RM/Sotheby's Paris 2016 - the stars were only just convincing

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Created on February 6, 2016

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Bruno von Rotz

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Bruno von Rotz

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2015 © RM Sothebys Inc.

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BMW 507 (1957) - als Lot 150 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar - einer der Stars des Abends

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IMP IMP (2016) - als Lot 000 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar - Sportwagen in edler Kulisse

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Champagner zum Feiern, die Gläser stehen bereit - RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Auch eine Zwischenverpflegung darf einmal sein - RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Schnell der Kollegin vom Fund berichten - RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Auch dem Offizier steht ein Sportwagen sehr gut - RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

Bild von Partner Planai Classic 2025 Inline 1

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Autobianchi Bianchina 'Eden Roc' Cabriolet (1964) - als Lot 102 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Autobianchi Bianchina Eden Roc Cabriolet (1964) - als Lot 102 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar - Höchstgebot EUR 25'000

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Ferrari 456M GTA (1999) - als Lot 103 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Peugeot 601 Roadster (1934) - als Lot 104 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Peugeot 601 Roadster (1934) - versteigert als Lot 104 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Volles Haus zu Beginn der Auktion - RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Kaum ein Platz blieb leer - RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari Testarossa (1989) - als Lot 105 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupé (1969) - als Lot 106 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Lamborghini Countach LP400 S Series III by Bertone (1981) - als Lot 107 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Chrysler Series 75 Roadster (1929) - als Lot 108 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari 365 GT4 BB (1974) - als Lot 109 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupé (1957) - versteigert als Lot 110 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupé (1957) - als Lot 110 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Bentley S1 Saloon (1959) - versteigert als Lot 111 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Bentley S1 Saloon (1959) - als Lot 111 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Bardon Type A Tonneau (1900) - versteigert als Lot 112 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Bardon Type A Tonneau (1900) - als Lot 112 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Créanche Type A Voiturette (1900) - als Lot 113 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Vallée Vis-à-Vis (1897) - als Lot 114 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Raynaud Vis-à-Vis Prototype (1896) - versteigert als Lot 115 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Raynaud Vis-à-Vis Prototype (1896) - als Lot 115 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Messerschmitt KR 200 Cabriolet (1957) - versteigert als Lot 116 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Messerschmitt KR 200 Cabriolet (1957) - als Lot 116 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Buick Riviera (1963) - als Lot 117 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar - Höchstgebot EUR 20'000

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Buick Riviera (1963) - als Lot 117 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Aston Martin DB6 (1966) - als Lot 118 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Porsche 911 S 2.2 Coupé (1969) - als Lot 119 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Maserati Mistral 3.7 Coupé (1965) - als Lot 120 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Maserati Mistral 3.7 Coupé (1965) - versteigert als Lot 120 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Invicta 12/45 HP Tourer (1934) - als Lot 121 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Invicta 12/45 HP Tourer (1934) - versteigert als Lot 121 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible by Pinin Farina (1956) - als Lot 122 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ghia L6.4 Coupé (1963) - als Lot 123 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Cabriolet (1965) - als Lot 124 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta (1971) - versteigert als Lot 125 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti (1971) - als Lot 125 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Willys MB Jeep (1942) - als Lot 126 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Abarth 2200 Coupé by Allemano (1959) - als Lot 127 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Abarth 2200 Coupé by Allemano (1959) - versteigert als Lot 127 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari Mondial QV (1983) - als Lot 128 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS (1992) - als Lot 129 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Jaguar XK 140 SE Fixed Head Coupé (1955) - als Lot 130 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari 512 BB (1977) - versteigert als Lot 131 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari 512 BB (1977) - als Lot 131 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Talbot Type AG 14/45 HP Five-Seater Tourer by Darracq (1929) - als Lot 132 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Kaiser-Darrin Roadster (1954) - versteigert als Lot 133 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Kaiser-Darrin Roadster (1954) - als Lot 133 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari 328 GTS (1988) - als Lot 134 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Maserati Bora 4.9 (1974) - als Lot 135 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Maserati Bora 4.9 (1974) - versteigert als Lot 135 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione 1 'Martini 6’ (1992) - als Lot 136 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari 250 GT Coupé Pininfarina (1960) - als Lot 137 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari 250 GT Coupé Pininfarina (1960) - versteigert als Lot 137 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari Enzo (2004) - als Lot 138 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster Reutter (1955) - als Lot 139 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster Reutter (1955) - versteigert als Lot 139 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Facel Vega Facel II (1963) - als Lot 140 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari F50 (1997) - versteigert als Lot 141 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari F50 (1997) - als Lot 141 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Shelby GT350 (1966) - versteigert als Lot 142 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Shelby GT350 (1966) - als Lot 142 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Porsche 550 Spyder (1955) - versteigert als Lot 143 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Porsche 550 Spyder Wendler (1955) - als Lot 143 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Aston Martin DB5 (1963) - als Lot 144 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari F40 (1989) - als Lot 145 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari F40 (1989) - versteigert als Lot 145 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Austin-Healey 100 M 'Le Mans’ (1956) - als Lot 146 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé (1970) - als Lot 147 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d’Este Coupé Touring (1951) - als Lot 148 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d’Este Coupé Touring (1951) - versteigert als Lot 148 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Tubolare Zagato (1965) - als Lot 149 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Tubolare Zagato (1965) - versteigert als Lot 149 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ (1965) - als Lot 149 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar - Höchstgebot EUR 880'000

