Twice a year, Artcurial organizes an auction in the center of Paris, "Sur les Champs" is the name of these auctions. Number 12 will take place on April 8, 2018 and, in addition to a good dozen scooters, will offer 69 automobiles with an average value of EUR 96,775 or CHF 113,227.
Younger and younger
With an average age of just 44 years, the cars (including a tractor) in Paris are comparatively young, especially as the oldest vehicle dates back to 1927. However, the Bugatti Type 43 from 1927 is one of only four pre-war vehicles.
In contrast, there are 19 youngtimers and neoclassics, which even include a current Alpine A110 from the "Prémiere Edition", a new car so to speak.
Ferrari, Porsche and Jaguar
The largest contingents are represented by Ferrari and Porsche with seven vehicles each, and Jaguar with six.
All other brands are less well represented, with DB and Bristol among the real exotics.
All-open Renault Spider
The Renault Spider of the nineties is enjoying increasing appreciation among collectors. The variants without a windshield are very rare. Arcturial can offer a model from 1997 in red, which is particularly rare.
With a mileage of around 50,000 km and a new paint job, it is certainly worth a second look, but at EUR 40,000 to 60,000 it is not cheap either.
The Spider is not the only mid-engined Renault at the auction; a Clio V6 Phase 1 from 2003 (EUR 35,000 to 55,000) and an R5 Turbo Group 4 from 1983 (EUR 130,000 to 160,000) are also on offer.
Ferrari F40 the most valuable
The third-hand Ferrari F40 from 1989 with chassis number ZFFGJ34B000080758 is the most expensive car to be auctioned in Paris. With a mileage of 52,718 km, this car may even be one of the most well-traveled, but there is no reason for concern, as there are many maintenance records and the car has even been carefully repainted.
Now it is said to cost EUR 750,000 to 850,000 including the original luggage set.
Simca 1200 S from Bertone
Developed as a sportier version of the Simca 1000 in 1967 and designed by Bertone, the Simca 1200 S offers plenty of racing flair as an advanced version. Design details are reminiscent of the Lamborghini Miura, while the 82 hp engine in the rear allows a top speed of 170 km/h.
Described as being in "loving condition", the Simca is offered for EUR 20,000 to 30,000.
Super classics too, of course
Of course, Paris is also home to the types of cars that you come across at almost every auction.
A Maserati Ghibli 4.9 liter SS from 1972, for example, is on the lot list at EUR 200,000 to 250,000, a Jaguar XK 120 from 1954 at EUR 80,000 to 120,000.
Two Mercedes-Benz Pagodas with 2.3- and 2.8-liter engines will go under the hammer for EUR 30,000 to 50,000 and EUR 60,000 to 80,000 respectively.
A Porsche 993 Turbo S from 1998 is for sale for EUR 200,000 to 300,000, an Aston Martin DB6 Volante with right-hand drive from 1968 for EUR 550,000 to 750,000.
Bargain?
With 51 percent of the cars on offer as "No Reserve", bargain hunters should think they have a good chance of buying one or two lots well below the estimated price.
Even cars such as a Lamborghini Urraco, a VW Golf GTI from 1980 or a Peugeot 205 GTI Griffe from 1990 are offered without a minimum price.
More information and many pictures of the auction can be found online on the Artcurial website.
Vehicles on offer
The following table lists all the cars on offer with estimated prices in EUR and CHF. The conversion was made at the daily exchange rate (1 EUR = 1.17 CHF). The column "NoR" indicates vehicles offered without a minimum price with "yes". All information without guarantee.
