Even people who don't want to buy a car at auction are recommended to visit the Bonhams auction or the "Preview" opportunities, because there is almost no better place to exhibit cars than in the Grand Palais in Paris, where the Paris Motor Show welcomed its visitors decades ago.
On February 4, 2016, Bonhams will bring 131 automobiles under the hammer alongside a number of automobilia and motorcycles. The total value of lots 301 to 433 (lots 313 and 413 are missing, as usual, because they contain the number "13") is EUR 28.8 million or CHF 31.3 million, so on average a car will change hands for EUR 220,000 or CHF 239,000. 24 vehicles, or 18%, will be auctioned without a reserve price.
Diversity and French style
The 131 cars are divided into 40 brands. At Bonhams, Ferrari is also at the top of the list, with 17 lots bearing the prancing horse from Maranello. This is followed by 14 Porsche, 9 Alfa Romeo and Jaguar, 7 Renault, 6 Citroën and Mercedes-Benz. The remainder is made up of a further 33 brands, including rarely seen names such as Adler, Clément-Bayard, Darmont and Newton-Ceirano. As many as 15% of the cars come from France, a tribute to the venue.
Ferrari as the star of the marathon
For most of the day, the Bonhams people will be swinging the hammer, first on the motorcycles and then on the cars, with a marathon auction lasting several hours.
Bonhams' most valuable car in Paris will be the Ferrari 275 GTB from 1966, which has been estimated at EUR 2.5 to 3.5 million and will surprisingly be auctioned without a limit. People obviously feel safe here.
Many valuable youngtimers
The second most expensive car after the Ferrari is a veritable classic car, the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR from 2000, which should be worth around EUR 1.8 to 2 million to a new owner.
A Ferrari F40 from 1990 will be auctioned for EUR 0.95 to 1.1 million, while the pre-production Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider from 1955 is expected to fetch around EUR 0.9 to 1.3 million. A Porsche Carrera GT from 2005 completes the top 5 in terms of estimated prices.
Three of the five most expensive cars are classics from the recent past, followed by a surprising number of modern cars such as the Ferrari 550, 575, 599 or Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
Secret stars
Hardly on the radar of inexperienced but wealthy classic car hobbyists are some of the interesting cars offered by Bonhams.
An example of this is the Alfa Romeo Romeo 2 minibus from 1961, which is expected to cost EUR 60,000 to 90,000.
The Citroën Visa Mille Pistes Group B from 1985, which is said to cost EUR 20,000 to 30,000, is certainly special. You certainly won't find an evolutionary model built only 200 times with 145 hp in excellent condition according to Bonhams for much less.
The Barchetta based on a Fiat 1500 6C sedan from 1937, whose only flaw is that the aluminum body was only created a few years ago, is also likely to be unique. EUR 80,000 to 120,000 is certainly fair in view of the good condition according to Bonhams.
Another rarity is the Panhard CD, based on designs by Charles Deutsch and successfully entered in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The road-going version, chassis 258, was estimated at EUR 50,000 to 70,000, which seems reasonable for a restored and ready-to-drive example, especially as it could be entered in the Le Mans Classic.
Extensive pre-war range
Bonhams is offering as many as 25 pre-war cars.
From the almost 120-year-old De Dion-Bouton Type D from 1899 to the Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Cabriolet from 1939, there are many rarities up for auction, including an Adler 35/80 HP Phaeton from 1913, an isotta Fraschini Tip 8A Torpedo from 1926 or an Alfa Romeo 6C 2300B as a coupé from 1937.
Many classics with potential for the future
Among the wide range of cars on offer in Paris, there are always cars that can be predicted to have considerable potential to increase in value in the future.
At EUR 85,000 to 135,000, a Porsche 914/6 from 1970 is still inexpensive compared to its 911 brothers, while a Ranger Rover from 1975 is offered at an attractive price level of EUR 70,000 to 90,000.
Even the Maserati Sebring as a 3.7-liter Series II Coupé from 1967 still appears to be very reasonably priced at EUR 120,000 to 180,000 compared to a Ferrari 330 GTC or 250 GTE, with which it competed at the time, especially when you consider the low production numbers.
The same applies to the Iso Rivolta IR 300 from 1967, which is on the lot list for EUR 85,000 to 125,000.
