A pop-up sale featuring area collections from the south of France, this appears to be an opportunity venue for Artcurial which may (or may not) be inserted in its annual calendar.
The location was pleasing and luxurious, but the sale room was cramped and cars were sold from photos, not crossing the block. There were temptations for distraction and the sale room emptied during the 100-lot auction, whether for dinner or a golfing tee time.
Observed online, seven lots (including some No Reserve lots) attracted no bidding interest and left the block with no follow on bidding on a requested opening bid. They are included here as no-sales at the opening bid request even though there was no money in the room, online or on phones.
The reported results differ from Artcurial’s website in that Artcurial includes 20% VAT on the buyer’s commission which these results do not.
The figures for Sold < Low Estimate and Sold > High estimate speak for themselves: Expectations and reserves were generous, but bidding was not, perhaps affected by the 16% buyer’s premium up to a consequential €900,000.
With the Euro at $1.0711 this would seem to be an opportunity for U.S. $ bidders, but they seemed to be disinterested, perhaps because many of the lots offered were Euro-spec and would be challenging to import to the U.S. The British pound at $1.260 on the other hand is a drag on U.S. bidders in U.K. sales.
Here are the numbers:
| Year | Cars Sold/ Offered | Sale % | Sold < Low Est | Sold > High Est | Average Sale | Median Sale | Total $ | Exchange Rate |
| 2024 | 65/100 | 65% | 63.1% | 1.5% | $170,984 | $85,731
[50.1%] |
$11,113,948 | $1.0710 |
This all leads into the upcoming Monterey auctions where Euro-zone and Japanese consignors will be looking for a spiff from the dollar’s strength. A cursory review of Monterey consignments indicates that Bonhams, RM Sotheby’s, Gooding, Broad Arrow and Mecum have applied recent experience to encourage reasonable estimates (and, hopefully, reserves) on their consignors.
Monterey will be a watershed moment for the collector car market. It could be great (and the cars consigned are wonderful and promising) or it could signal a malaise transition.
We’ll know next week.
The Artcurial Saint-Tropez cars were described from their (not always revealing) online descriptions and photos. They are sorted here by lot number. Photos are from Artcurial’s website and credited to various photographers, not “© Rick Carey’s Collector Car Auction Reports” as noted here, an overprint ruse to deter misuse by internet dirtbags.
Lot # 101 2011 Lotus R23 Formula 1 Showcar; S/N RF1Showcar027; Black, Gold accents/Black; Estimate $21,422 – $42,844; Competition restoration 4 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $50,342 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $58,396. – No engine, Pirelli tires, black alloy wheels. – Built up from a spare chassis after the season, fully functional and used for demonstrations by Alan McNish. Later lost its engine and gearbox internals but otherwise in decent showcar condition with functional bits as used during demonstrations. From the Renault Icons collection. – This is an unusual F1 showcar with the clear potential of being made to run and drive and that makes it better than most dummy showcars. It has no race history but its potential shows in the price it brought.
Lot # 102 1991 Renault 25 V6 Jeux Olympiques 1992 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N VF1B29F0507968587; White/Ash Graphic velour; Estimate $10,711 – $21,422; Unrestored original 3- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $10,711 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $12,425. – 2.8 V-6, fuel injection, 5-speed, 1992 Winter Olympics graphics, CB, built-in phone, tire chains – Renault Icons collection. Used by Jean-Claude Killy, President of the 1992 Games in Albertville. 30,170 km and in credible original condition, recently recommissioned but still on old tires. – A fine car for driving around Paris and other 2024 Olympic venues in France, a momentary opportunity to enjoy limited distinction at moderate cost.
Lot # 103 1989 Citroen 2CV 6 2-Dr. Sedan; S/N VF7AZKA00KA329095; Engine # 0909523160; Meije White/Chinese Grey, Plaid cloth; Black folding top; Estimate $16,067 – $26,778; Visually maintained, largely original 3+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $12,853 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $14,910. – 602cc/29hp, 4-speed, folding roof, front disc brakes, separate front seats. – Long owned by a Citroen engineer and his family, recommissioned in 2021. Largely original and showing 5,972 believable km. – Note that this is the later 2CV 6 with “more powerful” engine. The originality alone makes this 2CV 6 exceptional, but is hardly recognized in this result, a good value for the new owner.
Lot # 104 1980 Citroen Mehari 4X4 Utility; S/N 00CE0146; Engine # 0909030842; Cream/Black vinyl; Black vinyl top; Estimate $26,778 – $37,489; Unrestored original 3 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $32,133 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $37,274. – 602/29hp twin, 4-speed, 3-speed transfer case, soft top and side curtains, 4×4, disc brakes – Represented as the original engine and 26,970 km from new. Shows use, but not very much. Dusty but tidy and original engine compartment. – This Mehari was fully valued in this transaction both for its rarity and for its originality. It has bragging rights.
Lot # 105 1956 Fiat 1100TV Spider; S/N 103115000827; Engine # 103004250588; Ivory/Black, Red inserts and trim vinyl; Estimate $42,844 – $53,555; Visually maintained, largely original 3 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $32,133 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $37,274. – 1,089/53hp, 4-speed, chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Pirelli P4000 tires, factory hardtop, woodrim steering wheel, Borrani spare, tools, jack. – Clean engine compartment but with paint loss and age. The paint appears to be sound as does the interior. – A cute little Fiat 1100TV in usable and presentable highly original condition. It is reported sold by Artcurial but without stating an amount.
Lot # 107 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, Body by Pininfarina; S/N AR169919; White/Black vinyl; Black vinyl top; Estimate $42,844 – $74,977; Visually maintained, largely original 3+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $25,706 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $29,819. – 1,290/80hp, single Weber, 5-speed, Voxson radio. – Good older paint claimed to be original but unlikely. Clean repainted engine compartment and orderly engine. Good newer upholstery and interior trim. – This is a bargain price for a Giulietta Spider normale. Either no one was paying attention when it crossed the block or there were telltale signs of serious problems not visible in the online photos. In the absence of onsite observation this has to be a remarkable value.
Lot # 108 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible; S/N 11304412022398; Silver-Grey, Silver-Grey hardtop/Parchment leather; Beige cloth top; Estimate $107,110 – $160,665; Older restoration 2- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $94,257 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $109,338. – 2,778/180hp, automatic, two tops, Euro headlights, air conditioning, alarm, power locks, upgraded stereo with Becker Mexico head unit, electric fan, heated seats, transverse rear seat, Nardi woodrim steering wheel, books and tools. – Sharp engine compartment with polished cam cover. The top fit is loose but otherwise its condition and presentation are without fault. – The upgrades, essentially invisible on the face of the 280SL, add value to it as a weekend driver, value that is barely recognized in this result. The low estimate is generous but the Saint-Tropez bidders were not led astray.
