For the 10th time, the Parisian auction house Artcurial is organizing an auction on 30 October 2016 near its headquarters on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, which once again has some very special classics to offer this year.
75 vehicles (and a driving license) will go under the hammer, with a total value of EUR 5.2 million (CHF 5.7 million), so on average each lot is expected to cost EUR 69,000 (CHF 75,000).
55% of the lots will be auctioned without a reserve price, so bargains are possible.
32 different stamps
The offer is wide-ranging, with vehicles from 32 manufacturers being auctioned, including 11 Ferrari, 6 Alfa Romeo, 5 BMW, 5 Citroën, 4 Porsche, 4 Jaguar, 4 Fiat and 4 Mercedes.
The rest is made up of more or less exotic brands, including Autobianchi, De Dion Bouton, Brasier and Hommell.
French specialties
Of course, there are also some French rarities up for auction at Artcurial, such as a four-door Facel Vega Excellence from 1960 (EUR 80,000 to 120,000) or a Bugatti Type 40 as a "Spéciale" from 1927 (EUR 250,000 to 300,000).
The elegant Ford Comète, which was coachbuilt by Facel at the time, is also one of the French specialties.
The Peugeot three-wheeler "Triporteur M2" from 1939 is also probably only known to a few.
The fast Alpine with Le Mans history
Racing car fans should take a closer look at the Alpine M64 from 1964 with chassis number 1711. The car took part in the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing 17th overall, winning the class and the energy index.
However, this was not the end of its racing activities and even the development of the A210 was helped by 1711. Now, restored and with a 1.1-liter engine, the car is once again available for racing and is expected to cost EUR 330,000 to 380,000.
The hot hatchback sports cars
They are called "Hot Hatch" in the UK, meaning compact hatchback saloons with a tailgate and a sporty engine.
Artcurial can offer three classics from this up-and-coming segment, namely a VW Golf GTI 16S Oettinger from 1981 (EUR 28,000 to 38,000), a Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 with 115 hp from 1986 (EUR 10,000 to 15,000) and a Renault Clio Williams Phase 2 from 1994 (EUR 20,000 to 30,000).
If these vehicles are not sporty and exclusive enough for you, you can also bid for a Renault 5 Turbo 2 from 1984, which is on the lot list for EUR 50,000 to 70,000. And then there is also a Lancia Delta Integrale with a Martini look for sale.
Auction classics
Of course, there are also cars at Artcurial in October that can be found at most high-priced auctions, such as an Aston Martin DB5 from 1964, which is expected to fetch EUR 550,000 to 650,000, or a Ferrari 308 GTB with plastic bodywork from 1977, which is listed in the catalog at EUR 150,000 to 180,000.
The Jaguar E-Type with 3.8-liter engine from 1962 also belongs to the same category as a coupé, but is listed for a moderate EUR 45,000 to 65,000 due to its condition.
Seven pre-war vehicles
Cars built before the Second World War are becoming increasingly rare at auctions.
Artcurial can offer seven vehicles from this age group, including a Brasier 9 HP from 1914, a BMW 327 Coupé from 1937 (EUR 50,000 to 80,000) and the Durant Miller 650 two-seater from 1929 (EUR 60,000 to 120,000), which is interesting from a sporting point of view.
However, little is known about the history of this interesting-looking special with a Continental six-cylinder engine.
Classics of the future
A handful of comparatively modern vehicles were also included in the auction catalog, including the BMW Z3 M Roadster from 1999, which is expected to find a new owner for EUR 30,000 to 40,000, as well as the Lotus Esprit V8 GT from 2001, estimated at EUR 40,000 to 60,000.
For those with a special taste, perhaps the Hommell Vaillante "Grand défi" from 1999, which was created in the wake of the Michel Vaillant comics with a Peugeot 306 S16 engine and Hommel chassis to be used in a racing series with famous people, is recommended. Now one of the 15 surviving examples is expected to cost EUR 40,000 to 60,000.
Further information and pictures of the vehicles can be found on the Artcurial website.
Vehicles on offer
The following table shows all vehicles offered at the auction on October 30, 2016 with estimated values in EUR and CHF. The conversion was made at the daily exchange rate 1 EUR = 1.09 CHF. In the "NoR" column, vehicles auctioned without a reserve price are marked with "yes". All information without guarantee.
