Bonhams Chantilly auction on September 10, 2017 - French-inspired potpourri

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Renault-Alpine A310 V6 (1979) - as lot 102 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1957) - as lot 124 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Fiat 500 Jollycar (2009) - as lot 103 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Lotus Elan S4 Cabriolet (1969) - as lot 104 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL "Pagoda" (1968) - as lot 105 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Maserati Bora 4.7 Litres Coupeé (1977) - as lot 106 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Bentley S3 Continental Coupeé (1965) - as lot 107 at Bonhams' Chantilly auction on September 10, 2017

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS Type 993 Coupé (1995) - as lot 108 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Citroën DS 21 Le Caddy (1965) - as lot 109 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Rolls Royce 20/25HP Cabriolet My Lord (1933) - as lot 110 at Bonhams' Chantilly sale on September 10, 2017

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Bugatti Torpédo Grand Sport (1928) - as lot 111 at Bonhams' Chantilly sale on September 10, 2017

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Talbot Lago T23 Baby 4 Litres Coupé (1937) - as lot 112 at Bonhams' Chantilly sale on September 10, 2017

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Ferrari 550 Maranello Coupé (2001) - as lot 114 at Bonhams' Chantilly auction on September 10, 2017

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Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Spider avec hardtop (1963) - as lot 115 at Bonhams' Chantilly auction on September 10, 2017

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Ferrari 365GTC/4 (1973) - as lot 116 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Maserati 3500 GT Spyder (1960) - as lot 117 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Maserati 4200 GT Spyder (2001) - as lot 118 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Saab 92 De Luxe Berline (1949) - as lot 119 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Porsche 911 2.0 Litres SWB Coupé (1966) - as lot 120 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Cabriolet (1953) - as lot 121 at Bonhams' Chantilly auction on September 10, 2017

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Citroën DS 21 Décapotable (1969) - as lot 122 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Ferrari 328 Conciso Concept Car (1989) - as lot 123 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Bentley Continental Cabriolet (1987) - as lot 125 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A (1953) - as lot 126 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Facel Vega FV3B Coupé (1958) - as lot 127 at Bonhams' Chantilly sale on September 10, 2017

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Frazer Nash TT Replica Shelsley Sports (1935) - as lot 128 at Bonhams' Chantilly sale on September 10, 2017

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Bentley 4 1/4 Litres "Aerofoil" Berline Sport (1937) - as lot 129 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Coupé (1967) - as lot 130 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Ferrari Dino 246 GT Berlinette (1971) - as lot 131 at Bonhams' Chantilly auction on September 10, 2017

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Horch 853 Dessin Coupé Aerodynamic 'Streamlines' (1937) - as lot 132 at Bonhams' Chantilly auction on September 10, 2017

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Horch 853 Carrosserie Dessin Type Spezialroadster (1936) - as lot 133 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Jensen Interceptor Cabriolet (1976) - as lot 134 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV Coupé (1969) - as lot 135 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

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Jaguar Mark IX (1959) - as lot 136 at Bonhams' Chantilly sale on September 10, 2017

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Fiat 500 Jollycar (2009) - als Lot 103 an der Chantilly Versteigerung von Bonhams am 10. September 2017

Lotus Elan S4 Cabriolet (1969) - als Lot 104 an der Chantilly Versteigerung von Bonhams am 10. September 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL "Pagode" (1968) - als Lot 105 an der Chantilly Versteigerung von Bonhams am 10. September 2017

Maserati Bora 4,7 Litres Coupeé (1977) - als Lot 106 an der Chantilly Versteigerung von Bonhams am 10. September 2017

Bentley S3 Continental Coupeé (1965) - als Lot 107 an der Chantilly Versteigerung von Bonhams am 10. September 2017

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS Type 993 Coupé (1995) - als Lot 108 an der Chantilly Versteigerung von Bonhams am 10. September 2017

On September 10, 2017, Bonhams will auction 34 cars and one motorcycle at the Chantilly Concours d'Elégance. The total value of the vehicles is almost 10 million euros (CHF 10.7 million), with each lot expected to sell for EUR 283,000 or CHF 306,500. 20 percent of the lots will be offered without a reserve price.

20% of the vehicles were built before the war and are on average 53 years old. There is no brand dominance, with 4 Ferrari, 3 Mercedes-Benz, 3 Maserati and 3 Bentley accounting for the largest shares.

French splashes of color

With 17% of the vehicles of French origin, cars from the host country are represented above average. A Bugatti 43 Torpedo style from 1928, which was built with many original components but on a newly manufactured chassis, is one of the cars. EUR 500,000 to 700,000 was estimated for this vehicle.

Bugatti Torpédo Grand Sport (1928) - as lot 111 at Bonhams' Chantilly sale on September 10, 2017

Two Citroën DS derivatives are certainly among the typical representatives of French savoir vivre. An original DS 21 Cabriolet from 1969 is expected to find a new owner for EUR 165,000 to 195,000, while the rare DS21 "Le Caddy" Cabrioelt from 1965 has been estimated at EUR 340,000 to 380,000.

Citroën DS 21 Le Caddy (1965) - as lot 109 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

The coupés from Facel Vega are also in high demand. On offer is an FV3B from 1958, which is listed with an estimate of EUR 170,000 to 230,000.

