Artcurial held its 2009 Classic and Racing Cars auction on Sunday, February 8th at the Palais des Congrès in Paris. Artcurial sold 20 of 53 cars for a $3,851,539 total.
Artcurial featured more than 50 classic cars, headlined by a 1969 Matra MS650, 1972 Alfa Romeo Type 33/3, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Speciale Alfa Romeo 6C 2500, 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport and 1967 Lola T70 Mk III.
Top sale went to the 1969 Matra MS650 at $2,025,192, followed by a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 at $275,940 and 1948 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet Pennock that sold for $222,702, while the remainder of the featured cars did not meet the minimum reserve.
Artcurial offered 53 automobiles for sale, with 20 finding a new owner, reflecting a 38% sales rate. Total sales volume was $3,889,541, inclusive of buyer’s premiums. The average price per car sold was $194,477.
For full sales results, visit www.artcurial.com.
2009 Artcurial Classic and Racing Cars Auction Highlights:
1969 Matra MS650 – Sold for $2,025,192. Ex-Beltoise/Courage finished 4th at 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans. Sold without original engine.
1964 Aston Martin DB5 – Sold for $275,940 versus pre-auction estimate of $245,000 – 310,000.
1972 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/3 – Did not sell. Pre-auction estimate unavailable.
1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Speciale – Did not sell. Pre-auction estimate unavailable.
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport – Did not sell versus pre-auction estimate of $945,000 – 1,080,000.
1967 Lola T70 Mk III – Did not sell versus pre-auction estimate of $945,000 – 1,215, 000.
1949 Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet – Did not sell versus pre-auction estimate of $200,000 – 270,000.
(€1.3586 = $1.00)
[Source: Artcurial]
