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Bonhams Grand Palais Paris 2018 - a Minerva rather than a Miura?

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Created on February 12, 2018

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Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 (1966) - Touring Superleggera body - Lot 357 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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The Paris Motor Show once took place in this generously glazed hall - Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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Impressive setting, the Grand Palais - Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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The auction area was located in the center of the large hall - Bonhams Auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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Lamborghini Miura and Senna's McLaren - two icons - Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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The Lamborghini Miura awaits its "mission" - Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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The Porsche is closely inspected - Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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This 1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B Monoposto is to be auctioned at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale for £4.5 to 5 million - Bonhams Auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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This 1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B Monoposto is to be auctioned at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale for £4.5 to 5 million - Bonhams Auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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This 1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B Monoposto is to be auctioned at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale for £4.5 to 5 million - Bonhams Auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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This Aston Martin DB 4 GT Zagato will be auctioned at the Goodwood Festival of Speed - Bonhams Auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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Closely guarded McLaren Senna to be auctioned in Monaco - Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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Shadow plays - who recognizes the car? - Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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As usual, the auctioneer was assisted by a French lawyer - Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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The room was packed at the start - Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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Towards the end, the rows had thinned out - Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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Pre-war classics - Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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Pre-war classics - Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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Post-war classics - Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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Benjamin 5 HP Type B (1922) - small cycle car for little money, EUR 12,000 was enough for the hammer price - Lot 302 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Sports car dreams from Lamborghini and Ferrari - Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais Paris 2018

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Citroën 11 BL Cabriolet Replique (1938) - re-registered - Lot 305A at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Renault 35 CV Type AIB (1910) - sold for well over the estimate at EUR 137,000 - Lot 306 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Delage D8 C Cabriolet Milord (1931) - EUR 95,000 was enough to win this unique piece - Lot 307 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Alta 2 Litre Sports (1936) - EUR 300,000 hammer price for the competitive pre-war racer - Lot 308 at Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Alta 2 Litre Sports (1936) - EUR 300,000 hammer price for the competitive pre-war racer - Lot 308 at Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Bugatti Type 57 3.3 Litres Torpédo Tourist Trophy (1935) - knocked down for EUR 620,000 - Lot 309 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Bugatti Type 57 3.3 Litres Torpédo Tourist Trophy (1935) - knocked down for EUR 620,000 - Lot 309 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Bugatti Type 57 3.3 Litres Torpédo Tourist Trophy (1935) - clear dashboard - Lot 309 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Bugatti Type 57 3.3 Litres Torpédo Tourist Trophy (1935) - beautiful details - Lot 309 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Bugatti Type 57 3.3 Litres Torpédo Tourist Trophy (1935) - stylish mounting - Lot 309 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Salmson GS8 Roadster (1928) - only EUR 95,000 was bid here - Lot 310 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Salmson GS8 Roadster (1928) - View of the engine compartment - Lot 310 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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FN Modèle 2000 Tourer Cinq Places (1912) - knocked down to estimate level - Lot 318 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Minerva TypeAL 40 CV Imperial Cabriolet (1934) - Belgian classic from a Belgian collection - Lot 322 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Minverva Type AF Coupé de Ville (1926) - Belgian top class car - Lot 324 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Minverva Type AF Coupé de Ville (1926) - Radiator mascot - Lot 324 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Minerva Type AL 40 CV Coupé Sport (1934) - Radiator mascot - Lot 328 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Minerva Type AL 40 CV Coupé Sport (1934) - Radiator mascot - Lot 328 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Impéria Type 8-25 SS 8 HP Berline Toilée (1926) - only EUR 15,000 was bid here - Lot 331 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Aston Martin 1.5 Litre Mark II 2/4 Places Sport (1934) - EUR 190,000 was bid - Lot 335 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport (1928) - EUR 460,000 hammer price - Lot 336 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Horch 853a Sportcabriolet (1938) - Radiator mascot, car not sold - Lot 338 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Bugatti Type 57 Graber Coupé Sport Sans Montant (1937) - Rarity with special Swiss bodywork - Lot 342 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Bugatti Type 57 Graber Coupé Sport Sans Montant (1937) - Rarity with special Swiss bodywork - Lot 342 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Rafale V Aurora Hispano-Suiza V12 (1934) - Record-breaking motor ship, highest bid EUR 500,000 - Lot 345 at Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Regal 25 HP Model N (1923) - racing car, highest bid EUR 90'000 - Lot 348 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Regal 25 HP Model N (1923) - View of the engine - Lot 348 at Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Regal 25 HP Model N (1923) - Driver's workplace - Lot 348 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Regal 25 HP Model N (1923) - Lettering - Lot 348 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Inter Type 175 A (1953) - Highest bid EUR 43,000 - Lot 350 at the Bonhams Grand Palais auction 2018