Further information and many pictures of the cars can of course be found on the Bonhams website.
List of the cars on offer
The following list shows all the cars on offer with estimated prices in EUR and CHF. In the "NoR" column, the vehicles being auctioned without a reserve price are marked with "yes". All information without guarantee.
The table 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | 1969 | 80000 | 100000 | 87000 | 110000 | Yes |
| 302 | CD-Panhard | 1964 | 50000 | 70000 | 54000 | 76000 | yes |
| 303 | MG Midget TF roadster | 1954 | 30000 | 50000 | 33000 | 54000 | yes |
| 304 | Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV Coupé | 1972 | 25000 | 35000 | 27000 | 38000 | yes |
| 305 | Porsche 911T 2.2 Coupé | 1969 | 50000 | 70000 | 54000 | 76000 | yes |
| 306 | Aston Martin V8 Series 3 coupé | 1974 | 50000 | 80000 | 54000 | 87000 | |
| 307 | Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce | 1968 | 30000 | 50000 | 33000 | 54000 | yes |
| 308 | Porsche 911 Type 993 Turbo Coupé | 1996 | 140000 | 160000 | 150000 | 170000 | |
| 309 | Ferrari Testarossa | 1987 | 135000 | 175000 | 150000 | 190000 | |
| 310 | Facel Véga HK500 coupé | 1961 | 140000 | 180000 | 150000 | 200000 | |
| 311 | Jaguar Type E 4.2 Litres Série 1 coupé | 1966 | 130000 | 160000 | 140000 | 170000 | |
| 312 | Maserati Sebring 3.7 liter série II coupé | 1967 | 120000 | 180000 | 130000 | 200000 | |
| 314 | Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 liters " Turbo look " Speedster | 1989 | 250000 | 350000 | 270000 | 380000 | |
| 315 | Aston Martin DB4 Series IV | 1961 | 450000 | 650000 | 490000 | 710000 | |
| 316 | De Dion-Bouton Vis-à-vis Type D | 1899 | 65000 | 95000 | 71000 | 100000 | |
| 317 | Renault Alpine A110 1600S | 1972 | 90000 | 130000 | 98000 | 140000 | |
| 318 | Jaguar Type E 4.2 liters séries 2 Roadster | 1969 | 80000 | 120000 | 87000 | 130000 | yes |
| 319 | Porsche 911 S 2.4 liter Coupé | 1971 | 130000 | 180000 | 140000 | 200000 | |
| 320 | Maserati 3500 GTi coupé | 1963 | 260000 | 300000 | 280000 | 330000 | |
| 321 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ2 "coda tronca" | 1962 | 600000 | 800000 | 650000 | 870000 | |
| 322 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ berlinette coda ronda | 1961 | 450000 | 650000 | 490000 | 710000 | |
| 323 | FIAT Dino 2400 Spider | 1970 | 150000 | 200000 | 160000 | 220000 | |
| 324 | Porsche 911S 2.0 Litres SWB Coupé | 1966 | 150000 | 200000 | 160000 | 220000 | |
| 325 | Ferrari 512BBi | 1983 | 260000 | 320000 | 280000 | 350000 | |
| 326 | Ferrari 575 Superamerica | 2005 | 300000 | 400000 | 330000 | 430000 | |
| 327 | Porsche 911 Coupé | 1965 | 220000 | 260000 | 240000 | 280000 | |
| 328 | Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III convertible | 1964 | 380000 | 540000 | 410000 | 590000 | |
| 329 | Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon | 1965 | 50000 | 60000 | 54000 | 65000 | |
| 330 | Range Rover 4x4 | 1975 | 70000 | 90000 | 76000 | 98000 | |
| 331 | Ferrari 575M Maranello coupé | 2002 | 300000 | 400000 | 330000 | 430000 | |
| 332 | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupé | 2009 | 350000 | 400000 | 380000 | 430000 | |