Lot # 109 1965 Volkswagen Transporter Samba Microbus, 21-Window; S/N 255068573; Velvet Green, Ivory/Ivory, Grey vinyl; Beige folding top; Estimate $74,977 – $107,110; Recent restoration 2 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $48,200 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $55,911. – 1,585 industrial engine, 100hp, 4-speed, folding sunroof, tilting side windows, 3-row seating, 12 volt conversion. – Restoration completed in 2024 to high standards in France. Essentially like new. – Even without the two windows that would make this the most desirable 23-window this is an exceptional Microbus. It should have brought more, much more, and is a rare bargain at this price. The replacement engine (although probably not 100hp) is a knock, but not enough to warrant the huge discount reflected in this result.
Lot # 110 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster; S/N WP0ZZZ91ZKS152135; Engine # 63K04160; Grand Prix White/Velvet Red leather; Black top; Estimate $203,509 – $257,064; Unrestored original 2- condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $173,518. – 3,164/231hp, 5-speed, Grand Prix wheels, Blaupunkt cassette stereo, power sport seats, books, invoices. – Represented as matching numbers and owned for 28 years by Michel Thiriar, historian of the model. Three owners from new but showing 178,962 documented miles. Good original paint and interior. Immaculate engine compartment despite the mileage. – There is no way, no matter how nice the Porsche is, to get around the 178,962 km but even with that history this is an exceptional price.
Lot # 111 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Speedster; S/N WP0ZZZ91ZKS151966; Black/Black leather; Black top; Estimate $187,443 – $240,998; Unrestored original 3 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $179,945 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $208,736. – 3,164/231hp, 5-speed, limited slip, black center Fuchs wheels, sport seats, air conditioning, alarm, cassette stereo, Turbolook body. – Good probably original paint. Clean engine compartment showing age and miles. Lightly stretched driver’s seat and nearly pristine passenger’s seat. Attractive and well-maintained. – Left the block bid to Euros 165,000 and not sold but reported sold by Artcurial at approximately this price (Euros 196,680 all-in including VAT on the commission), an expensive Speedster.
Lot # 112 1993 Porsche 911 Speedster; S/N WP0CB2969RS465324; Black/Black leather, Grey inserts; Black top; Estimate $85,688 – $128,532; Unrestored original 3+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $107,110 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $124,248. – 3,601/270hp, Tiptronic, alloy wheels, air conditioning, – Well-maintained engine compartment. Good paint and only lightly used upholstery. A carefully used and preserved car. – A good result for a Tiptronic Speedster, but appropriately well below a 5-speed’s value. There is a reason why only 175 were delivered with the Tiptronic.
Lot # 113 1993 BMW 850CSi Coupe; S/N WBSEG91070CC00291; Calypso Red/Black; Estimate $64,266 – $85,688; Unrestored original 3+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $81,404 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $94,428. – 5,576/380hp V-12, 6-speed, power sunroof, power windows, cassette stereo, electrochromic mirror, rear shades, power seats, air conditioning. – Good original paint with minor stone chips across the nose. Admirable panel fits except along the front of the hood. Good upholstery and interior trim. Clean, well-maintained engine compartment. Power sunroof is not functional. A clean, well-maintained original car consistent with the claimed 83,862 km. – This is a better car than the pre-sale estimate gave it credit for, a fact verified by the still modest price that it changed hands for. It is especially valuable for its 6-speed, which more than makes up for the defective power sunroof.
Lot # 114 1990 BMW Z1 Convertible; S/N WBABA91030AL02544; Engine # 256K121126965; Toprot Red/Grey leather; Black vinyl top; Estimate $74,977 – $96,399; Unrestored original 3+ condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $55,697. – 2,494/170hp inline six, 5-speed – Some nose stone chips but otherwise sound original paint. Lightly worn upholstery. Clean engine compartment. Good engine compartment consistent with the 12,343 km claimed from new and long single ownership – While it would be nice to see some value verification in this transaction in fact there were no discernable bids on it. Matthieu Lamoure opened the bidding at Euros 52,000 and looked in vain for another bid before eventually ushering it off the block with no actual bidding interest shown.
Lot # 115 1975 BMW 2002 Turbo 2-Dr. Sedan; S/N 4290015; Engine # 2702299; Chamonix White, /; Estimate $96,399 – $139,243; Recent restoration 2 condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $79,261. – 1,990/170hp, 5-speed, sport seats. – Restored in 2016 preserving the original upholstery. Replacement data plate installed with the original plate preserved in the file. – Like the BMW Z1 that preceded it across the block the auctioneer opened bidding with this starter and never found another bid.
Lot # 116 2023 Porsche 992 Dakar Coupe; S/N WP0ZZZ999RS222251; Gentiane White, Blue metallic/Black leather, cloth inserts; Estimate $299,908 – $342,752; Unrestored original 2 condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $235,642. – 2,982/473hp twin turbo, 8-speed automanual, adjustable suspension, all-wheel drive, Roughroads livery, Rallye Sport, Sport Chrono, Porsche Design wrist chronograph, carbon fiber sport seats, Burmester stereo, roof rack with LEDs, fuel can and “sand removal plates”. – One of 2,500 built and fully equipped with all the Dakar bells and whistles. Only 1,595 km and like new. – With all these options the original price must have been close to Euros 300,000 ($320,000) so it is not a surprise that the reported high bid of Euros 220,000 was insufficient to pry it from its owner’s hands. Bidding opened at Euros 200,000 and faltered after only two further bids.
Lot # 117 2004 Porsche Cayenne S Sport Utility Vehicle 4×4; S/N WP1AB29P84LA75333; Gentiane White, Blue metallic /; Black leather top; Estimate $21,422 – $32,133; Original, modified for competition or performance 3 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $23,564 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $27,334. – 4,511/340hp V-8, automatic, white alloy wheels, BFG tires, Roughroads livery, Front Runner roof rack, six Hella driving lights, spare wheel, fuel cans, raised suspension, skid pans, navigation, climate control, stereo. – Created by the owner of the previous lot 2023 Porsche Dakar. 277,000 km on the chassis, 168,000 km on the rebuilt engine. Sound but creased and stretched original upholstery. Remarkably clean engine compartment considering the mileage. – This well-used but distinctive Cayenne S was offered without reserve and therefore when home with a new owner while the 992 Dakar that instigated its preparation had a reserve and stayed in the owner’s hands. Driving the kids to school or a play date in this will make them stars, particularly if there’s a sandbox to traverse on the way.
