- Paris, Rétromobile 2018 -

The 2018 edition of RETROMOBILE gathered 105 266 visitors and more than 600 vehicles displayed on 65 000m² remains one of the most successful meeting for car collectors and enthousiasts. Despite the inclement weather conditions, this 43rd edition of the Rétromobile was still a tremendous success, confirming its importance in the international automobile events calendar.

This edition included special exhibit of Abarth from Engelbert Möll collection or McLaren racing successes. It was the occasion of several anniversary like the 120 years of Renault, the 70th anniversary of Porsche or Honda. It was the 70th anniversary for the Citroen 2CV and Peugeot 203 sedan as well as the 50th anniversary for the Citroen Mehari or the Peugeot 504. Retromobile has become a real living encyclopedia where it is possible to discover automobiles from different ages and from different brands.

We have tried to put together a review of classic and historic cars of different famous car manufacturers. We hope you enjoy the visit through these selection of exhibits.

Artcurial Auction sale at Retromobile was once again a success this year. The auction, taken by the acclaimed trio of Hervé Poulain, Matthieu Lamoure and Pierre Novikoff realised 32 M € /39M$, with 86 % of all lots sold. We have tried here to illustrate the great diversity of the lots sold.

1. Renault 120 Years Anniversary
2. Citroen with 70 Years 2CV and 50 Years Mehari
3. Peugeot with 203 and 504 Anniversary
4. Ferrari
5. Porsche 70th Anniversary
6. Saga ABARTH - Engelbert Möll Collection
7. Ground Effect Endurance Racing Cars -Ascott Collection
8. Jaguar with D Type production restart
9. Aston Martin
10. Bugatti
11. McLaren
12. Landspeed Record's cars
13. Overview of some cars around the alleys
14. Overview of Artcurial Auctions ( not exhaustive )

1 - Renault 120 years anniversary

The line of "Stella" Renault models was reserved to top of the range vehicles. This automobile was propelled by a 3.130 cc six cylinder engine with three speed gearbox. Overall lenght was 4.98 meter for 1.81 meter width and a weight announced at 1.680 kg. The claimed top speed was 110 kph.

1983 Renault 9 ou Alliance

 2 -Citroen with 70 years 2 CV and 50 years Mehari

Citroen 2CV Special 1976 - -Exhibit 2 Cv Clubs de France

The Citroen TPV (Toute Petite Voiture = very small car) was a project defined in 1936 for a small car capable of transporting four passengers and fifty kilos luggage at 50 kph while protecting them from the rain.   This development prototype wasvery well  hidden during World War II and was only recovered in 1994 in a barn near the Citroen Research Center at Ferté-Vidame. The engine is a water cooled flat twin with 375 cc capacity and producing 8 hp at 3200 rpm. Total weight of the car was 370 kg. Related article Citroen 2 CV prototype 1939

Citroen Mehari 50th Anniversary - Exhibit Mehari Club de France

The Citroen Mehari is the first production model equiped with an ABS polymer body. The car was designed by Roland de la Poype and produced by SEAB for Citroen during 19 years. The Mehari was built on a Dyane 6 platform and was essentially a multi-purpose vehicle capable of riding on different soils. It was particularly rust-free and could easily be used near the sea. It was produced between 1968 and 1987 at 144.953 examples. The engine is the 602 cc  air cooled flat twin producing 29 hp.

Citroen C4F Large 1931 - Exhibit Aventure Citroen

The C4F (9 CV fiscal) version was introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 1930.The engine is a 1628 cc in line four cylinder producing 30 hp at 3000 rpm connected to a three speed manual gearbox. The car was a rear wheel drive vehicle. The top speed was claimed at 90 kph.
The Citroen C4 was produced between 1928 and 1933 at 121.000 examples with engine capable of operating with gasoline, ethanol or benzol alcohol. Unladden weight varied from 1175 and 1245 kg depending on version. Dimensions Lenght 4,18 m, width 1,58 m, heigth 1,74 m.

