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CLASSIC AND SPORTS CARS - LAMBORGHINI, FERRARI & PAGANI SPECIALISTS
Lamborghini Pregunta, a fabulous V12 one-off prototype Roadster, available at Autodrome Paris - pictured here in the Sant'Agata region in 1998.
EXPERTS IN CLASSIC CAR INVESTMENT
A Giacometti sculpture sold for 74 Millions Euro...A new world record.
Classic Art is a safe investment, and an infinite source of enjoyment.
Classic cars share the same interest from investors and beauty lovers.
RETROMOBILE 2010 : AUTODROME WAS
PRESENT.
A one-off Classic Lamborghini is always a fabulous collector automobile. The
"Mardikian" Countach LP400 Spider, made for Rod Stewart is shown for the first
time since the eighties...(photo AllSportauto)
Driving the cars to the Exhibition
Hall...
The one-off Countach LP400 Spider
will always generate fascination..
Before the official opening, three GT of the 50s, 60s and 70s awaiting for the
enthusiasts...
A VIP visiting Autodrome's stand : Mr Jules H. Heumann, founder of Pebble-Beach.
It was an honor for us to welcome Mr. Heumann to Retromobile (with necktie:
Neldo Levy, Director of Autodrome).
A very exceptional exhibition by Autodrome at the 2007 Rétromobile Paris Motor
Show : the fabulous Lamborghini Pregunta (unique) and the extremely rare
MCA-Lamborghini.
Please click on each picture for a short
description. More information on each car page.
CD Le Mans 1964 290.000 € Lamborghini Pregunta V12 Aston Martin Vantage Le Mans 270.000 €
Lancia Flaminia Touring 2.8
[TOO LATE] MV Agusta 350 B 1972
[TOO LATE] Lamborghini Design 90 (1 sur 5)
Lamborghini Jarama 1972 59.000 € Lamborghini Diablo SVR 97.000 € Lamborghini Countach Spider "Mardikian"
Lamborghini Miura S restored 430.000 € Lamborghini Islero restored 160.000 € Lamborghini 400 GT 230.000 €[OPTION] More cars available : please do not
hesitate to call. We buy your classic of our own stock.
LANCIA FLAMINIA TOURING CONVERTIBLE 2,8L
3C
A very rare Classic Lancia on of only
180 ever built, in truly exceptional condition, and with a unique history.
One owner from new, and original Lancia invoice included... A unique
opportunity.
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AUTODROME OFFERS
THE VERY BEST CLASSIC
LAMBORGHINI
A classic Lamborghini V12 from Autodrome is a life-long source of enjoyment for
enthusiasts, and also a safe investment.
LAMBORGHINI Miura S 100% restored to new in its original colour:
a very interesting famous-first owner history.
430.000 €.
LAMBORGHINI Islero 400 GT S, 100% restored to new,
and a unique opportunity for connoisseurs. The Islero is a most rare and elegant
classic Lamborghini :160.000 €
LAMBORGHINI 400 GT 2+2 100% restored to new
by the best experts. 230.000€. -[OPTION]
We can also offer a 350 GT.
Jarama :
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Aston Martin DBS Vantage 98.000 €
PMS Panhard Alfa Romeo 30.000 €
Aston Martin DB6 restored 130.000 €
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Ferrari 375 MM Bronze A. Moitrier
15.000 €
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and maybe the most exciting V12 in Italian engine history. 68.000 km only, known history. Available now from Autodrome Paris. Price : 59.000 €
LAMBORGHINI DIABLO SVR 1996 "Trophy" - The very first true Racing Lamborghini in History. Road-kit conversion available !
This racing berlinetta is powered by a 540 HP V12, with 150 kilos less than a SV and exclusive racing features...
One of the 31 Diablo SVR built by the Lamborghini Factory for the Trophy, available from AUTODROME. 97.000 € only.
Factory road-conversion kit available, new and complete with electric windows, catalytic exhaust, handbrake, headlights, etc...
UNIQUE
AUTODROME IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE LAMBORGHINI PREGUNTA, IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN PARIS.
FOR A VIDEO SHOWING THE LAMBORGHINI PREGUNTA WITH THE RAFALE JET FIGHTER : CLICK HERE
(this video weights around 50 Mo, please allow a few minutes to download)
HISTORICAL MILESTONE : A UNIQUE CENTRAL ENGINE / FRONT WHEEL DRIVE RACING CAR
Thanks to some Panhard enthusiasts, we have identified this revolutionary race car...
