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Bonhams Auction in Paris: A Close Call Success
Bonhams Paris 2025 auction saw 81 cars sold, a rise in sell-through rate, and record-breaking results. A mix of classic Ferraris, Bugattis, and Horch models headlined the event, while a Force India F1 art car and Dakar-winning Mini added excitement.
Bonhams returned to the Grand Palais in Paris this year, although in a different wing due to ongoing restorations. The number of cars sold remained the same as in 2024, with 81 units in both cases, but while last year the number of cars offered was 96, this year it slightly decreased to 91. As a result, the sale percentage increased from 84.4% last year to 89.01% in 2025.
Despite the drop in the number of cars, their estimated value grew, rising from €19,020,000 last year to €22,605,000, as did the total amount sold, which went from €15,564,708 in 2024 to €16,748,600 this year. Consequently, the average price per car sold also rose from €192,157 to €206,773, a pleasant 7.6% increase. However, the number of cars offered without a reserve price also increased, from 59 (61.5%) to 62 (surpassing 68.1%).
