RM/Sotheby's Paris 2023 - New cars outshine super classics

Name: Bugatti Chiron Profilée 2020
Brand: Bugatti

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Created on February 2, 2023

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Bruno von Rotz

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Loic Kernen - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Remi Dargegen - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

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Peter Singhof - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

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Jasper Schwering - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

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Benjamin Hodara - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Babic - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Federico Vecchio - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Silas Stein - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Tom Gidden - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

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Simon Hamelius - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

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Ingmar Bötker - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

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Botker - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Botker/Ingmar - RMS - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Alexis Ruben - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Neil Fraser - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

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Keno Zache - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Tobias Kressmann - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Loic Kernen - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Remi Dargegen - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Kevin Van Campenhout - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Peter Singhof - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Paolo Carlini - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Motorcar Studios - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Entity Studios - RMS - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Tom Hains - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Culap - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Jens Hagen - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Jasper Schwering - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Vecchio - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Krogsgaard - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Dirk de Jager - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Fredrik Ankarskold - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

LuukvanKaathoven.nl Fotografie - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

OneSavage/sgcarshoot - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Benjamin Hodara - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Babic - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Federico Vecchio - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Silas Stein - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Tom Gidden - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

jorisclerc.com - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Simon Hamelius - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Drivinglandscape - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Ingmar Bötker - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

www.michaeldautremont.lu/www.MDstudio.lu - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Botker - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Botker/Ingmar - RMS - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Alexis Ruben - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

