Jay Leno may be notorious for his collection of land heap. But long before his reign as top automobile collection, there was a man by the name of Roger Baillon who would have kicked the living daylight out of Leno’s collection.
Apparently, the French transport business tycoon had collected more than a hundred units of vintage and rare cars during his astounding prime in the 50s and 60s. Ranging from Jaguar Type S 3.4L, Facel Vega to a Hispano Suiza H6B Cabriolet Million-Guillet, these automobiles were the ultimate chariots during the 30s until the 50s, as some of which were used and/or owned by celebrities, important personalities and royalties.
If only the luxury cars were still in top shape, these cars were ditched and left for dead in a private farm owned by the Baillon family, unrealized. Quite ironic to see none of these priceless automobiles have (or any evidence of “had”) car covers on them.
Where did all these cars come from?
It was told in some reports that Roger Baillon was an avid car collector back in the day. And quite obviously, he was, as the cars are not just your average “expensive” wagons. Some of these have a historical piece imprints, just like the said, Talbot-Lago T26 Cabriolet – a car previously owned by Farouk, King of Egypt – and the Ferrari 250 – as used by Shirley McLaine and Jane Fonda in the movie, Les Felins.
Furthermore, rarities are also included on the list such as the Ferrari 250 GT California SWB – which is according to Ferrari historians, only 37 units were manufactured. As for the endangered Maserati A6G 200 Berlinetta, it was reported that only 3 of these particular model were built during the time, making it one of the rarest cars in the world.
Luck turned its back on Baillon in the 70s when his company suffered major business fallout, and was forced to sell 50 of his 120 priced cars just to get by with the unfortunate event. 60 of which nearly went to oblivion until the recent discovery of these trove of vintage cars by the Baillon grandchildren.
Does it still have any worth?
Upon the recent re-discovery of these precious rides by Baillon’s grandchildren, it has been reported that the cars still have a hefty price tag despite the saddening condition. The cars are set to be auctioned in Paris on February, 2015, and will be facilitated by French auction house, Art Curial. As for the price? The collection could go up to a staggering price of £12,000,000 ($18,000,000) or even more.
This redefines the old saying, “One man’s garbage is another man’s treasure.”
Apparently, the French transport business tycoon had collected more than a hundred units of vintage and rare cars during his astounding prime in the 50s and 60s. Ranging from Jaguar Type S 3.4L, Facel Vega to a Hispano Suiza H6B Cabriolet Million-Guillet, these automobiles were the ultimate chariots during the 30s until the 50s, as some of which were used and/or owned by celebrities, important personalities and royalties.
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| Photo courtesy: Artcurial.com |
If only the luxury cars were still in top shape, these cars were ditched and left for dead in a private farm owned by the Baillon family, unrealized. Quite ironic to see none of these priceless automobiles have (or any evidence of “had”) car covers on them.
Where did all these cars come from?
It was told in some reports that Roger Baillon was an avid car collector back in the day. And quite obviously, he was, as the cars are not just your average “expensive” wagons. Some of these have a historical piece imprints, just like the said, Talbot-Lago T26 Cabriolet – a car previously owned by Farouk, King of Egypt – and the Ferrari 250 – as used by Shirley McLaine and Jane Fonda in the movie, Les Felins.
Furthermore, rarities are also included on the list such as the Ferrari 250 GT California SWB – which is according to Ferrari historians, only 37 units were manufactured. As for the endangered Maserati A6G 200 Berlinetta, it was reported that only 3 of these particular model were built during the time, making it one of the rarest cars in the world.
Luck turned its back on Baillon in the 70s when his company suffered major business fallout, and was forced to sell 50 of his 120 priced cars just to get by with the unfortunate event. 60 of which nearly went to oblivion until the recent discovery of these trove of vintage cars by the Baillon grandchildren.
Does it still have any worth?
Upon the recent re-discovery of these precious rides by Baillon’s grandchildren, it has been reported that the cars still have a hefty price tag despite the saddening condition. The cars are set to be auctioned in Paris on February, 2015, and will be facilitated by French auction house, Art Curial. As for the price? The collection could go up to a staggering price of £12,000,000 ($18,000,000) or even more.
This redefines the old saying, “One man’s garbage is another man’s treasure.”
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