The 2026 global collector car calendar is well underway. In the United States, the year effectively opened with Mecum’s landmark sale of the Ferrari 250 GTO Bianco Speciale at Mecum, Kissimmee, followed by a landmark Barrett-Jackson sale in Arizona that brought $195.2 million.
A clear reminder that demand at the very top remains intact. Rétromobile now marks the beginning of the European auction circuit with four major auction houses. At its 50th anniversary, the Paris sales provide an early look at how that momentum translates across the Atlantic.
With Artcurial’s on-site auction already concluded, where Jean Alesi’s 1992 Ferrari F92A F1 Grand Prix car (Lot 25) was the leading lot, attention turns to three houses shaping the week: RM Sotheby’s (January 28), Gooding Christie’s, and Bonhams Cars. By volume, the commitment is substantial with Gooding Christie’s offering 86 lots, Bonhams Cars follows with 95, and RM Sotheby’s leads slightly at 97. In total, nearly 280 automobiles are yet to cross the block in Paris. Here are the top 10 upcoming sales from each of the aforementioned auction houses by estimated values.
RM Sotheby's
January 28th
RM Sotheby’s top three offerings alone span nearly fifty years of Ferrari history. A 1956 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta Tour de France by Scaglietti (Lot 166) leads the group with a pre-auction estimate in excess of €13 million (~$14.2 million). Close behind sits a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider (Lot 140) at €12 to €14 million ($13.1 to $15.3 million). Rounding out the trio is a 1997 Ferrari F310 B Formula One car (Lot 136), driven by seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher, estimated at €5.5 to €7.5 million ($6.0 to $8.2 million).
1. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' by Scaglietti (Lot 166)
€13,000,000+
2. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti (Lot 140)
€12,000,000 - €14,000,000
3. 1997 Ferrari F310 B (Lot 136)
€5,500,000 - €7,500,000
4. 1997 Ferrari F50 (Lot 194)
€5,500,000 - €6,500,000
5. 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO (Lot 192)
€4,500,000 - €5,500,000
6. 2024 Bugatti Bolide (Lot 171)
€4,000,000 - €6,000,000
7. 2004 Ferrari Enzo (Lot 193)
€3,800,000 - €4,200,000
8. 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 S (Lot 191)
€3,800,000 - €4,200,000
9. 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV (Lot 150)
€3,300,000 - €3,600,000
10. 2017 Ferrari 488 GTE (Lot 195)
€2,800,000 - €4,000,000
Gooding Christie's
January 29th
Gooding Christie’s leads with a Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta (Lot 61) at €8.0 to €9.0 million ($8.7 to $9.8 million), followed by a Talbot-Lago T150-C-SS Teardrop Coupé (Lot 35), estimated at €6.5 to €7.5 million ($7.1 to $8.2 million). Completing the top three is a Ferrari 288 GTO (Lot 67), offered without reserve and estimated at €6.0 to €7.0 million ($7.1 to $8.3 million).
1. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta (Lot 61)
€8,000,000 - €9,000,000
2. 1938 Tablot-Lago T150-C-SS Teardrop Coupe (Lot 35)
€6,500,000 - €7,500,000
3. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (Lot 67)
€6,000,000 - €7,000,000
4. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider (Lot 31)
€5,500,000 - €6,500,000
5. 2018 Ferrari FXX K EVO (Lot 40)
€5,500,000 - €6,500,000
6. 2008 Ferrari FXX EVO (Lot 41)
€4,500,000 - €5,500,000
7. 1920 Ballot 3/8 LC Grand Prix Two-Seater (Lot 65)
€3,500,000 - €6,000,000
8. 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV (Lot 19)
€3,250,000 - €3,750,000
9. 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Series I Coupe Aerodinamico (Lot 52)
€2,750,000 - €3,250,000
10. 2021 Ferrari Monza SP1 (Lot 73)
€2,500,000 - €3,000,000
Bonhams Cars
January 30th
Bonhams Cars top offerings include a 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K Coupé (Lot 127) estimated at €1.5 to €2.5 million ($1.6 to $2.7 million), a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (Lot 136) at €1.2 to €1.5 million ($1.3 to $1.6 million), and a 2022 Ford GT Carbon Series (Lot 117) at €580,000 to €7,00,000 ($6,94,000 -$837,821).
1. 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K (Type W29) Coupé (Lot 127)
€1,500,000 - €2,500,000
2. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing' Coupé (Lot 136)
€1,200,000 - €1,500,000
3. 2022 Ford GT Carbon Series Coupé (Lot 117)
€580,000 - €700,000
4. 1981 BMW M1 Coupé (Lot 142)
€450,000 - €500,000
5. 1938 Mercedes-Benz 320N Cabriolet (Lot 145)
€400,000 - €450,000
6. 1993 Porsche 911 Type 964 Turbo 3.6 (Lot 146)
€400,000 - €450,000
7. 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sports Sperimentale Series IV (Lot 133)
€400,000 - €450,000
8. 2006 Spyker C8 Spyder (Lot 152)
€350,000 - €400,000
9. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 'SS Engine' Series V Sports Saloon (Lot 140)
€350,000 - €450,000
10. 1953 Chrysler 'Thomas Special' Coupé (Lot 150)
€330,000 - €390,000
Images: Artcurial, RM Sotheby's, Gooding Christie's, Bonhams Cars
Taken together, the leading consignments at Rétromobile 2026 point to a market that is broadening, as Blue-chip pre-war classics, near-modern icons, and competition history now coexist comfortably at the top, something that we reinforced in our recent 2025 Collector Car Insights. It is clear that relevance, narrative, and long-term significance now share equal weight as the European circuit gets underway.
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Images: Artcurial, RM Sotheby's, Gooding Christie's, Bonhams Cars
