La Vente Officielle du Tour Auto 2025, orchestrated by Aguttes on Monday April 7 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, lived up to all its promises. On the eve of the start of the 34th edition of the famous historic rally, enthusiasts turned out in force to witness an exceptional sale combining classic automobiles, automobilia, watches, luxury luggage, contemporary art and fine wines & spirits. Bids skyrocketed, confirming the growing appeal of this not-to-be-missed event.

On the automotive side, rare and iconic models caused a sensation:
- The 1980 Ferrari 308 Gr. B Michelotto, a true racing beast signed Officina Michelotto, sold for €774,800, confirming its status as a rediscovered legend.
- Michael Schumacher's 1996 Ferrari 550 Maranello sold for €270,584.
- The highly sought-after 1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16, an icon of world rallying, sold for €274,160.
- The Ferrari F430 from 2007, in its rare mechanical gearbox version and unique “Rosso Barchetta” color, fetched €234,824.
- The 1975 Fiat 124 Abarth 16-Soupapes Gr. 4, an emblematic model in rally history, sold for €202,640.


1980 – Ferrari 308 Gr. B Michelotto
Sold for 774 800 €


2007 – Ferrari F430
Sold for 234 800 €


1996 – Ferrari 550 Maranello ex-Michael Schumacher
Sold for 270 500 €


1975 – Fiat 124 Abarth
Sold for 202 600 €


1984 – Peugeot 205 Turbo 16
Sold for 274 600 €

Automobilia & Contemporary Art

On the automobilia side, motorsport icons also shone: Michael Schumacher's original Bell helmet (1999 season) sold for €26,240, while Ayrton Senna's Bell helmet fetched €34,112, proof of the emotion still aroused by these driving legends.


1 - Casque Bell original - Michael Schumacher / saison 1999
Sold for 26 200 €
2 - Casque Bell Senna
Sold for 34 000 €

Collector's watches: The Cartier Crash, one of Cartier's most emblematic and audacious watches

In watchmaking, Cartier was in the spotlight with spectacular results. The legendary Cartier Crash Watch, a limited edition model from the 1990s, sold for €305,500, underlining the continuing interest in bold, historic timepieces. The American Cartier Tank “Tom Hanks 1999” sold for €29,250.


CARTIER - Modèle Crash Watch, Série limitée No. 135-91, No. A108431 - Vers 1991
Sold for 305 500 €
Tiré à part


CARTIER - Modèle Crash Watch, Série limitée No. 135-91, No. A108431 - Vers 1991
Sold for 29 200 €

Luxury luggage

As for the Fashion and Luggage department, it offered the finest selection of luxury handbags and luggage from Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton.


HERMES – Bolide, 1999
Vendu 5 000 €


CHANEL – Vintage
Vendu 2 400 €

Fine Wines & Spirits

The Fine Wines & Spirits department of Aguttes also presented five exceptional lots at this new edition of La Vente Officielle du Tour Auto and concluded this exceptional sale with very promising results:


A jeroboam of Champagne Brut Cuvée Belle Époque - 2012 - Perrier-Jouët
Sold for 937 €


Original wooden case of six magnums Le Petit Cheval du Château Cheval Blanc - 2006 - Saint-Émilion Gran
Sold for 1250 €


A bottle of Cuvée “MAXIMO” Extra Añejo Rum - non vintage - Havana Club
Sold for 1 250 €

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Next sale in preparation
CLASSIC CARS
Summer Sale
Sunday June 29, 2025 at 3pm
Espace Champerret , Paris

For more information or to include a lot in our next sale, please contact

Classic cars & Automobilia Department
Gautier Rossignol
+33 (0)1 47 45 93 01 • +33 (0)7 45 13 75 78
rossignol@aguttes.com

Hugo Baldy
+33 (0)1 47 45 93 01 • +33 (0)7 60 78 10 18
baldy@aguttes.com

Fine Wines & Spirits Department
Pierre-Luc Nourry
+33 (0)1 47 45 91 50
nourry@aguttes.com

Luggage Department
Éléonore des Beauvais
+33 (0)1 41 92 06 47
desbeauvais@aguttes.com

Collector's Watches Department
Claire Hofmann
+33 (0)7 49 97 32 28
hofmann@aguttes.com