AUTODROME CLASSIC AUTOMOBILES SOLD BY
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Every year, Autodrome is in charge of buying and selling some of the most sought-after Classic Automobiles ; not many, not necessary expensive, but always with an exceptionnal value and historic importance.
Our policy is simple and unchangeable : to always offer, for any given model, the best automobile available on the market - and at the very best price. Believe it or not, profit is far from being our main motivation.
This means a painstaking screening which demands all our time and all the judgment that we have acquired through thirty years experience. Our clients often purchase more than one car from Autodrome. If they almost always come back, it's because they can't find the same trust, competence, and committment anywhere else.
Here is a selection among the most beautiful and most desirable ones...
"The" LP400 Mardikian is famous, and pictured in
History books about Laborghini. We acquired it years ago, whilst many thought
it had been lost or destroyed. The new owner will restore it to its orignal
LP400 "narrow" shape. Just before shipment, as a first step for the
restoration, we had already fitted the narrow
period wheels. It will soon get back
its full glory...
We bought this Lotus Elite in a rather sad
condition, without knowing its history.... But our patient History research
revealed that she had won several races back in the 60 in Portugal, driven by
Achilles de Brito, now deceased. We managed to get in touch with his son : as soon as he
was informed, he came
from Portugal to buy this wonderful Elite. To make things even better it's a
rare S2 with Bristol bodywork, and left-hrand drive..
This Lancia Flaminia designed by Touring is a
sublime combination of audacity and craftmanship - one of the best automobile
designers, Carlo Felice Bianchi Anderloni created this timeless design. The
Superleggera bodywork construction technique remains today a most sought-after
feature for Classic Cars collectors.
A Zagato bodywork is always associated with a
fine automobile ; our perfectly maintained Flaminia Sport with double-bubble
roof was irresitsible for our Client ; this gentleman dicided not to choose, and
bought also our Flaminia Convertible by
Touring. We still have the Touring Coupé 2-seater, more affordable but
not less beautiful.
Some classic cars are so sought-after that
collectors don't mind if they need a complete or partial restoration, as long as
they can cquire a very good example. This Miura has an exceptional History, and
restoration was well underway. One of our Japanese clients
has come to Paris jst to see it and agreeed to buy immediately.
Lamborghini, a legend... the 400 GT
powered by a quad-cam V12 designed by Giotto Bizzarrini was the flagship of
the battle against Ferrari... We found this example in a small French village,
after decades of sleep. A thorough 3-year restoration program has brought back this masterwork to life. An immense pleasure for the new
owner, now driving a "brand new" Classic automobile of Art.
The Barzoï with Gordini engine mounted amid-ship is probably te Master work of
Messieurs Fourniet and Marcadier. With its spectacular Gullwing doors, this
small berlinetta could outperform more powerful Alpine and Porsche. "Bravo !".
Collectors' interest for light French sports and racing cars of the 60s/70s is
increasing.
LANCIA Appia Zagato GTE, a thoroughbred designed by Ercole Spada, the shape
bears a ressemblance with the legendary Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato. This example
was prepared for historic racing.
A Modern Art masterwork, the De TOMASO Mangusta has long suffered from being
powered by a so-called "plebeian" engine. But when you drive it you realise the
smart choice made by Alejandro De Tomaso was right : after all this is the same
block as the Le Mans winner Ford GT40... The car is lively, compact and of an
incredible beauty. The right decision is to buy one before the price triples,
and reaches the Bizzarrini.
LAMBORGHINI Jarama S : this rare and surprisingly affordable (not for long...)
Classic V12 Lamborghini is a nugget in the world of high-end Classic GTs. A lot
of prestige, style and power for the price paid. Some wise collectors have
understood.
FACEL VEGA was the best that money could buy in
the 60s. The powerful Facel 2 replaced the Bentley Continental of the 50s in
the garage of the kings and divas of the world. This rare manual gearbox example
just spent a couple of months with us ; once refurbished, it has been
delivered to its new owner, a discerning and lucky collector.
LANCIA Flaminia GT Touring - the most desirable two-seater version : this car was sold before being advertised
! The passion for this wonderfully classy
Touring design is growing.