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BMW 507 (1957) - als Lot 150 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar - Höchstgebot EUR 1'800'000

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BMW 507 Roadster Series II (1957) - als Lot 150 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (1955) - als Lot 151 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (1955) - versteigert als Lot 151 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupé Aerodynamico (1962) - als Lot 152 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar - Höchstgebot EUR 2'875'000

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Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupé Aerodinamico by Pininfarina (1962) - versteigert als Lot 152 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupé Aerodinamico by Pininfarina (1962) - als Lot 152 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Jaguar XK 120 Roadster (1954) - als Lot 153 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Jaguar XK 120 Roadster (1954) - versteigert als Lot 153 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Wer bietet mehr? - RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 600 Sedan (1966) - als Lot 154 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari Testarossa (1989) - als Lot 155 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (1961) - als Lot 156 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (1961) - versteigert als Lot 156 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Ferrari 308 GTB 'Carter Secco’ (1979) - als Lot 157 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Packard Super Eight Convertible Victoria (1937) - als Lot 158 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Stanguellini Formula Junior (1959) - versteigert als Lot 159 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Stanguellini Formel Junior (1959) - als Lot 159 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar - Höchstgebot EUR 72'500

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Stanguellini Formula Junior (1959) - als Lot 159 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Jaguar XK 140 SE Drophead Coupé (1955) - als Lot 160 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren ( 2004) - als Lot 161 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren ( 2004) - versteigert als Lot 161 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Fiat-Abarth 750 GT 'Double Bubble' by Zagato (1958) - versteigert als Lot 162 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Fiat-Abarth 750 GT 'Double Bubble' by Zagato (1958) - als Lot 162 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Place Vauban in Paris attracted collectors and classic car enthusiasts almost magically on February 3, 2016, as RM/Sotheby's hosted their annual auction on the occasion of Rétromobile Paris , which kicks off the series of other auctions and is therefore a first indicator. And the RM team could not complain about a lack of interest, all the chairs were occupied when the first lot went under the hammer.

Bild Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupé Aerodynamico (1962) - als Lot 152 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar - Höchstgebot EUR 2'875'000

The RM/Sotheby's experts had estimated the 62 lots (including one engine) at around 26 million euros, 81% were sold for a total of EUR 19.1 million (CHF 21.2 million), whereby surcharges/commissions (normally 12% at RM) are already included here. On average, a car therefore cost around EUR 382,000 (CHF 424,000).

Bild Volles Haus zu Beginn der Auktion - RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

The stars of the evening - Ferrari 400 Superamerica and BMW 507

Two cars were not only the center of attention on the stage - the cars could not be driven - but also in the limelight: the Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico from 1962 and the BMW 507 Roadster from 1957. Both were sold, even if the high expectations raised by the estimated prices were not quite fulfilled.

Bild BMW 507 (1957) - als Lot 150 an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar - Höchstgebot EUR 1'800'000

The Ferrari was knocked down at 91% of the estimate and sold for EUR 2.95 million (CHF 3.275 million), while auctioneer Max Girardo lowered the hammer on the BMW at 88% of the estimate, which meant a sale price (incl. surcharge/commission) of EUR 2.016 million (CHF 2.24 million). You certainly can't complain about that!

Newer rather than older cars?

A trend that could already be observed at other auctions also continued at RM/Sotheby's. Not only are pre-war cars increasingly being pushed out of the bidding, but they are increasingly being replaced by neo-classics in the style of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren or Ferrari Enzo.

Bild Ferrari F50 (1997) - als Lot 141 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

The calculation seems to be working out, as all cars of youngtimer age (or newer) could be sold, sometimes at not immodest prices. For example, the new owner of the Ferrari Enzo paid EUR 1.568 million, a Ferrari F50 cost EUR 1.275 million and a Ferrari F40 from 1989, albeit in mint condition, cost EUR 925,000.

