Official Rétromobile auction by Gooding Christie’s

 

Every year, Rétromobile kicks off the automotive season with one of the most eagerly awaited auctions on the international calendar. In 2027, in the heart of Pavilion 7.2 and in partnership with Gooding Christie’s, collectors and enthusiasts will gather to celebrate automotive history with a new and unique auction featuring some of the world's most beautiful models.
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1958 Ferrari 250 GT GT LWB CA Spider 10 red

Rétromobile auctions: an unmissable event

For more than forty years, the official Rétromobile auction has been one of the highlights of the show. A moment of passion, tension, and record-breaking, it brings together the world's leading collectors every year to witness rare and iconic vehicles take center stage. Officially launching the automotive season, this prestigious sale has always contributed to promoting automotive heritage and passing on its history, offering the public and buyers alike a unique spectacle where culture, expertise, and emotion come together.

Gooding Christie's, official partner of the 2027 edition of Rétromobile

For its 51th edition, the premier event for classic cars is joining forces with Gooding Christie's to organise another auction. A world-renowned auction house and a benchmark in the classic car market for over twenty years, Gooding Christie's is internationally recognized for the quality of its auctions and regularly sets records that shape international market standards. Appraisals, collection management, private sales, and estates. This collaboration confirms the show's ambition to offer an ever more prestigious experience focused on excellence.
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Alfa Romeo 6C – mechanical nobility and sporting heritage, symbol of transalpine genius.

A look back at some of the iconic vehicles from the 2026 edition

Held in the heart of Hall 7.1 at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre, Gooding Christie’s flagship auction took place on 29 January 2026, living up to the exceptional standards expected by collectors. Among the standout lots at this event were:

Ferrari 250 GTE Series III (chassis 4693 GT) – an Italian GT icon, a true embodiment of Ferrari’s refinement and elegance.

Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupé – 1955 – with its sculptural silhouette and British charm, the embodiment of an era when style and performance were inseparable.

Alfa Romeo 6C – mechanical nobility and sporting heritage, a symbol of Italian engineering genius.

Supercars, racing cars, great classics and historic models: this year’s event has catered to all tastes and is already laying the foundations for a 2027 edition that promises to live up to this legacy.

Discover our top picks for 2026