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Inter Type 175 A (1953) - three-wheeled microcar - Lot 350 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Inter Type 175 A (1953) - one of the smallest cars at auction - Lot 350 at Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Inter Type 175 A (1953) - reminiscent of the Messerschmitt - Lot 350 at Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Inter Type 175 A (1953) - Steering instrument almost like in an airplane - Lot 350 at Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Inter Type 175 A (1953) - two passengers sitting one behind the other - Lot 350 at Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 (1966) - extremely elegant Granturismo - Lot 357 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 (1966) - Highest bid EUR 460,000 - Lot 357 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 (1966) - Double headlights - Lot 357 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 (1966) - beautiful details - Lot 357 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring (1973) - EUR 550,000 was not enough for the hammer price - Lot 361 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring (1973) - being closely inspected - Lot 361 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring (1973) - consigned from Switzerland - Lot 361 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL "SLS Spec" (1957) - perhaps the bargain of the day - Lot 367 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster (1956) - EUR 295,000 highest bid - Lot 371 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster (1956) - ... and the Grand Palais in a mirror image - Lot 371 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster (1956) - magnificent reflections in the paintwork - Lot 371 at Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spyder (1960) - EUR 590,000 highest bid - Lot 373 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Lamborghini Miura P400 S (1968) - EUR 1.2 to 1.4 million was estimated ... - Lot 378 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Lamborghini Miura P400 S (1968) - ... but at EUR 1 million, nobody wanted to go any higher - Lot 378 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Lancia Aurelia B53 Coupé (1952) - Rarity sold for EUR 115,000 (before surcharge/commission) - Lot 381 at Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Aston Martin DB2 Coupé (1953) - with special front design from Switzerland - Lot 382 at Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Aston Martin DB2 Coupé (1953) - the unique front design is reminiscent of Ferrari sports cars of the time - Lot 382 at Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Aston Martin DB2 Coupé (1953) - EUR 180,000 was not enough to win the auction - Lot 382 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Renault 4L Simpar 4x4 "Gendamerie" (1986) - closely inspected - Lot 396 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Renault 4L Simpar 4x4 "Gendamerie" (1986) - Highest bid EUR 30'000 - Lot 396 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Vespa 400 (1959) - Small car sold for EUR 11,000 - Lot 401 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Fiat 124 Rallye Group 4 Ex-Werk (1975) - only EUR 180,000 highest bid - Lot 409 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Lancia Delta S4 Group B (1986) - EUR 450,000 highest bid - Lot 410 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Lancia Delta S4 Group B (1986) - alongside a more civilian Group A version - Lot 410 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Lancia Delta S4 Group B (1986) - shows its engine - Lot 410 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Ford Escort Cosworth (1994) - EUR 40,000 highest bid - Lot 414 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo 2 (1990) - undervalued, sold for well over the estimate for EUR 130,000 - Lot 419 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) (1992) - a favorable EUR 30,000 was enough for the hammer price - Lot 427 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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BMW Z3 Coupé 2.8 (2000) - did not reach the estimate - Lot 431 at Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Mercedes-Benz E36 AMG Estate (1995) - EUR 47,000 highest bid was below the estimate, but still a good price - Lot 432 at the Bonhams Grand Palais Auction 2018