Bild Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione 1 'Martini 6’ (1992) - als Lot 136 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

The Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione 1 "Martina 6" from 1992 certainly also reached new record heights, costing the new owner EUR 134,400 (CHF 149,184).

Brass cars below expectations

The consignors of the nine pre-war cars were probably less pleased. On average, the hammer prices for these vintages reached 66% of the estimated values. Four brass cars from a Swiss collection with vintages from 1896 to 1900 were auctioned, three of the four came in at just over half the estimate or even below it, while the Bardon Type A Tonneau from 1900 was sold at the estimate level for EUR 95,200 (CHF 105,672).

Bild Bardon Type A Tonneau (1900) - versteigert als Lot 112 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

The other pre-war cars didn't fare much better either; a 1929 Talbot Type AG 14/45 HP Five-Seater Tourer by Darracq, for example, was sold for EUR 44,800 (CHF 49,728), i.e. for around half its estimated value.

Bild Talbot Type AG 14/45 HP Five-Seater Tourer by Darracq (1929) - als Lot 132 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

Also above expectations

However, six cars still managed to achieve hammer prices above expectations, led by the Willys Jeep from 1942, followed by a Bentley S1 Saloon from 1959, a Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster from 1955 and a Porsche 550 Spyder from 1955.

Bild Porsche 550 Spyder (1955) - versteigert als Lot 143 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

Twelve vehicles not sold

19% of the vehicles could not be sold, including a surprising number of super classics.

Bild Aston Martin DB5 (1963) - als Lot 144 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

Nobody wanted to bid more than one million euros for the 1963 Aston Martin DB5, a sum that was probably not high enough for the consignor.

Bild Alfa Romeo Giulia Tubolare Zagato (1965) - als Lot 149 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Tubolare Zagato from 1965 with its magnificent patina was also not worth more than EUR 880,000 to any bidder, and it too was left standing, sharing its fate with its ancestor, the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d'Este Touring from 1951, for which the final bid was EUR 600,000.

Bild Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta (1971) - versteigert als Lot 125 an der RM/Sotheby's Auktion in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

The other unsold cars include a Ferrari 512 BB from 1977 (highest bid EUR 320,000), a Maserati Bora from 1974 (EUR 180,000), a Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona from 1971 (EUR 610,000) and a Lamborghini Countach LP 400 S Series III from 1981 (EUR 320,000).

There was no shortage of willing bidders, but obviously the minimum price hurdle was too high.

Results of the auction

The following list shows all vehicles offered and sold with estimated prices and hammer prices (H bid) in euros, as well as the realized sales price (incl. surcharge/commission) in euros and CHF. If the "VP" column is empty, the car has not been sold.

Lots marked "Yes" in the "NoR" column were called without a minimum price. The column "% Est" compares the hammer price (before surcharge/commission) with the average estimated value.

The hammer prices were recorded on site, the sales prices were taken from RM/Sotheby's. All information without guarantee.

The table can be sorted by clicking on the column headings.

