Newsrelease: Artcurial Retromobile Paris Classic Auction Results
On Friday 6 February 2015, the collectors’ car department at Artcurial once again caused a stir amongst international collectors who came in huge numbers to the Salon Retromobile. The sale realised 46 165 983 € / 34 260 292 £ / 52 236 667 $, following a marathon two-part auction lasting over 11 hours.
The indefatigable Maître Hervé Poulain brought the hammer downon 89% of the lots. Starting at 14.00, over 3,500 people crammed into the saleroom to take part in this historic auction that began with the 59 automobiles in the extraordinary Baillon Collection. Almost 1600 people registered to bid in the sale, with another 1000 connected to the Artcurial Live Bid platform to bid online.
Matthieu Lamoure, Managing Director of Artcurial Motorcars declared: “These exceptional results spring from work that has taken six months. News of the Baillon Collection has travelled around the world. International buyers came together in one room to pay homage to Roger Baillon. This triumph demonstrates the universal passsion for the automobile. This is a significant collection that has enjoyed a significant success.”
“The triumph of the Baillon Collection sale is just reward for the experience of a 40-year career. All eyes have been on Paris and Artcurial, the leading French auction house, that has had the privilege of offering this group of cars. We have been amazed by the response around the world to the announcement of the discovery of the Baillon Collection. These beautiful vehicles have become works of art in their own right. They now go to join private collections and museums around the world, to have another life.” added Hervé Poulain, co-chairman of the Artcurial Group.
Once again, Artcurial Motorcars confirmed its position as leader for Collectors’ Car sales in Continental Europe. Enthusiasts from around the world made their way to Paris, with close to 30 nationalities represented, to celebrate the history of the automobile, in the largest ever collectors’ car sale held in France. During the course of the sale, the auction house set 10 world record auction prices:
Without a doubt the most exciting moment of the afternoon was the appearance of the uncontested star of the sale, the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, arriving on the stand as the room plunged into darkness. The saleroom held its breath as the bids rose, before bursting into applause as Maître Hervé Poulain’s hammer fell at 16.3M € / 12.1M£ / 18,5M$ including premium. This is the highest bid in Artcurial’s history.Pierre Novikoff, specialist in the Artcurial Motorcars department said: “This will go down in history as an extraordinary sale! The Baillon discovery has been an incredible adventure. In addition to the passion it has aroused in enthusiasts, it is the unique story of one man’s dream, carried on by an entire family. The successful sale of the 59 cars in the Baillon Collection reflects the international response by collectors who have been touched by these phantom-like automobiles.”
The collection of Roger Baillon, the inspired industrialist from the west of France who saved a great number of cars from beingscrapped between 1950 and 1970, realised 25,15 M€ / 18,7 M£ / 28,5 M$. The 59 « barnfind » lots were all sold, achieving 2,4,6 and sometimes 10 times their estimates, including two world record prices.Download the results of the Artcurial Record Breaking Auction Results here:
ARTCURIAL PARIS 2015 AUCTION PRICE RESULTS – r2651-retromobile-2015-enResults for Sale 2651, Rétromobile 2015 by Artcurial Motorcars.
Generated at 5:29:09 PM on the Monday, February 09, 2015,
The following prices includes the buyer’s premium and taxes.
Prices shown in USA Dollars converted from EUR Euro at 1.3495, Exchange rates provided for approximation only.