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Bentley 4½-Litre children's car (2017) - as lot 301 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Benjamin 5 HP Type B cyclecar de course (1922) - as lot 302 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Turcat-Méry 15_25 HP modèle SG berline (1924) - as lot 303 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Cadillac Model M Osceola coupé (1906) - as lot 304 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Lincoln Zephyr Continental Cabriolet (1940) - as lot 305 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Renault 35 CV Type AIB limousine découverte (1910) - as lot 306 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Delage D8 C cabriolet Milord (1931) - as lot 307 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Alta 2-Litre Sports (1936) - as lot 308 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Bugatti Type 57 3.3 liters Torpédo Tourist Trophy (1935) - as lot 309 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Delahaye 148 cabriolet (1948) - as lot 310 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Salmson GS8 Roadster (1928) - as lot 311 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Hispano Suiza H6B 32CV coupé de ville (1925) - as lot 312 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Nagant type 8000 10_12 HP tourer (1914) - as lot 314 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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FN modèle 1600 deux places (1912) - as lot 315 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Minerva Type AD " Feval " berline à carrosserie toilée (1925) - as lot 316 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Minerva Type K 40 HP limousine torpédo transformable (1907) - as lot 317 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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FN modèle 2000 tourer cinq places (1912) - as lot 318 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Cadillac Model 30 tourer cinq places (1910) - as lot 319 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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De Dion-Bouton Type AX 15 HP double berline (1908) - as lot 320 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Minerva modèle Z 38 HP limousine ouverte (1911) - as lot 321 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Minerva Type AL 40 CV Imperial cabriolet (1934) - as lot 322 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Minerva modèle CC 38 HP tourer (1912) - as lot 323 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Minerva Type AF coupé de ville (1926) - as lot 324 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Minerva modèle S 26 HP landaulette découverte (1910) - as lot 325 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Zedel Type CA 10 HP double Phaëton (1909) - as lot 326 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Pipe M 22 cabriolet tout temps environ (1913) - as lot 327 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Minerva Type AL 40 CV coupé sport (1934) - as lot 328 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Minerva Type F M8 limousine (1938) - as lot 329 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Minerva 20 HP coupé de ville environ (1922) - as lot 330 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Imperia Type 8-25 SS 8 HP berline toilée (1926) - as lot 331 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Sunbeam 25 HP berline sportive (1934) - as lot 332 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Ford Model T tourer (1912) - as lot 333 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Minerva Type AK landaulette (1928) - as lot 334 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Aston Martin 1.5 liter Mark II 2_4 places Sport (1934) - as lot 335 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport (1928) - as lot 336 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Bentley 3-Litre " Red Label " Speed Model Tourer (1926) - as lot 337 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Horch 853a Sportcabriolet (1938) - as lot 338 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Renault Type BH 50 HP " Roi des Belges " (1909) - as lot 339 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost roadster "Playboy" (1926) - as lot 340 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Delahaye 135 Coupé Drophead (1948) - as lot 341 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Bugatti Type 57 coupé sport sans montant (1937) - as lot 342 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Rolls-Royce 40_50 HP Silver Ghost "London-Edinborough" limousine (1915) - as lot 343 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Bentley 3½-Litre " Continental Open Tourer " (1935) - as lot 344 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Bateau à moteur Rafale V (autrefois Aurora) Hydroplane de record à moteur d'avion Hispano-Suiza V12 1934 () - as lot 345 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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FIAT 501S tourer (1924) - as lot 346 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Fiat Type 24_32 tonneau avec entrée par l'arrière (1904) - as lot 347 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Regal 25 HP Model N " surbaissé " (1912) - as lot 348 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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BMW 315 Roadster dans le style d'une Veritas 2000 RS (1935) - as lot 349 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Inter Type 175 A microcar (1953) - as lot 350 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Lancia Appia coupé (1959) - as lot 351 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster (1961) - as lot 352 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Spider (1964) - as lot 353 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster 4.2 liters avec hard-top (1967) - as lot 354 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Porsche 356 B 1600 coupé (1961) - as lot 355 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Jaguar XK 150 S 3.4-Litre roadster (1958) - as lot 356 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 coupé (1966) - as lot 357 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Lotus Elite Series 2 (1962) - as lot 358 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Porsche 911 (1965) - as lot 359 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Citroën DS 21 Décapotable (1967) - as lot 360 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring coupé (1973) - as lot 361 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Jaguar XK140 SE Roadster (1954) - as lot 362 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Facel Vega HK 500 coupé (1958) - as lot 363 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre roadster (1962) - as lot 364 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Aston Martin DB 2/4 3 liters cabriolet (1954) - as lot 365 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Lamborghini Countach LP400 Coupé "Periscopio" (1974) - as lot 366 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster "SLS" (1957) - as lot 367 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL cabriolet avec hardtop (1969) - as lot 368 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Bentley S2 Continental cabriolet (1962) - as lot 369 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder Coupé (1963) - as lot 370 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Ferrari 365GTB_4 Daytona transformée en spider (1970) - as lot 370 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster (1956) - as lot 371 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mark I 3 liters Coupé (1954) - as lot 372 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spyder (1960) - as lot 373 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre roadster (1965) - as lot 374 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Tojeiro-Butterworth AJB two-seater (1956) - as lot 375 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 300 S coupé (1953) - as lot 376 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster (1957) - as lot 377 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Lamborghini Miura P400 S coupé (1968) - as lot 378 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL cabriolet (1961) - as lot 379 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Maserati Bora 4.9 liters coupé (1973) - as lot 380 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Lancia Aurelia B53 coupé (1952) - as lot 381 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Aston Martin DB 2 coupé (1953) - as lot 382 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Superformance MkIII AC Cobra 427 roadster (1996) - as lot 383 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Porsche 356 1600 SC cabriolet (1964) - as lot 384 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Porsche 911 S 2.0 (1967) - as lot 385 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Porsche 911 S 2.0 (1968) - as lot 386 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Porsche 911 S 2.4 liters Targa (1973) - as lot 387 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL cabriolet avec hardtop (1969) - as lot 388 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider avec hardtop (1961) - as lot 389 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante "X-Pack" Cabriolet (1988) - as lot 390 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Citroën DS 23 IE Pallas Prestige (1974) - as lot 391 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Citroën CX 2200 Berline (1975) - as lot 392 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 300b "Adenauer" Limousine (1955) - as lot 393 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 roadster (1974) - as lot 394 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Aston Martin V8 Série 4 Berline Sport automatique (1979) - as lot 395 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Renault Sinpar 4L Gendarmerie 4x4 (1986) - as lot 396 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder Coupé (1963) - as lot 397 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Porsche 911 T 2, 4 liters coupé (1972) - as lot 398 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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MG Midget TD Roadster (1952) - as lot 399 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Jaguar Mark II 3.8-Litre berline (1960) - as lot 400 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Mini voiture Vespa 400 (1959) - as lot 401 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Amphicar 770 Cabriolet (1963) - as lot 402 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Jaguar E-Type 4.2 liters série 1 Coupé 2+2 (1966) - as lot 403 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 250 SE coupé (1966) - as lot 404 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Lamborghini Diablo VT roadster (1996) - as lot 405 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Fiat X1_9 Coupé Groupe 4 (1974) - as lot 406 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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FIAT 124 Abarth Rallye Spider (HT) (1973) - as lot 407 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Lancia Delta Integrale Group A 8V (1988) - as lot 408 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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FIAT 124 Abarth Rallye Groupe 4 (factory) (1975) - as lot 409 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Lancia Delta S4 Groupe B Rallye (1986) - as lot 410 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Ford Sierra RS Cosworth (1988) - as lot 411 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Ferrari F355 Berlinetta (1995) - as lot 412 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Ford Escort RS Cosworth 'Motorsport' (1994) - as lot 414 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Renault Clio V6 Bicorps avec hayon (2002) - as lot 415 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Maserati Shamal (1990) - as lot 416 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Ferrari F355 Challenge coupé (1995) - as lot 417 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Maserati Indy 4700 coupé (1971) - as lot 418 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution 2 (1990) - as lot 419 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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BMW Z8 Roadster avec hard-top (2000) - as lot 420 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Cabriolet (HT) (1985) - as lot 421 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Ferrari Testarossa (1989) - as lot 422 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Iveco truck "Scuderia Ferrari" (2001) - as lot 423 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 (1985) - as lot 424 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Abarth 500 Assetto Corse (2011) - as lot 425 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Cabriolet (HT) (1977) - as lot 426 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) Coupé (1992) - as lot 427 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz E500 (1994) - as lot 428 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Bentley Continental R coupé (1993) - as lot 429 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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MG Metro Turbo (1983) - as lot 430 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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BMW Z3 2.8 Coupé (2000) - as lot 431 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz AMG E36 T Sport (1995) - as lot 432 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Ferrari Testarossa (1990) - as lot 433 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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BMW Z3M Coupé (1999) - as lot 434 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Fiat 500 Jollycar (2017) - as lot 435 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Jaguar XJ12 Série 3 Vanden Plas Berline (1987) - as lot 436 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 200 Luxe Berline (1981) - as lot 437 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 350 SLC Coupé (1977) - as lot 438 at the Bonhams auction at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018