Facel Vega FV3B Coupé (1958) - as lot 127 at Bonhams' Chantilly sale on September 10, 2017

A Talbot Lago T23 Baby Coupé from 1937 (EUR 70,000 to 95,000) and a Renault Alpine A310 V6 from 1979 (EUR 30,000 to 40,000) complete the French sextet.

Talbot Lago T23 Baby 4 Litres Coupé (1937) - as lot 112 at Bonhams' Chantilly sale on September 10, 2017

The unique Ferrari Conciso

As a three-dimensional calling card, the Bernd Michalak Design Studio from Mainz converted a Ferrari 328 at the beginning of the 1990s into a unique futuristic convertible without a windshield, in principle the modern interpretation of the Barchetta. The car was on show at the IAA in Frankfurt in 1993 and at the Geneva Motor Show in 1994.

Ferrari 328 Conciso Concept Car (1989) - as lot 123 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

To date, only 9700 kilometers have been driven with the show car, but it was registered for road use in Germany and Belgium. Now the car is to find a new owner, but Bonhams is not giving an estimated price.

Mercedes-Benz 300 "SLS"

A Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was built according to the SLS aluminum specification for use in historic racing. Among others, the car was entered in the Carrera Panamericana in 1997.

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1957) - as lot 124 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

Now the car is to go into a new garage for EUR 1.5 to 2.5 million.

Broad spectrum

The Chantilly auction once again represents a broad spectrum of vehicles.

Saab 92 De Luxe Berline (1949) - as lot 119 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

An original and unrestored Saab 92 De Luxe from 1949 is offered for EUR 15,000 to 25,000, a Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spyder from 1960 is listed for EUR 800,000 to 1,000,000. And of course the Porsche 911 and a Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (Pagoda) are not missing.

Maserati 3500 GT Spyder (1960) - as lot 117 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

The hand-switched and extensively documented Shelby Mustang GT350 from 1967, which will go under the hammer for EUR 100,000 to 150,000, also appears attractive.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Coupé (1967) - as lot 130 at the Chantilly auction by Bonhams on September 10, 2017

Further information and images can be found on the Bonhams website.

Vehicles on offer

The following list shows all vehicles offered by Bonhams on September 10 with estimated prices in EUR and CHF. The column "NoR" indicates with "yes" whether a lot will be auctioned without a reserve price. 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	Norton 920 cm3 Atlas " café racer "	1967	20000	25000	23000	28000
102	Alpine A310 V6 coupé	1979	30000	40000	34000	45000	yes
103	FIAT 500 Jollycar	2009	35000	45000	40000	51000	Yes
104	Lotus Elan S4 convertible	1969	30000	40000	34000	45000
105	Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda W113	1968	80000	120000	91000	140000
106	Maserati Bora 4.7 liter coupé	1977	100000	150000	110000	170000
107	Bentley S3 Continental coupé	1965	180000	260000	200000	300000
108	Porsche 911 Carrera RS Type 993 coupé	1995	280000	320000	320000	360000
109	Citroën DS 21 Le Caddy cabriolet	1965	340000	380000	390000	430000
110	Rolls Royce 20/25hp convertible Mylord	1933	200000	300000	230000	340000
111	Bugatti Torpédo Grand Sport	1928	500000	700000	570000	800000	Yes
112	Talbot Lago T23 Baby 4 liters coupé	1937	70000	95000	80000	110000
114	Ferrari 550 Maranello coupé	2001	65000	95000	74000	110000
115	Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Spider avec hardtop	1963	55000	75000	62000	85000
116	Ferrari 365GTC/4	1973	170000	230000	190000	260000
117	Maserati 3500 GT Spyder	1960	800000	1000000	910000	1100000
118	Maserati 4200 GT Spyder	2001	25000	35000	28000	40000	Yes
119	Saab 92 De Luxe berline	1949	15000	25000	17000	28000	Yes
120	Porsche 911 2.0 Litres empattement court coupé	1966	140000	200000	160000	230000
121	Aston Martin DB2 Vantage convertible	1953	370000	470000	420000	530000
122	Citroën DS 21 décapotable	1969	165000	195000	190000	220000
123	Ferrari 328 Conciso concept car	1989	n.a.				yes
124	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster	1957	1500000	2500000	1700000	2800000
125	Bentley Continental Convertible	1987	55000	75000	62000	85000
126	Mercedes-Benz 220 cabriolet A	1953	70000	90000	80000	100000
127	Facel Vega FV3B coupé	1958	170000	230000	190000	260000
128	Frazer Nash TT Replica Shelsley Sports	1935	200000	250000	230000	280000
129	Bentley 4 1/4 liters " Aerofoil " berline sport	1937	300000	400000	340000	450000
130	Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Coupé	1967	100000	150000	110000	170000
131	Dino 246 GT Berlinette	1971	280000	320000	320000	360000
132	Horch 853 dessin coupé aerodynamic 'Streamlines'	1937	700000	900000	800000	1000000
133	Horch 853 Carrosserie dessin type special roadster	1936	900000	1200000	100000	1400000
134	Jensen Interceptor Convertible	1976	80000	100000	91000	110000
135	Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV coupé	1969	30000	40000	34000	45000
136	Jaguar Mark IX	1959	40000	60000	45000	68000

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