On April 18th 1934 the brand new Citroen 7 CV Traction Avant was introduced to the Press with a unitary body chassis and front mounted front wheel drive in line four cylinder engine.
In October 1934 a full line of Citroen Traction Avant was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show. There were three models proposed: Legere (4,45 m) Normale (4,65 m) and Conduite Intérieure (4,85 m). The first two models were proposed either sedan , coupé or cabriolet (convertible). The corresponding propulsion corresponded to fiscal power of 7, 11 or 22 CV.
This convertible version of the 11 CV was produced at 4000 examples between 1934 and 1939 at Quai de Javel factory.

Citroen Traction Avant 11BL Coupé 1938

This coupe produced in 1938 is one of 728 examples produced at the Quai de Javel factory between 1934 and 1938.

1968 Citroen DS21 President Charle de Gaulle - Exhibit DS Heritage

1971 Citroen SM - Exhibit SM heritage

This Citroen SM was completed in 1971 and delivered to Line Renaud ambassador for the French Luxury products. The car was propulsed by a 2670 cc Maserali six cylinder engine producing 170 hp at 5500 rpm. It was fitted with air conditioning and seat belts at the back positions. related review : Citroen SM Prototype

1893 Peugeot Type 5 - Exhibit Aventure Peugeot

The Peugeot Type 5 was produced at 14 examples between 1983 and 1984. The Peugeot Type 5 is equiped with a twin cylinder in V engine under Daimler license connected through a four speed gearbox to a chain drive transmission. It was a rear wheel drive vehicle capable of a top speed of 18 kph.

1940 Peugeot 402 Darl Mat Roadster

Peugeot dealer since 1923, Emile Darl'Mat wanted to produce "an uncommon car with the reliability and easy upkeep of a standard model". 104 Peugeot 302 and 402 Darl'Mat  were built with the agreement of Peugeot (52 roadsters, 32 convertibles and 20 coupes) from 1937 to 1939. Related article Car Review Peugeot 402 Darl'Mat Roadster 1940.

1950 Peugeot 203 Sedan - Exhibit Les Amoureux des Peugeot 203 et 403.

The Peugeot 203 sedan was launched in 1948 at the Paris Motor Show. The Peugeot 203 was the first mass produced Peugeot with unitary body. It was propelled by a new 1290 cc in line four cylinder engine with inclined valves connected with four speed gearbox where the last gear was overdrive. With a particular reputation for reliability, the 203 was proposed in six versions as well as utilitary vehicles. 685.828 examples were produced between 1948 and 1960.

1962 Talbot Lago Coupe America - Exhibit Aventure Automobiles de Poissy

This coupe designed by Carlo Delaisse and presented in September 1957 was produced in less than twenty examples.
When Simca purchased the Talbot Lago Brand including the factory in 1958, five coupés were awaiting completion and in particular an engine. The were completed with a 2351 cc Aquilon V8 intended for Simca Vedette and connected to a four speed manual gearbox.  The top speed is claimed for 170 kph.

1967 Peugeot Cabriolet  - Exhibit Le Club 404

This Peugeot 404 completed in convertible was designed and produced by Carrozzeria Pinin Farina and introduced  at the Paris Auto Show with this rare hard top finish in October 1961. A coupe version is presented one year later at the Paris Auto Show. The proposed engine are the same as the standard sedan version either with carburettor or fuel injection.

1976 Peugeot 504 Berline - Exhibit Amicale 504

The Peugeot 504 goes for its 50th anniversary this year. It was introduced in 1968and produced at over 3.700.000 examples until 1983. The Peugeot 504 pick up was produced until 1996. The styling of this sedan was the result of a collaboration between the Design Studio of Peugeot and the Carrozzeria Pinin Farina.
The car in exhibit at Retromobile has been specially prepared to take part in the historic 2018 edition of the Tour Auto.

