Coys’ inaugural Athens auction last year saw an array of curiosities go under the hammer, and this year’s sale is equally diverse. How about a Lancia Stratos chassis (€30,000 – €35,000), with a separately sold selection of parts (€20,000 – €25,000)? Or if you prefer your cars intact and restored, the rare Alfa Romeo 1900 AR51 (€14,000 – €16,000) might tempt you. Also carrying a reasonable estimate is a 1965 Panhard CT 24 (€4,500 – €5,500), one of the few cars in the sale not to have Greek provenance.

Konstantinos Karamanlis’ Mercedes 500 SEL

As was the case at last year’s sale, a state limousine can be found in the lotlist. This time it’s an armoured 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL (W126) used by President of Greece Konstantinos Karamanlis in the 1980s. Given the presidential provenance, the estimate seems reasonable – especially given the fact it’s described as being “preserved in immaculate condition.”

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