The Retromobile Classic Car show in France will take place between between 3-7 February. A 1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti could beat auction records, as it is currently estimated to sell for $34 million.
1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti —
The Retromobile Classic Car show in France will take place between between 3-7 February. A 1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti could beat auction records, as it is currently estimated to sell for $34 million.
courtesy artcurial
The car's numerous Grand Prix finishes at races around the world helped Ferrari win the World Constructors' Title in 1957. Estimated auction sale price: $30 - $34 million (€28 - €32 million).
1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti —
The car's numerous Grand Prix finishes at races around the world helped Ferrari win the World Constructors' Title in 1957. Estimated auction sale price: $30 - $34 million (€28 - €32 million).
courtesy Artcurial
The last of its kind ever made, this classic car has been in the same family for nearly three decades -- that of renowned Swiss collector Antoine Midy -- and has never before been auctioned. Estimated auction sale price: $10 - $13 million (€9 - €12 million).
1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta —
The last of its kind ever made, this classic car has been in the same family for nearly three decades -- that of renowned Swiss collector Antoine Midy -- and has never before been auctioned. Estimated auction sale price: $10 - $13 million (€9 - €12 million).
courtesy Artcurial
Once owned by the King of Morocco, this coveted convertible comes from the prestigious Adrien Maeght collection. Estimated auction sale price: $1.5 - $2 million (€1.4 - €1.8 million).
1962 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II —
Once owned by the King of Morocco, this coveted convertible comes from the prestigious Adrien Maeght collection. Estimated auction sale price: $1.5 - $2 million (€1.4 - €1.8 million).
courtesy Artcurial
The classic 275 GTBs remain an "affordable" alternative to the legendary 250 GTO, which shares some of its styling cues. Estimated auction sale price: $2.8 - $3.8 million (€2.5 - €3.5 million).
1966 Ferrari 275 GTB —
The classic 275 GTBs remain an "affordable" alternative to the legendary 250 GTO, which shares some of its styling cues. Estimated auction sale price: $2.8 - $3.8 million (€2.5 - €3.5 million).
courtesy Bonhams
Shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1955, this is one of just 75 factory-built "customer" 550s. Estimated auction sale price: $2.4 - $2.8 million (€2.2 - €2.6 million)
1955 Porsche 550 Spyder by Wendler —
Shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1955, this is one of just 75 factory-built "customer" 550s. Estimated auction sale price: $2.4 - $2.8 million (€2.2 - €2.6 million)
Tim Scott ?2015 / RM Sotheby's
After it was unveiled at the 1954 New York Motor Show, buyers of the Gullwing included Pablo Picasso, the Shah of Iran and Clark Gable. Estimated auction sale price: $1.1 - $1.6 million (€1 - €1.4 million).
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing' —
After it was unveiled at the 1954 New York Motor Show, buyers of the Gullwing included Pablo Picasso, the Shah of Iran and Clark Gable. Estimated auction sale price: $1.1 - $1.6 million (€1 - €1.4 million).
Tom Wood ?2015 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
Debuted at the 1962 Earls Court Motor Show in London, this is the first of only 18 second series long-wheelbase examples. Estimated auction sale price: $3.2 - $2.6 million (€3 - €3.3 million).
1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupé Aerodinamico —
Debuted at the 1962 Earls Court Motor Show in London, this is the first of only 18 second series long-wheelbase examples. Estimated auction sale price: $3.2 - $2.6 million (€3 - €3.3 million).
Tim Scott ?2015 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
One of just 252 examples of this landmark design. Estimated auction sale price: $2 - $2.4 million (€1.9 - €2.2 million).
1957 BMW 507 Roadster Series II —
One of just 252 examples of this landmark design. Estimated auction sale price: $2 - $2.4 million (€1.9 - €2.2 million).
Dirk de Jager ?2015 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
A landmark Alfa Romeo model with drop-dead Zagato coachwork, this car once raced in the Nürburgring 1,000 KM. Estimated auction sale price: $1 - $1.3 million (€950,000 - €1.2 million).
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Tubolare Zagato (TZ) —
A landmark Alfa Romeo model with drop-dead Zagato coachwork, this car once raced in the Nürburgring 1,000 KM. Estimated auction sale price: $1 - $1.3 million (€950,000 - €1.2 million).
Dirk de Jager ?2015 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
Originally delivered to racing driver Peter Lindner, this car was later owned by Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage. Estimated auction sale price: $1.2 - $1.4 million (€1.1 - €1.3 million).
1963 Aston Martin DB5 —
Originally delivered to racing driver Peter Lindner, this car was later owned by Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage. Estimated auction sale price: $1.2 - $1.4 million (€1.1 - €1.3 million).
Dirk de Jager ?2015 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
Retromobile Paris: 1950s Ferrari could beat world auction record

Story highlights

The Retromobile Classic Car show in Paris will run February 3 to 7

A 1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti will be on auction

The Ferrari is expected to sell for estimated $34 million

CNN  — 

A 1950s racing Ferrari, expected to sell for $34 million (€32 million), is poised to smash the record for the most expensive car ever sold at auction in Paris on Friday.

The 1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti was driven to victory by British Formula 1 champion Stirling Moss, at the Cuba Grand Prix in 1958. In 1957, the car set the first 200 km/h-plus lap record at 24 Hours of Le Mans, known as the grand prix of endurance and efficiency.

“[It is] both a work of art and the queen of speed,” says Matthieu Lamoure, managing director of auction house Artcurial, which is offering the Ferrari. “[It] represents the elixir of the exceptional: beauty, rarity, racing success, history, authenticity and provenance.”

The current record for most expensive car sold at auction is held by the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta, which sold for $38 million in 2014, in California.

Scroll through the gallery above for Retromobile 2016 auction highlights from Artcurial, Bonhams and RM Sotheby’s.