Early in the twenties, Harry Miller had considerable succes with his front-xheel drive racers, two times winner at Indianapolis. But this barchetta bult in the 50s is the only racing car that we know in Racing History to have combined front-wheel drive AND mid-engine. We now know that is a PMS ("Paul Ménissier Spéciale") / Panhard- Alfa Romeo, built on a Panhard Dyna-X modified chassis.
The PMS "Paul MENISSIER SPECIALE": we are looking for more information about its history.
A very modern design for its time, and a revolutionary concept, actually unique in Motor racing history.
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Levy: +33 (0)6 86 69 98 27 - Michel Levy: +33 (0)6 30 09 64 91 -
RARE : FERRARI 275 GTB, EXCEPTIONAL HISTORY, ALL RESTORED.
(Archive picture). Please call.
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NEW :
The ultra-rare Aston Martin DBS Vantage : driving a DB5 Vantage, under a timeless bodywork.
The only LHD for sale in the world. 98.000 € (and the last straight-6 classic Aston under 100.000 €, not for long !)
The ASTON MARTIN DBS VANTAGE : David Brown's last Straight-six...seen here in the magazine RETRO-PASSION (Sepember 2009 issue):
Utra-rare in LHD the DBS Vantage is powered by the triple-Weber straight-6 engine of the DB5...
With the luxury of a Bentley and more power (325 BHP) than the legendary racing DB4 GT Zagato...
The DBS was staring in The Persuaders), with Roger Moore.
On Her Majesty"s Secret service Bond arrives just in time thanks to the DBS to save Countess Teresa di Vicenzo. At the end, Bond marries her and they leave in their Aston Martin DBS...
James Bond drives a green Aston Martin DBS in "On her Majesty secret service"...
It's the only movie where he gets married (Diana Rigg is Teresa).
ASTON MARTIN DB6 1967 British Racing Green / Black leather, LHD, air-conditioning, full restoration, strong and smooth engine, drives perfectly, rare: 130.000 €.
The DB6 offers exactly the same engine and technology as the legendary DB5 with
the famous faired-in headlights, and voluptuous shape. In addition Aston Martin
included the racing-derived "Kamm"-tail" seen on Project 212 and 214.
Better than a DB5 on the road it is a true bargain at half the price. Very few
LHD DB6 are for sale and this example is the best that we know. Don't miss
it: market value is increasing.
Please call Neldo Levy : +33(0)6 86 69 98 27
WANTED ! COUNTACH LP400 (or URRACO) WHEELS, AND COUNTACH SVR WHEELS : As here below.
UNIQUE : COUNTACH LP400 PERIOD SPIDER, ex-Rod Stewart.
THE FAMOUS COUNTACH LP400 SPIDER, also known as "MARDIKIAN". A fabulous one-off made for Rod Stewart in the late 70s. Recorded in Lamborghini History books.
LHD. Only 11.000 miles, recent engine rebuild. Complete bodywork, paintwork and upholstery restoration. Full History, 2 owners. Available in Paris, French Title.
a motorcycle built by the most prestigious manufacturer in the world. Original restored condition, original period handbook : [TOO LATE]
ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE LE MANS 2000, 612 HP, manual ZF gear. One of only 40. Special on-commission options.
Pentland Green and Connolly Magnolia Leather, 24.000 km, engine rebuilt new by Aston Martin, new clutch. Perfect condition.
Available immediately in French Documents in Paris : 270.000 €
LOTUS EUROPE Series 1 : a major step in Sports cars History. Chapman brought the
F1 feeling to the road.
Lotus Europe - type 46 -, revealed in 1966 : one of the very first GT with
central engine, very close to a racing prototype...
Only a few have survived. Driving sensations are second to none. The
competition (type 47) version was an huge success on track.
The Avengers associated the sleek style of the Lotus Europe with the sexy looks
of Linda Thorson (as Tara King)
Sought after by most Collectors the modern GT are hand-built automobiles that
will never be produced again, because of the legislation, and of the
"marketing".
Their market value is rising : Alpine 1300/1600S (45-70.000 €),
Porsche 911 short wheel base, 1966-67 (from 40.000, to 70.000 for the "S",
less for the 68-71 examples)
The genuine Europe Series 1 (fixed lateral windows, chassis integrated to the
bodywork), is now worth around 35-45.000 €, since only a handful still exist in
original condition.
