The Petitjean collection goes up for auction online and will be auctioned off by RM Sotheby’s. All of us dreamed once in life to take part in the auction and raising hands bidding. If you prefer discretion no problem, you can participate in an unmissable auction by standing in front of your PC.
Yes, because RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest auction house specialising in the sale of automobiles, has decided not to give up its second annual appointment in Essen. Transferring the entire event online and leaving the opportunity to collectors all over the world to win the most beautiful cars from the “Petitjean” collection.
This collection is named after Marcel Petitjean, former driver, successful manager and collector. His story is one that leaves a veil of wonder in the eyes of every enthusiast. Since his youth, Marcel Petitjean has always had a great passion for sport and especially for engines. In the years between 1960 and 1970, he took part in several competitions and at the same time managed to give life to his initial project: to buy cars to create a real museum.
In 50 years, Monsieur Petitjean has managed to accumulate over 140 cars produced between 1950 and 1990. According to RM Sotheby’s listing, the entire collection of 96 cars is estimated to be worth around $10 million. Still, everything will be played out at auction, where fierce collectors can challenge each other at the last click to bring one, or more, of these jewels to the garage.
By browsing through the various lots presented in detail on the RM Sotheby’s website, you can retrace the evolution of the car over 50 years of history.
Connoisseurs, enthusiasts and dreamers alike will find the perfect car; the collection ranges from Ferrari, De Tomaso, Lancia, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo and many others. Iconic names and particular cars, by version, colour and even price range, with figures ranging from 10 thousand to over 1 million dollars.
Obviously, among these, there are also rare and precious models, such as a Lamborghini Miura of 1968, an Aston Martin DB2 of 1955, a Porsche 911 Turbo of 1988 and a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster of 1958 that, according to RM Sotheby’s itself, could reach the figure of 1.2 million dollars. The countdown has already started, who offers more?
Article edited by Luigi Pandozi