Lot Description Price Result 1 Singer roadster 1500 No reserve $14,477 Sold 2 Delahaye Type 43 camion-plateau – 1911 No reserve $33,781 Sold 3 Talbot Lago T11 Cadette berline – ca 1936 No reserve $26,542 Sold 4 Talbot Lago T120 coach – ca 1936 No reserve $32,172 Sold 5 Voisin Type C3 – 1923 No reserve $70,779 Sold 6 Voisin Type C7 berline de voyage Louis Gallé – 1925 No reserve $99,733 Sold 7 Voisin Type C24 limousine – 1933/1934 No reserve $154,426 Sold 8 Talbot Lago T26 coach surprofilé – ca 1948 No reserve $115,819 Sold 9 Lorraine-Dietrich Type A4 torpédo Grummer No reserve $64,344 Sold 10 Barré torpédo No reserve $25,738 Sold 11 Delahaye 135 M cabriolet Faget-Varnet – 1948 $579,097 Sold 12 Delahaye 235 coach Chapron No reserve Carte grise françaiseChâssis n° 818080Chapron n° 704- Modèle très rare- Voiture saine, intérieur $160,860 Sold 13 Delahaye Type 43 coupé-chauffeur Audineau et Cie – 1914 No reserve $88,473 Sold 14 Citroën Type C 5 HP torpédo trèfle – 1924 No reserve $32,172 Sold 15 Facel Excellence – 1960 No reserve $193,032 Sold 16 Porsche 356 SC coupé – 1963 No reserve $120,645 Sold 17 Hispano Suiza H6B Cabriolet par Million Guiet – 1925 $772,130 Sold 18 Ballot berline de voyage Chapron No reserve $40,215 Sold 19 Berliet VIGB 10 HP Taxi coupé-chauffeur landaulet – 1926/1927 No reserve $32,172 Sold 20 Berliet VRC 12 HP limousine avec séparation chauffeur – c. 1930 No reserve $32,172 Sold 21 La Buire 12A torpédo 12 HP – ca 1928 No reserve $33,781 Sold 22 Audi Front 225 cabriolet – ca 1936 No reserve $77,213 Sold 23 Delaunay Belleville Type VL8 limousine – ca 1932 No reserve $67,561 Sold 24 Ariès Type CC4S coach – ca 1930 No reserve $24,129 Sold 25 Amilcar C8 berline – ca 1930 No reserve $40,701 Sold 26 Amilcar CGSS biplace sport – ca 1927 No reserve $73,996 Sold 27 Sandford Type S cyclecar No reserve $80,430 Sold 28 Talbot M67 11 Six cabriolet – ca 1928 No reserve $49,867 Sold 29 Talbot Lago Baby T15 LB cabriolet Guilloré – ca 1950 No reserve $57,910 Sold 30 Renault 12 CV Type EU torpédo – ca 1918 No reserve $20,912 Sold 31 Mathis Emysix Type SMO faux-cabriolet – ca 1930 No reserve $45,041 Sold 32 Renault Viva Grand Sport type ACX2 cabriolet – 1936 No reserve $48,258 Sold 33 Panhard et Levassor Dynamic X76 Coupé Junior – ca 1936 No reserve $75,604 Sold 34 Panhard-Levassor 6CS (Type X72) limousine No reserve $51,475 Sold 35 Panhard et Levassor Dynamic X77 (140) berline – ca 1936 No reserve Carte grise françaiseChâssis n° 221182- Modèle original et rare- Pos $49,867 Sold 36 Lagonda LG 45 cabriolet quatre places – ca 1936 No reserve $131,906 Sold 37 Delahaye 235 coach Chapron usine – ca 1952 No reserve $93,299 Sold 38 Delage D6-11 S coach – ca 1934 No reserve $115,819 Sold 39 Delage D8 – 15 S coach Autobineau – ca 1930 No reserve Vendue sans carte grise Châssis n° 39089 Série SMoteur n° 47 S- Carrosserie très $168,903 Sold 40 Bugatti Type 57 – 1937 $402,151 Sold 41 Delahaye 135 coach Chapron – ca 1948 No reserve $107,776 Sold 42 Talbot Lago Baby T15 LB cabriolet Guilloré – ca 1951 No reserve $96,516 Sold 43 Talbot Lago T26 Record Cabriolet par Saoutchik – 1948 $1,005,378 Sold 44 Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 No reserve $176,946 Sold 45 Lorraine B3-6 torpédo Grummer No reserve $72,387 Sold 46 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport SWB par Saoutchik – 1949 $2,296,849 Sold 47 Talbot Lago T26 Record Fastback Coupé par Saoutchik $563,011 Sold 48 Delahaye 235 