1984 Peugeot 205 GTI 1,6 L -  Exhibit 205 GTI Club de France

The Peugeot 205 introduced in 1983 and brought great benefit to the commercial success of Peugeot.
The Peugeot 205 GTI was introduced in February 1984 with 105 hp 1,6 Litre engine. The reputation was reinforced by the  success of the Peugeot 205 GTI Turbo 16, 1985 and 1986 World Rally Championship winner as well as Paris Dakar victories in 1987 and 1988.

2000 - Peugeot 406 Coupe Settant'anni - Exhibit Youngtimers magazine.

2010 Peugeot 90X Prototype - Exhibit TOTAL

In parallel to its 2010 race program with the 908 HDi FAP, Peugeot Sport has been busy designing and developing the prototype that was intended to defend its colours in 2011. Related article Car Review Peugeot 90X Preview for 2011 endurance prototype Le Mans

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1951 Ferrari 212 Export Coupé Vignale - Exhibit Gallery Aaldering

1952 Ferrari 225 Sport Spider Barchetta Vignale  - Exhibit Axel Schuette Fine Cars

This car with coachwork by Vignale was, between other events, raced in the USA by Phil Hill at Sebring in 1953. Related article Car Review Ferrari 225S Berlinetta Vignale 1952.

This car with barchetta body by Touring corresponds to a model that accumulated victories at Le Mans and Spa in 1949 driven by Luigi Chinetti. related article Car Review  Ferrari 166 MM Spider 1949.

This Ferrari 250 Convertible is the first of 40 examples built. It was the show car at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1957.

1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta Tour de France - Exhibit Lukas Huni

Originally called 250 GT Berlinetta Long Wheelbase, this Ferrari accumulated four consecutive victories at the famous Tour de France race between 1956 and 1959. This dominant race success resulted in the model designation Tour de France. This car, equipped with 3 Litre V12 engine, came with three different body variations 14 louvres, single louvre and three louvres featured behing the side window. This model in exhibit is single louvre version and is part of a private collection. Related article Ferrari 250 GT Competizione Tour de France 1956

1962 Ferrari 250 GT Passo Corto Shark Nose by Bertone - Exhibit Lukas Huni

Nuccio Bertone wanted to propose coachwork on Ferrari chassis and adquired the short wheelbase chassis numbered 3269GT. He turned to Giorgetto Giugiaro then a 23 year old designer who would become one of the most influential designer at the time. Giorgetto Giugiaro completed the project with a front end inspired by Ferrari's World Championship winning Grand Prix car the Ferrari 156F1 with signature feature design as shark nose front end treatment. The Ferrari 250 GT SWB Bertone one-off car  became the personal car of Nuccio Bertone.
In 2015 at Pebble Beach Gooding & Company auction sale,  the 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Speciale was sold for US$ 16.500.000.

1965 Ferrari 275 GTB2 - Exhibit Fiskens

The Ferrari 275 GTB designed by Pininfarina was introduced at the 1964 Paris Motor Show. Between 1964 and 1966 650 examples were produced. The 3286 cc V12 produced 280 hp at 7500 rpm. In 1967 an upgraded 275 GTB4 was proposed.

1968 1974 Ferrari 365 GTB4 - Exhibit Atelier des Coteaux

The Ferrari 365 GTB4 was introduced at the 1968 Paris Motor Show and was soon designated Daytona in commemoration of the famous one-two-three victory in 1967 at Daytona 24 Hours involving two Ferrari 330 P4 and a 412P. 1350 examples of 365 GTB4 were produced between 1968 and 1974. The car was equipped with a 4390 cc V12 producing 352 hp at 7500 rpm. Claimed top speed was 280 kph for an unladden weight of 1280 kg.

related review : FERRARI 365 GTB4 Daytona Prototype 1967

1970 Ferrari 512M - Exhibit Cartique

This Ferrari 512 N°1006 was delivered to Luigi Chinetti Motor Inc. for the North American Racing Team (N.A.R.T.) in March 1970 before the Sebring race. In January 1971 the car finished 2nd overall at Daytona 24 Hours with Bucknum and Adamovicz at the wheel. The 4993 cc V12 delivers 610 hp for a car with dry weight of 815 kg.
related article Car Review Ferrari 512 S/M 1002 Montjuich 1970

1973 Ferrari 365 GTC Group 4 6th overall Le Mans 1973 - Exhibit 24e Sport & Collection

The Ferrari 365 GTB 4 “Daytona” was neither intended nor designed for competition use, but like all Ferraris it had the basic attributes: a powerful and reliable engine, competent chassis with predictable handling and refined aerodynamics. Its speed, power and aerodynamics commended it to the great endurance races of its day, like Le Mans, Sebring and Daytona.