| Lot | Vehicle | Year | € Est from | € Est to | CHF Est from | CHF Est to | NoR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fiat Nuova 500 D | 1962 | 10000 | 15000 | 11700 | 17550 | yes |
| 19 | Austin Mini DeLuxe | 1966 | 10000 | 15000 | 11700 | 17550 | yes |
| 20 | Fiat 600 D " Jolly " carrosserie Ghia | 1962 | 45000 | 65000 | 52650 | 76050 | yes |
| 21 | Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710 K fourgon tôlé | 1972 | 10000 | 20000 | 11700 | 23400 | Yes |
| 22 | Dodge WC-56 Command Car | 1944 | 15000 | 25000 | 17550 | 29250 | yes |
| 23 | Morgan 3 Wheeler | 2013 | 35000 | 50000 | 40950 | 58500 | yes |
| 24 | Renault Mégane RS R26.R | 2009 | 35000 | 50000 | 40950 | 58500 | yes |
| 25 | Renault Spider | 1996 | 40000 | 60000 | 46800 | 70200 | |
| 26 | Alpine A110 "Première édition" | 2018 | 60000 | 80000 | 70200 | 93600 | |
| 27 | Jaguar E-Type 4.2 L Convertible Series 2 | 1970 | 70000 | 90000 | 81900 | 105300 | Yes |
| 28 | Jaguar XK120 Roadster | 1954 | 80000 | 120000 | 93600 | 140400 | |
| 29 | Porsche 911 2.7L S Targa | 1974 | 40000 | 60000 | 46800 | 70200 | yes |
| 30 | Porsche 964 Carrera 4 | 1990 | 40000 | 60000 | 46800 | 70200 | yes |
| 31 | Porsche 356 BT5 Roadster | 1961 | 160000 | 210000 | 187200 | 245700 | |
| 32 | Ferrari 400i | 1982 | 65000 | 85000 | 76050 | 99450 | |
| 33 | Dino 308 GT4 | 1976 | 70000 | 90000 | 81900 | 105300 | |
| 34 | Ferrari 512 TR | 1993 | 100000 | 140000 | 117000 | 163800 | |
| 35 | Ferrari Mondial 3.2L convertible | 1988 | 40000 | 60000 | 46800 | 70200 | yes |
| 36 | Ferrari F40 | 1989 | 750000 | 850000 | 877500 | 994500 | |
| 37 | Porsche diesel Type 218 Standard | 1960 | 15000 | 25000 | 17550 | 29250 | yes |
| 38 | Lamborghini Urraco P 250 S | 1973 | 80000 | 100000 | 93600 | 117000 | yes |
| 39 | Lamborghini Espada série 2 | 1970 | 100000 | 140000 | 117000 | 163800 | |
| 40 | Maserati Ghibli 4.9L SS | 1972 | 200000 | 250000 | 234000 | 292500 | |
| 41 | Range Rover Classic | 1976 | 50000 | 80000 | 58500 | 93600 | |
| 42 | Range Rover Rally Raid | 1982 | 25000 | 35000 | 29250 | 40950 | Yes |
| 43 | BMW 320/6 "Top-Cabriolet " Baur | 1980 | 15000 | 25000 | 17550 | 29250 | yes |
| 44 | BMW Z1 | 1991 | 55000 | 75000 | 64350 | 87750 | |
| 45 | Volkswagen Golf GTI | 1980 | 15000 | 25000 | 17550 | 29250 | Yes |
| 46 | Lancia Delta HF Intégrale 8 soupapes | 1988 | 30000 | 40000 | 35100 | 46800 | yes |
| 47 | Porsche 928 Clubsport | 1989 | 30000 | 50000 | 35100 | 58500 | yes |
| 48 | Porsche 928 GTS | 1992 | 35000 | 55000 | 40950 | 64350 | |
| 49 | Porsche 928 GTS Morabito | 1995 | 55000 | 70000 | 64350 | 81900 | |
| 50 | Porsche 993 Turbo S | 1998 | 200000 | 300000 | 234000 | 351000 | |
| 51 | Peugeot 205 GTI Handles | 1990 | 20000 | 40000 | 23400 | 46800 | Yes |
| 52 | Peugeot 504 convertible | 1979 | 15000 | 25000 | 17550 | 29250 | yes |
| 53 | Facel Vega FV4 | 1957 | 170000 | 230000 | 198900 | 269100 | |
| 54 | Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS spider | 1939 | 200000 | 300000 | 234000 | 351000 | yes |
