Retromobile 2023 Show: Spectacular Auction by Artcurial Motorcars
Artcurial Motorcars will present as part of Retromobile show, the largest car auction in French history. Priced at over €80 million, this 2023 edition promises to be quite exceptional!
During the three-day sale (February 3, 4 and 5), led by the trio of Herve Poulain, Matthieu Lamoure and Pierre Novikoff, visitors, enthusiasts, collectors and buyers will be able to discover 230 exceptional cars on more than 5,000 stands. m2, 2/2 in Porte de Versailles hall. The star of this sale will undoubtedly be the Ferrari 250 LM, which could reach 20 million euros.
Exclusive models are rarely presented
The famous 250 LM. The presented model, according to sources, would never enter the competition. Its rarity, condition and authenticity should raise the auction.
All three Bugattis should attract collectors and drive auctions crazy. A Type 57 Atalante from 1935 (one of three remaining examples of 17 built) and two sports models Bart Rosman Collection (Dutch collector with a passion for Bugatti and Ferrari, who died in 2021): a Type 43 Grand Sport from 1931 (nicknamed “Prima Donna”) and a Type 35C from 1929 (which has never been modified since 1931 is known!).
Complete collections
Eight complete collections from individuals will be offered. We can mention Facel Vega Facellia (coupe and Cabriolet), Facel II, Excellence and HK 500. Collection of Alain Ragnault.
Artcurial Motorcars will continue to distribute collectibles Renault Classic and Renault badges the brand consists of a wide variety of models. Sports cars such as the R8 Gordini 1300 (the former coupé was driven by Jean Ragnotti in 1969), the R5 GT Turbo Group N (Alain Oreille would become World Rally Champion in 1989 and 1990 behind the wheel of the same model) and the stunning F1 “Showcar” ( 2003 R23 chassis modified to 2011 R31). Original production models: R25 V6 Turbo Baccara (1992 less than 4000 km on the clock), R4 “Plein Air” (1968) and the amazing Concept Reinastella “Flying saucer” designed in 1992. 2328! No relation to the Reinastella model of 1928 (1st Renault equipped with 8-cylinder engine).
Beautiful French girls
The French car is very present in this Artcurial Motorcars 2023 catalogue. Manufacturers and coachbuilders offer some exceptional models: Racing Salmson Grand Sport (1929 – with the same owner’s “San Sebastian” engine between 1929 and 1981), Delage D8-120 Cabriolet (1938 – body by Vanvooren), Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet (1950 – body by Saoutchik), Citroën DS (DS 19 Cabriolet, DS 19 Cabriolet “Le Caddy”, DS 21M29V1, Sahara) and even GSA Pallas (1983)… to name a few examples.
All kinds of sports
Five Mercedes from the 80s, exclusively sports models, passed through the hands of the big makers: A 300 CE 3.2 Liter (1988 – first preview by AMG, less than 60 copies produced). 500 SEL (reviewed and tuned by Koenig-Specials in 1985). 560 SEC (Widebody AMG). 500 (1984) and 500 SGS “Gullwing” (1983 – modified by Styling Garage, easily recognizable by the butterfly doors) named “1000 SEC” after passing through the workshops of Carat Duchatelet.
Formula 1, Benetton (with Renault -RS7 V10 engine) B195, used by Michael Schumacher (not exactly experienced) when he captured his second world championship in 1995 (Benetton won the sole manufacturer’s title that season). This rolling F1 is now powered by a Judd V10 engine.
Great off-road classics, nevertheless prestigious models: 205 Turbo 16 (1987), two R5 Turbos, one Citroën BX 4 TC (1987), one Ford Escort RS Cosworth (“Group A road” 1995), Ford Focus WRC (1999 – Ex Colin McRae and François Delecour).
Forty Porsches (959, Carrera GT, etc.) and more than twenty Ferraris (250 GT Lusso, F40, etc.) will also be available for sale.
As with all prestigious sales, the catalog includes several models with famous owners: Porsche 911SC (1979 – produced by the Almeras brothers) Johnny Hallyday, La Ford Mustang (1967) from ” the Marginal » At the wheel of a Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona owned by Jean-Paul Belmondo and singer Christophe.
Useful information
Retromobile show : Paris Expo Hall 1, 2.2 and 3 / Porte de Versailles 75015 Paris / Exhibitions: from February 1 to Sunday February 5, 2023 (10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) / Wednesday 1er and the 3rd Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Retromobile Show by Artcurial Motorcars / Paris Expo Hall 2.2 / Porte de Versailles 75015 Paris / Exhibitions: Wednesday 1 February to Sunday 5 February 2023 / Auctions February 3 at 14:00: Lot 1 to lot 128 / February 4 at 14:00: Lot 129 to lot 299 / February 5 at 14:00: Racing, Flying and Yachting.
Sales directory Artcurial Motorcars available here
The article was published on 23.01.2023 at 5:40