Luigi Chinetti was the first to prove the Daytona’s competition potential with an alloy-bodied example and later chassis no. 12467, which finished fifth overall at Le Mans in 1971. Witnessing the promise of these early attempts, and perhaps feeling the pressure of the increasing costs of prototype competition, Ferrari ultimately chose to begin development on the first series of factory competition Daytonas. Development began in the Assistenza Clienti division in summer 1971 and, ultimately, Ferrari produced three different series with five cars each.
The Ferrari 365 GTB 4 Competizione presented here, chassis no. 16363, was the second of the Series III factory competition Daytonas built, completed on 1 March 1973. A left-hand drive car, it was bought new by French Ferrari importer Charles Pozzi SA in Paris-Levallois Perret, France.
In 1973 ,Pozzi brought the car to Le Mans in June for the famed 24-Hour race with drivers Claude Ballot-Léna and Vic Elford. Chassis 16363 was one of nine 365 GTB 4s on the grid. The Ballot-Léna/Elford Daytona took the lead over the N.A.R.T entry and crossed the finish line in sixth overall, finishing first in the GT class.

1982 Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer -BB LM - EXHIBIT A.D.P. Automobile Department

In 1974, Luigi Chinetti's North American Racing Team (NART) developed a racing variant of the 365 GT4 BB to replace the team's Daytonas for use in sports car racing. NART's car debuted at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1975 before earning a sixth-place finish at the 12 Hours of Sebring two months later. NART continued to use the car into 1978, by which time Ferrari had begun their own development of a racing variant of the updated 512 BB. Ferrari's Customer Assistance Department extensively modified four 512s in 1978, adding wider wheel arches, a roof-mounted aerofoil, and reusing rear wings from Ferrari 312T2 Formula One cars. Power from the flat-12 was increased to 440 hp (328 kW) while the cars' weight was decreased to approximately 1,200 kg (2,646 lb).

The four cars, termed BB LM by Ferrari, were entered by Charles Pozzi, Ecurie Francorchamps, and NART in the 1978 24 Hours of Le Mans, but none was able to complete the race.

After the failure of the first batch, Ferrari worked on fixing the BB LM with a second development program in late 1978. The flat-12's carburetors were replaced with an electronic fuel injection system to increase power to 470 hp (350 kW), a system later adapted to the 512 BBi. The production-based bodywork of the first BB/LMs was replaced by a new design developed by Pininfarina which was 16 in (41 cm) longer and carried over none of the original styling cues. The pop-up headlights were now replaced by fixed units integrated into the fascia, while the tail was lengthened to the maximum allowed by regulations. Nine of these revised BB LMs were built by Ferrari in 1979,] while a further refined series of sixteen were built from 1980 to 1982. Amongst the BB LM's best finishes was a fifth overall and first in the GTX class at the 1981 24 Hours of Le Mans. (source Wikipedia Free Encyclopedia)

1990 Ferrari F40 - Exhibit Movendi

The Ferrari F40 was created and built in 1987 for the commemoration of 40 Years of Ferrari as Automobile Manufacturer Company. Let us remember that the first Ferrari was completed in 1947 with a 1.5 Litre V12 engine of 125 cc unit capacity for each cylinder.
Related article Ferrari F40 and Competition F40 GTE and F40 LM 1987 1992

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1954 Porsche 356 1500 Coupe -Exhibit Porsche 70th Anniversary