The list can be sorted as desired by clicking on the column headings.
| Lot | Vehicle | Year | € Est from | € Est to | CHF Est from | CHF Est to | NoR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Peugeot Triporteur M2 | 1939 | 2000 | 3000 | 2180 | 3270 | Yes |
| 102 | Jaguar MK IV convertible | 1948 | 15000 | 25000 | 16350 | 27250 | Yes |
| 103 | Bentley 3.5 L "Derby" cabriolet | 1935 | 40000 | 60000 | 43600 | 65400 | yes |
| 104 | Jaguar XK140 Coupé | 1955 | 40000 | 60000 | 43600 | 65400 | yes |
| 105 | Ferrari 360 Modena F1 Berlinetta | 1999 | 45000 | 65000 | 49050 | 70850 | Yes |
| 106 | Ferrari 412 | 1989 | 65000 | 95000 | 70850 | 103550 | |
| 107 | Ferrari 550 Maranello | 2000 | 80000 | 110000 | 87200 | 119900 | |
| 108 | Ferrari 348 TB | 1992 | 90000 | 130000 | 98100 | 141700 | |
| 109 | Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 1.6 | 1972 | 15000 | 25000 | 16350 | 27250 | Yes |
| 110 | Fiat 124 Sport Spider | 1971 | 18000 | 24000 | 19620 | 26160 | Yes |
| 111 | Lancia Fulvia 1600 HF | 1971 | 30000 | 40000 | 32700 | 43600 | yes |
| 112 | Ferrari 308 GT4 | 1977 | 35000 | 55000 | 38150 | 59950 | |
| 113 | Lancia Delta Evo 1 Martini HF | 1992 | 70000 | 90000 | 76300 | 98100 | yes |
| 114 | BMW M3 E30 European Champion | 1988 | 60000 | 80000 | 65400 | 87200 | |
| 115 | Autobianchi / Lancia A112 Abarth série 7 | 1984 | 5000 | 10000 | 5450 | 10900 | Yes |
| 116 | Autobianchi Eden Roc | 1967 | 12000 | 18000 | 13080 | 19620 | yes |
| 117 | Autobianchi Bianchina Lutèce | 1965 | 8000 | 14000 | 8720 | 15260 | yes |
| 118 | Fiat 850 Sport | 1970 | 5000 | 10000 | 5450 | 10900 | Yes |
| 119 | Matra Djet V Luxe | 1966 | 35000 | 55000 | 38150 | 59950 | Yes |
| 120 | Jaguar Type E 3.8 l coupé | 1962 | 45000 | 65000 | 49050 | 70850 | Yes |
| 121 | Aston Martin DB5 | 1964 | 550000 | 650000 | 599500 | 708500 | |
| 122 | Citroën 2 CV Charleston | 1990 | 8000 | 12000 | 8720 | 13080 | yes |
| 123 | Citroën Traction 15/6 malle plate | 1952 | 20000 | 30000 | 21800 | 32700 | Yes |
| 124 | Citroën SM Carburateurs | 1972 | 35000 | 50000 | 38150 | 54500 | |
| 125 | Citroën DS 21 ie Automatique | 1972 | 15000 | 25000 | 16350 | 27250 | yes |
| 126 | Ford Comète | 1952 | 45000 | 60000 | 49050 | 65400 | |
| 127 | Facel Vega Excellence | 1960 | 80000 | 120000 | 87200 | 130800 | |
| 129 | Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 | 1967 | 180000 | 220000 | 196200 | 239800 | |
| 130 | Alpine M64 berlinette | 1964 | 330000 | 380000 | 359700 | 414200 | |
| 131 | BMW 327 coupé | 1937 | 50000 | 80000 | 54500 | 87200 | yes |
| 132 | De Dion Bouton cabriolet | 1912 | 25000 | 35000 | 27250 | 38150 | yes |
| 133 | Brasier 9 hp coach | 1914 | 20000 | 30000 | 21800 | 32700 | Yes |
| 134 | Bugatti Type 40 spéciale | 1927 | 250000 | 300000 | 272500 | 327000 | |
| 135 | Leçon de conduite par Mika Häkkinen | 2000 | 2000 | 2180 | 2180 | ||
| 136 | Mini Innocenti Cooper Mk 3 1000 | 1971 | 8000 | 12000 | 8720 | 13080 | yes |
| 137 | Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II | 1961 | 25000 | 40000 | 27250 | 43600 | |
| 138 | Bentley Azure | 1996 | 70000 | 80000 | 76300 | 87200 | |
| 139 | Ferrari Testarossa | 1989 | 140000 | 160000 | 152600 | 174400 | |
| 140 | MG B 1800 Mk1 | 1963 | 18000 | 22000 | 19620 | 23980 | Yes |
