RM/Sotheby's Paris on February 3, 2016 - Sports car icons and witnesses of the past

TEXTJanuary 16, 2016 · 5 min

Bruno von Rotz, automatically translated

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Lamborghini Countach LP400 S Series III by Bertone (1981) - offered as lot 107 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupé Aerodinamico by Pininfarina (1962) - offered as lot 152 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Autobianchi Bianchina 'Eden Roc' Cabriolet (1964) - offered as lot 102 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Ferrari 456M GTA (1999) - offered as lot 103 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Peugeot 601 Roadster (1934) - offered as lot 104 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Ferrari Testarossa (1989) - offered as lot 105 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupé (1969) - offered as lot 106 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Chrysler Series 75 Roadster (1929) - offered as lot 108 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Ferrari 365 GT4 BB (1974) - offered as lot 109 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupé (1957) - offered as lot 110 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Bentley S1 Saloon (1959) - offered as lot 111 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Bardon Type A Tonneau (1900) - offered as lot 112 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Créanche Type A Voiturette (1900) - offered as lot 113 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Vallée Vis-à-Vis (1897) - offered as lot 114 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Raynaud Vis-à-Vis Prototype (1896) - offered as lot 115 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Messerschmitt KR 200 Cabriolet (1957) - offered as lot 116 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Buick Riviera (1963) - offered as lot 117 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Aston Martin DB6 (1966) - offered as lot 118 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Porsche 911 S 2.2 Coupé (1969) - offered as lot 119 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Maserati Mistral 3.7 Coupé (1965) - offered as lot 120 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Invicta 12/45 HP Tourer (1934) - offered as lot 121 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible by Pinin Farina (1956) - offered as lot 122 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Ghia L6.4 Coupé (1963) - offered as lot 123 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Cabriolet (1965) - offered as lot 124 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti (1971) - offered as lot 125 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Willys MB Jeep (1942) - offered as lot 126 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Abarth 2200 Coupé by Allemano (1959) - offered as lot 127 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Ferrari Mondial QV (1983) - offered as lot 128 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS (1992) - offered as lot 129 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Jaguar XK 140 SE Fixed Head Coupé (1955) - offered as lot 130 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Ferrari 512 BB (1977) - offered as lot 131 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Talbot Type AG 14/45 HP Five-Seater Tourer by Darracq (1929) - offered as lot 132 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Kaiser-Darrin Roadster (1954) - offered as lot 133 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Ferrari 328 GTS (1988) - offered as lot 134 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Maserati Bora 4.9 (1974) - offered as lot 135 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione 1 'Martini 6' (1992) - offered as lot 136 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Ferrari 250 GT Coupé Pininfarina (1960) - offered as lot 137 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Ferrari Enzo (2004) - offered as lot 138 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster Reutter (1955) - offered as lot 139 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Facel Vega Facel II (1963) - offered as lot 140 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Ferrari F50 (1997) - offered as lot 141 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Shelby GT350 (1966) - offered as lot 142 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Porsche 550 Spyder Wendler (1955) - offered as lot 143 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Aston Martin DB5 (1963) - offered as lot 144 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Ferrari F40 (1989) - offered as lot 145 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Austin-Healey 100 M 'Le Mans' (1956) - offered as lot 146 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé (1970) - offered as lot 147 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d'Este Coupé Touring (1951) - offered as lot 148 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Tubolare Zagato (1965) - offered as lot 149 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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BMW 507 Roadster Series II (1957) - offered as lot 150 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (1955) - offered as lot 151 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Jaguar XK 120 Roadster (1954) - offered as lot 153 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 600 Sedan (1966) - offered as lot 154 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Ferrari Testarossa (1989) - offered as lot 155 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (1961) - offered as lot 156 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Ferrari 308 GTB 'Carter Secco' (1979) - offered as lot 157 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Packard Super Eight Convertible Victoria (1937) - offered as lot 158 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Stanguellini Formula Junior (1959) - offered as lot 159 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Jaguar XK 140 SE Drophead Coupé (1955) - offered as lot 160 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren ( 2004) - offered as lot 161 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Fiat-Abarth 750 GT 'Double Bubble' by Zagato (1958) - offered as lot 162 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

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Autobianchi Bianchina 'Eden Roc' Cabriolet (1964) - als Lot 102 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

Ferrari 456M GTA (1999) - als Lot 103 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Peugeot 601 Roadster (1934) - als Lot 104 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Versteigerung in Paris am 3. Februar 2016

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Once again, RM/Sotheby's will kick off the Rétromobile Auction Week on February 3, 2016. Every year, the auction at Place Vaubun attracts many strong bidders and, as always, Max Girardo and his team have managed to bring together some breathtaking vehicles.

Buick Riviera (1963) - offered as lot 117 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

61 cars and one engine

Compared to Artcurial and Bonhams, RM/Sotheby's holds back in terms of quantity. In terms of value, however, the 61 cars (including 1 Ferrari engine) represent the equivalent of EUR 26.2 million or CHF 28.7 million. This means that around EUR 422,000 or CHF 463,000 is expected per lot. 32% of the bids will be sold without a reserve price, and not unexpectedly these tend to be the cheaper vehicles.