Lot # 118 2003 Mercedes-Benz G500 Cabriolet 4×4; S/N WDB4632541X145153; Obsidian Black/Black leather; Black top; Estimate $149,954 – $235,642; Unrestored original 3 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $149,954 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $173,947. – 4,966/292hp, automatic, heated seats, power top, tow bar, side exhausts, climate control, stereo, tools, headlight guards, covered rear-mounted spare, snorkely CHMSL. – 129,167 km and well-maintained but showing some age and miles on the upholstery. It shows no overt signs of ever going offroad, or even on woods roads and must have spent most of its life to and from shopping or fine dining where it would be remarked upon for its style. – This result is far less than the 10 years later “Final Edition” G500 Cabriolets have brought recently and this one is just as cute, a Mini-Me Mercedes. The bidders here in Saint-Tropez agreed, but declined to get carried away.
Lot # 119 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Roadster; S/N WDB2304561F141834; Obsidian Black/Black leather; Estimate $26,778 – $48,200; Unrestored original 2- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $28,920 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $33,547. – 3,498/311hp V-6, 7-speed automatic, AMG 19-inch alloy wheels, climate control, CD stereo, power hardtop. – Only 17,811 km from new, single owner since 2009 and thoughtfully maintained with little evident use. – This SL350 (a Europe-only model) has more utility than the price it brought gives it credit for. On top of that, it still has visual appeal and status even though lacking two cylinders of its more valuable and ultimately prestigious SL550 relation.
Lot # 120 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe; S/N WDD1993761M000681; Crystal Galaxite Black/Red leather; Estimate $257,064 – $299,908; Original, with major mechanical repairs 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $235,642 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $273,345. – 5,439/617hp supercharged V-8, 5-speed automatic, CD stereo, red calipers, all mod-cons, even an old style car phone. – Obtained in a court-ordered sale in France in 2015 and immediately overhauled after sitting for some time. Good paint, upholstery and engine compartment. 22,153 km and looks like it but needs to be fully checked before going on the road. – It is possible to argue that this result, based upon the years it spent sitting under court impound and then after the current owner bought it is 2015, is optimistic but it has a strong chance of being a good car even taking into account its checkered history and no one got carried away in the final bid.
Lot # 121 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster; S/N WDD1994761M001425; Chrystal Galaxity Black/Black leather; Black top; Estimate $278,486 – $342,752; Unrestored original 3+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $257,064 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $298,194. – 5,439/617hp supercharged V-8, 5-speed automatic, climate control, power top, red calipers. – Seized by the French court as part of the “carbon tax scandal” whereby carbon credit sales were diverted to offshore jurisdictions without paying VAT received from buyers, a scam that was the subject of a Netflix documentary, “The Scam Artists”. Original with good original paint and interior. Some repairs to the floor and splitter. Engine compartment is better than the 54,442 km odometer suggests. Current service needed. – Sexy car, realistic price. It doesn’t appear in “The Scam Artists”, but it might as well have and the documentary puts the history in perspective, a bunch of bumbling con artists who bumbled upon a not very complicated scheme to skim 20% VAT off the top of every CO2 credit transaction through a convoluted network of dummy companies in countries outside the EU. It was not sophisticated, but mind-numbing in its complexity. Oh, the car? Yeah, really cool and realistically priced. “The Scam Artists” is worth watching.
Lot # 122 2004 Ferrari 360 Spider Convertible, Body by Pininfarina-Scaglietti; S/N ZFFYT53B000133778; Grigio Titanio/Beige leather; Estimate $64,266 – $85,688; Unrestored original 2- condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $55,697. – 3,586/400hp, 6-speed automanual, Alpine stereo, backup camera added. – 64,367 km showing, to be freshly belt serviced by a Ferrari dealer. Not a “new car” but exceptionally maintained and presented. Soft top requires service. – There are enough km and issues with this 360 Spider that the reticence of the bidders is understandable. It attracted only one bid after it was opened, a notable lack of enthusiasm.
Lot # 123 1975 Ferrari Dino 208 GT4 2+2 Coupe; S/N 11706; Engine # 415; Nocciola/Beige vinyl, Brown cloth; Estimate $26,778 – $37,489; Visually maintained, largely original 4+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $37,489 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $43,487. – 1,991/170hp, 5-speed, power windows, tools. – Stored for more than a decade, represented as matching-numbers, a bargain Ferrari with 2-litre power. Appears to be sound and complete, just aged and neglected with an old repaint in the original color. – The tax penalty for engines over 2 litres in Italy in the 70’s was prohibitive and even Ferrari, who had discovered the gold mine of the firm’s reputation, took on the opportunity of building under 2-litre V-8s like this Dino 208 GT4. A 3-litre 308 Dino GT4 in this condition is a $50,000 car and this is not enough of a discount to make up for the litre of displacement and the 85hp left on the block. It is an expensive indulgence in need of a Galaxite comprehensive redo.
Lot # 124 1964 Ferrari 330 GT SI Coupe 2+2, Body by Pininfarina; S/N 5787; Engine # 5787; Grigio Argento/Nuvola Blue leather; Estimate $128,532 – $171,376; Visually maintained, largely original 4+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $128,532 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $149,097. – 3,967/300hp, 5-speed, chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Borrani spare, jack, wheel hammer, Blaupunkt AM-FM, fog lights. – Indifferent quality old repaint in the original color. Sound original upholstery but used far more than the 10,851 km would indicate. Good interior trim. Surprisingly good and clean engine compartment considering the storage dust on the outside. Stored for the past 10 years and needs attention as well as an engine rebuild but represented as the matching numbers engine and no visible rust. – Looks like a relic on the outside but open the doors or the hood and the impression completely changes. Make no mistake, there is a lot of expensive work and parts between what changed hands here and a functional automobile but the price is very reasonable and there should be enough headroom to make the project practical, even leaving room for the inevitable expensive discoveries. That is of course to someone who likes the Chinese Eye Series I.
Lot # 125 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Berlinetta, Body by Pininfarina-Scaglietti; S/N 15231; Engine # B1434; Blu Sera Metallizzato/Black; Estimate $642,660 – $856,880; Older restoration 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $562,328 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $652,300. – 4,390/352hp, 5-speed, Cromodora centerlock alloy wheels, Veglia air conditioning, power windows, painted nose panel, pop-up lights, Voxson 8-track stereo. – First owned by a little known but successful Italian driver, Giancarlo Gagliardi, who raced a Filipinetti 512M at Le Mans in 1971, for NART at Daytona in 1975 and won his class in a BMW 2002 at Le Mans in 1975. Restored in 2009 by Bacchelli & Villa, Carrozzeria Autosport. Very good color change repaint, upholstery, chrome and interior trim. The engine compartment is nearly like new. Ferrari Classiche certified, original engine, transmission and differential. – This is a “2” condition Daytona at a “3” condition Daytona price. The bidding opened on this bid, the auctioneer searched for other bids, announced it “for sale” and then hammered it sold on the single opening bid. Although this still rates as an excellent value it reflects the trajectory of recent Daytona transactions.