| 333 | Jaguar XJ220 | 1992 | 270000 | 350000 | 290000 | 380000 | |
| 334 | Aston Martin Le Mans 1½ Litre 2e série tourer LWB | 1933 | 400000 | 450000 | 430000 | 490000 | |
| 335 | Ferrari 275 GTB berlinette | 1966 | 2500000 | 3500000 | 2700000 | 3800000 | Yes |
| 336 | Ferrari F40 Berlinetta | 1990 | 950000 | 1100000 | 1000000 | 1200000 | |
| 337 | Citroën Visa Mille Pistes Groupe B | 1985 | 20000 | 30000 | 22000 | 33000 | yes |
| 338 | Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 liter coupé | 1988 | 50000 | 70000 | 54000 | 76000 | |
| 339 | Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III phase II convertible | 1965 | 60000 | 90000 | 65000 | 98000 | |
| 340 | Renault 22 CV type EE limousine | 1914 | 180000 | 240000 | 200000 | 260000 | |
| 341 | Porsche 911 type 993 Cup coupé | 1995 | 260000 | 430000 | 280000 | 470000 | |
| 342 | Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina | 2002 | 450000 | 550000 | 490000 | 600000 | |
| 343 | Porsche Carrera GT | 2005 | 800000 | 1000000 | 870000 | 1100000 | |
| 344 | Maserati Ghibli 4.9 liters SS coupé | 1970 | 300000 | 350000 | 330000 | 380000 | |
| 345 | Maserati Bora 4.7 liter coupé | 1973 | 220000 | 270000 | 240000 | 290000 | |
| 346 | Lancia Flaminia GT 3C 2.8 liter convertible | 1964 | 200000 | 250000 | 220000 | 270000 | |
| 347 | Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider avec hardtop | 1955 | 900000 | 1300000 | 980000 | 1400000 | |
| 348 | Maserati Quattroporte III 4.9 liters berline | 1984 | 25000 | 35000 | 27000 | 38000 | |
| 349 | Citroën SM coupé | 1971 | 65000 | 85000 | 71000 | 92000 | |
| 350 | Alfa Romeo " Autotutto " Romeo 2 minibus | 1961 | 60000 | 90000 | 65000 | 98000 | |
| 351 | BMW Z8 Roadster | 2002 | 180000 | 220000 | 200000 | 240000 | |
| 352 | Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR coupé | 2000 | 1800000 | 2000000 | 2000000 | 2200000 | |
| 353 | Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III phase II convertible | 1967 | 60000 | 80000 | 65000 | 87000 | |
| 354 | Veritas Meteor Formule 2 monoplace | 1950 | 210000 | 240000 | 230000 | 260000 | |
| 355 | Ferrari 550 Maranello coupé | 1999 | 130000 | 160000 | 140000 | 170000 | |
| 356 | Citroën DS21 cabriolet Le Caddy | 1967 | 250000 | 350000 | 270000 | 380000 | |
| 357 | ASA 1000 GT coupé | 1965 | 90000 | 130000 | 98000 | 140000 | |
| 358 | FIAT-Abarth 124 Sport Rallye Groupe 4 Spider | 1975 | 140000 | 180000 | 150000 | 200000 | |
| 359 | Lancia Stratos HF Stradale coupé | 1975 | 350000 | 450000 | 380000 | 490000 | |
| 360 | Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S coupé | 1970 | 80000 | 100000 | 87000 | 110000 | |
| 361 | Ferrari Testarossa coupé | 1985 | 135000 | 185000 | 150000 | 200000 | |
| 362 | FIAT Dino 2.0 Spider avec hardtop | 1967 | 90000 | 140000 | 98000 | 150000 | |
| 363 | Aston Martin V8 Volante convertible | 1984 | 150000 | 180000 | 160000 | 200000 | |
| 364 | Ferrari 365GTC/4 berlinette | 1972 | 250000 | 300000 | 270000 | 330000 | |
| 365 | Ferrari 599 GTO | 2010 | 400000 | 600000 | 430000 | 650000 | |
| 366 | Lamborghini Diablo SV coupé | 1998 | 250000 | 300000 | 270000 | 330000 | |
