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Artcurial’s Best Le Mans Classic Ever

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Tony Piff
Tony has long trumpeted the virtues of collecting Japanese cars. His daily driver is a 1970 Toyota Hilux — the one with the turn signals on top of the fenders. His popular “Rising Sun” column keeps a pulse on the J-tin market.

 Artcurial’s July 5 auction in Le Mans, FRA, realized a total of $17,751,048. A third of the cars sold for over €100,000 ($135,942), and 82% of lots found new owners. TOP TEN PRICES OF THE SALE: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster with hard top $1,516,574 1964 AC Cobra 289 Mk II $1,034,522 1991 Ferrari F 40 $939,906 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT $826,394 1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MK III Cabriolet $818,373 1973 Porsche 911 2,7 L Carrera RS $789,146 1968 Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada $729,195 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Cabriolet $591,486 1978 Lancia Stratos $567,152 1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series 2 $512,503  

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