1957 Porsche 356A Carrera 1500 GS Coupe - Exhibit Axel Schuette Fine Cars

1966 Porsche Carrera 6 - Exhibit Historic Cars

1972 Porsche 911 2.5 ST Le Mans 24 H -Nurburgring - Exhibit Porsche 70th Anniversary

1975 Porsche 911 2.7 L S restaured Porsche Classic - Exhibit Porsche 70th Anniversary

1975 Porsche 911 Carrera S - Exhibit RM Sotheby

1976 Porsche 934/935 Whittington Brothers 3200 cc  - Exhibit Atlantic Racing

1977 Porsche 934/5 3200 cc Flat 6 bi turbo - Exhibit Atlantic Racing

1979 Kremer-K3 Le Mans - Exhibit Cartique

The only street legal Kremer K3 racecar in the world. Technically identical to the K3 which won Le Mans in 1979. Engine 3.0 L twin turbo flat 6 producing 740 hp. Car Weight 1025 kg.related article Car Review Porsche 935 1976-1984

1980 Porsche 935 JLP Racing - Exhibit Movendi

This car was sold new to JPL Racing and the specifications correspond to Kremer K3.related article Car Review Porsche 935 1976-1984

1988 Porsche 958 Exhibit Porsche 70th Anniversary

2003 - 2006 Porsche Carrera GT - Exhibit Cartique

Engine Rear 2 Cylinder in line (66x70 mm) 479 cc Single Overhead Camshaft 2 valves per cylinder one Weber carburetor 26 MB Air cooling power 26 hp at 5000 rpm 465 kg top speed over 120 kph
Ovido Capelli won 1958 Italian Championship in GT Class up to 500 cc

related article Car Review Abarth Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato

This car did 28.000 km in 10 days and won 23 International Records (27th Sept - 7th Oct and 4th Nov. 1958) Drivers were Poltronieri, Cattini, Giuberti, Guarnieri, Toselli and Baghetti.
479 cc rear mounted in-line twin cylinder producing 36 hp at 6.800 rpm with a single Weber 36/MP carburettor. The weight of the car is announced at 370 kg while top speed is claimed for 180 kph.

Giacchino Colombo had constructed the DOHC cylinder head for ABARTH based on the Fiat 600 engine. Winner of its class by Mario Poltronieri in 12 Hours Monza 1959 as well as Coupe du Salon at Monthlery in the same 1959.
The 747 cc rear mounted in-line four cylinder engine produces 57 hp at 7.000 rpm with double overhead camshaft and two Weber 36 DCL4 twin carburettor. The weight is given for 568 kg. The claimed top speed is 175 kph.

This car participated in 1962 at 24 Hours Le Mans (Did nit finish) the 500 km Nurburgring with Eberhard Mahle. The car won its class in 1962 GT World Championship. The same car won the Paris the GT less than 1300 cc Class at 1000 km at Monthlery in 1962 with Hans Hermann and Mauro Bianchi at the wheel. It was also class winner in 1963 Sebring 3 hours.
The 982 cc rear mounted in line four cylinder engine produces 98 hp at 7.100 rpm with double overhead camshaft and two Weber 40 DCOE2 twin carburettor. The weight is given for 570 kg. Top speed is claimed at 205 kph.

19 year old Franco Patria became Europe GT Hillclimb champion in his first season at the wheel of a Abarth Simca 2 Mila. Jochen Rindt had some nice wins at Austrian races on this car as well.
The 1946 cc rear mounted water cooled in line four cylinder produces 208 hp at 7600 rpm with double overhead camshaft and three Weber 58 DCOE3 twin carburettor. The weight of the car is given for 675 kg. The claimed top speed is 240 kph.

This 2400 Allemano Coupé is fitted with an aluminium body and was Carlo Abarth personal car for some time.
The front mounted water cooled 2323 cc in line six cylinder engine produces 157 hp at 5.800 rpm with single overhead camshaft and three Weber 38DCOE twin carburettors. The weight of the car is 1075 kg. Top speed is claimed at 200 kph.

A couple of world records were achieved in 1000 cc and 2000 cc by Carlo Abarth himself and later by Johanes Ortner such as standing start on 1/4 miles 11,045 sec 130,545 kph and 500 m 12,855 sec 140,023 kph.