| 367 | Porsche 911T 2.0 liter coupé | 1969 | 60000 | 90000 | 65000 | 98000 | |
| 368 | Jaguar Type E 4.2 liters série 1 coupé | 1967 | 125000 | 155000 | 140000 | 170000 | |
| 369 | Ferrari 308 GT " Vetroresina " Berlinette | 1976 | 180000 | 220000 | 200000 | 240000 | |
| 370 | Bentley Petersen 6½-Litre " Dartmoor " coupé | 1951 | 350000 | 450000 | 380000 | 490000 | |
| 371 | BMW 320 Convertible | 1938 | 75000 | 95000 | 81000 | 100000 | |
| 372 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 liter coupé | 1971 | 90000 | 120000 | 98000 | 130000 | |
| 373 | Lamborghini Diablo VT coupé | 1993 | 200000 | 250000 | 220000 | 270000 | |
| 374 | Alfa Romeo 6C 2300B berlinette | 1937 | 750000 | 1100000 | 810000 | 1200000 | |
| 375 | Porsche 914/6 coupé | 1970 | 85000 | 135000 | 92000 | 150000 | |
| 376 | Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 liters coupé | 1986 | 85000 | 125000 | 92000 | 140000 | |
| 377 | Ferrari 512 TR coupé | 1992 | 200000 | 250000 | 220000 | 270000 | |
| 378 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint série 750 coupé | 1957 | 85000 | 125000 | 92000 | 140000 | |
| 379 | Mercedes-Benz 190 SL cabriolet | 1958 | 120000 | 160000 | 130000 | 170000 | |
| 380 | Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 liters "Turbo Look" Speedster | 1988 | 150000 | 180000 | 160000 | 200000 | |
| 381 | Bentley Continental série 3 Convertible | 1962 | 250000 | 300000 | 270000 | 330000 | |
| 382 | Citroën 2CV Sahara 4x4 | 1962 | 85000 | 125000 | 92000 | 140000 | |
| 383 | Jaguar XK140 SE roadster | 1956 | 120000 | 150000 | 130000 | 160000 | |
| 384 | March 85B Formule 3000 monoplace | 1985 | 80000 | 120000 | 87000 | 130000 | |
| 385 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL cabriolet avec hardtop | 1969 | 80000 | 120000 | 87000 | 130000 | |
| 386 | Alfa Romeo (série 750) Giulietta Spider | 1959 | 70000 | 90000 | 76000 | 98000 | |
| 387 | Jaguar XK140 SE Convertible | 1954 | 90000 | 110000 | 98000 | 120000 | |
| 388 | Ford Mustang Shelby GT 350 Coupé | 1966 | 200000 | 250000 | 220000 | 270000 | |
| 389 | Ferrari 550 Maranello coupé | 2001 | 100000 | 150000 | 110000 | 160000 | |
| 390 | BMW 2002 Turbo | 1974 | 60000 | 80000 | 65000 | 87000 | yes |
| 391 | Ford Model N Convertible | 1906 | 25000 | 35000 | 27000 | 38000 | Yes |
| 392 | Delage D6 tourer | 1915 | 160000 | 190000 | 170000 | 210000 | |
| 393 | Citroën 11BL " Traction " convertible | 1938 | 150000 | 180000 | 160000 | 200000 | |
| 394 | Peugeot 14 HP type 144A Coloniale tourer | 1914 | 22000 | 32000 | 24000 | 35000 | |
| 395 | Clément-Bayard AC4A 10 HP tourer | 1912 | 20000 | 30000 | 22000 | 33000 | |
| 396 | Renault DG tourer | 1913 | 40000 | 50000 | 43000 | 54000 | |
| 397 | Citroën DS 21 Pallas berline | 1967 | 40000 | 60000 | 43000 | 65000 | yes |
| 398 | Darmont Type V Junior | 1934 | 20000 | 30000 | 22000 | 33000 | Yes |
| 399 | Renault Monaquatre 1.5 liter cabriolet | 1934 | 30000 | 40000 | 33000 | 43000 | Yes |
| 400 | Eagle 35/80hp Phaeton | 1914 | 130000 | 160000 | 140000 | 170000 | |
| 401 | Porsche 911T 2.2 liter coupé | 1971 | 65000 | 85000 | 71000 | 92000 | |
| 402 | Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible | 1984 | 30000 | 40000 | 33000 | 43000 | Yes |
