Surprises and disappointments at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

Name: Maserati Sebring 1967
Brand: Maserati

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Created on February 8, 2015

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Bruno von Rotz

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Bruno von Rotz

Tim Scott - Courtesy RM Auctions

Tom Wood - Courtesy RM Auctions

Cymon Taylor - Courtesy RM Auctions

Simon Clay - Courtesy RM Auctions

Bernard Canonne - Courtesy RM Auctions

James Mann - Courtesy RM Auctions

Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM Auctions

Piotr Degler - Courtesy RM Auctions

Guido Bissattini - Courtesy RM Auctions

Corey Silvia - Courtesy RM Auctions

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Aaron Summerfield - Courtesy RM Auctions

Boris Adolf - Courtesy RM Auctions

Sue Westwood-Ruttledge - Courtesy RM Auctions

Stuart Kortekaas - Courtesy RM Auctions

Bruno von Rotz

Tim Scott - Courtesy RM Auctions

Tom Wood - Courtesy RM Auctions

Cymon Taylor - Courtesy RM Auctions

Simon Clay - Courtesy RM Auctions

Bernard Canonne - Courtesy RM Auctions

James Mann - Courtesy RM Auctions

Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM Auctions

Piotr Degler - Courtesy RM Auctions

Guido Bissattini - Courtesy RM Auctions

Corey Silvia - Courtesy RM Auctions

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Klementev Gleb GM Photo Ekaterinburg - Courtesy RM Auctions

Aaron Summerfield - Courtesy RM Auctions

Boris Adolf - Courtesy RM Auctions

Sue Westwood-Ruttledge - Courtesy RM Auctions

Stuart Kortekaas - Courtesy RM Auctions

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Delahaye 135 S (1935) - offered as lot 160 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlinetta (1939) - offered as lot 137 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Impressions from the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015 - Highest bid for the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlinetta from 1939

Bild von Partner Porsche AMAG Mai Foto-Galerie 2026

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Impressions from the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015 - The cars are inspected before the auction

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Impressions from the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015 - Valentino Balboni explains that he personally delivered the Countach to be auctioned to the customer

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Impressions from the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015 - Impressive architecture in the background

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Impressions of the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015 - Attractive backdrop

