including single-family … [Read more...]
2019 Artcurial Paris Rétromobile Sale Bugatti Type 51 Announcement
A 1931 Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix raced by Marcel Lehoux and Maurice Trintignant is an early highlight announced for the Artcurial Paris Rétromobile 2019 classic car auction. Fittingly for a Rétromobile week sale, a 1931 Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix racer is one of the early highlights announced for the Artcurial Paris 2019 classic car auction. This highly original Bugatti comes … [Read more...]
2018 Paris Rétromobile Week Classic Car Auctions Results
Bugattis were the most-expensive cars sold at all three Paris Rétromobile week 2018 classic car auctions houses: Artcurial (Type 57 Atalante Coupé), Bonhams (Type 57 Torpedo racer) and RM Sotheby's (Chiron). Three very different Bugattis were the top results at the auctions of Artcurial, Bonhams and RM Sotheby's during the annual Rétromobile week classic car sales in … [Read more...]
2018 Artcurial Paris Rétromobile Sale Auction Results
The top results at the Artcurial Paris Rétromobile 2018 sale were €2,903,200 for a 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Coupe Atalante and €2,674,000 for a 2006 Ferrari FXX – both world record auction prices for the models. The most-expensive car at the Artcurial Paris 2018 sale was rather appropriately for an auction during Rétromobile week a classic 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Coupe … [Read more...]
2018 Artcurial Paris Rétromobile Classic Car Sale (Auction Preview)
A 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series 1 is the lead car for the Artcurial Paris Rétromobile 2018 classic car auction following the withdrawal of the ex-Scuderia Ferrari 1963 Ferrari 250 / 275 P Le Mans 24-Hours race winner. Following the withdrawal of the 1963 Ferrari 250 / 275 P Le Mans 24-Hours race winner from the Artcurial Paris Rétromobile 2018 classic car auction … [Read more...]
2018 RM Sotheby’s Paris Rétromobile Week Sale (Auction Preview)
A 1953 Ferrari 166 MM Spyder that competed in two Mille Miglias and was driven by Kirk Douglas in The Racer is the top car on offer at the RM Sotheby's Paris 2018 sale. A 1953 Ferrari 166 MM Spyder, estimate €3,700,000 to €4,500,000, is the lead car for the RM Sotheby's Paris Sale during the annual Rétromobile week in early February. The sale will also include the first … [Read more...]
2018 Artcurial Paris Rétromobile Sale (Highlights Announcement)
Rare Porsches, Vanvooren-bodied vehicles and Bugatti 57 cars join the 1964 Le Mans-Winning 1963 Ferrari 275 P at the Artcurial Rétromobile 2018 Paris sale. Artcurial announced further highlights for the Paris Rétromobile 2018 classic car auction. In addition to the 1964 Le Mans-Winning 1963 Ferrari 275 P, a selection of over 200 cars and motorcycles, including several … [Read more...]
2018 Artcurial Paris Rétromobile Sale (Le Mans-Winning Ferrari 275 P Announcement)
The Le Mans winning 1963 Ferrari 275 P will be the highlight of the 2018 Artcurial Paris Salon Rétromobile classic car auction. NOTE: The Ferrari was withdrawn on 25 January 2018 from the sale due to ongoing legal proceedings in the finalisation of the estate of Pierre Bardinon. The winner of the 1964 Le Mans 24 Hours race – the 1963 Ferrari 275 P, chassis 0816 – will be … [Read more...]
Paris Rétromobile Week – First European Classic Car Auctions of the Year
Early February sees the first series of European major classic car auctions of the year in Paris. These auctions coincide with major automobile related show events in the French capital including the Rétromobile week. Major Paris car auctions are usually arranged by Artcurial, Bonhams, and RM Sotheby's. While Bonhams and RM Auctions concentrate mostly at the top end of the … [Read more...]