Talbot Type AG 14/45 HP Five-Seater Tourer by Darracq (1929) - offered as lot 132 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

Eleven decades

10 pre-war cars, the oldest still from the 19th century, 17 vehicles from the 1950s, 16 from the 1960s, six each from the 1970s and 1980s and a further six from the modern era (from 1990 onwards) will go under the hammer at Place Vaubin. RM was also unable to resist the neo-classics, including a Ferrari F50, a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and a Ferrari Enzo.

Ferrari Enzo (2004) - offered as lot 138 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

The highlight from Maranello

The Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupé Aerodinamico from 1962, a masterpiece by Pininfarina, is certainly the star of the auction, and not only in terms of its value, which was estimated at EUR 3.0 to 3.3 million.

Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupé Aerodinamico by Pininfarina (1962) - offered as lot 152 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

The example on offer is the car that was shown at the London Earls Cour Show in 1962 and later in Chicago. And only 18 such vehicles were ever built on the long wheelbase, only some of which have the covers over the lamps that give the car a futuristic appearance.

Rarity from Carlo Abarth

Hardly less rare is the Abarth 2200 from 1959 with its elegant Allemano bodywork. 28 examples were to have been built with the engine from the Fiat 2100 bored out to 2162, some of which were also bodied by Carrozzerria Ellena.

Abarth 2200 Coupé by Allemano (1959) - offered as lot 127 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

EUR 180,000 to 200,000 is the estimate for the fully restored sports car, which was shown at the Schloss Bensberg Concours d'Elégance in 2014.

Two superlative Alfa Romeos

Two Alfa Romeo rarities will go under the hammer one after the other. One of the 36 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d'Este built in 1951 will be offered as lot 148 for EUR 750,000 to 900,000.

Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d'Este Coupé Touring (1951) - offered as lot 148 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

And lot 149 is the Alfa Romeo TZ1 from 1965 with chassis number AR10511 750087, once delivered to Karl Foitek and later sold on to the equally well-known racing driver Peter Schetty.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Tubolare Zagato (1965) - offered as lot 149 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

Other owners took part in the 1000 km Nürburgring and the GP Mugello with the car. The elegant coupé is now said to be worth EUR 950,000 to 1.2 million.

Unknown pre-war French cars

Most visitors to the Paris auction will probably be largely unaware of a quartet of pre-war French rarities built between 1896 and 1900. The Raynaud, Vallée, Créanche and Bardon brands are unlikely to have made it into the 20th century, which makes the constructions that are now being sold for between EUR 70,000 and EUR 250,000 all the more interesting.

Bardon Type A Tonneau (1900) - offered as lot 112 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 3, 2016

All four cars come from a Swiss collection and are in good condition according to RM. They are also all eligible to take part in the London to Brighton Run.

Vallée Vis-à-Vis (1897) - offered as lot 114 at the RM/Sotheby's sale in Paris on February 3, 2016

Super classics too, of course

As you would expect from RM, the super classics (or blue chip classics) make up a significant part of the range.

BMW 507 Roadster Series II (1957) - offered as lot 150 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

The BMW 507 Series 2 from 1957 even manages to outstrip the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing from 1955 in terms of value. The Munich sports car is said to cost EUR 1.9 to 2.2 million, compared with EUR 1.0 to 1.4 million for its rival from Stuttgart.

Porsche 550 Spyder Wendler (1955) - offered as lot 143 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

There is also a Porsche 550 Spyder up for auction for between EUR 2.2 and 2.6 million. And the Aston Martin DB5 from 1963 for EUR 1.1 to 1.3 million as well as a portfolio of popular Ferrari road sports cars, starting with the 365 GTB/4 Daytona, two BB variants and the F40, should also be good for high bids.

Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupé (1969) - offered as lot 106 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

Maserati with Ghibli and Mistral as well as Lamborghini with a second series Countach from 1981 are also among the typical auction classics.

Valuable youngtimers

Fans of more recent classics can also look forward to the RM auction. They shouldn't just hope for cheap cars, at least the EUR 120,000 to 150,000 estimated for a 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo 1 (Martini 6) expresses a great deal of optimism.

Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione 1 'Martini 6' (1992) - offered as lot 136 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

At EUR 140,000 to 160,000, the Porsche 964 Carrera RS from 1992 seems almost cheap, while the Ferrari 328 GTS from 1988, which is offered for EUR 135,000 to 165,000, confirms the recent other (surprisingly high) listings.