Lot # 126 1964 Jaguar XKE SI Roadster; S/N 881815; Engine # RA5609-9; Primrose/Black leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $96,399 – $139,243; Recent restoration 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $85,688 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $99,398. – 3,781/265hp, 4-speed, chrome wire wheels, narrow whitewalls, AM-FM. – Replacement engine. Restored in 2020 and used respectfully since then with good paint, upholstery, top and engine compartment. However the “restoration” cost just Euros 22,500, barely enough for paint and upholstery, forget about the new engine block and rebuild. – This is a handsome XKE and it brought a modest price when even the high estimate would have been a conservative result. Its history (and the budget “restoration”) was not encouraging. If it is as good as it appears to be this result is a whopping good value.
Lot # 127 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Drophead Coupe, Body by Mulliner Park Ward; S/N BC48LXA; Tudor Grey/Burgundy leather; Black top; Estimate $267,775 – $321,330; Older restoration 3+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $257,064 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $298,194. – 6,230/220hp V-8, automatic, driving lights, hubcaps and trim rings, wide whitewalls, Radiomobile AM-FM radio, – Once owned by Aldo Blaton, older brother of collector and racer Jean Blaton “Beurlys”. Repainted for the third owner in the present color, the upholstery having been changed for Aldo Blaton. Now four owners from new and showing some age, the clearcoat paint is good, the upholstery also good and the engine compartment is clean and orderly. It may be sixty years old but it wears its years with dignity, a car that will always be privileged. – Sold by RM at Monaco two years ago in 2022 for $292,131 (Euros 280,625 all-in at the time) with 46,898 km, only 216 km have clocked over since then and the condition is essentially the same attractive and well-restored as it is now. This result is a little less in dollars and a little less in Euros at Euros 278,400 all-in. The S3 Continental is as close as it comes to a post-war Classic design and this result signifies that collectors still recognize its qualities.
Lot # 128 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Coupe, Body by Park Ward; S/N BC98LXC; Docker Green/Green leather; Estimate $214,220 – $267,775; Unrestored original 3+ condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $182,087. – 6,230/220hp, automatic, power windows, high-frequency horns, tinted windows, seat belts, power antenna, driving lights, hubcaps and trim rings, blackwall tires, canted “Chinese Eye” headlights, Radiomobile AM-FM, – First owned by George Embiricos. Cheerfully patinated original leather upholstery, bright interior wood and gauges. Well-maintained original paint and engine compartment. – If you’re Greek and you own lots of ships you can afford to maintain your cars to the standards of the skilled hands who built them, like this Bentley demonstrates. It is a wonderful survivor and reeks of Bentley elegance, style and quality. It didn’t deserve to sell at this reported bid, the opening offer that was never advanced in the room which by this time was thinly populated.
Lot # 130 1959 Aston Martin DB4 Coupe; S/N DB4145L; Engine # 370459; Dark Red/Black leather; Estimate $299,908 – $385,596; Older restoration 3- condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $235,642. – 3,670/240hp, dual SU carburetors, chrome wire wheels, no spare, jack or tools. – Original engine was 370129, this is a replacement. Thirty year old restoration in sound but aged condition, somewhat neglected. – Only three bids to the reported Euros 220,000 high bid, an offer that accurately reflects the level of uncertainty about its condition.
Lot # 131 2023 Aston Martin Vantage GT4 Competition Coupe; S/N 17A1051; Multi-color, “Venum”/Black cloth; Estimate $117,821 – $192,798; Competition car, original as-raced 2 condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $101,755. – 4-litre/630hp AMG twin turbo V-8, 6-speed automanual, black 5-bolt alloy wheels, Alcon brakes, adjustable pedal box, fully FIA GT4 prepared. – Raced by Venum Racing in both FFSA French Championship and European Series during 2023 with credible if not podium results. Said to have 10,425 km from new, recently minimally serviced but impressively clean and professional with fresh Venum livery exterior wrap. Fuel cell valid through 2028. Comes with custom BRM wrist chronograph, one of three made. – An impressively engineered, constructed and maintained piece of GT4 class machinery, it might be competitive in the right hands, but although it has much 2023 race history (15 races) none of it is better than 3rd in a “Silver” race. Few things are worth less than last year’s race car, even one with 650 or so horsepower.
Lot # 132 1963 Facel Vega Facel II Coupe; S/N HK2A178; Dark Blue/Red leather; Estimate $203,509 – $246,353; Older restoration 3+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $182,087 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $211,221. – 383/355hp Chrysler, automatic, alternator, chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Euro headlights, Radiomobile AM-FM, air conditioning, limited slip, power steering, power windows – Good older repaint and chrome. Stretched and creased but sound replaced upholstery. Clean engine compartment. Represented as restored in France, but that does not square with its history or presentation and probably means it got just a quality repaint in the present Dark Blue in France within the past year. – This Facel II was in the inventory of North America’s foremost Facel Vega dealer a few years ago, then sold at Bonhams Amelia Island auction in 2023 still in its earlier Metallic Grey livery for $175,840. The price here while well under the pre-sale low estimate is sufficient to compensate the consignor for the repaint and even make a buck or two based on dollars but the Euros 170,000 hammer bid is not going to do that for a Euro seller for whom the all-in price at Amelia was Euros 166,000. The Euros 4,000 difference won’t even cover shipping and paperwork.
Lot # 133 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible; S/N 00867S100674; Engine # 10984CT; Black, White coves/Red vinyl; Estimate $64,266 – $85,688; Older restoration 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $58,911 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $68,336. – 283/245hp dual quad, 4-speed, electric power steering added, spinner wheel covers, wide whitewalls, cassette stereo. – Restamped replacement engine. Thoughtfully upgraded and attractively presented with good paint, chrome and interior. Thoroughly usable and presentable. – Discounted modestly for the replaced engine, this result is a representative one whether in Saint-Tropez or the U.S..