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Ferrari 166 MM wireframe (2010) - offered as lot 101 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Fiat-Abarth 750 GT Zagato (1958) - offered as lot 108 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Mercedes-Benz 300 D Limousine (1959) - offered as lot 109 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Tatra T87 (1948) - offered as lot 110 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Jaguar C-Type Aerodynamic (1952) - offered as lot 115 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Avions Voisin C3 Cabriolet Transformable (1925) - offered as lot 117 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Lancia Belna Eclipse (1934) - offered as lot 124 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Nash-Healey Roadster (1952) - offered as lot 131 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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De Tomaso Mangusta (1969) - offered as lot 133 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Iso Grifo A3/C Stradale (1965) - offered as lot 157 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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BMW 3200 CS (1965) - offered as lot 162 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring (1973) - offered as lot 163 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Panhard et Levassor X82 Dynamic 160 Berline (1939) - offered as lot 172 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Citroën 2CV Charleston (1982) - offered as lot 107 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Fiat-Abarth 750 GT 'Double Bubble' Coupé by Zagato (1958) - offered as lot 108 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Mercedes-Benz 300 d Saloon (1959) - offered as lot 109 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Jaguar XK120 Roadster (1951) - offered as lot 111 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II by Pininfarina (1966) - offered as lot 112 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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AC Ace-Bristol (1958) - offered as lot 113 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupé (1963) - offered as lot 114 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Jaguar C-Type Aerodynamic Recreation (1952) - offered as lot 115 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Ferrari Dino 246 GTS by Scaglietti (1972) - offered as lot 116 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Avions Voisin C3 Cabriolet Transformable by Rothschild et Fils (1925) - offered as lot 117 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster (1949) - offered as lot 118 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Ferrari 365 GTC/4 by Pininfarina (1972) - offered as lot 119 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Ferrari Testarossa (1989) - offered as lot 120 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Lancia Stratos HF Stradale by Bertone (1977) - offered as lot 121 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Maserati Sebring 3700 GT Series II (1967) - offered as lot 122 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Porsche 356 B Super 90 Cabriolet by Reutter (1963) - offered as lot 123 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Lancia Belna Eclipse by Pourtout (1934) - offered as lot 124 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Lamborghini Countach LP400 'Periscopio' (1977) - offered as lot 125 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Lancia Flaminia Sport by Zagato (1961) - offered as lot 126 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster by Reutter (1955) - offered as lot 127 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Spyder (1970) - offered as lot 129 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Ferrari 250 GT Coupé by Pinin Farina (1958) - offered as lot 130 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Nash-Healey Roadster by Pinin Farina (1952) - offered as lot 131 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale by Bertone (1961) - offered as lot 132 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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BMW Z8 (2000) - offered as lot 134 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Ferrari 250 GT/L 'Lusso' Berlinetta by Scaglietti (1963) - offered as lot 135 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Alfa Romeo 6C2500 Sport Berlinetta by Touring (1939) - offered as lot 137 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Series I by Pininfarina (1963) - offered as lot 138 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Aston Martin DB5 (1964) - offered as lot 139 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon by Franay (1955) - offered as lot 140 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Bentley 4¼-Litre Sports Coupé "Honeymoon Express" by Park Ward (1939) - offered as lot 141 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America (1954) - offered as lot 142 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary (1989) - offered as lot 143 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Porsche 904 Carrera GTS (1964) - offered as lot 144 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk I Drophead Coupé (1955) - offered as lot 145 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Ferrari F40 (1990) - offered as lot 146 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Lotus Elite (1961) - offered as lot 147 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Sports Lightweight (1973) - offered as lot 148 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Ferrari 308 GTB Group B (1978) - offered as lot 149 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1963) - offered as lot 150 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 by Touring (1966) - offered as lot 151 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti (1969) - offered as lot 152 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Porsche 911 S Ex-Works (1969) - offered as lot 153 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Ferrari 512 BBi (1983) - offered as lot 154 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Lancia 037 Stradale (1982) - offered as lot 155 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Shelby GT500 Convertible (1969) - offered as lot 156 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Alpine-Renault A110 1600S (1973) - offered as lot 158 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Mercedes-Benz 230 SL 'Pagoda' (1963) - offered as lot 159 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible by Pinin Farina (1957) - offered as lot 161 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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BMW 3200 CS by Bertone (1965) - offered as lot 162 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Lamborghini Countach LP400S (1980) - offered as lot 164 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Delage Series C Drophead Coupé (1930) - offered as lot 165 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Aston Martin DB4 (1961) - offered as lot 166 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Ferrari Dino 246 GT 'L-Series' (1970) - offered as lot 167 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Ferrari 250 GT Coupé by Ellena (1957) - offered as lot 168 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS (1992) - offered as lot 169 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Facel Vega HK500 Coupé (1961) - offered as lot 170 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 Super 'Carabinieri' (1971) - offered as lot 171 at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlinetta (1939) - als Lot 137 angeboten an der Versteigerung von RM in Paris am 4. Februar 2015

Eindrücke von der RM-Versteigerung von Paris am 4. Februar 2015 - Höchsgebot für die Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlinetta von 1939

Eindrücke von der RM-Versteigerung von Paris am 4. Februar 2015 - Vor der Versteigerung werdne die Autos inspiziert

Eindrücke von der RM-Versteigerung von Paris am 4. Februar 2015 - Valentino Balboni erklärt, dass er den zu versteigernden Countach persönlich beim Kunden abgeliefert habe

Summary

On February 4, 2015, RM auctioned 66 cars from eight decades at Place Vaubon in Paris. 80% of the vehicles were sold, with total sales amounting to 20 million euros. The star of the auction, an Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlinetta Touring, did not find a new owner, but a Maserati Sebring provided a surprise. This auction report analyzes the results, showing all lots in pictures and the complete results in table form.

This article contains the following chapters

Balboni and "his" Countach Periscopo
A Sebring on the upswing
Porsche expensive, but not expensive enough
Noble classics at a high level
Highlight Alfa Romeo 6C 2500
Young cars on the upswing
Favorable opportunities
The unsuccessful barn find
Results in detail

Estimated reading time: 7min

Preview (beginning of the article)

It's not always a bad thing to be first. This is the motto that RM uses to kick off the auction season at the Rétromobile in Paris. Once again, the American auction house took up residence on Place Vaubon in the heart of Paris in a comfortably furnished tent that allowed a view of the impressive surrounding architecture through the transparent roof. RM had 66 cars (and one motorcycle, as well as a few automobilia/spare parts) on offer and overall it was the typical RM mix of high-priced super classics and a few exotics. Around 80% of the 66 cars were sold for almost 20 million euros. On average, the hammer price reached 88% of the median estimate, so one cannot speak of a calming of the market in view of the high estimates. On average, each lot cost around 350,000 euros.

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