Artcurial’s superb auction closes with over €18 million

Artcurial’s superb auction closes with over €18 million
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On February 5, Artcurial Motorcars held an exceptional auction in Paris, featuring Le Mans-winning prototypes, former Group B cars, and other legendary models, among the most sought-after pieces in automotive history.

The “Parisienne 2021” auction took place in Paris on February 5, presenting a collection of exclusive cars that attracted attention both for their rarity and their price. In addition to iconic racing cars, the sale also included a range of exceptional production models. Detailed results are available on the Artcurial website.

Among the highlights were a Porsche 550A Spyder in perfect condition, several Aston Martin DBs in remarkable condition, and many other prestigious models, bringing the total turnover to €18,224,244 for 28 lots, an average of over €650,000 per vehicle.

Below is a summary of the sales:

Model Sale price
1 1985 BMW R 80 G/S Paris-Dakar Unsold
2 1951 Piaggio Vespa Faro Basso 125 €5,364
3 1971 Fiat 500 Lusso €14,304
4 1973 Alpine Renault A110 1600 SC/VD €101,320
5 1972 Matra MS 670 €6,907,200
6 1986 Ford RS200 factory car €381,440
7 1985 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Evolution 2 €977,440
8 1986 Lancia Delta S4 €810,560
9 1988 Audi Sport Quattro S1 €2,016,600
10 1985 MG Metro 6R4 €244,360
11 1985 Renault 5 Maxi Turbo €667,520
12 1985 Lancia 037 €548,320
13 1988 BMW M3 Evo 2 €71,520
14 1954 Peugeot 203 Torpedo Tour de France (no reserve) €58,408
15 1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 €250,320
16 1995 Renault Clio Maxi “Kit car” €187,144
17 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 EVO II €196,680
18 1957 Messerschmitt KR200 Cabriolet €35,760
19 1958 Rollera €26,224
20 1957 Porsche 550A Spyder Unsold
21 1960 AC Bristol ACE Roadster €250,320
22 1960 AC Bristol ACE CA €113,240
23 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage €810,560
24 1965 Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante €1,158,600
25 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Cabriolet €238,400
26 1961 Aston Martin DB4 €250,320
27 1959 Aston Martin DB4 GT €1,358,800
28 1958 Arnolt Bristol Deluxe Roadster €174,000
29 1955 Bristol 405 Drophead Coupe €172,840
30 1913 Brasier 16 HP Panoramic Limousine by Marcel Guilloux Unsold
31 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster by Vanvooren Unsold
32 1955 Chrysler ST Special coupe by Ghia Unsold
33 1966 Maserati 3700 Sebring 2 GTI Unsold
34 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 Unsold
35 1954 Bentley Continental R by H.J. Mulliner Unsold
36 1955 Lancia B24 Spyder America Unsold
37 1956 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Series 5 “Laboratory” from 1956 Unsold
38 BMW M5 “Production” from 1985, formerly owned by Marc Sourd Unsold
39 1995 Ferrari F355 Challenge €196,680
40 1975 De Tomaso Pantera GTS “Prototipo Tony Mantas” Unsold
41 1980 Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer Unsold
42 1982 Ferrari 400i Unsold