The Series 2 (and 1B) are more affordable, between 20 and 25.000 € for an
excellent original example: well worth the price paid anyway for a classic
mid-engine Lotus !.
CITROEN Traction cabriolet 11 BL 1939, certified by Conservatoire Citroën. Completely restored : [TOO LATE] €
Ferrari 308 GTB 1976 Scaglietti Vetroresina (Fibreglass). Perfectly original with single exhaust, tools, manual, keys, available in Paris. [TOO LATE]
LAMBORGHINI 400 GT 2+2 COMPLETELY RESTORED BY THE BEST EXPERTS.[OPTION]
One of only 220 built: we offer a Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 after complete restoration. The 400 GT is the model that founded the reputation of Lamborghini as a rival of Ferrari,
a technological masterpiece, far ahead of any contemporary Gran Turismo. Its quad-cam V12 engine delivering over 320 HP is almost identical to the Miura and Countach power plants.
AUTODROME AT RETROMOBILE 2009 : THE CD-PANHARD PROTOTYPE OF LE MANS 1964
On the Stand AUTODROME at Rétromobile 2009, the incredible Panhard-CD of the 24 Heures du Mans 64, and a Ferrari GTB with "Vetroresina" bodywork by Scaglietti, in a rare original state.
The American specialised site Veloce Today (click HERE) features the CD- Panhard du Mans 1964.
This PANHARD-CD prototype raced at Le Mans 1964 is for sale at AUTODROME Paris.
MORE PICTURES OF RETROMOBILE 2009 : PLEASE CLICK HERE
perfect history and maintenance, rare power steering option, only 49.000 km ! [TOO LATE, SOLD]
More on Rétromobile 2009 : click on the picture (painting: Hideki Yoshida, left, and Hervé Nys, right))
Neldo Levy (Autodrome) concentrates before driving the Le Mans 1964 CD-Panhard
to last year's edition of Rétromobile, right through the Paris traffic !
FINANCIAL CRISIS : WORKS OF ART AND COLLECTOR PIECES SAFER THAN "VIRTUAL" INVESTMENTS.
IT'S TIME TO INVEST IN A FINE CLASSIC AUTOMOBILE
Whilst finance, stock markets, "virtual" (and real) economy" are crashing, real works of art such as master's paintings, rare furniture, old watches or classic cars are recognised as excellent shelters for your money. It's really time to invest a reasonable part of your money into selected fine automobiles.
We are currently offering a very important race car PANHARD-CD LM64 built for the 24 H of Le Mans ; this automobile is a Master Work from Charles Deutsch, and the very last Panhard participation in a race. You may consider also the Lamborghini Pregunta prototype, a one-off spectacular Roadster, and the swan's song of Lamborghini, the fascinating Italian manufacturer, just before being bought by Audi.
Autodrome offers many more opportunities for the investor in classic and sports cars. Please have a look at our broad range here below...and do not hesitate to call us for any further information, or if you have a Classic for sale. We will always be pleased to talk to enthusiasts, collectors, and specialised dealers.
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NEW :
THE FIRST PAGANI ZONDA R PRESENTED AT THE GENEVA 2009 MOTOR SHOW
At the Vienna Motor Show, Pagani has finally presented the first "true" Zonda R, almost two years since its announcement.
Officially all 10 Zonda R are sold, as the five Cinque. However, if you would like to obtain one, please call us.
The rear ground-effect extractor and the cockpit are designed in a very "competition" style.
The oval shape at the rear and at the front anticipate on the fluid and classical style of the future Pagani, due in 2010.
The Pagani Zonda R on track at Monza. No homologation in sight, the car is a race track animal - but with no race intentions.
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CHASING THE COUNTACH LP400 SPIDER "Al Mardikian" ...
Classic car lovers need patience and tenacity to find some very rare automobiles... Sometimes, after long years of research work, you can identify and locate a very special car. Then all the efforts and time bring their reward : you can approach, admire and touch the car that you're in love with...
One Autodrome associate, who has been collecting and restoring Lamborghinis all his life, had fallen in love with a most rare, probably unique Countach LP400 Spider. Her reputation dated back from the 70s : the California based engineer Al Mardikian was famous for importing rare and exotic super cars from Europe. But homologating a Lamborghini Countach was then pure fiction, and don't even think of a custom-built Spider version : risky business...
