Official Rétromobile auction by Gooding Christie’s

 

Every year, Rétromobile kicks off the automotive season with one of the most eagerly awaited auctions on the international calendar. In 2026, in the heart of Pavilion 7.1 and in partnership with Gooding Christie’s, collectors and enthusiasts will gather to celebrate automotive history with a new and unique auction featuring some of the world's most beautiful models.
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1958 Ferrari 250 GT GT LWB CA Spider 10 red

Rétromobile auctions: an unmissable event

For more than forty years, the official Rétromobile auction has been one of the highlights of the show. A moment of passion, tension, and record-breaking, it brings together the world's leading collectors every year to witness rare and iconic vehicles take center stage. Officially launching the automotive season, this prestigious sale has always contributed to promoting automotive heritage and passing on its history, offering the public and buyers alike a unique spectacle where culture, expertise, and emotion come together.

Gooding Christie's, official partner of the 2026 edition of Rétromobile

For its 50th anniversary, the premier event for classic cars is joining forces with Gooding Christie's to offer another extraordinary sale this year. A world-renowned auction house and a benchmark in the classic car market for over twenty years, Gooding Christie's is internationally recognized for the quality of its auctions and regularly sets records that shape international market standards. Appraisals, collection management, private sales, and estates. This collaboration marks a new chapter in the history of Rétromobile and confirms the show's ambition to offer an ever more prestigious experience focused on excellence.
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Alfa Romeo 6C – mechanical nobility and sporting heritage, symbol of transalpine genius.

Auctions: discover the dates and the first lots up for sale!

Located in the heart of Pavilion 7.1 at the Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versailles, the main sale operated by Gooding Christie's will be held on January 29, 2026. It will be followed by several sales dedicated to automobilia, allowing enthusiasts to prolong the experience over several days.

The first lots announced reflect the exceptional level expected for this edition:

· Ferrari 250 GTE Series III (chassis 4693 GT) – an Italian GT icon, authentically representing Ferrari refinement and elegance.

· Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupé – 1955 – sculptural silhouette and British charm, embodying an era when style and performance were inseparable.

· Alfa Romeo 6C – mechanical nobility and sporting heritage, symbol of transalpine genius.

Supercars, competition cars, classics car, and historic models:there will be something for everyone!

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