Unsold

1953 Gordini Type 24S

VIN: 36SModified

$753,665

Unsold

High bid

Seller details

  • Auction

    Poulain

  • Location

    Monte Carlo, MC

  • Event date

    May 26, 2000

  • Lot

    16

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    36S

  • Body style

    Sports Racer

  • Exterior Color

    French Blue

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

2982cc 263hp dohc straight 8, 5 speed. Quite amazingly extensive racing history mostly driven by Jean Behra, including 3x Le Mans, TdF (winner in 53), Carrera Panamericana, and Mille Miglia plus MM and TdF Retro recently. Very original and clean but worn. An exceptionally original old race car in historic race ready condition.

Market commentary

A Ferrari or Maserati with this much history would likely bring twice as much. By that standard, or any other, this bid would be fair to both buyer and seller. Unfortunately, even at a reported bid 300,000 francs over the low estimate, it didnt sell.