However, even though it was never fully "federalised" the Countach LP400 Mardikian ended in the garage of the Rock-Star Rod Stewart. Very scarcely used, it remained unseen for decades...and was lately sold to a second owner, from which we managed to buy it. Mardikian was also known for providing a few spectacular sports cars to the producers of Miami Vice...
Please click here to read our page about this extraordinary Lamborghini...
Star Singer Rod Stewart (left with Swedish actress and ex-James Bond girl Brit Ekland) is a long time Lamborghini enthusiast and owner: Miura SV, LP400 Spider, Diablo...
Right picture : Stewart as a passenger in his own Gallardo Roadster - his current wife Penny Lancaster driving.
Mardikian Engineering / Trend Imports, based in California, was an importer of Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Rolls-Royce,
but it also "federalized" and modified European hi-end sports cars, thanks to its DOT-EPA- Engineering facility.
SPA ITALIA MEETING : THE LAMBORGHINI PREGUNTA DISPLAYED TO THE PUBLIC !
The Lamborghini Pregunta on track, driven by Neldo Levy (Autodrome): a thrilling glance at the ultimate Lamborghini prototype. Only one was built.
More pictures of the Lamborghini Pregunta at Spa Francorchamps HERE
On June 28/29, all Sant'Agata fanatics were gathered on the magnificent Spa-Francorchamps race track. An important Lamborghini (and Italian classics) meeting was organised, with all historic Lamborghini models : 350 GT, Espada, Urraco, Jarama, Countach, Islero, Miura, Jalpa, Murciélago, Gallardo ...
Starring, the famous Miura SVJ Spider, formerly Autodrome Collection, and we brought the fabulous prototype Pregunta, belonging to our own Collection, and that we had only displayed once, at the Paris Retromobile Classic Motor Show.
The Pregunta was built based on a factory development Diablo chassis, provided by Lamborghini to the (formerly Bertone Director) designer Marc Deschamps, successor of Marcello Gandini, and who had already created the Lamborghini Athon Roadster. The Pregunta also differs technically from the Diablo - modified chassis, only rear-wheel drive, and front radiators - , and is an extraordinary prototype, that could have been the successor of the Diablo, if Audi-VW didn't purchase Lamborghini late in 2008... "Extreme" projects like the Pregunta and the Canto were discontinued, but fortunately, the Pregunta survived.
Autodrome acquired the Pregunga directly from those who built it : this prototype is now the last survivor of a magic era, when Lamborghini was still identified with the legend of Sant'Agata, and built the most famous and the most outrageous automobiles in the world. Fully driveable, it boasts the fabulous 540 BHP Diablo V12, and claims 333 km/h.
The Lamborghini Pregunta is powered by the all-alloy quad-cam Lamborghini V12 of the Diablo ; this automobile was hand-built in Italy: only one example exist, following the Lamborghini contract demand.
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TWO LEGENDARY LAMBORGHINIS FOR SALE.
Left, the 350 GTV - period catalogue picture - and right, a Miura SVJ (#4934, but the one for sale is 4090)
The 1996 Diablo-based Raptor one-off is offered by BlackHawk Collection for 2 M.USD
The very first Lamborghini prototype, the 350 GTV, is being quietly offered for sale at 3,2 Millions Euros. This car was formerly the property of Lamborghini and displayed at the factory museum.
This again confirms the strong market for very rare or unique models. This makes lot of sense when one considers that hundreds of Miura or Ferrari 275 GTB exist, and still their price continues to rise as a safe investment. For one-offs, fact is that demand will always be much stronger than "offer" (if the owner accepts to sell), and therefore, this category has still a potential increase on the market.
The Lamborghini Pregunta Roadster (owned by Autodrome) is now also the subject of offers from important collectors, in the region of 1,5 Million Euro.
MASTER WORK OF CHARLES DEUTSCH, THE FABULOUS PANHARD-CD PROTOTYPE (LE MANS 1964)
In 1964, the famous French make Panhard and Charles Deutsch (founder of DB, who will later design the Porsche 917 among other racing cars) team-up to create a prototype aiming to the victory in the small engine class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans... With only 850 cc, this revolutionary car could reach 230 km/h (half-a-century ago !). Only two were ever built, and the example offered by Autodrome is the only one complete fitted with the 5-speed ZF gearbox. The Panhard-CD remains not only the very last Panhard race car, it stands as a key mile stone in the History of racing cars.
