RM Sotheby's Paris 2026 - expensive Ferraris and affordable Bentleys

Name: Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider 1960
Brand: Ferrari

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Created on January 31, 2026

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Bruno von Rotz

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Neil Fraser - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Simon Clay - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Willen Verstraten - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Paolo Carlini - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Armand Maertens - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Federico Vecchio - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Simon Gosselin - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Tom Gidden - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Tom Wood - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Michael Nehrmann - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Lukas Magerl - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Garry Newton - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Ashley Border - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Maximilian Vogl - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Tom Hains - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Maxime Fourcade - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Mads Dreier - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Remi Dargegen - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Ivan Caravona - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Jani Talja - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Florian Schmitz - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Alberto Vassallo - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Simon Hamelius - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Keno Zache - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Willem Verstraten - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Ricardo van de Bor - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Kevin Van Campenhout - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Alexandre Canale - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Andrew Link - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Kevin van Campenhout - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Bruno von Rotz

Neil Fraser - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Simon Clay - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Willen Verstraten - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Paolo Carlini - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Armand Maertens - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Federico Vecchio - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Simon Gosselin - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Tom Gidden - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

- Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Tom Wood - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Michael Nehrmann - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Lukas Magerl - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Garry Newton - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Ashley Border - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Maximilian Vogl - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Tom Hains - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Maxime Fourcade - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Mads Dreier - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Remi Dargegen - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Ivan Caravona - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Jani Talja - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Florian Schmitz - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Alberto Vassallo - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Simon Hamelius - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Keno Zache - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Willem Verstraten - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Ricardo van de Bor - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Kevin Van Campenhout - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Alexandre Canale - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Andrew Link - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Kevin van Campenhout - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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BMW M3 Sport Evolution (1990) - as lot 121 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Cars for the next generation - more or less sought-after at the auction, but all sold - RM Sotheby's Paris 2026

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The downsized Testarossa sold significantly better than expected for EUR 204,000 - RM Sotheby's Paris 2026

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Don't dream it, drive it? Do you really want to use the simulator for this? - RM Sotheby's Paris 2026

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Notice of a sealed bid auction of the JPS Lotus 98 T - RM Sotheby's Paris 2026

