On June 11, 2016, the Oldtimer Galerie will once again be hosting the now well-established auction on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on the dry ice rink above Zurich. As in previous years, the range of vehicles on offer will leave nothing to be desired in terms of variety and class.
Wide-ranging offer
The age range of the vehicles is over 90 years. Seven of them date from before the Second World War, the oldest being a Chenard & Walcker T3 Torpédo from 1924, a sister vehicle of a Le Mans winner at the time. The youngest car is a Sbarro-Isdera "Espera Turbo" S20e, built in 2007.
However, around half of the cars are from the fifties and sixties. 61 vehicles are spread across 35 brands, which also promises diversity.
The value of the vehicles on offer totals over CHF 10 million (EUR 9.4 million), so an average of around CHF 171,000 or EUR 154,000 is expected per lot.
The Ferrari F40
The undisputed highlight of the auction is likely to be the Ferrari F40 from 1990. The mid-engine sports car with 478 hp and a very healthy appearance was estimated by Reinhard Schmidlin's team at CHF 1.2 to 1.4 million.
The F40 is one of six cars on offer from Maranello. In addition to two classic Gran Turismo cars from the 1960s - the 250 GTE from 1962 and the 330 GT 2+2 from 1965 - there are three Dino six-cylinder sports cars up for auction, a 246 GT from 1973, a 246 GTS from 1974 and a 308 GT/4.
While the hammer is likely to fall in the CHF 300,000 to 400,000 range for the 246 models, the 308 GT/4 is considerably cheaper at CHF 95,000 to 105,000.
Swiss bodies
With the Alvis TD 21 Graber Special from 1962, the Hotchkiss with Worblaufen bodywork from 1950 and the Alfa Romeo 1900 C Super Sprint from Ghia-Aigle from 1957, three vehicles with special Swiss bodywork are united on the Dolder ice rink. With estimated prices in the range of 125,000 to 280,000 Swiss francs, these unique cars in particular are likely to be interesting investment opportunities.
Strictly speaking, of course, the aforementioned Sbarro should also be counted among the Swiss special bodies.
Maserati quartet
Four Maserati sports cars from the sixties and seventies vie for attention on June 11, 2016.
At CHF 75,000 to 85,000, the beautiful yellow Merak 3000 SS from 1977 forms the starting point, but also the Mistral 4000 from 1964 (CHF 95,000 to 125,000), the Bora 4.9 from 1973 (CHF 175,000 to 185,000) and the 3500 GTI Touring from 1965 (CHF 185,000 to 205,000) also offer a lot for the money. Especially when you compare the estimated prices with competitors from Maranello at the time.
For the Strada del Sole
The Lancia Aurelia B24s Spider from 1956 is likely to be an insider tip at the auction at the Dolder. The car, which has been completely restored regardless of the cost, calls out for a trip to Cinecittà in Rome, where Marcello Mastroianni already drove up in a similar car. CHF 375,000 to 425,000 may not be a bargain, but it is certainly justified by the condition of the car.
If you are looking for a more affordable Lancia entry-level model, the Flaminia 3C 2800 SuperSport Zagato from 1966 is one of the few coupés with a steel body. It is expected to fetch between CHF 275,000 and 325,000.
Many super classics
The Oldtimer Gallery's offerings naturally include a whole range of cars that you would expect to see at major auctions, such as three Jaguar E-Types, a Porsche 911 (T 2.2) and two Austin-Healey six-cylinders.
There is also a Porsche 356 Speedster from 1958 and an early 356 Cabriolet up for auction.
The MVS Venturi 260 from 1991, the Lamborghini Espada from 1970 or the BWM 503 Coupé from 1957 are certainly among the exotic cars.
Future classics too
If you are looking for more modern cars with classic potential, the BMW Z8 from 2008, the Bentley Azure from 2006 or the Porsche 944 S2 as a convertible from 1990 are recommended.
For the gourmet
If you are looking for something a little off the beaten track, you might find what you are looking for in the Renault 5 Turbo 1 in Group 4 trim from 1982.
The mid-engined car prepared for rally participation is a fun-to-drive car in a class of its own and certainly not overpriced at CHF 65,000 to 75,000. The same applies to the Riley 1.5 Litre Brooklands Special from 1938 or the special Salmson GS Torpédo from 1929.
American fans should perhaps take a second look at the 1967 Mercury Cougar or the 1957 Ford Thunderbird, as well as the 1965 Chevrolet Corvette 327, all of which were reasonably priced.