Lot	Vehicle	Year	€ Est from	€ Est to	NoR	€ Hbid	€ VP	CHF VP VP	% Est
101	Ferrari F1 046/2 Engine No. 354	1997	50000	70000	Yes	35000	40950	45455	0.58
102	Autobianchi Bianchina 'Eden Roc' convertible	1964	20000	30000	Yes	25000	28000	31080	1
103	Ferrari 456M GTA	1999	60000	80000	Yes	55000	61600	68376	0.79
104	Peugeot 601 Roadster	1934	90000	125000		75000	84000	93240	0.7
105	Ferrari Testarossa	1989	200000	220000		170000	190400	211344	0.81
106	Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupé by Ghia	1969	210000	250000		190000			0.83
107	Lamborghini Countach LP400 S Series III by Bertone	1981	380000	450000		320000			0.77
108	Chrysler Series 75 Roadster	1929	130000	170000	Yes	120000	134400	149184	0.8
109	Ferrari 365 GT4 BB	1974	400000	500000		360000	400000	444000	0.8
110	Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupé	1957	450000	550000		445000	498400	553224	0.89
111	Bentley S1 Saloon	1959	40000	50000	Yes	52500	58800	65268	1.17
112	Bardon Type A Tonneau	1900	80000	90000	Yes	85000	95200	105672	1
113	Créanche Type A Voiturette	1900	70000	80000	Yes	45000	50400	55944	0.6
114	Vallée Vis-à-Vis	1897	150000	170000	Yes	75000	84000	93240	0.47
115	Raynaud Vis-à-Vis Prototype	1896	220000	250000	Yes	120000	134400	149184	0.51
116	Messerschmitt KR 200 Cabriolet	1957	50000	70000	Yes	50000	56000	62160	0.83
117	Buick Riviera	1963	30000	40000	Yes	20000	22400	24864	0.57
118	Aston Martin DB6	1966	400000	475000		350000	392000	435120	0.8
119	Porsche 911 S 2.2 Coupé	1969	200000	250000		170000			0.76
120	Maserati Mistral 3.7 Coupé by Frua	1965	220000	250000		195000	218400	242424	0.83
121	Invicta 12/45 HP Tourer	1934	70000	90000	Yes	52500	58800	65268	0.66
122	Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible by Pinin Farina	1956	280000	320000		250000	280000	310800	0.83
123	Ghia L6.4 Coupé	1963	250000	330000		220000	246400	273504	0.76
124	Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Cabriolet	1965	280000	320000		230000			0.77
125	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti	1971	700000	900000		610000			0.76
126	Willys MB Jeep	1942	35000	40000	Yes	47500	53200	59052	1.27
127	Abarth 2200 Coupé by Allemano	1959	180000	200000	Yes	105000	117600	130536	0.55
128	Ferrari Mondial QV	1983	35000	45000	Yes	30000	33600	37296	0.75
129	Porsche 911 Carrera RS	1992	140000	160000		125000	140000	155400	0.83
130	Jaguar XK 140 SE Fixed Head Coupé	1955	70000	90000	Yes	50000	56000	62160	0.63
131	Ferrari 512 BB	1977	400000	450000		320000			0.75
132	Talbot Type AG 14/45 HP Five-Seater Tourer by Darracq	1929	70000	90000	Yes	40000	44800	49728	0.5
133	Kaiser-Darrin Roadster	1954	100000	120000		60000	67200	74592	0.55
134	Ferrari 328 GTS	1988	135000	165000		125000	140000	155400	0.83
135	Maserati Bora 4.9	1974	220000	260000		180000			0.75
136	Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione 1 'Martini 6'	1992	120000	150000		120000	134400	149184	0.89
137	Ferrari 250 GT Coupé by Pinin Farina	1960	400000	475000		410000	459200	509712	0.94
138	Ferrari Enzo	2004	1500000	2000000		1400000	1568000	1740480	0.8
139	Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster by Reutter	1955	250000	300000		305000	341600	379176	1.11
140	Facel Vega Facel II	1963	220000	280000		210000	235200	261072	0.84
141	Ferrari F50	1997	1300000	1500000		1200000	1275000	1415250	0.86
142	Shelby GT350	1966	180000	200000		160000	179200	198912	0.84
143	Porsche 550 Spyder by Wendler	1955	2200000	2600000		2450000	2744000	3045840	1.02
144	Aston Martin DB5	1963	1100000	1300000		1000000			0.83
145	Ferrari F40	1989	1000000	1200000		925000	1036000	1149960	0.84
146	Austin-Healey 100 M 'Le Mans'	1956	160000	200000	Yes	100000	112000	124320	0.56
147	Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé	1970	175000	200000		152500	170800	189588	0.81
148	Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d'Este Coupé by Touring	1951	750000	900000		600000			0.73
149	Alfa Romeo Giulia Tubolare Zagato	1965	950000	1200000		880000			0.82
150	BMW 507 Roadster Series II	1957	1900000	2200000		1800000	2016000	2237760	0.88
151	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing	1955	1000000	1400000		1050000	1176000	1305360	0.88
152	Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupé Aerodinamico by Pininfarina	1962	3000000	3300000		2875000	2950000	3274500	0.91
153	Jaguar XK 120 Roadster	1954	90000	120000		85000	95200	105672	0.81
154	Mercedes-Benz 600 Sedan	1966	90000	120000		90000	100800	111888	0.86
155	Ferrari Testarossa	1989	120000	160000		112500	126000	139860	0.8
156	Mercedes-Benz 190 SL	1961	120000	140000	Yes	100000	112000	124320	0.77
157	Ferrari 308 GTB 'Carter Secco'	1979	140000	160000		100000	112000	124320	0.67
158	Packard Super Eight Convertible Victoria	1937	95000	125000		80000			0.73
159	Stanguellini Formula Junior	1959	90000	120000	Yes	72500	72500	80475	0.69
160	Jaguar XK 140 SE Drophead Coupé	1955	150000	180000		110000			0.67
161	Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren	2004	230000	280000		245000	274400	304584	0.96
162	Fiat-Abarth 750 GT 'Double Bubble' by Zagato	1958	34000	40000		27500	30800	34188	0.74