LAMBORGHINI Espada.. a rare Series 1, the most sought-after, due to its pure
design and specific interior. This particular example was sold new to
French speaking singer Salvatore Adamo...
LANCIA Appia Zagato Sport : this model is highly sought-after, mostly due to
its style, competition records and lightweght construction. The sound
of the V4 with racing exhaust is very exciting and adds to the driving pleasure
of this small wonder.
The beautiful Maserati Ghibli (1st series, the most elegant and best version) is
being shipped to its new home. A rival of the Ferrari Daytona, the Ghibli is
remarkable for its powerful and torquey V8 engine, and for its admirable,
radical aesthetics - now become a Master work of classic Automobiles, but then a
revolutionnary design.
ASA-FERRARI 1000 GT Spider, the last hidden example, carefully kept in a
closed garage, and rediscovered by Autodrome... Ferrari designed and built the
first prototypes of this thoroughbred Gran Turismo, before entrusting the
commercialisation to ASA. Only a dozen Cabriolets built, that are now an almost
unavailable legend...
ASTON MARTIN DBS Vantage ; the last straight-6 by David Brown, just before the
Company was sold... This extremely rare LHD version (only 70 made), with ZF
manual gearbox is probably the very best investment in classic Aston Martin
today.
A miracle: ultra rare ASTON MARTIN DB2 Vantage,
found after 20 years in a garage, absolutely original. David Brown created this
model to run the 24 H of Le Mans in 1949 ; it became the foundation of the AM
racing legend. The new owner will be delighted with its incredibly authentic
patina. Or, if prefered, once restored to new, this car will be worth more than
twice the price paid...
Only 31 LAMBORGHINI Diablo SVR, first racing
Lamborghini, have been built. Some have been eventually fitted with electric
windows, exhaust muffler and sound-deadening material. Ours was still in pure
racing configuration when we sold it to an enhusiast. It will be a privilege to
drive it as one of the fastest Lamborghini ever built in Sant'Agata.
The Cabriolet CITROEN Traction is one of the most
elegant pre-war cars ; sought-after by many collectors all over the world, il is
now very rare to find it so original, and in such an excellent restored
condition.One of our Swiss clients didn't miss the opportunity !
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A magnificent Lamborghini Countach LP400 is going to be shipped to its new owner.
Our client is based in Asia, and bought this car from us on a phone call, without
seeing it. Trust is the foundation of our activity. The lucky new owner has
actually acquired a fine automobile worth much more than the price paid.
This mighty
Aston Martin V8-Vantage Le Mans is one of only 40 ever manufactured.
Enthusiasts consider the "Le Mans" as the very last true Aston Martin, the
swan's song of a legendary make. With 612 BHP, it is the most powerful
road-legal Aston Martin ever. A low-mileage, one royal owner car...
This FERRARI 365 GT4 2+2 sold by Autodrome is the Brussels 1976 official show-car. With only 48.000
true km, it's possibly the best example in the world.
A Vantage version of the wonderful DBS ; it has now reached twice the market value of the standard DBS. A
perfect LHD example like this one is a gem.
LAMBORGHINI Diablo VT,
already a classic and still very affordable. For such a perfect example, the
price that one pays is forgotten quickly.
This Lamborghini Miura was sold unrestored, and completely dismanteld. The external bodywork and paintwork
was supervised by Autodrome Paris in the famous Carrosserie Lecoq workshop.
ROLLS-ROYCE stands for perfection - especially for cars made before BMW took
over the legendary British manufacturer.
This example sold by Autodrome is so
perfect that it was chosen by Classic Cars Magazine as the reference for their
article about the Rolls-Royce Corniche history.
FERRARI 288 GTO, forerunner of the F40 and much, much rarer: only 272 were ever
built (versus 1400 F40). our client was looking for the best example on the
market : Autodrome Paris could offer it.
A rare
Diablo SE (40 built) - this is #01 (Geneva Motorshow) and also the last Diablo ever delivered by the factory
!
