• 123 Automobiles including 16 Ferrari, 27 Alfa Romeos, 12 Porsche
• 5 cars that have taken part in the Le Mans 24 Hours
• 9 cars eligible for Le Mans Classic
• 12 collections from private individuals
There was a great sense of excitement for Le Mans 24 Hours this year, with the world’s most famous endurance race celebrating its 100th edition. Artcurial Motorcars and Le Mans Classic, long-term partners, return this month to mark this special anniversary with an auction on 30 June at the Bugatti circuit.
123 Collectors’ Motor Cars and 32 Automobilia lots will be offered for sale, in a line-up that highlights the extraordinary history of the event. Amongst a selection of cars that have participated in the race will be the Porsche 962C prototype that finished 3rd in the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1990 and is estimated €1,500,000 – €1,800,000.
Celebrating Ferrari’s victory in this year’s 100th edition, the Prancing Horse marque will be widely represented with 16 models coming under the hammer. The sale will also present some 12 private collections, including one family’s collection of 21 Alfa Romeos
Highlights of the sale :
2007 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 – estimate 1 250 000 – 1 500 000 €
1990 Porsche 962 C ex 24 Heures du Mans 1990 – estimate 1 500 000 – 1 800 000 €
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster – estimate 1 200 000 – 1 500 000 €
1934 Aston Martin Ulster – estimate 1 100 000 – 1 300 000 €
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS 4900 Spider – estimate 600 000 – 800 000 €
1990 Nissan R90 CK prototype – estimate 500 000 – 800 000 €
1972 Dino 246 GT Tipo E – estimate : 260 000 – 300 000 €
1934 Singer 1 1/2 Litre Le Mans Sports – Ex-24 Heures du Mans 1934 – estimate 200 000 – 300 000 €
1986 Ferrari Testarossa ‘Monospecchio’ – estimate 180 000 – 260 000 €
1961 Lotus Elite S2 Modified by Frank Costin – 24 Heures du Mans 1961 – estimate 160 000 – 180 000 €
2003 Ferrari 575 M Maranello F1 – estimate 120 000 – 160 000 €
1975 Bertram Baron 28 ‘DONT III’ ex-Johnny Hallyday – estimate 80 000 – 120 000 €
1984 Audi UR Quattro – estimate 60 000 – 100 000 €
1982 Renault 5 Turbo 2 – estimate 60 000 – 90 000 €
Le Mans Classic 2023 by Artcurial Motorcars
Exhibition
28 June, by appointment
29 June from 10am to 2pm, by appointment
29 June, from 2pm to 6pm
30 June, from 9am to 2pm
AUCTION
30 June 3pm
Artcurial Tent
Circuit des 24 Heures
72000 Le Mans, France