Refreshing potpourri at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015

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Created on January 5, 2015

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Bruno von Rotz, translated by DeepL

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Tim Scott - Courtesy RM Auctions

Tom Wood - Courtesy RM Auctions

Simon Clay - Courtesy RM Auctions

Cymon Taylor - Courtesy RM Auctions

James Mann - Courtesy RM Auctions

Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM Auctions

Bernard Canonne - Courtesy RM Auctions

Piotr Degler - Courtesy RM Auctions

Guido Bissattini - Courtesy RM Auctions

Klementev Gleb GM Photo Ekaterinburg - Courtesy RM Auctions

Sue Westwood-Ruttledge - Courtesy RM Auctions

Corey Silvia - Courtesy RM Auctions

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Aaron Summerfield - Courtesy RM Auctions

Boris Adolf - Courtesy RM Auctions

Stuart Kortekaas - Courtesy RM Auctions

Tim Scott - Courtesy RM Auctions

Tom Wood - Courtesy RM Auctions

Simon Clay - Courtesy RM Auctions

Cymon Taylor - Courtesy RM Auctions

James Mann - Courtesy RM Auctions

Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM Auctions

Bernard Canonne - Courtesy RM Auctions

Piotr Degler - Courtesy RM Auctions

Guido Bissattini - Courtesy RM Auctions

Klementev Gleb GM Photo Ekaterinburg - Courtesy RM Auctions

Sue Westwood-Ruttledge - Courtesy RM Auctions

Corey Silvia - Courtesy RM Auctions

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Aaron Summerfield - Courtesy RM Auctions

Boris Adolf - Courtesy RM Auctions

Stuart Kortekaas - Courtesy RM Auctions

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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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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Tatra T87 (1948) - offered as lot 110 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 Mistral 4.0 Coupé (1969) - offered as lot 128 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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De Tomaso Mangusta (1969) - offered as lot 133 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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Iso Grifo A3/C Stradale (1965) - offered as lot 157 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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Delahaye 135 S (1935) - offered as lot 160 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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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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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 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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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) - als Lot 107 angeboten an der Versteigerung von RM in Paris am 4. Februar 2015

Fiat-Abarth 750 GT 'Double Bubble' Coupé by Zagato (1958) - als Lot 108 angeboten an der Versteigerung von RM in Paris am 4. Februar 2015

As part of Rétromobile Week, RM will set up large tents at Place Vauban, as it did last year, to auction off over 60 vehicles once again on February 4, 2015.

The 66 vehicles (including one motorcycle) represent a value of almost 30 million euros (CHF 35.7 million). On average, each car is expected to change hands for 454,269 euros or CHF 545,123.

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

Ferrari and and....

Ferrari leads the brand hit parade with 12 vehicles, followed by eight Porsche, six Lancia, four Jaguar and Lamborghini, three Mercedes-Benz, Maserati, Aston Martin and Alfa Romeo. The rest is spread across a further 33 brands, from AC to Tatra.

A 2 CV for Paris

Even RM cannot give up the Deux-Chevaux and is offering a 1982 Charleston model for between 10,000 and 15,000 euros (CHF 12,000 to 18,000), albeit without a minimum price (like 14 other offers).

Iso Grifo in the millions

An early Iso Grifo in striking green paintwork is being offered by RM for Euro 1.0 to 1.5 million (CHF 1.2 to 1.8 million).

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

This is said to be one of the first 20 examples whose body is made of aluminum and which stand out due to the many small rivets. Completely restored, this car is definitely not inconspicuous.

Rear-engined beauty

With its streamlined shape and 2.5-liter V8 rear engine, the Tatra 87 from 1948 is an unusual sight.

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

The example offered by RM was restored in Germany and is now expected to be worth between 125,000 and 175,000 euros (CHF 150,000 and 210,000).

Almost a barn find

A now very rare Panhard et Levassor X82 Dynamic 160 Berline from 1939 is being auctioned in Paris in unrestored condition.