Central engine with 1946 cc in line water cooled four cylinder unit fitted with double overhead camshaft and two Weber 58DCO3 twin carburettors producingg 216 hp at 8800 rpm. Total dry weight 500 kg. Claimed top speed 260 kph.

The  Fiat Abarth OT 2000 with its top speed beyond 240 kph was a hidden star at the Torino Race Car Show in February 1966.
Rear mounted 1946 cc water cooled in line four cylinder engine produces 185 hp at 7.200 rpm with double overhead camshaft and two Weber 45 DCOE9 twin carburettor. The car weight is 820 kg. Top speed is claimed at 242 kph.

The 2000 Sport Spider (SE010) was homologated for sports car racing and it was successful on racetracks and hill climbs. Works drivers were Arturo Mezzario, Toine Hezemans, Peter Schetty, Johanes Ortner, Ab Goedermans or Edoardo Lualdi.

Rear mounted 1946 cc water cooled in line four cylinder unit fitted with double overhead camshaft and two Weber 58DCOE3 twin carburettors producing 250 hp at 8700 rpm. Total dry weight 575 kg. Claimed top speed 270 kph.

Jochen Rindt won some unforgettable airfield races at Innsbruck and Vienne on the OT.

Rear mounted water cooled in line 1946 cc four cylinder unit with double overhead camshaft and two Weber 58 DCOE3 twin carburettors producing 212 hp at 7600 rpm. Dry weight 665 kg. Claimed top speed 270 kph.

related article Car Review Abarth 1300 OT berlinetta Colucci

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In January 1993, the Auto Sports International Show at the Birmingham NEC saw the public launch of the competition version of the Jaguar XJ220 designated XJ220C. The car was developed by TWR and Jaguar Sport for GT racing. Examples of the XJ220C were to be made available for sale with a price tag of £ 380.000. The twin turbocharged 3.5 Litre V6 engine has been developed to produce over 850 hp on maximum boost.With a weight of approximately 2,300 lbs (1043 kg) this car has a 0-60 mph time of about 2,9 seconds and a topspeed over 220 mph. It is believed that a total of four XJ220c were constructed by TWR and a further six XJ220s road going variants were built.

Three works carss were entered in Category 4 (GT Class) for the 1993 Le Mans 24 Hours Race. This car N°50 was driven by John Nielsen and David Couthard. The Jaguar N)50 finished having completed 306 laps (averaging 173 kph or 102 mph) and was the first car in its class to take the chequered flag.

Despite being the winner, tha car was disqualified several weeks later for an alledged technical infringement relating to the lack of catalytic converters during the race. An appeal by TWR was not accepted on the grounds that it had been lodged out of time.

related article Car Review Jaguar XJ220 1988-1994

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Related article: Porsche 904 1964 1967

In the small village of Plaffenhausen, near Munich, Louis Ruf has been modifying Porsches for decades, giving them breathtaking performance. As early as 1981, Ruf obtained his constructor status and has his own VIN identification number. in 1987, thanks to the involvement of his son, Alois, the small firm caught the attention of the automotive world when a much modified Carrera 3.2 L, by the addition of two turbochargers, went on to take on the ultimate Supercars of the era, and even winning two speed records (339 kph) with the model named CTR-1, otherwise nicknamed "Yellow Bird", with CTR-1 standing for Group C, Turbo, Ruf,1st model.

The CTR-2 is based on the narrow body of the 993 for reasons of aerodynamics, the body has been lightened and reinforced with amongst other things, an integrated and invisible roll cage. The suspension have been reworked to support the gain in power, and improve traction and handling. The bulky rear spoiler help provide more support and improve the cooling of the two air-to-air exchangers of the big KKK turbos. The engine, coupled with a six-speed manual transmission and locking differential, develops 520 hp at 5800 rpm and the torque is a mindboggling 69,8 m/kg, propelling the car to a top speed of 354 kph.- (source of excerpt Artcurial)