Photo Gallery «Bonhams Grand Palais Paris 2018 - a Minerva rather than a Miura?»

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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