Estimated between 55,000 and 65,000 euros, the yellow and black two -color car was sold more than double to a French buyer wishing to remain anonymous at this stage.
Johnny Hallyday’s Panther Deville, a luxurious and personalized English car offered to the rocker by Sylvie Vartan in 1975 and then lost in poker, was sold 158,400 euros Monday by Osenat house. The famous car was one of the 87 vintage cars priced during this sale which took place in Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne).
Estimated between 55,000 and 65,000 euros, the two-color yellow and black car was sold more than double to a French buyer wishing to remain anonymous at this stage, the Maison Osenat told AFP, which sold many cars and motorcycles that belonged to the star, who died in 2017. But this “Is one of the cars that marked it the most. He loved this car “said Jean-Pierre Osenat, president of the house and auctioneer, with documents and photos in support.
Personalized by the singer
This model manufactured in England, recognizable by its rounded and retro lines inspired by the Bugatti Royale, is all the more unique since it was personalized by Johnny Hallyday: vision interior, tailor -made seats and pedals … up to radiator cap set with a gold disc. Documents attest that this Panther Deville was offered to the singer by Sylvie Vartan – who was his wife – in 1975, according to Osenat. But in 1977, Johnny lost this precious gift, the result of a game of unhappy poker. Its latest owner was a collector, who preserved and exhibited it for many years in rallies and exhibitions, said the auction house.