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Bonhams auctioned 135 selected classic cars, including a children's car and a boat, at the Rétromobile in Paris at the Grand Palais on February 8, 2018. Around a third were from the years before the Second World War, with the almost-forgotten Minerva brand standing out in particular with 11 vehicles. The pre-1940 cars in particular fetched good prices, while some super classics were disappointing. Many no-reserve lots ensured that the sales quota nevertheless amounted to 76 percent. This auction article shows all the cars and the atmosphere on site, analyzes the results and details all the hammer prices.

This article contains the following chapters

Pre-war rally
Minerva Festival
One seventh boy
Super classics were not convincing
Exotic cars for special tastes
Vehicles offered and sold

Estimated reading time: 6min

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The auction of 133 full-size cars, a children's Bentley and a speedboat lasted seven hours at the Grand Palais in Paris on February 8, 2018. And because it was very wintry outside, it also got colder and colder inside the imposing building towards the evening. However, this did not prevent the bidders from fighting fierce battles for the most attractive lots; even with the last vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz 350 SLC, many interested parties took part in the bidding war and drove the hammer price to EUR 14,000, around 12 percent above the median estimate. However, not all vehicles sold so well. On average, the hammer fell at 82 percent of the median estimate, 76 percent of the lots sold and the rest went unsold. Total sales amounted to around EUR 15.1 million (CHF 17.4 million), which equated to EUR 146,709 (CHF 168,715) per vehicle.

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