Lot # 134 1952 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible; S/N IKKD28663; Red/Black, White vinyl; Black top; Estimate $53,555 – $74,977; Older restoration 2- condition; No Reserve; No bidding interest shown $32,133. – 236/105hp six, Powerglide, hubcaps and trim rings, whitewalls, skirts, fog lights, bumper overriders, pushbutton radio, oil filter, alternator. – Very good paint and sparsely stretched upholstery. The engine compartment is very good, as is the chrome visible in photos. – This Bel Air convertible was opened with the auctioneer asking for a Euros 30,000 bid. None were forthcoming and it left the block unsold. That’s a pity, because it could have been sold for the requested bid and been a decent value.
Lot # 135 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America; S/N B24S1181; Engine # B241236; Light Blue/Tan leather; Estimate $824,747 – $1,038,967; Recent restoration 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $749,770 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $869,733. – 2,451/118hp V-6, 4-speed, woodrim steering wheel, Fontana hardtop, – Described as the last B24S Spider America built. With its original Lebanese owner until 1991, restored in France from 2015-2022 with its original colors. Represented as matching numbers. Excellent cosmetics, pristine upholstery, showroom condition engine compartment. – Valued by collectors for their performance, style and particularly their handling the B24S (“sinistra”, lefthand drive) Spider America is Ferrari money. Except that this one isn’t. It’s impossible to fault from the online description and tiny Artcurial photos (which don’t show the included hardtop) but has no obvious faults despite the lengthy restoration which usually leaves some things done in 2015 and aged by the time the restoration was completed seven years later. It could have easily brought more, and would not have been expensive at the pre-sale low estimate: a good value in this transaction.
Lot # 137 1957 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible, Body by Pinin Farina; S/N B24S1356; Black/Pelle Amaranto; Black cloth top; Estimate $257,064 – $299,908; Cosmetic restoration 3+ condition; With Reserve; No bidding interest shown $214,220. – 2,451/110hp, 4-speed, chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, pushbutton radio, – Owned by Michelin 3-star chef Jacques Lameloise from 1968 until the present. Never restored but the engine was rebuilt in 2022. Repainted in 2005. Good original upholstery and interior trim. Comes with the original wheels and hubcaps. Impressively preserved and given what it needed along the way, a cherished Lancia. – The auctioneer asked for an opening bid of Euros 200,000. It never came and this seriously charming car with a long term ownership left the block ignominiously ignored.
Lot # 139 1973 Porsche 911 2.7 RS Touring Coupe; S/N 9113600519; Engine # LM16; Black/Black cloth; Estimate $267,775 – $374,885; Modified restoration 3+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $299,908 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $347,893. – 2.8 litre/240hp modified engine, 5-speed, Lightweight seats, red center Fuchs wheels, 4-point belts – Modified to Lightweight standards with many upgrades and custom built magnesium crankcase engine built by Louis Meznarie. Thoughtfully built, showing age and miles since it was completed. A real 2.7 RS Touring now modified beyond its original configuration. – How do you turn a half million dollar RS 2.7 into a one-third million dollar car? You put in a custom-built 2.8 litre engine and a bunch of Lightweight and later FIA Group 3 and 4 components to create a faux Lightweight thereby creating a car that is neither of those things. The new owner did get an exceptional car for track days and long distance rallies while spending less than the sum of its parts for it. But still, this is neither fish nor fowl and it deserved to sell at a whopping discount from what it might have been had it been left alone and restored as a RS 2.7 Touring.
Lot # 141 1974 Alpine A110 1600SC Coupe; S/N 20262; Engine # 84430001002; Rouge Corail/Black vinyl, cloth; Estimate $96,399 – $139,243; Competition restoration 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $87,830 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $101,883. – 1,605/140hp, 5-speed, Cibie driving lights, alloy wheels, Michelin XAS tires, leather rim steering wheel, 4-point belts. – Some competition history including the 1980 Monte-Carlo Rally (dnf) and 1981 Tour de Corse (pre-race accident. Restored in the early 2010’s and still with its original engine. The paint and chrome are very good, as is the upholstery and interior trim. The engine compartment is somewhat aged but orderly. Little used since restoration showing 1,266 km, probably since restoration. – With some competition history and a competent and well-maintained older restoration this is a pleasing example of a rare high performance Alpine with the 1,600cc engine. It is a competent value in this transaction, a result that is fair to both the buyer and the seller.
Lot # 143 1972 Ferrari 246 GT Dino Coupe, Body by Pininfarina-Scaglietti; S/N 03924; Engine # 9702; Blu Chiaro Metallizzato/Crimson; Estimate $289,197 – $353,463; Visually maintained, largely original 3- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $259,206 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $300,679. – 2,419/195hp, 4-speed, power windows, air conditioning, cassette stereo, stainless steel exhaust, alloy wheels, aftermarket air filters – Represented as the original engine and repainted in the 90’s. The bright crimson upholstery looks original with wrinkles and stretching appropriate to the 70,620 miles on the odometer. The engine compartment is orderly but aged. Unusual and notable color combination. – By the time this lot crossed the block at the Golf & Country Club Saint-Tropez the auction venue was sparsely populated, perhaps depopulated by a tee time or rendezvous at the pool in this sumptuous setting. It didn’t work to this Dino’s advantage, which sold at a meaningful discount from its already modest pre-sale low estimate after something of a struggle, and an early hammer that was retracted to bring another Euros 4,000. It’s not a fine or wonderful Dino, but it’s better than the sub-“4” condition hammer price it brought and a meaningful value for the new owner.
Lot # 144 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Coupe; S/N ZAR92000000034098; Rosso Alfa/Black leather; Estimate $171,376 – $235,642; Unrestored original 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $224,931 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $260,920. – 4,691/450hp, 6-speed automanual, ventilated seats, red calipers, climate control, CD stereo, tools, books, fire extinguisher. – One owner, 14,969 km from new. Clean, tidy, maintained everywhere. No visible seat wear or other defects and essentially like new. – Arguably some better condition and less used than most 8Cs, a fact the bidders, who bid rather aggressively in a sparse auction room, recognized. A sound value even at this near high-estimate price.
Lot # 145 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ Coupe, Body by Zagato; S/N 750100; Engine # AR00532A18638; Red/Black vinyl; Estimate $749,770 – $1,071,100; Competition restoration 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $599,816 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $695,787. – 1,570/170hp, 45 DCOE 18 Webers, 5-speed, magnesium wheels, Nardi woodrim steering wheel, 4-point belts, two seats, Ohlins remote reservoir shocks, – Later twin-plug engine installed but comes with a single ignition Giulia engine, also two spare bonnets and 4 new mag wheels. Restored in the U.S. for Tom Mittler in the late 90’s. Sold in France later and competed in the Tour de France in 2011. Very good paint, chrome, upholstery and engine compartment. – Even with its generous spares package and quality U.S. restoration the replacement engines hamper the collector value of this TZ1. That created a notable opportunity for the bidders here in Saint-Tropez and the seized upon it. It brought only three bids after opening at Euros 500,000, was announced “for sale” at this bid and was hammered sold when no opportunist dared to bid more, a missed opportunity for the underbidder to seize the moment. This is a superlative driving experience bought for much less than the price it might (and should) have achieved.
