At 10/40, we believe that there are as many passions as there are enthusiasts. Each collector lives his passion in his own way. Among them, single-model collectors stand out for their devotion to a specific car model, seeking to acquire all its versions. Let's discover together some of these extraordinary collections.
#1 THE AVANT-GARDE: THE RENAULT AVANTIME COLLECTION
The 1990s were a boom period for Renault, with models like the Safrane Biturbo , Spider and Clio Williams . In the early 2000s, Renault, in collaboration with Matra, launched the Avantime , an innovative "Coupéspace". Although this model was a commercial failure with less than 9,000 units produced, it left an indelible mark.
An English enthusiast has managed to collect each of the nine Avantime colours available in England, demonstrating his dedication to this unique model. Discover his collection on his Instagram account: @ballswing
#2 THE PTS AHEAD OF TIME: A COLLECTION OF PORSCHE 964
In the Porsche world, the Paint to Sample (PTS) option allows you to choose a paint from outside the catalog, subject to approval. To get a Porsche with unique colors, it is better to turn to older generations.
This is what @Olliploeger , a Porsche 964 enthusiast, did, who gathered in his garage an impressive collection of 964s, with models in different colors , thus showing his love for variety and originality.
#3 THE WIZARD OF BURGUNDY: THE ABARTH COLLECTION
Let's move from single-model to single-brand with a collection of Abarths gathered at the Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune. This exceptional place houses 9 museums and more than 4,500 collector's items, including motorcycles, models, fire trucks and even fighter planes.
This collection is the work of Michel Pont, a mechanics enthusiast who transformed the castle to reflect his passion. It all started with an Abarth 1000 for hill climbs, and over the years he has accumulated ever rarer and more powerful models.
#4 KETCHUP OR MUSTARD: DAVID LEE’S FERRARI COLLECTION
David Lee, CEO of the King Wa Lee jewelry group, has one of the finest Ferrari collections in the world. His collection is nicknamed Ketchup/Mustard because he has almost put together two "Big Five" sets, one in red and one in yellow. All he needs is a yellow LaFerrari to complete his collection.
In addition to these models, his collection includes a 275 GTB 4Cam , a slightly modified 246 , a Daytona , Schumacher's F2002 , and many other automotive treasures to discover in one of his latest videos ( the presentation of his collection )
Photo credit: Ballswing (insta), olliploeger (insta), Marie Pont, Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times