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MV AGUSTA 350B Sport 72 authentic & original 15.000 € - Motorcycle LAMBORGHINI Boxer 1986, ultra rare, POA
LAMBORGHINI MIURA / COUNTACH PARTS :
Miura S/SV : '4 shock-absorbers, engine heads, etc. Please call. Rare exhaust for Countach LP400 periscopica or S : 500 €.
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PAGANI AND AUTODROME PRESENT A LIMITED EDITION OF THE ZONDA F : THE ZONDA "CINQUE"
Pagani Zonda Cinque. Please call us for your order.
Pagani Automobili presents a very special version of the Zonda F : the Zonda Cinque (pronounced "tchingkway', meaning "five", in Italian, in reference to the number of examples in the limited series). With 678 HP and 780 Nm torque, it's the first Pagani fitted with a semi-automatic gear box, with F1-style paddleshifts behind the steering wheel and also a small push-pull lever on the central console.
The bodywork show a spectacular (seen on the Zonda R project) dynamic air intake on the roof, and several visible-carbon finish parts. The rear wing as well as the front spoiler are bigger than on the Zonda F. At 300 km/H the new aerodynamics bring over 750 kg downforce.
Suspensions are in magnesium and titanium, with forged magnesium-aluminum alloy wheels, with titanium nuts. Inconel and titanium exhaust with a ceramic protective layer, and 6 piston Brembo ceramic brakes are standard. Racing safety belts and anti-roll bar are also fitted in each Zonda Cinque, and the total weight is 20 kg lighter than the Zonda F.
The Zonda Cinque top speed is over 350 km/h (217,5 mph). To reach 100km/h needs only 3,4 seconds, whilst braking enables to stop from 100 km in only 2,1 s. and only 4,3 s. from 200 km/h.
Please click here for the complete description of the Pagani Zonda Cinque (in English and Italian)
AUTODROME, LAMBORGHINI AND LECOQ AT AVIGNON MOTOR FESTIVAL
We have been very pleased to welcome our clients at the Avignon Motor Festival 2008, around some of the most famous classic Lamborghinis
This Lamborghini Miura SVJ Spider with removable targa top was presented on the Lamborghini stand at the 1981 Geneva Motor Show. It was the very last Miura ever presented in the History. It drew considerable attention from the public and from the Press, but remained unique. The concept of an open Miura triggered rumours about a Miura SVJ Spider limited edition. But this car #4808 remained unique.
Autodrome bought it in 2005 and displayed in the Autodrome-Cannes showroom for the pleasure of our friends and clients. We then undertook a bare metal bodywork (and upholstery) restoration in Lime Green at Carrosserie Lecoq, the bodywork restoration experts. The other "open" Miura (Bertone Roadster, 1968) is now for sale far above 2 MUSD.
Photographies by Arnaud Herbelin, smylait@hotmail.fr
AUTODROME AT RETROMOBILE - PARIS (8/17 Feb 2008)
Many of our clients come form abroad and some times from far away (USA, Japan, South Africa, and of course Europe and France). We have been pleased to meet them
again at the Paris Classic Car show Rétromobile. It was a perfect opportunity to know each other better so as to satisfy your expectations.
(Both the Jarama and the E-Type are now sold).
MORE PICTURES OF RETROMOBILE 2008 HERE
VERY RARE ASTON MARTIN DBS VANTAGE 1970, Silver Birch / Black, LHD, manual ZF gearbox.
Exceptional condition, history and maintenance file. One of only 60 in LHD, manual gearbox [TOO LATE].
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Ferruccio Lamborghini presents the first V12 Lamborghini engine, designed by ex-Ferrari Giotto Bizzarini.
A few of the fine automobiles parked during the Lamborghini meeting.
AUTODROME was invited to a really unique event : a friendly gathering of all the people who made the Lamborghini legend. Paolo Stanzani, Giotto Bizzarini, Ubaldo Sgarzi, Claudio Zampolli, GianCarlo Guerra, Orazio Salvioli, Fabio Lamborghini, Umberto Marchesi (chassis manufacturer) are only a few names among Ferruccio Lamborghini's Team that came to Sant'Agata for this exceptional days.