| 403 | Newton-Ceirano Type S150 14 HP tourer | 1925 | 45000 | 55000 | 49000 | 60000 | |
| 404 | Austin-Healey 3000 Mark II BT7 roadster compétition | 1962 | 70000 | 90000 | 76000 | 98000 | |
| 405 | Volkswagen Type 2 " Flipseat " camping car | 1963 | 85000 | 105000 | 92000 | 110000 | |
| 406 | Lancia Artena faux convertible | 1933 | 50000 | 90000 | 54000 | 98000 | |
| 407 | Renault Type CC tourer | 1911 | 140000 | 160000 | 150000 | 170000 | |
| 408 | Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A torpédo deux pare-brise | 1926 | 200000 | 300000 | 220000 | 330000 | |
| 409 | Jaguar XK140 SE coupé | 1957 | 70000 | 100000 | 76000 | 110000 | |
| 410 | Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II châssis long, berline avec séparation chauffeur | 1960 | 50000 | 70000 | 54000 | 76000 | |
| 411 | Chevrolet Impala Super Sport convertible | 1965 | 20000 | 30000 | 22000 | 33000 | yes |
| 412 | Renault Vivastella PG9 limousine | 1934 | 30000 | 40000 | 33000 | 43000 | yes |
| 414 | FIAT 1500 6C Barchetta | 1937 | 80000 | 120000 | 87000 | 130000 | |
| 415 | Ferrari 512 TR coupé | 1993 | 140000 | 180000 | 150000 | 200000 | |
| 416 | Iso Rivolta IR 300 Coupé | 1967 | 85000 | 125000 | 92000 | 140000 | |
| 417 | Ferrari Testarossa coupé | 1990 | 130000 | 160000 | 140000 | 170000 | |
| 418 | Cadillac V16 série 452 double phaëton | 1930 | 200000 | 250000 | 220000 | 270000 | |
| 419 | Auburn 12-161 convertible C | 1933 | 100000 | 150000 | 110000 | 160000 | |
| 420 | Jaguar Type E 4.2 Litres Série I coupé | 1966 | 100000 | 150000 | 110000 | 160000 | |
| 421 | Ferrari 512 M coupé | 1996 | 220000 | 260000 | 240000 | 280000 | |
| 422 | Lancia Aurelia B20 GT 2e série coupé | 1952 | 135000 | 175000 | 150000 | 190000 | |
| 423 | Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom I roadster | 1929 | 70000 | 100000 | 76000 | 110000 | |
| 424 | Bentley 4¼-Litre cabriolet | 1939 | 200000 | 250000 | 220000 | 270000 | |
| 425 | Bentley Continental T coupé | 1997 | 90000 | 120000 | 98000 | 130000 | |
| 426 | Jaguar Type E Series 1 3.8-Litre coupé | 1963 | 100000 | 150000 | 110000 | 160000 | |
| 427 | Maserati Mistral Spyder projet de conversion | 1968 | 50000 | 80000 | 54000 | 87000 | yes |
| 428 | Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint coupé | 1967 | 25000 | 35000 | 27000 | 38000 | yes |
| 429 | Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham berline | 1993 | 10000 | 20000 | 11000 | 22000 | yes |
| 430 | Rolls-Royce Silver Spur berline | 1987 | 15000 | 25000 | 16000 | 27000 | Yes |
| 431 | Volkswagen type 2 T1 pickup à cabine | 1966 | 60000 | 70000 | 65000 | 76000 | yes |
| 432 | Chevrolet Corvette 25th Anniversary coupé Targa | 1978 | 20000 | 30000 | 22000 | 33000 | yes |
| 433 | Renault Vivaquatre berline | 1932 | 20000 | 25000 | 22000 | 27000 | Yes |





























































































































































































































































































































