Cabaret, cancan and culture at the Artcurial auction at the Rétromobile 2013

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Created on February 9, 2013

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Bugatti Type 57 C Ventoux (1935) - offered as lot 364 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Talbot-Lago T150C (1936) - the hammer only fell at Euro 1,280,000 on lot 342 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Impressions from the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013 - Maitre Poulain conducts his show

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Impressions from the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013 - Cabaret to warm you up

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Impressions from the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013 - Cancan dancers at the opening

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Impressions from the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013 - Maitre Poulain recites from a book in between

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Impressions from the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013 - packed room

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Impressions of the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013 - a wide range of products on offer

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Impressions from the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013 - A play of colors in the Artcurial vehicle range

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Renault 4 CV (1954) - offered as lot 301 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Simca 8 Cabriolet (1939) - offered as lot 303 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Ford Thunderbird (1956) - offered as lot 307 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Cadillac Series 62 Convertible (1949) - offered as lot 308 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet (1962) - offered as lot 310 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Citroën 2 CV (1958) - offered as lot 318 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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CG 48 Prototype Simca (1971) - offered as lot 320 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Talbot-Lago T 26 Record Cabriolet (1946) - offered as lot 322 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Citroën DS 19 'Prefecture' (1966) - offered as lot 328 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Citroën DS 19 Le Dandy (1962) - offered as lot 329 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Peugeot 402 Ëclipse Coupé-Cabriolet (1936) - offered as lot 331 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Citroën SM Injection 2.7 Litre (1972) - offered as lot 332 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Porsche 356 B 1600 Super Cabriolet (1960) - offered as lot 333 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Citroën DS 21 Cabriolet (1966) - offered as lot 334 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Citroën 15-Six D Cabriolet Worblaufen (1949) - offered as lot 341 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Talbot-Lago T150C (1936) - offered as lot 342 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Hispano-Suiza 12/15 HP Double Phaeton (1908) - offered as lot 344 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Hotchkiss 680 Monte Carlo (1939) - offered as lot 346 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Pontiac Big Six Coach (1930) - offered as lot 349 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Maserati A6G/2000 Coupé Alllemano Speciale (1956) - offered as lot 351 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Lotus Elan +2 (1968) - offered as lot 355 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Bentley Continental S2 'Sport Saloon' H. J. Mulliner (1960) - offered as lot 360 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Dino 246 GTS (1973) - offered as lot 361 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona (1972) - offered as lot 363 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Lamborghini Miura S (1970) - offered as lot 365 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet Vanvooren (1935) - offered as lot 367 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole (1985) - offered as lot 368 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Hispano-Suiza H6 C Coupé-Chauffeur-Saoutchik (1931) - offered as lot 369 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Delage Type CO Coupé-Chauffeur (1920) - offered as lot 371 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Lincoln Premiere 'Dreamsicle' Hot Rod (1956) - offered as lot 377 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Chevrolet Corvette V8 (1957) - offered as lot 378 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Chrysler ST Special Coupé Ghia (1955) - offered as lot 379 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Ballot 2 Litres Cabriolet Figoni (1927) - offered as lot 380 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Duesenberg Model J Cabriolet Murphy (1929) - offered as lot 381 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Ferrari Testarossa (1987) - offered as lot 382 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Ferrari Testarossa (1987) - Alain Delon's Ferrari was worth €136,000 (excluding commissions and taxes) to one bidder at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Panhard Dyna Z17 Cabriolet Tigre (1959) - offered as lot 385 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Cadillac Series 62 Convertible (1959) - offered as lot 386 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Lorraine-Deitrich B3-6 Tropedo Sport (1927) - offered as lot 387 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Bugatti EB 110 SS (1995) - offered as lot 391 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Impressions from the Artcurial-Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013 - This man once built the EB 110, now he parted with his own car: Romano Artioli

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Bugatti Type 57 Coach Ventoux (1935) - offered as lot 392 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Ferrari 330 GTC (1967) - offered as lot 394 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Fiat 8V Copué Vignale (1953) - offered as lot 395 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Maserati Karif (1989) - offered as lot 397 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Lancia Aurelia B24 S Convertible (1957) - offered as lot 399 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Lancia Flaminia Super Sport Zagato 2,8 3C (1965) - offered as lot 400 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Lancia Aurelia Paronzini Monoposto (1960) - offered as lot 401 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Oldsmobile Super 88 Hardtop Coupe Custom (1958) - offered as lot 402 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Fiat 500 Nuova Gamine Vignale (1968) - offered as lot 403 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Jaguar E Type Series 1 Convertible 4.2 Litre (1963) - offered as lot 405 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Ferrari Testarossa (1990) - offered as lot 406 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Mercedes-Benz 300 C Limousine (1956) - offered as lot 407 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Renault 4 CV (1950) - offered as lot 409 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Audi Quattro rally car (1983) - offered as lot 410 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Packard Caribbean Cabriolet (1953) - offered as lot 411 at the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013

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Impressions from the Artcurial Rétromobile auction on February 8, 2013 - this charming Ferrari was not auctioned off

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Summary

On February 8, 2013, Artcurial hosted the Rétromobile auction. 115 vehicles (in addition to motorcycles, automobiles and a Mirage jet) went under the hammer. Once again, Maître Poulain staged a perfectly entertaining event, which was also a commercial success, as most of the vehicles on offer, including both exclusives and genuine people's cars, were sold. This auction report summarizes the atmosphere in the hall, describes some of the items for sale and lists all the results in detail. With over 100 pictures, you can gain an in-depth insight into the event.

This article contains the following chapters

Auction as spectacle
Beautiful vehicles from long-term ownership
Star of the auction - Talbot Lago T150 C
Alain Delon's Ferrari Testarossa
Françoise Sagan's Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL
Lamborghini Miura auctioned without a reserve price
Artioli's Bugatti EB110
Citroën, Citroën, Citroën
Favorable opportunities too
Results in detail

Estimated reading time: 8min

Preview (beginning of the article)

When Maître Hervé Poulain, the auctioneer from Artcurial, said at the beginning of the Rétromobile auction that he wanted to convey some French culture to the international audience, this could certainly be interpreted ambiguously. But of course he wasn't referring to the chaotic organization in the entrance area or the overcrowded rooms, but to the opening surprise, which included chanson, cabaret and cancan in a thoroughly enjoyable performance, if you weren't sitting under a booming loudspeaker. If Artcurial know anything, it's how to turn an auction into a spectacle. Not only was the musical opening worth seeing, some of the cars were literally staged, with music and appropriately dressed girls. And Poulain is, of course, a man of words and knows how to make his pleasure or sometimes his displeasure clear with pointed remarks. For example, he began the auction with the following words: "We are pleased to conduct this auction in French". When he had to wait a little too long for a telephone bidder, he said: "Do the telephones need another 1/4 hour?".

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