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RM Sotheby’s Paris sale is not just an auction. It is a high-octane gallery of history, engineering, and sheer investment power.
This year’s catalog is headlined by a trio of machines that represent the absolute pinnacle of their respective eras, a celebration of speed that bridges the gap between mid-century grace and modern day hyper-performance.
Estimate: €12,000,000 – €14,000,000
There are Ferraris and then there is the California Spider SWB. Chassis 1915 GT is a masterclass in provenance. As only the third short-wheelbase example ever built and one of just 39 featuring the highly coveted covered headlamps, this car is the "Blue Chip" asset of the classic car world.
The Speedster Icon: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss
Estimate: €2,750,000 – €3,250,000
Created to honor Sir Stirling Moss’s legendary 1955 Mille Miglia victory, this is the rarest and most radical variant of the SLR McLaren. With no roof and no windscreen, it is a visceral throwback to the "Silver Arrows" of the 1950s.
Estimate: €180,000 – €230,000
Part of the prestigious Silver Star Collection, this SLS AMG Roadster is the spiritual successor to the 300 SL. Powered by a thunderous 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V-8, an engine that has become a legend in its own right and it represents the final era of "analog" soul in a digital world.
In 2026, the collector car market has matured into something akin to the fine art market. Buyers are no longer just looking for a "fast car"; they are looking for historical scarcity.
Whether it is the Scaglietti-bodied curves of the 250 GT or the radical, roofless silhouette of the Stirling Moss, these vehicles are the "trophy assets" of the road. They are a hedge against inflation and a ticket into the most exclusive social circles in the world. If you are looking to deploy capital this quarter, the Salles du Carrousel is where the "gold standard" of automotive history is being set.