From L to R . 1- Neldo Levy (Autodrome) and Cesare Lodi, former Lamborghini test driver . 2- Edmond Ciclet, former Lamborghini France Technical Director talks to N. Levy and Paolo Stanzani, who designed the Miura with Dallara, and the Countach, and Lamborghini CEO in the 70s. 3- Michel Levy (Autodrome) with Giancarlo Guerra, former Scaglietti Head, who then was in charge of the Countach bodywork shop at Lamborghini. 4- M. Levy with Ubaldo Sgarzi, former Lamborghini and Pagani Commercial Director. 5- M. Levy with engineer Giotto Bizzarini who designed the first V12 Lamborghini after designing the Ferrari GTO. 6 - M. Levy with Paolo Stanzani, "God" for many Lamborghini lovers.
MORE PICTURES OF THE EVENT: PLEASE CLICK HERE
This gathering was focusing on people rather than cars, and very different from other events. It is very important to listen to all these key players of a period now gone, so as to record and preserve all the available information on the History of Lamborghini. This avoids all risks of distortion or mishandling of essential historical information. As Lamborghini collectors and historians, we have always strived to stay in direct contact with the former Lamborghini people, and we will continue to update and complete available information on this magical period.
The Lamborghini 350 GT of Edmond Ciclet (former Technical Director of the Lamborghini network in France).
This car is one of the earliest Lamborghini in existence, and it is of course in perfect condition : 1200 km, and back were just a warm-up.
As anticipated, this magnificent classic won the most sought-after prize of the best Lamborghini at the meting..
We also had the opportunity to talk Mr. Pasolini, the man who was in the mythical Miura Jota when it "took off" in the accident that destroyed it completely. Mr. Pasolini woke up at the hospital, and very luckily alive. The Jota inspired the creation of the rare Miura SVJ, now the most sought-after of all Lamborghini. Only one Miura SVJ was built as a Spider, and we have supervised the complete restoration of its superb bodywork and upholstery - see below. This restoration was done in partnership with the prestigious Carrosserie Lecoq, the best expert for this kind of work.
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THE FAMOUS JAPANESE MAGAZINE "ROSSO" PRESENTS RARE LAMBORGHINIS OF THE AUTODROME COLLECTION
The famous luxury Japanese magazine ROSSO, specialising in classic cars, especially Lamborghini and Ferrari, was visiting Autodrome-Cannes a few months ago and has issued a long article on some of the "pearls" of the Lamborghini Autodrome collection (please click on the photos to open the 2 MB pdf document). The Lamborghini Motorcycle was not only the only Lamborghini bike in History, it was the most outrageous and expensive in the world, with high-tech racing features and hand-built quality. Only 5 in the world have survived today.. This one of course in the Autodrome Lamborghini Collection.
The Autodrome Cannes show-room pictured by the Japanese magazine ROSSO.
AUTODROME PARIS PRESENTS THE FABULOUS RACING CD-PANHARD OF LE MANS 1964
The famous charity event "SPORT & COLLECTION, 300 FERRARI AGAINST CANCER" took place last week-end (1-2-3 june) on the Val-de-Vienne Circuit near Poitiers.
AUTODROME was presenting the CD-PANHARD LM64, one of the only two extraordinary prototypes having taken part in the 24 hours of Le Mans 1964, along with the Ford GT40, the Ferrari 275 P and GTO... A perfect opportunity to meet our clients and friends, and share our passion for classic and sports automobiles around this wonderful and famous racing car.
We had the pleasure to park side by side the fabulous CD-Panhard prototype built for Le Mans, and the production Panhard-CD : both cars
demonstrate the talent of Charles Deutsch, and engineer who took the Panhard-Levassor story one step ahead - a wonderful end to a Legend.
Our CD-Panhard on the track : taken over by a Ferrari prototype, driven by David Piper in person ! What more cold you dream of ?
A resurrection of a scene from the 24 Heures of Le Mans, with Ferrari (275, 330 P, LM), Ford GT, Cobra, and CD LM 64 as key players.
Another memorable scene, seen from the cockpit of the CD-Panhard LM64: we give way to a fabulous Ford GT40.
In the 1964 Le Mans race, the last Ford to retire driven by Phil Hill & Bruce Mc Laren retired roughly at the same time as our CD #45.
LAMBORGHINI "REVENTON"... "INSPIRED BY AERONAUTICS" ?
At the Francfort Motor Show, Lamborghini presents another modified Murciélago : the Reventon (name of a bull who managed to kill its aggressor).