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Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupé 'Project' By Reutter (1953) - offered as lot 164 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Agostini Countach Junior 'Closed Roof' Children's (1984) - offered as lot 111 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Ferves Ranger 4×4 (1970) - offered as lot 112 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Alpine-Renault A110 1300 V85 (1974) - offered as lot 113 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Ferrari Testarossa (1991) - offered as lot 114 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Lamborghini Countach 5000 S By Bertone (1984) - offered as lot 115 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Land Rover Range Rover (1975) - offered as lot 116 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Ferrari F12tdf 'Pre-Series' (2015) - offered as lot 117 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Mercedes-AMG G 63 'Exclusive Edition' (2017) - offered as lot 118 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (2009) - offered as lot 119 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring (1973) - offered as lot 120 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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BMW 635 CSi Group A (1983) - offered as lot 121 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1986) - offered as lot 122 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Land Rover Defender 90 (2002) - offered as lot 123 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 (1976) - offered as lot 124 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Lamborghini 350 GT By Touring (1964) - offered as lot 125 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche 911 Turbo (2000) - offered as lot 126 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Iso Grifo Targa Series II (1971) - offered as lot 127 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2300B Mille Miglia Berlinetta by Touring (1938) - offered as lot 128 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche 356 'Split-Window' Coupé By Reutter (1951) - offered as lot 129 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche RUF Turbo R (1995) - offered as lot 130 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Alfa Romeo 1900 C Super Sprint Coupé By Touring (1954) - offered as lot 131 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 600 Sedan (1968) - offered as lot 132 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Spyder By Ghia (1970) - offered as lot 133 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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McLaren Senna LM (2020) - offered as lot 134 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser (1978) - offered as lot 135 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Lexus LFA (2011) - offered as lot 136 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Toyota 2000GT (1967) - offered as lot 137 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Aston Martin DB5 (1964) - offered as lot 138 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Lamborghini Miura S 'Jota Specification' (1969) - offered as lot 139 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche 911 (1965) - offered as lot 140 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Hispano-Suiza Coupé de Ville 15/20 (1912) - offered as lot 141 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS Clubsport (1995) - offered as lot 142 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Ferrari 328 GTS (1988) - offered as lot 143 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Cadillac Eldorado Convertible (1953) - offered as lot 144 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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BMW Alpina B2 (1976) - offered as lot 145 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Ferrari Enzo (2003) - offered as lot 146 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Aston Martin DB6 Vantage (1965) - offered as lot 147 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Lamborghini Countach LP400 S By Bertone (1978) - offered as lot 148 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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BMW Alpina B3 GT3 (2012) - offered as lot 149 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1959) - offered as lot 150 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Bugatti Type 43 Roadster by Lavocat et Marsaud (1928) - offered as lot 151 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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McLaren P1 (2015) - offered as lot 152 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Bentley 4 1/4-Litre Drophead Coupé By Vanden Plas (1937) - offered as lot 153 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Ferrari 275 GTB/4 By Scaglietti (1967) - offered as lot 154 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Citroën DS 21 Décapotable (1965) - offered as lot 155 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Delahaye 148 L Cabriolet Mylord Grand Luxe By Chapron (1939) - offered as lot 156 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Iso Rivolta IR 300 GT Coupé By Bertone (1968) - offered as lot 157 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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BMW Z1 (1990) - offered as lot 158 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Lancia Flaminia Sport 3C 2.5 By Zagato (1962) - offered as lot 159 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche 904 GTS (1964) - offered as lot 160 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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OSCA 1600 GT By Zagato (1963) - offered as lot 161 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Ferrari 643 (1991) - offered as lot 162 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Ferrari 308 GTB 'Vetroresina' Group 4 (1976) - offered as lot 163 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche 356 Pre-A-Coupé (Project) (1953) - offered as lot 164 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Lamborghini Countach LP400 'Periscopio' By Bertone (1977) - offered as lot 165 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Facel Vega HK500 (1960) - offered as lot 166 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Cabriolet (1965) - offered as lot 167 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Ferrari F40 (1990) - offered as lot 168 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ By Zagato (1961) - offered as lot 169 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Alfa Romeo SZ (1992) - offered as lot 170 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Iso Grifo 7-Litri Series I By Bertone (1969) - offered as lot 171 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Ferrari 599 GTB (2008) - offered as lot 172 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Ferrari 360 Modena 'Sunroof' (2000) - offered as lot 173 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche 928 GTS (1993) - offered as lot 174 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon By Thrupp & Maberly (1931) - offered as lot 175 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Bugatti Type 55 Roadster in the style of Jean Bugatti (1932) - offered as lot 176 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Bugatti Chriron Profilée (2022) - offered as lot 177 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Bugatti Chiron Profilée (2022) - offered as lot 177 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Engine of the Bugatti Chriron Profilée (2022) - offered as lot 177 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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McLaren Speedtail (2020) - offered as lot 178 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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De Tomaso Mangusta By Ghia (1970) - offered as lot 179 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Lamborghini Miura P400 S By Bertone (1969) - offered as lot 180 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Series III By Pininfarina (1963) - offered as lot 181 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Tubolare Zagato (1965) - offered as lot 182 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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BMW 850 CSi (1995) - offered as lot 183 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso By Scaglietti (1963) - offered as lot 184 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport (2009) - offered as lot 185 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Ferrari 458 Italia (2011) - offered as lot 186 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche 911 Turbo 'Flachbau' (1989) - offered as lot 187 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Iso Grifo A3/C (1965) - offered as lot 188 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche 911 GT3 R (2000) - offered as lot 189 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM (2000) - offered as lot 190 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Ferrari Superamerica (2005) - offered as lot 191 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 'Rallyewagen' (1979) - offered as lot 192 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé 'Sunroof' (1970) - offered as lot 193 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (1959) - offered as lot 194 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 'IROC Recreation' (1975) - offered as lot 195 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera (1976) - offered as lot 196 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche 911 S Coupé (1967) - offered as lot 197 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Porsche RUF BTR Cabriolet (1987) - offered as lot 198 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 1, 2023

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Summary

85 exclusive cars and a children's Countach were auctioned off at RM/Sotheby's on February 1, 2023 at 99 Rue de Rivoli in Paris. The surprise of the day was a brand-new Bugatti, which made it straight into the record books. Many super classics fared worse and there were also some bargains. This auction review analyzes the results and shows all the vehicles in pictures.

This article contains the following chapters

The superstar
The expensive Porsche project
Porsche and Ferrari most strongly represented
Exceptional Zagato selection
Lamborghini Miura and Countach in a multipack
Many super classics
Special Japanese
Old cars also fetch high prices

Estimated reading time: 4min

Preview (beginning of the article)

On February 1, 2023, RM/Sotheby's held a major auction as usual on the occasion of the Rétromobile in Paris . The auction was now held at 99 Rue de Rivoli, practically around the corner from the Louvre. For almost five hours, 85 full-size cars and a children's car as well as some automobilia (including Ferrari tool sets, steering wheels and alloy wheels) went under the hammer. The cars were valued at around EUR 60 million, but almost EUR 50 million was realized with the vehicles. EUR 576,663 was paid per vehicle. On average, 85.8 percent of the median estimate was offered. Only 23 percent of the vehicles were offered without a reserve price, yet a sales rate of 74 percent was achieved.

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