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100 collectible cars were abandoned

Car auction Artcurial Department in France, after information has discovered a collection of 100 cars on a property of Roger Baillon, a former Tycoon. The origins of cars go back to the early days of the car until the 1970s, with a variety of brands, including Bugatti, Ferrari and Maserati. Unfortunately, the cars have been abandoned for nearly five decades, many of them are in very bad condition.

So, only 60 of the 100 cars found will be sold at auction, which will take place on February 6 at the Rétromobile Classic Car Show in France. A 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, one of 37 ever built, It is expected to attract the highest bid, with current estimates ranging at around $ 10-15 million. Other cars that stood out were a 1956 Maserati A6G Gran Sport Frua and a 1930 Bugatti 57 Ventoux.

Cars found hidden at a property in Western France, in makeshift garages and sheds. They had purchased during years by Baillon, He hoped that someday will restore and will highlight in a private museum. Unfortunately the Baillon was forced to abandon this dream when his company went bankrupt, and nearly half of the original collection of 200 cars were sold by the late 1970s.

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