Presented as a new car, it's merely a "tuned" Murcielago (10 more HP..), wrongly described by the Lamborghini Marketing Dept. as "exploring a new sphere, modern aeronautics". This inspiration is in fact not new at all: back in 1998, the V12 Pregunta Roadster was presented, developed in collaboration between Lamborghini and Marc Deschamps, former Bertone's Head of Style.
This V12-Lamborghini powered Prototype was indeed officially presented together with the French Dassault RAFALE fighter plane...This was the first true inspiration of a Lamborghini by modern aeronautics. The first Countach was also pictured together with and aircraft (a regular airline plane). So the Reventon is nothing new, both a face-lift of the Murcielago (still 1,7 ton) with a fancy digital dashboard display and recycling Aircraft inspiration already explored by the old Lamborghini firm.
One Million Euros before tax is a lot of money for a "special" edition. True enthusiasts will certainly rather choose an authentic classic Lamborghini.
The Lamborghini Pregunta, presented in 1998 (Geneva Motor Show), photographed with the Rafale fighter (Avions Dassault).
The Pregunta also was the first one to use an almost matt paintwork - a "stealth" finish from combat aircrafts.
The face-lifted Murciélago (1,2 M€)... or the authentic prototipo V12 Diablo-powered PREGUNTA - created when Lamborghini was still Lamborghini ?
The style of the PREGUNTA Roadster, combining agressiveness and beauty, is extremely original and perfectly in line with the Lamborghini tradition.
This prototype is unique. It would have been a Lamborghini model - provocative as all the best Lambos - if AUDI-VW hadn't buy the firm at the end of 1998.
PRESS :
The British magazine Classic Cars highlights the Lamborghini Pregunta as one of the 10 best cars at Retromobile.
Classic Cars ranks the Lamborghini Pregunta displayed by Autodrome as one of the "Top 10 cars" at Retromobile,
with the Ferrari 250 GTO (Nick Mason's Collection) and the Martini Racing Porsche 917 (Porsche Museum).
Specialised magazine "RETROVISEUR" says that AUTODROME is "the reference for Classic Lamborghini":
RETROVISEUR, one of the most respected classic car magazines, comments on Autodrome Cannes.
Their conclusion, based on Autodrome's experience and trust relationship with clients: "The best classic Lamborghinis always end at Autodrome-Cannes".
Our Lamborghini Miura SVJ Spider, presented by Lamborghini at the Geneva Motor Show in 1981, has been acquired by one of our clients who would now consider offers.
WE BUY CASH : FERRARI 250, 288 GTO, 308 Vetroresina, LAMBORGHINI V12, LOTUS Europa Series 1, MANGUSTA De Tomaso, ASTON MARTIN DB.
PAGANI ZONDA "R" THE ULTIMATE "NO-LIMITS" SUPERCAR.
A LAMBORGHINI 400 GT AUCTIONED AT 245.000 €
As we indicated recently, the very first Lamborghini V12 continue to gain value on the market. This 400 GT two-seater, also known as "Interim" (chassis 0526), was sold 245.000 € at Pebble-Beach. This rise of the best classic Lamborghini - Miura, then LP400, and now 350/400 GT, as well as the Islero (90.000 € at the last Bonhams sale in Monaco), is consistent with the parallel increase of the best classic Ferrari.
Time is ideal to seize the best opportunities, whilst the 350 & 400 GT are now rapidly rising to their legitimate and true market value.
Lamborghini 400 GT, one of the most extraordinary Gran Turismo of the XXth century. Only 200 were ever built.
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Paolo Stanzani: "How Ferruccio Lamborghini and I launched the Bugatti EB110 project ..."
(Interview by Michel Levy, Autodrome).
From Cannes to Prague in a Pagani Zonda S... in one night and under a heavy rain.
Preview/For sale: Bugatti Veyron 16.4, Zonda F berlinetta new.
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The CD prototype of Le Mans 1964 now in our Collection.
Left, the CD of the 1964 Le Mans: one of the most memorable prototypes ever built. Charles Deutsch, the engineer who designed it, has founded the modern aerodynamics.
Right, the same year: the Ford GT 40 (Schlesser-Attwood) and the Maserati 151 (Simon-Trintignant), challenged the Ferrari 275 and 330 P.
This 1964 picture, taken just before the race, clearly shows the bold concept of the car and how far it was ahead of its time
The quality of construction is obvious, and the shapes are close to perfection, following the advanced theories of Charles Deutsch.