coach Chapron – ca 1952 No reserve $144,774 Sold 49 Delahaye GFA 148 L limousine Guilloré – ca 1949 No reserve $41,824 Sold 50 Hotchkiss 686 Paris-Nice cabriolet – ca 1939 No reserve $41,824 Sold 51 Packard Eight cabriolet – ca 1938 No reserve Vendue sans carte grise Carrosserie n° 4443I6- Modèle de grand luxe- Carrosserie rare et d $40,215 Sold 52 Jaguar Type S 3,4 L No reserve $33,781 Sold 53 Innocenti S cabriolet No reserve $24,129 Sold 54 Lancia Thema 8.32 berline – 1987 No reserve $11,260 Sold 55 Ferrari 308 GTSi – 1982 No reserve Carte grise françaiseChâssis n° ZFFHA02B000042679- Intéressant projet de remontage – Version Quattro $45,041 Sold 56 Ferrari Mondial 3,2 L cabriolet – 1988 No reserve $48,258 Sold 57 Ferrari 400 GT – 1978 No reserve $72,387 Sold 58 Maserati A6G 2000 Gran Sport Berlinetta Frua – 1956 $2,713,683 Sold 59 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider – 1961 $21,980,656 Sold 101 1968 Porsche 911 2L T Targa châssis court No reserve $67,561 Sold 102 1966 Renault 4 de Plage – Modification dépoque No reserve $21,716 Sold 103 1969 Fiat 500 F No reserve $33,781 Sold 104 1956 Triumph TR 3 No reserve $40,215 Sold 105 1967 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider Duetto No reserve $73,996 Sold 106 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB polyester No reserve $209,119 Sold 107 1978 Ferrari 512 BB No reserve $450,409 Sold 108 1983 Maserati Quattroporte No reserve $30,563 Sold 109 1965 Ford Cortina Lotus Mk1 No reserve $45,041 Sold 110 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale No reserve Attestation FFVE Certificat de dédouanement 846AChâssis n° AR 101.20.00605Moteur n $112,602 Sold 111 1968 Ford Mustang 289 Fastback No reserve $51,475 Sold 112 1972 Fiat Dino Spider 2,4L $205,901 Sold 113 1968 Fiat Dino Coupé 2L No reserve $80,430 Sold 114 1969 Maserati Indy 4,2L No reserve $45,041 Sold 115 1970 Dino 246 GT L $458,452 Sold 116 1986 Ferrari Testarossa $265,420 Sold 117 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB berlinetta Carte grise françaiseChâssis n° 8407Moteur n° 8407- Vendue neuve en France- Version nez long et torq $2,682,806 Sold 118 2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta $369,979 Sold 119 1956 Fiat Multipla taxi No reserve $51,475 Sold 120 1961 Moretti Multipla 750 Mare No reserve $51,475 Sold 121 1958 Facel Vega FV3B Carte grise françaiseChâssis n° FV3B-58-357Moteur n° TY4 -317 163- Ex – Maurice Trintignant !- Superbe état dorig $266,121 Sold 122 1959 Facel Vega Excellence $250,467 Sold 123 1929 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport — Unsold 124 1932 Bugatti Type 55 cabriolet Carte grise française de collectionChâssis n° 55204- Historique exceptionnel- Refaite dans sa configurat — Unsold 125 1958 Tracta Grégoire Sport cabriolet par Chapron $152,817 Sold 126 1999 Pur Sang Bugatti 35B réplique $337,807 Sold 127 1953 Peugeot 203 bâchée No reserve $20,912 Sold 128 1980 Renault 5 Turbo No reserve $139,949 Sold 129 1975 Alpine Renault Berlinette 1600 SC Ex Salon de Paris 1974 No reserve $173,729 Sold 130 1913 Renault Type DP 22/24 HP coupé-chauffeur par Renaudin et Besson Carte grise françaiseChâssis n° 37217Moteur n° 37344- Dans la même — Unsold 131 1937 Citroën Traction 11B Cabriolet No reserve $144,774 Sold 132 1936 Horch 853 cabriolet — Unsold 133 1937 Peugeot 402 Éclipse $160,860 Sold 134 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer $651,485 Sold 135 1955 Moretti 1200 