Finally, the Porsche 928 S4 GTI for Johnny Hallyday has found a buyer to 85,000 euros. The car, presented as the centrepiece of a sale organized by Aguttes was estimated to be between 90,000 and 110,000 euros.
Team of a V8 engine with 330 horsepower, the vehicle, purchased new by Johnny Hallyday in 1991, was sold otc at a price slightly less than its low estimate. After having changed hands several times, the Porsche, now owned by an owner from toulouse had 122.125 miles on the odometer. «The history of this Porsche attests that he or she was delivered new by the concession Porsche Marceau, Paris, to Jean-Philippe Smet», indicates the house Aguttes, and said that the car is supplied with its original book maintenance.
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A successful sale
The auction on Sunday, organised by the Aguttes at porte de Champerret was attended by nearly 300 people and has proved successful, with 65% of lots sold. «We kept the centerpiece to the end: the Porsche 928 S4 GTI Johnny Hallyday has started at 55.000 euros and the auction is played out between two potential buyers, to finally reach 65.000 euros», explains Aguttes. A prize, to be insufficient, which has forced the auction company to withdraw the car.
later, a buyer, a devotee of the brand, Porsche has demonstrated and has made an offer of 85,000 euros. A price, of course, slightly less than the low estimate of 90,000 euros. After discussion with the seller in toulouse, the sale has been recorded. The product will return in full, except for a commission that will be levied by Aguttes.
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«For the record, this is the second time you offer for auction this Porsche. In September 2017, a particular has provided us with the vehicle that was, at the time, estimated at between 70,000 and 90,000 euros. It was finally sold at price 71,000 € » recalls Aguttes, and adds that «if the Porsche had not belonged to Johnny, a great lover of beautiful bikes, its true value on the automobile market is estimated to be 30,000 euros».