Classic Car Auction Flea Market? Aguttes and Osenat Give it a Try

When it comes to French auctions, it’s easy to think of the big events like Retromobile or Monaco. But precisely because of that, if you dig just a little deeper, you’ll find real treasures hidden away in sales outside these major circuits — gems that would otherwise go unnoticed.
I firmly believe that the purpose of this space isn’t just to “sterilely” report results, but also to help us discover lesser-known auctions and cars that are no less interesting. That’s why this time I’ve chosen two small auctions — not in terms of quality, but in volume — Aguttes, which was held on 16 March in Paris, and Osenat, which organised its sale eight days later in Fontainebleau.

Both auctions showed similar trends compared to last year: Aguttes and Osenat increased the number of cars offered, with 106 and 70 respectively, achieving sales percentages of 67% and 73%. However, due to differences in car types each year, comparisons have limited value. Average prices illustrate this clearly: Aguttes fell from €86,000 to €40,500, and Osenat dropped from €38,000 to €31,100. The number of cars offered without reserve increased significantly — from 1 to 11 for Aguttes, and from 4 to 24 for Osenat.