1948 Simca-Gordini Grand Prix

VIN: 010GC

$242,000

Sold

1948 Simca-Gordini Grand Prix

Seller details

  • Auction

    Worldwide Auctioneers

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 17, 2017

  • Lot

    24

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    010GC

  • Body style

    Race Car

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L4

  • Induction

    2x1 bbl

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

New silver painted Borrani wire wheels, new Blockley tires, aeroscreen, independent front suspension, four wheel hydraulic drum brakes, Jaeger tach, Smiths engine gauges.

Condition

Raced in Europe in 1948 by Prince Bira, Raymond Sommer and Harry Schell, then shipped to Argentina where it was acquired by the local auto club, then sent back to Europe to be raced by Argentine drivers. In Argentina since then. Tired, dull, chipped old paint. Appears to have been mechanically serviced with new wheels and tires. It should be a lot of fun and has some excellent driver provenance.

Market commentary

This early monoposto will be, when it is historic race prepared, eligible for pretty much anything its new owner wants to attend and, even needing work and preparation, is a sound value at this price.

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