Classic Car News
Surprises and disappointments at the RM auction in Paris on February 4, 2015
On February 4, 2015, RM auctioned 66 cars from eight decades at Place Vaubon in Paris. 80% of the vehicles were sold, with total sales amounting to 20 million euros. The star of the auction, an Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlinetta Touring, did not find a new owner, but a Maserati Sebring provided a surprise. This auction report analyzes the results, showing all lots in pictures and the complete results in table form.
Expensive Astons and affordable special bodies at Bonhams in the Grand Palais 2015
As in previous years, Bonhams once again hosted the traditional Rétromobile auction at the Grand Palais. Almost 150 exquisite vehicles were offered, around 3/4 of which sold for a total of over 21 million euros, including two Aston Martin DB 4/5 convertibles and an Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 with a James Young body. This auction report analyzes the results and shows all the highest bids and sales prices achieved in a sortable list.
Auction of the barn finds of the century - Artcurial sells entire Baillon collection in Paris at top prices
The auction of the 59 barn finds from the Baillon collection had been eagerly awaited. Would it really be possible to sell the vehicles, some of which were badly battered and largely rusted, for hundreds of thousands? Visitors to the Artcurial auction were left in awe as every vehicle, with the exception of two lots, went for at least a five-figure sum, with the most expensive, the Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider from 1961, going for around 17 million euros. This beer report shows all the cars, the atmosphere before and during the auction and all the results in detail.
33rd Automotoretro in Turin from February 13 to 15
In mid-February 2015, the halls of the former Fiat plant in Turin will once again welcome visitors to the 33rd Automotoretro.
The evolution of the Porsche 924 Carrera (book review)
Only 406 Porsche 924 Carrera GT road cars were produced in 1980 and they sold for as much as a Ferrari 308 GTS. They served as the evolution series and basis for the racing cars that caused a sensation at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and many other races in Europe and America in the hands of works and private teams. Englishman Roy Smith has now dedicated a 320-page book, illustrated with 400 images, to this car and its racing derivatives. This book review takes you through the English-language work and explains who it is primarily aimed at.
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