Lot 26 - 1952 Gordini Type 15S Barquette s_n 018 Est. €700,000 - €1,000,000 - Sold €690,000 |
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Chantilly, Chateau de Chantilly, 30 June, 2019
An ultra-rare 1952 Gordini Type 15S Barquette (Sport Barchetta), proved to be the Chatelaine of Chantilly and the top lot in today's Bonhams sale taking place at the prestigious Arts et Elegance concours, in the grounds of the famous Château.
Following extensive national interest prior to the sale and a bidding battle, the Gordini 15S sold for an impressive total of €708,000 to a European buyer in the room, who earned applause from the chic visitors attending the motoring garden party.
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The purchaser, a private collector and historic racer, is now the proud owner of a rare and important piece of French motoring and motorsport history, with his new acquisition being one of only two four-cylinder barchettas built by the legendary French sports car manufacturer. The other belongs to the renowned Schlumpf Collection in France's national motor museum in Mulhouse.
This remarkable motor car also has a fascinating history of competing in two top motorsport series – firstly as one of only five 'Type 11' single-seater 'monopostos' built in 1947 by the legendary Amédée Gordini for his Grand Prix racing team, driven, among others by the great Juan-Manuel Fangio, Jen Behra, Robert Manzon, Prince Bira of Siam and Aldo Gordini.
In 1952 the car was transformed, by Gordini himself, into a two-seat barchetta, known as '15S', within 11 months an 'Équipe Gordini' challenger in the legendary Le Mans 24 hours race and leading sports car series.
Following an extensive restoration in the early 2000s, as a patriotic act by collector and former director of Renault Formula 1, Jean Sage, the 15S competed in the Mille Miglia tribute rally, Monaco Historic Grand Prix and Le Mans Classic event, until 2009.
Philip Kantor, Bonhams Head of European Motoring, said: "We are delighted that the Gordini will remain in Europe and we look forward to perhaps seeing it displayed at Chantilly in the near future!"
Other highlights from the Bonhams Chantilly Sale include:
• 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark 1, first owned by the Belgian Baron Maurice Solvay, realised €212,400. • 1962 Citroën DS Décapotable, a rare and highly-desirable early 'ashtray' model, achieved €182,900. • 1965 Fiat 500 Elégance Beach Car, built by Carrozzeria Savio and displayed at the 1965 Turin Motor Show, achieved €87,320. • 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Coupé, designed by Bertone and offered in stunning condition, realised €89,680. Bonhams' next European motor car sales will be The Bonmont Sale in Geneva on 29 September and The Zoute Sale on 11 October.
Lot List Lot | Description | S/N | Estimates (€) | Result
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| 1989 Citroën 2CV6 Charleston | VF7AZKA00KA 326827 | €25,000 - 35,000 (NR) | €18,400 | 02 | 1956 Volkswagen Type 2 Combi Van | 20138061 | €30,000 - 50,000 (NR) | €14,375 | 03 | 1954 MG Midget TF Roadster | TF2280 | €40,000 - 60,000 | Not Sold | 04 | 1955 Austin-Healey 100M Roadster | BN2-L/228308 | €110,000 - 150,000 | Not Sold | 05 | 1960 Lancia Flaminia GT Cabriolet | 82 404 1176 | €120,000 - 160,000 | Not Sold | 06 | 2001 BMW Z8 Roadster | WBAEJ11041A F79478 | €180,000 - 240,000 | Not Sold | 07 | 1962 Citroën DS19 Décapotable | 4200446 | €170,000 - 200,000 | €178,250 | 08 | 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint | AR1900C 10481 | €200,000 - 300,000 | Not Sold | 09 | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider | AR1020401128 | €100,000 - 150,000 | Not Sold | 10 | 1932 Invicta 12/45 4½-Litre Tourer | L66 | €300,000 - 400,000 | €276,000 | 11 | 1954 Salmson 2300 Sport Coupé | 85126 | €50,000 - 70,000 | €50,600 | 12 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Cabriolet | 121.042-55. 00065 | €90,000 - 140,000 | €95,450 | 14 | 1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 litre coupé | 115.2392 | €160,000 - 220,000 | Not Sold | 15 | 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina | 18889 | €150,000 - 200,000 | Not Sold | 16 | 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Cabriolet 'Extralusso' | 915335 | €250,000 - 300,000 | Not Sold | 17 | 1954 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe Roadster | 404/X/3097 | €290,000 - 330,000 | Not Sold | 18 | 1913 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp London-Edinburgh Silver Ghost | 2371 | €650,000 - 750,000 | Not Sold | 19 | 1956 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupé | 819165 | €75,000 - 95,000 | €88,550 | 20 | 1965 FIAT 500 Élégance Beach Car | 872263 | €75,000 - 105,000 | €85,100 | 21 | 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Roadster | CSX3276 | €850,000 - 950,000 | Not Sold | 22 | 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider | AR169591 | €60,000 - 80,000 | Not Sold | 23 | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Cabriolet | 111.023.12. 040134 | €75,000 - 95,000 | €82,800 | 24 | 1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Drophead Coupé | B65BN | €150,000 - 200,000 | €144,900 | 25 | 1936 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Drophead Coupé | 3AZ72 | €150,000 - 250,000 (NR) | €115,000 | 26 | 1952 Gordini Type 15S | 18 | €700,000 - 1,000,000 | €690,000 | 28 | 1962 Porsche 356B T6 Super 90 Coupé | 211 549 | €60,000 - 90,000 (NR) | €62,100 | 29 | 1960 Porsche 356B T5 Super Cabriolet | 154385 | €130,000 - 160,000 | Not Sold | 30 | 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Coupé | AR101 2000551 | €70,000 - 100,000 | €87,400 | 31 | 1991 Porsche 964 Carrera RS | WP0ZZZ96ZNS 490908 | €140,000 - 180,000 | Not Sold | 32 | 1995 Porsche 993 Carrera RS | WP0ZZZ99ZTS 390135 | €230,000 - 300,000 | Not Sold | 33 | 1959 BMW 507 3.2-Litre Series II Roadster | 70223 | €1,800,000 - 2,200,000 | Not Sold | 34 | 1973 Intermeccanica Indra Fastback Coupé | 100025414 | €60,000 - 90,000 (NR) | €43,700 | 35 | 1983 Ferrari 308 GTSi Quattrovalvole | 45673 | €65,000 - 85,000 | €73,600 | 36 | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Convertible | 113.042.10. 006621 | €90,000 - 120,000 | Not Sold | 37 | 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 'Mark I' 2.6-Litre Sports Saloon | LML/526 | €190,000 - 240,000 | €207,000 | 38 | 1936 Peugeot 402 Eclipse E4 Coupé Cabriolet Project | 601504 | €100,000 - 150,000 | Not Sold | 39 | 1964 Maserati Sebring Series I Coupé | 101.01975 | €60,000 - 90,000 (NR) | €89,700 | 40 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 S 'Ponton' Cabriolet | 180.030.10.95. 09259 | €80,000 - 120,000 | Not Sold | 41 | 1965 Volkswagen Type 2/T1 Samba 21-Window Microbus | 245 122 891 | €100,000 - 130,000 | €103,500 |
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