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

Only 114 examples are said to have been built, hardly a handful still exist. The car, which has been in storage since 1988, is described by RM as an ideal restoration project, but the photos show that there is plenty of work ahead for anyone who secures the fast pre-war saloon at an estimated price of 30,000 to 40,000 euros (CHF 36,000 to 48,000).

Another million-countach?

Euro 1.13 to 1.45 million (CHF 1.36 to 1.74 million) is the unusually "odd" estimated price for a Lamborghini Countach LP 400 "Periscopo" built in 1977.

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

150 of these early models were produced, the one on offer was delivered to Australia as a right-hand drive version. After four owners and 57,843 km, a new owner is now to be found.

Reasonable estimated prices

Apart from a few exceptions, RM's estimated prices are well within the normal European range, as demonstrated by two Dino 246 GT/GTS for EUR 320,000 to 380,000 each and two Aston Martin DB4 and DB5 for EUR 380,000 to 440,000 and EUR 550,000 to 700,000 respectively.

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

Even the Alpine-Renault A110 1600 S from 1973, which is certainly not cheap at 110,000 to 140,000 euros (CHF 132,000 to 168,000), is not priced out of this world.

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

The beautifully presented Alfa Romeo Giulia as a police car, which turns out to be a "recreation" but has been completely restored, could also be a good spontaneous purchase and would be an ideal addition to an "eccentric" car collection, according to RM. And this with an estimated price of 15,000 to 20,000 euros at not even immeasurable costs.

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

Some cars even appear to be quite cheap, such as the BMW Z8 from 2000, the Maserati Sebring 3700 GT Series II from 1967 or the Nash-Healey from 1952 with Euro 60'000 to 80'000. However, only an on-site inspection will show whether the condition corresponds to the estimated value and only the actual bids will determine the real value of the vehicles.

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

Further information on RM's Paris auction can be found on their website.

List of vehicles on offer

The following list shows the vehicles offered in Paris (lots 105 to 172) with estimated prices in Euro and CHF. In the column "NoR", the vehicles offered without a reserve price are marked with "yes".