Lot # 146 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC Coupe, Body by Pininfarina; S/N 10383; Engine # 10383; Grigio Argento/Black leather; Estimate $481,995 – $589,105; Visually maintained, largely original 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $439,151 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $509,415. – 3,967/300hp, 5-speed, alloy centerlock wheels, engine internal number 2872, Ferrari Classiche certified, tools, books and manuals. – From the Jean-Pierre Slavic Collection and mostly original with 68,292 km from new. Attractive but not pristine engine compartment. Probably repainted at some point and with later red carpets but good original upholstery. Even gaps, smooth panel fits. An altogether reassuring car. Comes from Switzerland and various fees, VAT and duties may be added. – It would be reasonable to expect an originality premium for this 330 GTC, but there is less than none in this result, somewhat surprising in a European sale where originality is generally prized. The bidding stumbled a bit and the new owner was rewarded with a benign history, quality 330 GTC at a moderate price.
Lot # 147 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE SII Coupe, Body by Pininfarina; S/N 3313; Engine # 3313; Grigio Argento/Black leather; Estimate $428,440 – $535,550; Recent restoration 2+ condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $374,885. – 2,953/240hp, 4-speed, chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, grille-mounted Marchal lights, Becker Europa radio, – Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Represented as the matching numbers engine and original colors (after being red for a while in the U.S.) Thoroughly restored engine compartment. Bright, crisp wheels and gauges. An excellent example nearly freshly restored and Ferrari Classiche Red Book certified. Jean-Pierre Slavic collection. – Sold, prior to restoration, at RM in Arizona in 2022 for $302,000 (Euros 270,600 at the time) from the estate of 37 year owner Dr. Terry Maxon. The bidding here was strange, opening at Euros 320,000 with one bid to Euros 350,000 and then quickly knocked down as a no-sale.
Lot # 148 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish S 2 + 2; S/N SCFAC24305B501754; Engine # AM0610135HT; Black/Havana leather; Estimate $128,532 – $192,798; Unrestored original 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $112,466 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $130,460. – 5,935/520hp, 6-speed automanual, alloy wheels, all mod-cons. – The Geneva Motor Show display car from watchmaker Jean-Pierre Slavic’s collection. It must be pleasant to drive because it is one owner and has 49,407 km, a relatively high total for an Aston Vanquish S. All original, well-maintained and barely used. Swiss origin and may be subject to EU duties, VAT and fees. – Depreciation on Astons is precipitous. This car was $255,000 sticker without options in 2005 and, despite being the Geneva show car and fastidiously maintained, has plummeted in value. That’s a relative term because this result is at the top of the curve for a Vanquish S in 2024, a less distinguished example would be under $100K.
Lot # 150 1946 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country Convertible; S/N 7401313; Engine # C3912062; Sumac Red, Wood/Dark Red leather, Beige cloth; Estimate $53,555 – $85,688; Visually maintained, largely original 3- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $57,839 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $67,094. – 324/135hp, Fluid Drive, dual spotlights, hubcaps. – Scroungy old engine compartment with some functional replacements to the wiring. Decent old repaint and upholstery. A functional relic in barely driver condition. Fairly despicable under the hood. The wood is impossible to assess in Artcurial’s photos. A mixed blessing that looks good from 20 feet. – So rare and distinctive in Europe, let alone in the South of France, this erratic Town & Country brought a superior price for its condition. In the U.S. it would have died on the block at $45,000 as the bidders assessed what it would cost to make the engine presentable and inspected the wood cladding more closely than possible in Artcurial’s photos.
Lot # 151 1994 Mercedes-Benz E500 Limited 4-Dr. Sedan; S/N WDB1240361C185545; Metallic Grey/Midnight Blue, Grey inserts leather; Estimate $53,555 – $74,977; Unrestored original 3+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $58,911 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $68,336. – 4,973/270hp, automatic, 6-spoke alloy wheels, CD stereo, power windows, power sunroof. – 73,920 probably original kilometers and well-maintained from new, first in Japan and then in this collection. Good original paint and upholstery. Clean, well-maintained engine compartment. – The first of a series of cars from the same collector, heavily weighted toward Mercedes.
Lot # 155 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster; S/N 1980428500313; Engine # 1989808500317; White, Black hardtop/Black leather; Black top; Estimate $856,880 – $1,178,210; Older restoration 3+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $814,036 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $944,282. – 2,996/250hp, 4-speed, Becker Mexico radio, electric power steering, fitted luggage, two tops. – Restamped engine. Restored around 2009 in France with further mechanical attention more recently. Exterior paint dates from 2009 while the interior is more recent. Well-maintained and given what it needed when it needed it. – Not that it’s particularly relevant, but Coys reported selling this car at Chiswick House in 1998 for $113,167 (£70,700 at the time, this result is £738,200). The successful hammer bid here is modest for the quality and history of this 300SL Roadster but adding Artcurial’s 16% commission pushes the final price right up into market range when considering the restamped engine.
Lot # 157 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible; S/N 11304410014045; White/Blue leatherette; Blue cloth top; Estimate $74,977 – $96,399; Older restoration 3+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $55,697 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $64,609. – 2,778/180hp six, Getrag 5-speed (original gearbox included), Euro headlights, hubcaps and trim rings, narrow whitewalls, Becker Europa radio, two tops. – An older restoration that has mellowed into a driver-quality 280SL. The cosmetics and engine compartment are good but show age and use. – Opened by the auctioneer with an internet bid of Euros 52,000, the bids on this no reserve driver 280SL never advanced and it went away with little interest. Although it is rated here as a “3+” condition the bidders considered it a “4” and it is hard to argue with their judgment.
Lot # 162 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Convertible; S/N WDB2304741F023683; Grey/Raspberry leather; Estimate $42,844 – $64,266; Unrestored original 3+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $29,991 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $34,789. – 5,439/355hp, automatic, climate control, CD stereo. – Original and barely used despite the 66,373 km on its odometer. – One of several AMG and performance M-Bs in this segment of Artcurial’s Saint-Tropez auction, a buying opportunity of AMG/M-B enthusiasts. There is, however, such a thing as too much AMG/M-Bs, particularly when the auction venue is only sparsely populated, This car opened at Euros 20,000, advanced twice and sold at this modest bid showing a distinct lack of interest, not to mention enthusiasm.
