Elsewhere, Jacque Gérin’s radical 1922 Gerin Aérodyne Saloon Prototype was an unusual addition to the
Bonhams sale, representing the sheer breadth of motor cars for which Bonhams is accustomed; it was
discovered three years ago after a lengthy 15-year search, appearing at public auction for the very first time at
Bonhams sale. The Gerin sold to an in the room bidder for €184,000 (£138,736).
In the early veteran field, a mighty London to Brighton eligible 1904 Panhard-Levassor Four-cylinder 35hp
Sports Two-Seater realised €747,500 (£563,615,).
A Harley-Davidson motorcycle blessed with the signature of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (and later received
by Pope Francis) was sold in aid of a Polish charity*. The Harley Davidson previously took part in a special
countdown to the marques 110th anniversary celebrations, during which the Pope blessed it with a signature.
Soaring above estimate, the holiest of Harleys finally sold to a telephone bidder at €46,000 (£34,684) – the
winning bidder also purchased the Pope Francis 1,585cc Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide, sold at
Bonhams Paris auction in 2014.
Philip Kantor, Head of the Continental European Motoring Department, said:
“The Sale has attracted international attention, and surpassed all previous auction totals for our Paris
auctions."
James Knight, Bonhams Group Motoring Director added,
“The Bonhams motoring group has witnessed a tremendous start to 2015. Our USA division conducted record
breaking auctions at Las Vegas and Scottsdale and now the European team have delivered their best ever
Paris Sale. The market is in rude health and we look forward to the March Sales at Amelia Island in Florida,
the Goodwood Members’ Meeting Sale in the UK and the annual Mercedes-Benz Sale in Stuttgart, Germany."
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