A slew of classic and vintage collectible cars are set to go under the hammer in Paris, October 30 as Artcurial Motorcars celebrates a decade of its “Automobiles sur les Champs” auction – including the 1964 Aston Martin DB5. The 80 cars that will be up for grabs vary in age, origins and models, with several having appeared on both the big and small screens as well as in comic books.

1964 Aston Martin DB5

Under the spotlight is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5  – which is a lovely car but not strictly speaking a classic car – that was driven by James Bond in Goldfinger. With an estimated value of €550,000 to €650,000, the car is a rare left-hand drive model that first started out as a “show model” from the 1964 Paris Motor Show. Joining this appointed star of the show are other notable vehicles including sports cars such as a 1964 Alpine M64 berlinette, a Bugatti Type 40 spéciale from 1927 and a Porsche Carrera 3.0L Group V from 1976. Guess which one of these is a proper classic…

1927 Bugatti Type 40 Spéciale

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Those with a love for Italian automobiles will be in for a treat with the 1967 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2, a 1995 Lamborghini Diablo VT and even a 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA 1300 Junior in the auction catalog. For those with a more modest budget, the auction will also feature more affordable options such as two Alfa Romeo Polizia, former Italian police cars from 1969 and 1981. Fans of the Michel Vaillant comic books will be more interested in the 1999 Hommell Vaillante “Grand défi” paying tribute to the series, estimated at €40,000 to €60,000. Finally, buyers with even more modest budgets can snap up a 1968 Fiat 500 L, estimated at €8,000 to €12,000. Yes, vintage vehicles aren’t all hugely expensive propositions

Before going under the hammer, the cars will be on display at the Artcurial private garage in Paris from October 29 to 30.