Spider Michelotti Titre de circulation hollandaisChâssis n° 5007- Modèle rare, trois propriétaires depuis lorigine- — Unsold 136 1962 Jaguar Type E 3,8L coupé Série 1 modifié compétition — Unsold 137 1976 Alfa Romeo Montreal No reserve $144,774 Sold 138 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 No reserve $112,602 Sold 139 1968 Lancia Flaminia Super Sport Zagato 2.8 3C $297,592 Sold 140 1972 Lamborghini 400 GT Jarama $152,817 Sold 141 1969 Lamborghini 400 GT Islero S $391,355 Sold 141A No Description Provided — Withdrawn 142 1973 Lamborghini Espada 400 GT Série III Carte grise françaiseChâssis n°9110Moteur n° 41116- Un seul propriétaire jusquen 2013- Mécani $247,725 Sold 143 1975 Maserati Khamsin Certificat provisoire de circulationA immatriculer en collectionChâssis n° AM120190- Remisée depuis 1981- Très or $225,205 Sold 144 1961 Maserati 3500 GT Spider Vignale avec Hard Top Carte grise françaiseChâssis n°101.1221Moteur n° 101.1221- Vendue neuve à Paris- Mat $1,126,023 Sold 145 1965 Maserati Mistral 3.7L Carte grise françaiseChâssis n° AM109608- Histoire limpide- Ex-Collection Slavic, Genève- Restaurée en 2007- $244,508 Sold 146 1988 Lamborghini LM002 $193,032 Sold 147 1968 Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada $1,679,318 Sold 148 1973 Porsche 911 2,4L S $281,506 Sold 149 1957 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Roadster avec hard-top $1,254,711 Sold 150 1968 Maserati Mistral 4,0 L Spider $643,442 Sold 151 1972 Maserati Ghibli Spider 4.9 L Titre de circulation USDédouané en UE Châssis n° AM115/49S/1241Moteur n° AM115/49/1241- Restauration — Withdrawn 152 1955 Mercedes Benz 300 SL papillon — Unsold 153 1958 Porsche 356 A Speedster $402,151 Sold 154 1961 Porsche 356 B Super 1600 T5 Cabriolet Wiener Gendarmerie Titre de circulation allemandChâssis n° 154 686Moteur de remplacement de — Unsold 155 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL No reserve $172,121 Sold 156 1965 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE cabriolet $160,860 Sold 157 1937 Delage D8-100 cabriolet quatre portes par Labourdette No reserve $386,065 Sold 158 1939 Imperial Chrysler C 23 Roadster par Marcel Pourtout — Unsold 159 1956 Ford Crown Victoria — Unsold 160 1934 Packard coupé série 1101 / 718 $125,234 Sold 161 1957 Aston Martin DB Mk III coupé $397,325 Sold 162 1932 MG F Magna F2 Foursome Coupé $112,602 Sold 163 1934 Bentley Derby 3,5 L berline par Mann Egerton No reserve Carte grise française Châssis n° B151 BLMoteur n° R4 BJ- Remarquable éta $72,387 Sold 164 1928 Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport 3/4 places — Unsold 165 1992 Jaguar XJ 220 Carte grise françaiseChâssis n° SAJJEAEX8AX220875- Faible kilométrage, état proche du neuf- Emblématique des surpuis $347,523 Sold 166 1990 Ferrari Mondial T cabriolet No reserve $56,301 Sold 167 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS No reserve $93,299 Sold 168 2002 Aston Martin DB7 coupé Zagato $369,979 Sold 169 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO berlinette Carte grise françaiseChâssis n° 179433- Performances sans équivalent- Voiture comme neuve- Modèle rar $595,183 Sold 170 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster Turbo Look $193,032 Sold 171 1971 Porsche 911 2,2L S $193,032 Sold 172 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2,7L RS Touring — Unsold 173 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/2 nez long — Unsold 174 1973 