The Timeless Collection: Seventeen Outstanding Cars Representing over Seventy Years of Automotive Excellence

THE COLLECTION IS HEADING TO RM SOTHEBY’S PARIS SALE ON 31 JANUARY

• The Timeless Collection is an incredible offering of 17 cars that includes examples from Hispano-Suiza to Ferrari, with all cars offered in Paris on 31 January 2024
• Highlights of the collection include the beautiful ex-King Alfonso XIII 1919 Hispano-Suiza H6 Torpédo by Duvivier and a 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti
• Further information can be found at rmsothebys.com

PARIS, FRANCE – December 19, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – RM Sotheby’s is delighted to announce the incredible Timeless Collection, which will be offered at RM Sotheby’s annual Paris auction, held at the Salles du Carrousel du Louvre in the Golden Triangle of Paris, taking place on 31 January 2024.

The Timeless Collection is led by the remarkable ex-King Alfonso XIII 1919 Hispano-Suiza H6 Torpédo by Duvivier. The first production H6 to be sold, this example was delivered new to King Alfonso XIII of Spain, one of the most famous customers of the historic Hispano-Suiza marque. It was then owned for a number of years by Patricio Chadwick of Spain before passing into the hands of the consignor. Beautifully restored in rich green and black, complete with the royal crest of the House of Bourbon on the rear doors, this example is estimated to sell for between €400,000 – €500,000. This is complemented by a 1934 Hispano-Suiza J12 Coupé Chauffeur by Kellner, arguably the finest and most desirable French chassis of the Classic Era and a wonderful J12 with long-term known history. Originally delivered to French textile magnate Marcel Boussac, owner of Christian Dior, this fine example has its provenance documented by noted historian Marc Rabineau (Estimate: €300,000 – €400,000).

Among the many special pre-war cars within the collection is a stunning 1934 Packard Twelve 2/4-Passenger Coupé. This is a desirable body style on one of the greatest American chassis of its era, with this example being presented in largely original condition throughout. With only ten authentic examples thought to exist, this is an extraordinarily rare motor car (Estimate: €200,000 – €250,000). The 1947/9 Bigata Douze Special is a fascinating early post-war Franco-American special. Built to promote Georges Bigata’s compressed natural gas firm, it is equipped with an American Auburn V-12 engine and a handmade aluminium bodywork by Dassault (Estimate: €150,000 – €200,000).

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