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Lot	Vehicle	Year	€ Est from	€ Est to	CHF Est from	CHF Est to	NoR
105	Ferrari F1 046/2 Engine, Number 361	1997	100000	150000	120000	180000	Yes
106	Ducati Desmosedici RR "G8"	2009	70000	90000	84000	108000	yes
107	Citroën 2CV Charleston	1982	10000	15000	12000	18000	Yes
108	Fiat-Abarth 750 GT 'Double Bubble' Coupé by Zagato	1958	70000	90000	84000	108000
109	Mercedes-Benz 300 d Saloon	1959	50000	70000	60000	84000	yes
110	Tatra T87	1948	125000	175000	150000	210000
111	Jaguar XK120 Roadster	1951	70000	90000	84000	108000	yes
113	AC Ace-Bristol	1958	200000	260000	240000	312000
114	Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Fixed Head Coupé	1963	85000	110000	102000	132000
115	Jaguar C-Type Aerodynamic Recreation	1952	250000	350000	300000	420000
116	Ferrari Dino 246 GTS by Scaglietti	1972	320000	380000	384000	456000
117	Avions Voisin C3 Cabriolet Transformable by Rothschild et Fils	1925	175000	245000	210000	294000	yes
118	Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster	1949	280000	320000	336000	384000
119	Ferrari 365 GTC/4 by Pininfarina	1972	180000	210000	216000	252000
120	Ferrari Testarossa	1989	120000	160000	144000	192000	Yes
121	Lancia Stratos HF Stradale by Bertone	1977	350000	450000	420000	540000
122	Maserati Sebring 3700 GT Series II	1967	50000	80000	60000	96000	Yes
123	Porsche 356 B Super 90 Cabriolet by Reutter	1963	150000	200000	180000	240000
124	Lancia Belna Eclipse by Pourtout	1934	300000	375000	360000	450000	Yes
125	Lamborghini Countach LP400 'Periscopio'	1977	1130000	1450000	1356000	1740000
126	Lancia Flaminia Sport by Zagato	1961	260000	320000	312000	384000
127	Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster by Reutter	1955	225000	250000	270000	300000
128	Maserati Mistral 4.0 Coupé	1969	160000	200000	192000	240000
129	Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Spyder	1970	550000	650000	660000	780000
130	Ferrari 250 GT Coupé by Pinin Farina	1958	570000	640000	684000	768000
131	Nash-Healey Roadster by Pinin Farina	1952	60000	80000	72000	96000
132	Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale by Bertone	1961	90000	120000	108000	144000
133	De Tomaso Mangusta	1969	120000	160000	144000	192000
134	BMW Z8	2000	100000	140000	120000	168000
135	Ferrari 250 GT/L 'Lusso' Berlinetta by Scaglietti	1963	1600000	1900000	1920000	2280000
136	Porsche 911 Speedster	1989	140000	180000	168000	216000	Yes
137	Alfa Romeo 6C2500 Sport Berlinetta by Touring	1939	1900000	2400000	2280000	2880000
138	Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Series I by Pininfarina	1963	270000	320000	324000	384000
139	Aston Martin DB5	1964	550000	700000	660000	840000
140	Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon by Franay	1955	660000	720000	792000	864000
141	Bentley 4¼-Litre Sports Coupé "Honeymoon Express" by Park Ward	1939	600000	725000	720000	870000
142	Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America	1954	625000	725000	750000	870000
143	Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary	1989	250000	300000	300000	360000
144	Porsche 904 Carrera GTS	1964	1400000	1800000	1680000	2160000
145	Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk I Drophead Coupé	1955	240000	280000	288000	336000
146	Ferrari F40	1990	900000	1300000	1080000	1560000
147	Lotus Elite	1961	100000	140000	120000	168000
148	Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Sports Lightweight	1973	1000000	1400000	1200000	1680000
149	Ferrari 308 GTB Group B	1978	250000	315000	300000	378000
150	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster	1963	1300000	1900000	1560000	2280000
151	Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 by Touring	1966	450000	550000	540000	660000
152	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti	1969	550000	750000	660000	900000
153	Porsche 911 S Ex-Works	1969	1100000	1300000	1320000	1560000
154	Ferrari 512 BBi	1983	190000	230000	228000	276000	Yes
155	Lancia 037 Stradale	1982	200000	250000	240000	300000
156	Shelby GT500 Convertible	1969	70000	90000	84000	108000	yes
157	Iso Grifo A3/C Stradale	1965	1000000	1500000	1200000	1800000
158	Alpine-Renault A110 1600S	1973	110000	140000	132000	168000
159	Mercedes-Benz 230 SL 'Pagoda'	1963	90000	120000	108000	144000	Yes
160	Delahaye 135 S	1935	1200000	1600000	1440000	1920000
161	Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible by Pinin Farina	1957	280000	340000	336000	408000
162	BMW 3200 CS by Bertone	1965	115000	155000	138000	186000
163	Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring	1973	450000	550000	540000	660000
164	Lamborghini Countach LP400S	1980	500000	700000	600000	840000
165	Delage Series C Drophead Coupé	1930	375000	500000	450000	600000
166	Aston Martin DB4	1961	380000	440000	456000	528000
167	Ferrari Dino 246 GT 'L-Series'	1970	320000	380000	384000	456000
168	Ferrari 250 GT Coupé by Ellena	1957	375000	450000	450000	540000
169	Porsche 911 Carrera RS	1992	150000	190000	180000	228000
170	Facel Vega HK500 Coupé	1961	120000	160000	144000	192000
171	Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 Super 'Carabinieri'	1971	15000	20000	18000	24000	yes
172	Panhard et Levassor X82 Dynamic 160 Berline	1939	30000	40000	36000	48000	Yes