Almost €4.5 million for Artcurial Motorcars' annual Automobiles sur les Champs sale.

Automobiles sur les Champs ’, the auction organised by Artcurial Motorcars, was held this Sunday at the Artcurial auction house, attracting enthusiasts and collectors from all over the world. The auction totalled more than €4.5 million including fees, with 85% of lots sold and a strong turnout.

Under the hammer ofAnne-Claire Mandine and moderated by Matthieu Lamoure, Director of Artcurial Motorcars, and Pierre Novikoff, Deputy Director, the sale showcased a varied selection of classic cars and motorbikes.

«Always dynamic, the market is selective, with as many enthusiasts as ever wanting to indulge their love of the automobile. The auction room was packed, with many bidders bidding on the spot and online. Artcurial Motorcars ended the year with an excellent turnover of nearly €65,000,000, achieved by a team that remains dedicated, passionate and internationally focused. See you at the next sale, at Rétromobile on 7 February 2025.»
Matthieu Lamoure, Artcurial Motorcars Director

A 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 6.3L sold for €252,700, while a 2006 BMW Alpina Z8 Roadster fetched €324,220. The Ferrari 250 GTE sold for €254,000.

Some models saw their estimates soar, such as a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3L that sold for €76,290 and a 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur that fetched €83,440.

The 28 motorbikes on offer also attracted a great deal of interest, totalling more than €252,704. Two MV Agusta models stood out in particular: a 1974 750 Sport sold for €81,000 and a 1976 750 America for €73,900.

The diversity and quality of the lots contributed to the success of this sale, confirming Artcurial Motorcars' ongoing interest in classic cars and motorbikes.

Cars from the André Trigano estate fetched a total of €532,347. A 2013 Mercedes-Benz S500 (W222) Exécutive sold for €57,216, while the 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche Cabriolet ‘in its original condition’ was a surprise seller, fetching €46,488, above its initial estimate of €14,000-18,000.