Lot # 165 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition Coupe; S/N WDD1993761M001359; Silver-Grey/Red leather; Estimate $481,995 – $696,215; Unrestored original 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $460,573 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $534,265. – 5,439/650hp, paddle shift automatic, alloy wheels, climate control. – 20,630 km from new, one of 150 722 Editions built. Regularly (and expensively) serviced and nearly like new. – One of a group of high performance limited edition M-Bs and AMGs in this auction, this is an appropriate price for an exceptional car.
Lot # 168 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220SEb Cabriolet; S/N 11102310081981; Silver/Blue leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $53,555 – $74,977; Visually maintained, largely original 3- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $35,346 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $41,002. – 2,195/134hp six, 4-speed, Blaupunkt multi-band radio, wheel covers, blackwall tires, Euro headlights. – Good older repaint and chrome. Replaced rear seat upholstery but worn original front seats. Tight-fitting top. Good engine compartment. A presentable and drivable fair weather 4-seater. – There wasn’t much bidding on this 220SEb cab but it was enough to bring a realistic price that is fair to both the seller and the buyer.
Lot # 170 1999 Bentley Continental SC Coupe, Body by Mulliner; S/N SCBZZ26E0XCX65071; Amethyst/Light Beige leather, Blue inserts; Estimate $160,665 – $214,220; Unrestored original 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $147,812 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $171,462. – 6,750/420hp turbo, automatic, glass panel T-tops, Alpine cassette stereo, alloy wheels. – 37,274 km and nearly like new with unblemished upholstery, beautiful interior wood and great original paint. – Meticulously maintained and only lightly used this Continental SC is in excellent condition and features the rare Mulliner T-top roof, claimed to be one of only six built. It is exclusive and still extremely impressive, particularly at this realistic price.
Lot # 171 1991 Ferrari 348ts Targa, Body by Pininfarina-Scaglietti; S/N ZFFKA36B000088967; Rosso Corsa/Black leather; Estimate $69,622 – $91,044; Unrestored original 2 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $73,906 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $85,731. – 3,405/300hp, 5-speed, alloy wheels, Bridgestone tires, tools, books. – Two owners and just 11,595 km. Always cherished and regularly maintained. Minimal stretching of the driver’s seat. Excellent original paint and upholstery. Spotless engine compartment. – There were eleven bids on this no reserve Ferrari from an opening bid of Euros 50,000 and ending at this very reasonable amount, even taking Artcurial’s 16% commission into account. Its condition and benevolent history were apparent to the bidders and even in a sparsely attended auction room it did well, surpassing its pre-sale low estimate.
Lot # 172 2003 Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge Stradale Berlinetta, Body by Pininfarina-Scaglietti; S/N ZFFDT57B000133996; Rosso Corsa, White stripe/Red, Black Alcantara; Estimate $192,798 – $257,064; Unrestored original 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $190,656 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $221,161. – 3,586/425hp, 6-speed automanual, 4-point belts, yellow tach face, black calipers, carbon discs, climate control, fire extinguisher, Michelin Pilot Sport tires, tools, books, Assembly No. 51310. – Two owners from new, 40,444 km. Dramatic color combination. Slightly burnished Alcantara on the driver’s seat. Excellent paint and nearly like new engine compartment. – Unlike most of the cars in this collection this Challenge Stradale has accumulated over 20,000 km since its acquisition by the current owner in 2006 which, considering the number and quality of cars at his disposal hints at the pleasure of driving it. The result here is fair to both the buyer and the seller.
Lot # 175 1996 Ferrari 550 Coupe; S/N ZFFZR49B000105067; Argento Nürburgring/Cartier Red leather; Estimate $267,775 – $481,995; Unrestored original 2 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $203,509 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $236,070. – 5,474/485hp, 6-speed, climate control, CD stereo, tools, books, invoices. – Michael Schumacher’s factory loaner, attested by both the factory and a letter from Schumi. In Japan for years, one of ten 550 Maranellos introduced at the Nürburgring in June 1996. 10,000 km on the odometer and barely used at all. – Surprisingly, this documented Michael Schumacher 550 Maranello gained no value increment at all for its history and documentation, selling for the price of any old 550 Maranello with similar miles and condition, a score for its new owner.
Lot # 176 2010 Ferrari 599 GTO Berlinetta; S/N ZFF70RDB000178468; Argento Nürburgring, Black stripe/Black leather; Estimate $856,880 – $1,071,100; Unrestored original 2 condition; With Reserve; No bidding interest shown $749,770. – 5,999/661hp, 7-speed automanual, yellow tach face, 20-inch alloy wheels, carbon fiber details, silver calipers, carbon-ceramic brake discs, black wheels. – Nose, hood and front fenders repainted to compensate for stone chips, windshield replaced for the same reason. Barely used consistent with the odometer reading. – The bidding on this lot opened at Euros 700,000 and never advanced, a disheartening lack of interest.
Lot # 179 2006 Ford GT Coupe; S/N 1FAFP90S96Y401817; Black/Black leather; Estimate $385,596 – $481,995; Unrestored original 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $353,463 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $410,017. – 330/550hp supercharged V-8, 6-speed, stripe delete, red calipers, black alloy wheels. – 8,690 miles and one owner from new. Essentially as-new and outstanding. – While this Ford GT is moderately priced at the hammer bid it is fully priced when taking Artcurial’s 16% commission into account.
Lot # 180 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS Spider, Body by Pininfarina-Scaglietti; S/N ZFFWA20B000077451; Estimate $74,977 – $96,399; Unrestored original 3+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $58,911 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $68,336. – 3,185/270hp, 5-speed, alloy wheels, air conditioning, books, manual and tool kit. – Decent repaint and stretched and burnished original upholstery. Timing belt service in January 2023 at 87,500 km, new tires in May 2023. 88,188 km from new and used as expected with good original paint and upholstery. – This is “4” quality money for a “3” quality 328 GTS with a recent belt service, a relative bargain.
Lot # 181 1996 Ferrari F355 GTS Targa, Body by Pininfarina-Scaglietti; S/N ZFFXR42B000106063; Rosso Corsa/Black leather; Black roof panel top; Estimate $85,688 – $128,532; Unrestored original 3+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $109,252 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $126,733. – 3,496/375hp, 5-speed, SF shields, black calipers, books and tools. – 74,419 km from new with good cosmetics and only lightly buffed upholstery. – This is another “4” condition price for a “3” condition car in this Artcurial auction where reserves fell like lemon drops and bidders were reticent. Not so much in this case where the successful hammer bid was in the middle of the pre-sale estimate range but appropriate for the car, its condition and mileage.