De Tomaso Pantera GTS $180,164 Sold 175 1952 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith par Hooper Carte grise française collectionChâssis n° WSG 22Moteur n° W21G- Belle présentation- Modèle d $75,604 Sold 176 1971 Rolls Royce Corniche cabriolet No reserve $48,258 Sold 177 1977 Rolls Royce Corniche coupé No reserve $50,093 Sold 178 1949 Cadillac Series 62 cabriolet No reserve $64,344 Sold 179 1959 Jaguar XK 150 3,4L S Roadster $152,817 Sold 180 1957 Ford Taunus 15M break Weltkugel No reserve $33,781 Sold 181 1934 Ford V8-40 Torpédo Le Baron No reserve $77,213 Sold 182 1950 Peugeot 203 Berline Découvrable No reserve $28,955 Sold 183 1934 Renault Vivastella Limousine (PG9) No reserve Carte grise française de collectionChâssis n°619646Moteur n° E60103227Carrosserie n° $36,005 Sold 184 1936 Peugeot 402 Eclipse $260,594 Sold 185 1923 Peugeot 156 25 HP Torpedo Carte grise française de collectionChâssis n° 31128Moteur n° MZ 134- Exemplaire rarissime- Mécanique com $160,860 Sold 186 1901 Croizemarie type AC voiturette No reserve Carte grise françaiseChâssis n° 4245Moteur n° 3959- Modèle rare- Belle présentation- Mon — Unsold 187 1955 Jaguar XK 140 SE Roadster $112,602 Sold 188 1964 Amphicar DWM cabriolet No reserve $59,518 Sold 189 1961 MGA Mk II Roadster No reserve $40,215 Sold 190 1989 Citroën CX Honecker rallongée par Nilsson No reserve Carte grise françaiseChâssis n° VF7MANH0000NH2673- Seulement deux exempla $128,688 Sold 191 1934 Darmont type V Junior roadster No reserve $29,743 Sold 192 1928 Bugatti Type 44 Profilé Aérodynamique par Gangloff Titre de circulation espagnol- Carrosserie profilée dorigine par Gangloff- P $450,409 Sold 193 1934 Mercedes-Benz 380 K Cabriolet A $1,910,892 Sold 194 1938 Mercede-Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster long tail — Unsold 195 1976 Jaguar XJC V12 No reserve $48,258 Sold 196 1966 Jaguar Type E 4,2L coupé Série 1 $203,505 Sold 197 1992 Jaguar XJ 220 $391,355 Sold 198 1958 Bentley S1 Continental Park Ward Two doors Saloon — Unsold 199 1965 Aston Martin DB5 $965,162 Sold 200 1968 Aston Martin DB6 $405,368 Sold 201 1973 Dino 246 GTS $498,667 Sold 202 1962 Maserati 3500 GT Spider Vignale avec Hard-Top $1,158,195 Sold 203 1969 Iso Grifo 7 L Titre de circulation allemandChâssis n° 7L920241- 185 000€ de restauration !- Performances hors du commun- Une des 1 $546,925 Sold 204 1957 Abarth 750 Zagato $217,162 Sold 205 1992 Porsche 911 964 RS $305,635 Sold 206 1995 Porsche 993 Cup GT2 Véhicule de compétitionChâssis n° 99362803500- Une des 993 Cup les plus désirables – Passé sportif fourni- $164,369 Sold 207 1973 BMW 3.0 L CSL $176,946 Sold 208 1979 BMW M1 Groupe 5 Le Mans Voiture de compétitionChâssis n° n°94301059- Prestigieux historique des 24 Heures du Mans- Célèbre M1 aux — Unsold 209 1974 Lola T294 / BMW barquette compétition — Unsold 210 1994 Arrows FA 15 $209,119 Sold 211 1955 Chrysler Windsor DeLuxe Cabriolet — Unsold 212 1937 Cord Beverly Sedan SC Compresseur — Unsold 213 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 No reserve $48,258 Sold 214 1935 Talbot T120 Baby Sport cabriolet $173,729 Sold 215 C. 1904 Fouillaron Type G 6 HP tonneau No reserve $120,645 Sold 216 1923 Rochet-Schneider Type 15000 torpédo No reserve $35,389 Sold 217 1921 Cadillac Série 61 torpédo double pare-brise No reserve $70,779 Sold Total shown in USA Dollars converted from EUR Euro at 1.3495, Exchange rates provided for approximation only.
Total: $61,872,610