| 141 | Mercedes-Benz 190 SL avec hardtop | 1958 | 75000 | 95000 | 81750 | 103550 | |
| 142 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SE coupé | 1969 | 45000 | 65000 | 49050 | 70850 | |
| 143 | Mercedes-Benz 500 SL 2+2 avec hardtop | 1985 | 45000 | 65000 | 49050 | 70850 | Yes |
| 144 | Porsche 911 SC | 1980 | 40000 | 50000 | 43600 | 54500 | yes |
| 145 | Porsche 964 RS | 1991 | 150000 | 200000 | 163500 | 218000 | |
| 146 | Porsche Carrera 3.0L Préparée RSR 74 Gr V | 1976 | 190000 | 260000 | 207100 | 283400 | |
| 147 | Alfa Romeo Alfetta 1800 berline Polizia | 1981 | 8000 | 12000 | 8720 | 13080 | yes |
| 148 | Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti berline Polizia | 1969 | 15000 | 20000 | 16350 | 21800 | yes |
| 149 | Alfa Romeo GTA 1300 Junior | 1968 | 150000 | 180000 | 163500 | 196200 | |
| 150 | Alfa Romeo 1750 GT Veloce | 1969 | 45000 | 60000 | 49050 | 65400 | |
| 151 | Alfa Romeo Montreal | 1973 | 45000 | 65000 | 49050 | 70850 | |
| 152 | Fiat Dino 2400 Coupé | 1972 | 55000 | 65000 | 59950 | 70850 | |
| 153 | Ferrari 328 GTS | 1989 | 65000 | 85000 | 70850 | 92650 | |
| 154 | Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina | 1977 | 150000 | 180000 | 163500 | 196200 | |
| 155 | Porsche 911 SC | 1983 | 35000 | 45000 | 38150 | 49050 | yes |
| 156 | Renault Clio Williams Phase 2 (#7118) | 1994 | 20000 | 30000 | 21800 | 32700 | yes |
| 157 | Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 (115cv) | 1986 | 10000 | 15000 | 10900 | 16350 | yes |
| 158 | BMW Z3 M Roadster | 1999 | 30000 | 40000 | 32700 | 43600 | yes |
| 159 | Volkswagen Golf GTi 16S Oettinger | 1981 | 28000 | 38000 | 30520 | 41420 | yes |
| 160 | Mercedes-Benz 500E | 1993 | 30000 | 50000 | 32700 | 54500 | yes |
| 161 | BMW 325i Convertible | 1987 | 10000 | 15000 | 10900 | 16350 | Yes |
| 162 | BMW 320i (E30) Pack carrosserie M | 1987 | 10000 | 15000 | 10900 | 16350 | Yes |
| 163 | Renault 5 Turbo 2 | 1984 | 50000 | 70000 | 54500 | 76300 | |
| 164 | Hommell Vaillante " Grand défi " | 1999 | 40000 | 60000 | 43600 | 65400 | |
| 165 | Durant Miller 660 biplace | 1929 | 60000 | 120000 | 65400 | 130800 | Yes |
| 166 | Rover Mini Convertible Usine | 1994 | 15000 | 25000 | 16350 | 27250 | yes |
| 167 | Fiat 500 L | 1968 | 8000 | 12000 | 8720 | 13080 | yes |
| 168 | Ferrari 360 Modena Spider | 2004 | 80000 | 100000 | 87200 | 109000 | |
| 169 | Lamborghini Diablo VT | 1995 | 165000 | 185000 | 179850 | 201650 | |
| 170 | Lotus Esprit V8 GT | 2001 | 40000 | 60000 | 43600 | 65400 | |
| 171 | Maserati Khamsin | 1975 | 90000 | 120000 | 98100 | 130800 | |
| 172 | Jaguar XJS coupé V 12 5.3 L "Facelift" | 1992 | 15000 | 25000 | 16350 | 27250 | Yes |
| 173 | Ferrari 308 GTB Quattrovalvole | 1983 | 70000 | 90000 | 76300 | 98100 | |
| 174 | Lancia Fulvia 1,3S Zagato | 1972 | 25000 | 30000 | 27250 | 32700 | |
| 175 | Renault Twingo Lecoq | 1996 | 5000 | 10000 | 5450 | 10900 | Yes |
| 176 | Citroën DS 21 Pallas | 1968 | 15000 | 25000 | 16350 | 27250 | yes |
| 177 | Datsun 280 ZX Série II S 130 par Nissan | 1982 | 12000 | 16000 | 13080 | 17440 | yes |









































































































































