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Piaggio Vespa LX 125 'Ferrari Edition' (2007) - as lot 117 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster 'Project' (1963) - as lot 118 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Fixed Head Coupé 'Project' (1965) - as lot 119 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante 'X-Pack' (1989) - as lot 120 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari FF (2013) - as lot 122 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Renault Clio V6 Phase 2 'TWR Development Car' (2001) - as lot 123 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' (1969) - as lot 124 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (2013) - as lot 125 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé (2013) - as lot 126 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster (2010) - as lot 127 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1962) - as lot 128 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (1954) - as lot 129 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (2004) - as lot 130 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss (2009) - as lot 131 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Lancia Beta Coupé Group 4 (1974) - as lot 132 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 360 Challenge (2000) - as lot 133 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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De Tomaso Pantera Group 4 (1972) - as lot 134 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Vignale (1962) - as lot 135 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari F310 B (1997) - as lot 136 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (1989) - as lot 137 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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McLaren MP4-17A (2002) - as lot 138 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 'Grand-Am' (2009) - as lot 139 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti (1960) - as lot 140 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 812 GTS (2021) - as lot 141 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 488 Spider (2018) - as lot 142 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari SA Aperta (2011) - as lot 143 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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BMW 327 Sport Cabriolet (1939) - as lot 144 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Porsche Kremer 962 (1988) - as lot 145 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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BMW M3 CSL (2004) - as lot 146 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series I by Pininfarina (1964) - as lot 147 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Series III by Pininfarina (1963) - as lot 148 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Jaguar XK 150 S 3.8-Litre Drophead Coupé (1960) - as lot 149 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Lamborghini Miura P400 SV (1971) - as lot 150 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Lamborghini Miura SV (1971) - as lot 150 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport (1951) - as lot 151 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 250 GT Coupé by Boano (1957) - as lot 152 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Hispano-Suiza 16 HP Rabassada Two-Seater (1921) - as lot 153 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Volkswagen Beetle (1971) - as lot 154 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Volkswagen Type 2 '21-Window' Deluxe Microbus (1967) - as lot 155 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Jaguar XK 120 Roadster (1952) - as lot 156 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint by Bertone (1964) - as lot 157 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Lagonda M45 'Silent-Travel' Pillarless Saloon (1934) - as lot 158 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible (1963) - as lot 159 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Tourer by Vanden Plas (1924) - as lot 160 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Bentley 8-Litre Tourer in the style of Vanden Plas (1931) - as lot 161 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Bentley 3-Litre Weymann Saloon by Gurney Nutting (1926) - as lot 163 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Tourist Trophy Two-Seater in the style of Jarvis (1924) - as lot 164 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III (1957) - as lot 165 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' by Scaglietti (1956) - as lot 166 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 250 GT Coupé Series II by Pinin Farina (1960) - as lot 167 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 512 TR (1993) - as lot 168 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Saleen S7 (2003) - as lot 169 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2004) - as lot 170 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Bugatti Bolide (2024) - as lot 171 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring (1973) - as lot 172 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Shelby 289 Cobra (1964) - as lot 173 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari Testarossa 'Monospecchio' (1986) - as lot 174 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition by Bertone (1989) - as lot 175 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport (2019) - as lot 176 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster (1961) - as lot 177 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 'Long Chassis' Le Mans Tourer (1934) - as lot 178 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Series IV Spider by Carrozzeria Sport (1930) - as lot 179 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupé (1954) - as lot 180 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Porsche 356 C Carrera 2 Cabriolet by Reutter (1963) - as lot 181 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 275 GTB (1965) - as lot 182 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Porsche RUF SCR 3.2 (1975) - as lot 183 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Porsche 356 B Carrera 2 2000 GS Coupé by Reutter (1962) - as lot 184 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Aston Martin V8 Volante (1984) - as lot 185 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Porsche 911 Turbo 'Flat-Nose' Coupé (1988) - as lot 186 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Citroën SM (1973) - as lot 187 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Lamborghini Murciélago R-GT GT1 (2004) - as lot 188 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 550 Maranello 'WSR Specification' (2000) - as lot 189 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 550 GTC (2003) - as lot 190 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari Dino 206 S (1967) - as lot 191 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 288 GTO (1985) - as lot 192 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari Enzo (2004) - as lot 193 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari F50 (1997) - as lot 194 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 488 GTE (2017) - as lot 195 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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RUF Rt12 S (2008) - as lot 196 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Ferrari 400i (1983) - as lot 197 at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris on January 28, 2026

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Summary

77 cars, a Vespa and a trailer worth over EUR 98 million were auctioned by RM Sotheby's in Paris on the afternoon of January 28, 2026. 70% of the 23 Ferrari cars registered, 60% of the 10 Porsche cars on offer and all nine Mercedes-Benz cars were sold. The average selling price per car was almost 1.1 million, although around a fifth remained unsold. The four most expensive cars all bore the Ferrari badge. There were plenty of surprises. This auction review analyzes the results and shows all the cars in pictures.

This article contains the following chapters

A fast start
California Spider as the most expensive car
Young Ferrari on the up
Little enthusiasm for the pre-war cars
Tough bidding battle for the Lamborghini Miura SV
All Mercedes-Benz sold
Favorable opportunities?

Estimated reading time: 7min

Preview (beginning of the article)

Just like last year, RM Sotheby's organized the traditional Paris auction on 28 January 2026 in the immediate vicinity of the Louvre in the city centre. There were 79 vehicles on offer, including a Vespa and a trailer. A number of automobilia and children's cars also went under the hammer. In total, the 79 vehicles had been estimated in advance at around EUR 98.5 million. 46% were offered without a reserve price. The average age of the cars on offer was around 49 years. The pre-auction viewing had already attracted a great deal of interest, with queues of 100 to 200 meters in front of the entrance. And on the day of the auction, too, there were more interested parties than there was room for on the chairs.

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