Lot # 182 2010 Ferrari California Convertible; S/N ZFFMJ65B000170395; Rosso Corsa/Black leather; Estimate $321,330 – $481,995; Unrestored original 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $299,908 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $347,893. – 4,297/453hp V-8, 6-speed, Daytona seats, 20-inch wheels, carbon-finish roof, yellow calipers and tach face, climate control, tools, keys, books, manuals. – One of only 5 Californias represented to have been built with a 6-speed manual gearbox. 36,642 km from new. Excellent original paint and lightly used original upholstery. – Sold by Artcurial at Retromobile in 2016 for $427,128 with 33,100 km (Euros 382,800 at the time, this result is Euros 324,800 all-in, a much less grievous hit to the seller’s pocketbook than the US$ value indicates due to the decline of the Euro from $1.158 then to $1.0718 today). A regular paddle shift California in comparable well-maintained and original condition is a $100,000 car but the 6-speed elevates this example well beyond “regular” into rarified atmosphere. It is worth, frankly, what it brings from an informed bidder base, which is for better or worse this much.
Lot # 183 1982 Lancia 037 Stradale Coupe; S/N ZLA151AR000000061; Red/Brown corduroy; Estimate $535,550 – $642,660; Unrestored original 3+ condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $492,706. – 1,995/205hp supercharged, 5-speed, roll cage, power windows, leather rim steering wheel, 5-point belts. – Sound original paint and lightly used upholstery. Crisp gauges. Orderly but aged engine compartment even after a rebuild in 2023. Cared for and maintained, with desirable originality. – Lancia 037 Stradales are half-million dollar cars without the originality premium that this one should have brought. It is no surprise it didn’t sell at this bid but the consignor will be looking at a more skeptical marketplace for better money after passing up the reported high bid here.
Lot # 187 1943 Ford GPW Truck 4×4; S/N 224655; Olive Drab/Green cloth; Estimate $37,489 – $48,200; Older restoration 3+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $33,204 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $38,517. – 134/60hp, 3-speed, 4-wheel drive, trailer, 1/2 scale replica included in the trailer, military equipment, axe, shovel, fire extinguisher, Signal Corps radio – Desirably equipped including the child’s car and trailer. Restored like new with subsequent use but good care and attention. Military style shabby paint, clean engine compartment with minor paint loss. – With all the accessories and accoutrements this is a fun military Jeep. It is in good, usable condition and would not have been at all a surprise had it brought more than this price.
Lot # 188 1977 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 2+2 Coupe, Body by Bertone; S/N 13140; Rosso Corsa/Cream leather; Estimate $53,555 – $64,266; Visually maintained, largely original 3 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $42,844 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $49,699. – 2,927/255hp, 5-speed, 5-spoke alloy wheels, Yokohama tires, decal SF badge, Borletti air conditioning, Alpine CD stereo, leather rim steering wheel, power windows, drilled pedals, tool roll, spare wheel and tire. – Sound old repaint and good original upholstery and interior trim. Orderly but aged engine compartment. Recent mechanical service. A presentable and usable driver-quality Dino 308 GT4. – Bertone isn’t well-represented among Ferrari/Dino coachbuilders with the 308 GT4 being one of few and standing alone among series produced cars. The 308 GT4 is typical of its late 70’s period and while the rear seats aren’t practical for adults it has unusual utility for a Ferrari Dino of the period. This isn’t an exceptional example but it is orderly and usable which substantiates the price it brought in this transaction.
Lot # 189 2000 Ferrari 360 Modena F1 Berlinetta, Body by Pininfarina-Scaglietti; S/N ZFFYR51B000118652; Tour de France Blue/Grey leather; Estimate $74,977 – $96,399; Unrestored original 3+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $71,764 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $83,246. – 3,586/400hp, 6-speed automanual, carbon fiber seats, padded roll bar, climate control, CD changer stereo, power windows, fire extinguisher, Assembly No. 35712. – One owner, 60,545 km from new. Sound original paint. Lightly burnished and stretched original upholstery. Better than the odometer reading suggests and backed up by a full service history. – Bought close to the low estimate, this is a quality 360 Modena F1 that is a sound value in this transaction. Both the buyer and the seller should be satisfied with this result.
Lot # 190 1997 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe; S/N 1B3ER69EXVV300668; Metallic Blue, White stripes/Black leather, Blue inserts; Estimate $64,266 – $85,688; Unrestored original 3 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $59,982 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $69,579. – 488/450hp, 6-speed, CD stereo, air conditioning, power windows. – Clean, tidy engine compartment with little use or age. Excellent original upholstery and interior trim. Stated to be 32,093 miles from new. Once damaged on the front, then renewed with some updates to Italian specifications. – Sold on one bid of Euros 56,000, US$ 60,021, this is fair price but doesn’t recognize any value for the Metallic Blue/White stripes livery. The history of front end damage likely offsets the desirable colors and represents a decent value for the successful bidder here.
Lot # 191 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Coupe; S/N ZFFAY54B000142029; Daytona Black/Magnolia leather; Estimate $69,622 – $91,044; Unrestored original 3+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $59,982 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $69,579. – 5,748/532hp, 6-speed automanual, climate control, Alpine CD stereo. – Sticky buttons fixed. Good original paint and upholstery. The engine compartment is clean and nearly like new. Two owners, 35,441 km. – Sold to an opportunistic internet bidder who took home a sound, maintained 612 Scaglietti for a modest price.
Lot # 194 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Phase 2 Convertible; S/N HBJ8L29221; Ice Blue/Blue; Blue vinyl top; Estimate $53,555 – $74,977; Older restoration 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $55,697 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $64,609. – 2,912/150hp, 4-speed, driving lights, chrome wire wheels, Michelin XVS tires, overdrive. – Crisp, clean wire wheels. Good older paint and barely used upholstery. Good but loose fitting top. – This is an average quality restored Big Healey which brought an average price.
Lot # 199 1968 Siata Spring Roadster; S/N 831021; Yellow/Black vinyl; Black top; Estimate $19,280 – $27,849; Older restoration 3+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $11,782 plus commission of 16.00%; Final Price $13,667. – 843/36.5hp, 4-speed, painted Borrani wire wheels, full weather equipment. – Restored like new with very good paint and upholstery in the original colors. Good interior wood also. – Not as cute, perhaps, as a Fiat Jolly but still capable of bringing smiles to the faces of passersby and jaunty drives around the Cote d’Azur or the Hamptons. This is real money for a real car but an opportunity to make a tongue-in-cheeky statement while having fun. The pre-sale estimate range is ludicrous, likely an effort to draw bidders on a No Reserve car into irrational enthusiasm but it was late in the auction and irrational bidders had departed for dinner or drinks thus avoiding being beguiled.