The complete offer can of course be found in the online catalog of the Oldtimer Gallery and on their website.
Vehicles on offer
The following table shows all vehicles registered and cataloged as of 19 May 2016 with estimated prices in CHF and euros. The conversion was made at the daily exchange rate 1 EUR = 1.11 CHF. All information without guarantee.
The list can be sorted as desired by clicking on the table heading.
| Lot | Make/type | Year | Body | CHF Est from | CHF Est to | € Est from | € Est to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Singer Senior Tourer | 1928 | Tourer | 25000 | 35000 | 22523 | 31532 |
| 02 | Ford Mustang Grande 351 V8 | 1970 | Coupé | 15000 | 25000 | 13514 | 22523 |
| 03 | Alfa Romeo 156 3.2 V6 GTA | 2004 | Sedan | 28000 | 32000 | 25225 | 28829 |
| 04 | Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet | 1990 | Convertible | 25000 | 35000 | 22523 | 31532 |
| 05 | MG A 1600 Mk I | 1961 | Roadster | 40000 | 45000 | 36036 | 40541 |
| 06 | GMC Sierra 1500 Stepside Pickup | 1971 | pickup | 35000 | 45000 | 31532 | 40541 |
| 07 | Alfa Romeo GT 1600 Sprint Widebody | 1968 | Coupé | 40000 | 50000 | 36036 | 45045 |
| 08 | Triumph TR 3B | 1962 | Roadster | 48000 | 52000 | 43243 | 46847 |
| 09 | Maserati Merak 3000 SS | 1977 | Coupé | 75000 | 85000 | 67568 | 76577 |
| 10 | Jaguar XJ 5.3 C | 1977 | Coupé | 30000 | 35000 | 27027 | 31532 |
| 11 | Audi Quattro Turbo Edition spéciale | 1988 | Coupé | 50000 | 55000 | 45045 | 49550 |
| 12 | Daimler Double Six 6.0 | 1995 | Sedan | 14000 | 16000 | 12613 | 14414 |
| 13 | Ferrari Dino 308 GT/4 | 1974 | Coupé 2+2 | 95000 | 105000 | 85586 | 94595 |
| 14 | MG TC Supercharged | 1949 | Roadster | 55000 | 65000 | 49550 | 58559 |
| 15 | Mercury Cougar | 1967 | Coupé | 30000 | 35000 | 27027 | 31532 |
| 16 | Porsche 911 T 2.2 | 1970 | Coupé | 80000 | 90000 | 72072 | 81081 |
| 17 | Austin-Healey 100-Six BN4 | 1957 | Roadster | 80000 | 85000 | 72072 | 76577 |
| 18 | Renault 5 Turbo 1 Group 4 | 1982 | Coupé | 65000 | 75000 | 58559 | 67568 |
| 19 | Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible | 1970 | Convertible | 35000 | 40000 | 31532 | 36036 |
| 20 | Lamborghini Urraco P300 | 1975 | Coupé 2+2 | 95000 | 105000 | 85586 | 94595 |
| 21 | Alvis Speed Twenty SB Special Tourer | 1934 | Tourer | 135000 | 145000 | 121622 | 130631 |
| 22 | Salmson GS Torpédo | 1929 | Torpedo | 125000 | 135000 | 112613 | 121622 |
| 23 | Jaguar E-Type 3.8-Litre Series 1 Roadster | 1963 | Convertible | 125000 | 135000 | 112613 | 121622 |
| 24 | Maserati 3500 GTI Touring | 1965 | Coupé | 185000 | 205000 | 166667 | 184685 |
| 25 | Rolls-Royce Phantom I Sports Tourer | 1925 | Tourer | 275000 | 325000 | 247748 | 292793 |
| 26 | Ferrari Dino 246 GT | 1973 | Coupé | 350000 | 375000 | 315315 | 337838 |
| 27 | Packard 200 Deluxe Sedan | 1952 | Sedan | 45000 | 55000 | 40541 | 49550 |
| 28 | Riley 1.5-Litre Brooklands Special | 1938 | Roadster | 135000 | 145000 | 121622 | 130631 |
| 29 | Maserati Bora 4.9 | 1973 | Coupé | 175000 | 185000 | 157658 | 166667 |
| 30 | Hotchkiss Anjou 20.50 Cabriolet by Worblaufen | 1950 | Convertible | 225000 | 275000 | 202703 | 247748 |
