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At the Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris auction held in January, things proceeded largely as expected: air-cooled Porsches headed for expectedly substantial returns, along with other top-tier investments such as Bugattis and Ferraris Mixed among the usual array of auction items, though, were several unusual pieces that sparked significant interest and fetched notably high prices. Maybe collectors have lost interest in the de rigeur automotive variety of auction houses gather - I’m talking to you, Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari F40, McLaren F1, and all the familiar faces. Maybe those unconventional vehicles are finally receiving recognition. It’s hard to say for sure—and maybe this particular auction stands out—but the outcomes from this sale indicate something interesting: unusual appears to be popular nowadays. Consider these four automobiles, each distinctive in their manner, crafted by...