This car belongs to history and we are proud to present it in our Collection. (POA)
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Presentation of the PAGANI Zonda F at AUTODROME Cannes : a friendly gathering around a glass of Champagne.
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PASSION FOR CLASSICS : WHY A HANDFUL OF "OLD" AUTOMOBILES ARE SO SOUGHT AFTER...
Passion for Classic Cars is on the rise ; there are good reasons for this, based on objective factors:
Buying a classic is a joy for everyday of your life: admiring and driving a fine car is a privilege, provided by the best egineers in History...
- The beauty of the classic shapes is out of reach today, because of safety rules, crash-test obligations and marketing dictatorship... Never more will car makers be able to offer such exquisite style.
- Classic Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Bentleys are still more affordable than new ones.... And a brand-new car looses half of its value in 5 years, whilst a classic can only rise.
- There is much more demand than offer - and quite simply, that is why the price will only continue to rise, slowly but surely.
As a result, investing a classic car - provided that you can select the right models and one of the best examples available, is the best use that you could make of a reasonable amount of money: from 50.000 to 500.000 Euros, there are opportunities that it would be very wise to catch ...
Very similar to the famous art masters Cézanne, Picasso, Matisse, the greatest car makers of History have now disappeared (with rare exceptions such as Pagani) - very few have been decisive and quick enough to buy theese masters' paintings when they were still affordable.
One of the best examples if probably the very first Countach (LP400), much rarer and more important than the Miura (around 130 Countach LP400 still in existence, against over 600 Miura). The LP400 Countach is without any doubt one of the most remarkable cars of the XX the Century, both by its History role for Lamborghini, for the GT cars History, and for its combination of outrageous, advanced styling with a state-of-the-Art engine and technical design. If you can buy one, don't hesitate even a second and don't let it go...
CLASSIC AUTOMOBILES RECENTLY SOLD BY AUTODROME CANNES AND AUTODROME PARIS
"Mankind is becoming mono-cultural ; we are getting prepared to mass-produce civilization, like beetroot. The menu will be composed of this single dish". (Claude Lévi-Strauss).
Autodrome clients demand exclusive automobiles, of the highest quality but also unusual ones. No wonder that precious encounters happen then...You only live once. Some individuals (not necessarily the richest ones) cannot stand to be lost in the crowd of banality, it's a matter of character - whether you have one or not. They just want to live up to their true expectations. One very special day, you see a car : it's this one and no other - you just need it.
For many educated people, it's a Classic car...
FREE : consult the AUTODROME Cannes / Paris Classic and Sports Cars database.
This tool offers you instant access to key technical specs, historical details, production years and quantities, about 1500 different models, focusing mainly on post-war cars.
This new service is not meant to be compared to existing specialised sites, dedicated to one make or even to one model ; instead, this tool is designed to be quick, simple to use, and synthetic. You will get immediate answer to many questions such as : how many Aston-Martin DB5 have been built ? How many versions for the Jensen Interceptor ? Is the Lamborghini Islero more rare than the Miura ? What are the key characteristics of the first Porsche 356 ?
We are confident that our competencies and experience are a value to our customers. This database is a work in progress, and will be completed with time. Thank you for your feed-back on any mistake or missing information.
To access the Autodrome Database, just click on the AUTODROME checkered flag. Enjoy the visit !
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s reputation, built through years of practice, is based on a very unique way of doing business, where mutual trust is a key value. We have established long-term relations with our clients and partners, fostered by a shared enthusiasm for classic and performance cars. As a result, we are proud of providing our clients with the very best examples of prestige and sports cars available on the market.AUTODROME has a triple expertise :
Pagani Automobili.- Autodrome is the sole importer for France of
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We buy & sell Classic Automobiles, specialising in classic Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maserati, Lancia, Aston-Martin, Bentley, Rolls-Royce as well as sports and luxury modern cars.-
We select only the best opportunities, based on careful maintenance, car history, rarity or price-to-value ratio. You will find at Autodrome cars in mint condition, or with very low mileage, and always with expert advice for optimising your investment.
Some of our cars have been barely used, and their condition is indeed very close to the original factory new examples. When bought for a fraction of their true value, these models will represent a source of sheer driving pleasure, and an essential contribution to your way of life.
As consequence, legends become available at surprisingly realistic prices, making it possible for you to enjoy the best of the best in terms of technology, luxury and style, whilst wisely and safely investing your money.
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