| 31 | Lancia Flaminia 3C 2800 Supersport Zagato | 1966 | Coupé | 275000 | 325000 | 247748 | 292793 |
| 32 | Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II BJ7 Convertible | 1963 | Convertible | 155000 | 165000 | 139640 | 148649 |
| 33 | Lamborghini Diablo by Strosek | 1994 | Coupé | 165000 | 175000 | 148649 | 157658 |
| 34 | Jaguar E-Type V12 Coupé | 1972 | Coupé 2+2 | 60000 | 65000 | 54054 | 58559 |
| 35 | BMW Z8 Roadster | 2002 | Convertible | 325000 | 350000 | 292793 | 315315 |
| 36 | Bentley Azure | 2006 | Convertible | 155000 | 165000 | 139640 | 148649 |
| 37 | Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series 1 | 1965 | Coupé 2+2 | 285000 | 325000 | 256757 | 292793 |
| 38 | Jaguar E-Type 3.8-Litre Series 1 Flat Floor Coupé | 1961 | Coupé | 195000 | 215000 | 175676 | 193694 |
| 39 | Maserati Mistral 4000 (1964/1967) | 1964 | Coupé | 95000 | 125000 | 85586 | 112613 |
| 40 | Aston Martin DB 2 Vantage Specification | 1952 | Coupé | 425000 | 475000 | 382883 | 427928 |
| 41 | Lancia B24S Convertibile by Pininfarina | 1956 | Convertible | 375000 | 425000 | 337838 | 382883 |
| 42 | Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Cabriolet | 1954 | Convertible | 340000 | 380000 | 306306 | 342342 |
| 43 | Ferrari F40 | 1990 | Coupé | 1200000 | 1400000 | 1081081 | 1261261 |
| 44 | Ford Thunderbird | 1957 | Convertible | 55000 | 65000 | 49550 | 58559 |
| 45 | Alfa Romeo 1900 C Super Sprint by Ghia-Aigle | 1957 | Coupé | 260000 | 280000 | 234234 | 252252 |
| 46 | Chevrolet Corvette 327 Sting Ray Coupé | 1965 | Coupé | 65000 | 75000 | 58559 | 67568 |
| 47 | Sbarro-Isdera "Espera Turbo" S20e (1991/2007) | 2007 | Barchetta | 195000 | 225000 | 175676 | 202703 |
| 48 | Porsche 356 A Speedster 1600 Super | 1958 | Convertible | 450000 | 475000 | 405405 | 427928 |
| 49 | MVS Venturi 260 (CUP 511) | 1991 | Coupé | 45000 | 55000 | 40541 | 49550 |
| 50 | Ferrari 250 GTE Series 2 | 1962 | Coupé 2+2 | 375000 | 425000 | 337838 | 382883 |
| 51 | BMW 503 Coupé Series 1 | 1957 | Coupé | 165000 | 185000 | 148649 | 166667 |
| 52 | Alvis TD 21 Graber Special | 1962 | Coupé | 125000 | 135000 | 112613 | 121622 |
| 53 | Lamborghini 400 GT Espada Series 2 | 1970 | Coupé 2+2 | 175000 | 185000 | 157658 | 166667 |
| 54 | Ford Mustang 260 V8 Convertible | 1964 | Convertible | 60000 | 70000 | 54054 | 63063 |
| 55 | Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Sedanca | 1937 | Sedanca | 195000 | 205000 | 175676 | 184685 |
| 56 | Mercedes-Benz 600 Sedan | 1966 | Sedan | 85000 | 95000 | 76577 | 85586 |
| 57 | Jaguar XK 150 Open Two Seater | 1959 | Roadster | 145000 | 155000 | 130631 | 139640 |
| 58 | Ferrari Dino 246 GTS | 1974 | Targa | 375000 | 400000 | 337838 | 360360 |
| 59 | Chenard & Walcker T3 Torpédo | 1924 | Tourer | 85000 | 105000 | 76577 | 94595 |
| 60 | Jaguar Mk 2 3.8-Litre Saloon | 1960 | Saloon | 35000 | 40000 | 31532 | 36036 |
| 61 | Shelby Cobra 289 FIA Replica | 1967 | Roadster | 145000 | 155000 | 130631 | 139640 |







































































































