Autodrome, whose history is closely associated
to the Sant'Agata firm, sold this very
last true
Lamborghini new to its
first owner...
Claude Levy, Director of Autodrome Cannes, also bought for himself the first Diablo in
Monaco.
One of the 500
Maserati Bora
ever built, beautiful, audacious and exciting as Alfieri and Giugiaro wanted it
...
Lamborghini Miura,
first version : Gianpalo Dallara's masterwork, and affordable if you know from
whom you should buy it.
Lamborghini
Diablo GT : the "high performance" version of the famous Diablo. Only 80
built.
The 275 GTB/4 is one of the most mythical Ferrari. We sold this one to a wise
investor in the Middle-East.
One of the 25 limited series Pagani Zonda "F" berlinetta, here at the factory in 2006 just before delivery by AUTODROME.
A
Ferrari V12 250 GT
long wheel base,
race prepared : a dream rarely made true...
This
Bentley
Empress II Hooper two-door was built in only three examples, each one upon
special order from a Royal Highness.
Driving a
Daytona
is enjoying the pleasure of the best of the 70s Gran Turismo, a mechanical
masterwork.
Ultra-rare
Lamborghini Miura S
in a perfect original condition (Autodrome Collection). Reluctantly sold to a
famous Japanese collector...
Bentley T two-door HJ Mulliner, one of only seveteen (17 !) in LHD. No comment (more
...).
This LP400 Countach
was part of the Autodrome Collection for over twenty years (more...).
The 350 GT
set the foundation of the Lamborghini legend. More than fourty years later, it is
a dream to drive. (more...)
Lamborghini Countach LP400, "the" dream car made true. In perfect condition... (more).
Bentley stands for perfection. This Azure was just run-in,
a royal treat (more).
The very best 600 worldwide. Navy blue and creme leather, cristal decanter...
the jet-set class (more)
One
of the Paganis that we have delivered in 03 : a pearl yellow berlinette, with black
(more)
Aston-Martin Vantage, 550 BHP,
the most powerful production Aston-Martin ever (except for the
limited-series
Vantage Le Mans, 612 BHP), twin
supercharger, 190 mph, 240 built. (more)
Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster, 9000 km, 86 built, over 205 mph topless... (more)
Dino 196 S, the incredible rebirth of a legend. Driving this diva (road-legal !) is
pure magic for the sports car lover. (more)
Facel-Vega FV3 1957 : no other french make ever reached this level of
performance and luxury. Less than 10 in the world in this "concours"
condition. (more)
Lamborghini Countach LP400 S 1981, a true mechanical beast iniside and outside,
and an automotive icon. (more)
Lamborghini Countach "Anniversario" (design Horacio Pagani), never
used, absolutely new...No comment. (more)
Porsche 996 GT2 RUF evolution: unique, built upon commission, 570 BHP:
one of the most powerful Porsche on the road. (more)
Lamborghini Diablo SVR "street version": out of the 31 racing SVR,
very few were legalised for road use. For capable drivers !(more)
The lavish 412, the only true four-seater Ferrari : neither the 456 nor the Scaglietti
will ever compare to it - rare in sublime condition and with the manual gear.(more)
"The" sports car, the Jaguar Type E V12. Restored to concours
condition, old english white, la dolce vita, a warm wind in your hair. (more)
Ferrari BB, as sharp as a blade. The mythical first production mid-engined Ferrari, pure
and powerful, to keep for ever.(more)
A Zonda with a special interior, a see-through bonnet and an exposed 600 HP- V12,
finished in Moscow blue...guess where our client is driving it proudly today. (more)
A Pagani is comfortable to drive in town, on the road, or on a race track.
Our clients keep in touch and their driving feed-back is precious. (more)
Very affordable and still one of the most authentic and original classic cars:
one owner, all the British class with Conolly leather and precious wood. (more)
A classic Ferrari for less than 40.000 € ? Of course it's from Autodrome. One
owner, untouched...this great feeling of driving a piece of the Legend...(more)
The very first Zonda, V12-6 Litres, Autodrome's demonstrator. It is now owned by a Belgian client. (en
savoir plus).
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