Porsche 911 Carrera RS (1992) - offered as lot 129 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Paris on February 3, 2016

For further information and more pictures of the vehicles, please refer to the RM/Sotheby's 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, vehicles that are 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
101	Ferrari F1 046/2 Engine No. 354	1997	50000	70000	54750	76650	Yes
102	Autobianchi Bianchina 'Eden Roc' convertible	1964	20000	30000	21900	32850	Yes
103	Ferrari 456M GTA	1999	60000	80000	65700	87600	Yes
104	Peugeot 601 Roadster	1934	90000	125000	98550	136875
105	Ferrari Testarossa	1989	200000	220000	219000	240900
106	Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupé by Ghia	1969	210000	250000	229950	273750
107	Lamborghini Countach LP400 S Series III by Bertone	1981	380000	450000	416100	492750
108	Chrysler Series 75 Roadster	1929	130000	170000	142350	186150	Yes
109	Ferrari 365 GT4 BB	1974	400000	500000	438000	547500
110	Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupé	1957	450000	550000	492750	602250
111	Bentley S1 Saloon	1959	40000	50000	43800	54750	Yes
112	Bardon Type A Tonneau	1900	80000	90000	87600	98550	Yes
113	Créanche Type A Voiturette	1900	70000	80000	76650	87600	Yes
114	Vallée Vis-à-Vis	1897	150000	170000	164250	186150	Yes
115	Raynaud Vis-à-Vis Prototype	1896	220000	250000	240900	273750	Yes
116	Messerschmitt KR 200 Cabriolet	1957	50000	70000	54750	76650	Yes
117	Buick Riviera	1963	30000	40000	32850	43800	Yes
118	Aston Martin DB6	1966	400000	475000	438000	520125
119	Porsche 911 S 2.2 Coupé	1969	200000	250000	219000	273750
120	Maserati Mistral 3.7 Coupé by Frua	1965	220000	250000	240900	273750
121	Invicta 12/45 HP Tourer	1934	70000	90000	76650	98550	Yes
122	Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible by Pinin Farina	1956	280000	320000	306600	350400
123	Ghia L6.4 Coupé	1963	250000	330000	273750	361350
124	Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Cabriolet	1965	280000	320000	306600	350400
125	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti	1971	700000	900000	766500	985500
126	Willys MB Jeep	1942	35000	40000	38325	43800	Yes
127	Abarth 2200 Coupé by Allemano	1959	180000	200000	197100	219000	Yes
128	Ferrari Mondial QV	1983	35000	45000	38325	49275	Yes
129	Porsche 911 Carrera RS	1992	140000	160000	153300	175200
130	Jaguar XK 140 SE Fixed Head Coupé	1955	70000	90000	76650	98550	Yes
131	Ferrari 512 BB	1977	400000	450000	438000	492750
132	Talbot Type AG 14/45 HP Five-Seater Tourer by Darracq	1929	70000	90000	76650	98550	Yes
133	Kaiser-Darrin Roadster	1954	100000	120000	109500	131400
134	Ferrari 328 GTS	1988	135000	165000	147825	180675
135	Maserati Bora 4.9	1974	220000	260000	240900	284700
136	Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione 1 'Martini 6'	1992	120000	150000	131400	164250
137	Ferrari 250 GT Coupé by Pinin Farina	1960	400000	475000	438000	520125
138	Ferrari Enzo	2004	1500000	2000000	1642500	2190000
139	Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster by Reutter	1955	250000	300000	273750	328500
140	Facel Vega Facel II	1963	220000	280000	240900	306600
141	Ferrari F50	1997	1300000	1500000	1423500	1642500
142	Shelby GT350	1966	180000	200000	197100	219000
143	Porsche 550 Spyder by Wendler	1955	2200000	2600000	2409000	2847000
144	Aston Martin DB5	1963	1100000	1300000	1204500	1423500
145	Ferrari F40	1989	1000000	1200000	1095000	1314000
146	Austin-Healey 100 M 'Le Mans'	1956	160000	200000	175200	219000	Yes
147	Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé	1970	175000	200000	191625	219000
148	Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d'Este Coupé by Touring	1951	750000	900000	821250	985500
149	Alfa Romeo Giulia Tubolare Zagato	1965	950000	1200000	1040250	1314000
150	BMW 507 Roadster Series II	1957	1900000	2200000	2080500	2409000
151	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing	1955	1000000	1400000	1095000	1533000
152	Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupé Aerodinamico by Pininfarina	1962	3000000	3300000	3285000	3613500
153	Jaguar XK 120 Roadster	1954	90000	120000	98550	131400
154	Mercedes-Benz 600 Sedan	1966	90000	120000	98550	131400
155	Ferrari Testarossa	1989	120000	160000	131400	175200
156	Mercedes-Benz 190 SL	1961	120000	140000	131400	153300	Yes
157	Ferrari 308 GTB 'Carter Secco'	1979	140000	160000	153300	175200
158	Packard Super Eight Convertible Victoria	1937	95000	125000	104025	136875
159	Stanguellini Formula Junior	1959	90000	120000	98550	131400	Yes
160	Jaguar XK 140 SE Drophead Coupé	1955	150000	180000	164250	197100
161	Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren	2004	230000	280000	251850	306600
162	Fiat-Abarth 750 GT 'Double Bubble' by Zagato	1958	34000	40000	37230	43800

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