| 55 | DB HBR5 Ex-Tour de France car 1958 / 1959 | 1957 | 50000 | 70000 | 58500 | 81900 | |
| 56 | Bugatti Type 43 Torpédo Grand Sport | 1927 | 500000 | 800000 | 585000 | 936000 | |
| 57 | Bristol 401 | 1950 | 40000 | 60000 | 46800 | 70200 | yes |
| 58 | Rolls-Royce 25/30 Sports Saloon par Hooper | 1937 | 40000 | 60000 | 46800 | 70200 | |
| 59 | Bentley S2 Continental Coupé par H.J. Mulliner | 1960 | 150000 | 250000 | 175500 | 292500 | |
| 60 | Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud S1 | 1958 | 50000 | 70000 | 58500 | 81900 | |
| 61 | Citroën DS 21 cabriolet | 1968 | 130000 | 200000 | 152100 | 234000 | |
| 62 | Simca 1200 S | 1968 | 20000 | 30000 | 23400 | 35100 | yes |
| 63 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce | 1961 | 70000 | 120000 | 81900 | 140400 | |
| 64 | Renault 5 Turbo Gr. IV | 1983 | 130000 | 180000 | 152100 | 210600 | |
| 65 | Renault Clio V6 Phase 1 (#1600) | 2003 | 35000 | 55000 | 40950 | 64350 | |
| 66 | Princess Vanden Plas 4 Litre R Par Harold Radford & Co | 1965 | 10000 | 15000 | 11700 | 17550 | yes |
| 67 | Jaguar XK 150 3.4L Roadster | 1958 | 90000 | 140000 | 105300 | 163800 | |
| 68 | Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante | 2003 | 40000 | 60000 | 46800 | 70200 | |
| 69 | Aston Martin DB6 Volante RHD | 1968 | 550000 | 750000 | 643500 | 877500 | |
| 70 | Jaguar XJS V12 Coupé | 1989 | 10000 | 15000 | 11700 | 17550 | Yes |
| 71 | Jaguar XJS-C | 1986 | 17000 | 23000 | 19890 | 26910 | yes |
| 72 | Jaguar XJS Convertible | 1990 | 25000 | 35000 | 29250 | 40950 | Yes |
| 73 | Ferrari 308 GTB carter sec | 1977 | 80000 | 120000 | 93600 | 140400 | |
| 74 | Ferrari 575M Maranello HGTE | 2004 | 80000 | 100000 | 93600 | 117000 | |
| 75 | Ferrari 348 GTS ex. Guillaume Durand | 1994 | 60000 | 80000 | 70200 | 93600 | |
| 76 | MG TC | 1947 | 35000 | 45000 | 40950 | 52650 | yes |
| 77 | Austin Healey 3000 Mk II BT7 | 1961 | 50000 | 70000 | 58500 | 81900 | |
| 78 | Citroën Méhari | 1973 | 12000 | 18000 | 14040 | 21060 | yes |
| 79 | Citroën SM Carburateurs | 1970 | 30000 | 50000 | 35100 | 58500 | Yes |
| 80 | Citroën Traction 11BL Fourgonnette 450 kg | 1953 | 25000 | 35000 | 29250 | 40950 | Yes |
| 81 | Ford Mustang Coupe Hardtop V8 | 1965 | 30000 | 40000 | 35100 | 46800 | yes |
| 82 | Ford Thunderbird avec Hard-top | 1957 | 45000 | 60000 | 52650 | 70200 | |
| 83 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda | 1969 | 60000 | 80000 | 70200 | 93600 | yes |
| 84 | Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 1962 | 70000 | 90000 | 81900 | 105300 | yes |
| 85 | Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL | 1987 | 10000 | 15000 | 11700 | 17550 | Yes |
| 86 | Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda | 1968 | 30000 | 50000 | 35100 | 58500 |


























































































































































