On October 16, 2021, the Oldtimer Gallery invites you to the traditional autumn auction in its hall in Toffen from 13:30. 102 vehicles will go under the hammer, including 11 non-automobiles ranging from ordinance bikes to tractors.
The 102 vehicles are worth a total of CHF 3.67 million or EUR 3.38 million, so each lot is expected to fetch around CHF 36,000 or EUR 33,100. Not quite a third of the lots will be called "no reserve", i.e. without a minimum price.
Special conditions of participation
Due to the corona protection measures that are still necessary, a maximum of 250 people with a Covid certificate are allowed to take part in the auction on site. However, you can also bid via the Internet, pre-bid or telephone call. As with previous auctions, the Oldtimer Galerie will provide a live video stream so that you can follow the action at the auction from anywhere in the world using a cell phone or computer.
Wide-ranging offer
On average, the 102 vehicles are just over 47 years old. The most represented brand is Mercedes-Benz (10 cars), followed by Triumph (7 cars and 1 motorcycle), Jaguar (6), MG (6), Ferrari (5) and Fiat (5).
There is also no shortage of long-forgotten brands, such as Armstrong Siddeley, Bristol, Matford and Sbarro. In total, vehicles from 50 brands will go under the hammer.
Almost all types of vehicles, from microcars to majestic limousines, are waiting for new owners. Whether racing car, off-road vehicle, moped or agricultural vehicle, there is likely to be something for every taste.
Old and young
While the oldest car dates back to 1928 and a total of five cars were built in the pre-war period, there are 14 youngtimers and ten neoclassic/modern used vehicles for sale. The rest of the lots are from the period between 1946 and 1990.
Bread-and-butter
Many memories are associated with these so-called bread-and-butter vehicles.
In Toffen, for example, there is a 1996 Fiat Punto GT for sale (CHF 2500 to 3500, no reserve).
A BMW 320/6 may not have been quite affordable for everyone in 1977, but now it costs CHF 13,500 to 14,500.
A DKW 3=6 special class from 1957 (CHF 15,000 to 18,000) is expected to be similarly expensive.
The Toffen specialists have estimated a value of CHF 15,000 to 18,000 for a 1965 Peugeot 403 BD with a diesel engine.
A Toyota 2000 Corona Mark II from 1976 is expected to fetch around the same price (CHF 14,000 to 18,000).
However, a VW Beetle from 1950 with a two-part rear window (pretzel) is estimated to be significantly more valuable; the new owner is expected to pay CHF 50,000 to 60,000 for it.
Four MG F/TFs
It can happen that you find an MG F at an auction. But four examples from 1997 to 2002 being offered at the same time is certainly rare.
Lots 105 to 108 are the fun mid-engined convertibles from the island with estimates between CHF 1500 and 4000. All will be sold without a reserve price.
Broad Triumph range
Even more extensive than the MG range, which also includes two MGAs, is the selection of vehicles from the Triumph brand.
Starting with the green Super Eight Saloon from 1933, it continues via the 1800 Roadster, TR3, TR6 (2x) to the TR7 Cabriolet from 1981 (in red).
There is also a modern motorcycle from the British brand.
Rarities and exotics
Hardly anyone knows the Sbarro Onyx from 1992, which was built by the "Espace Sbarro" design center around 30 years ago on behalf of Citroën. A new look was to be created for the ZX, but it had to cost practically nothing.
The result was the Onyx, which certainly looks more modern than the donor vehicle. To date, the car has only covered 4500 km, has been shown at many exhibitions and is said to be in very good condition. CHF 5000 to 10,000 does not seem too much for a one-off, especially as no minimum price is being asked.
The special luxury tourer Renault Avantime made it into series production, although it remained rare and its door mechanism never ceased to amaze. The vehicle on offer has been used extensively and now costs CHF 5500 to 6500.
Only around 100 Alvis TE21 convertibles are believed to have been built, so the 1965 car on offer is certainly a rarity. Now CHF 110,000 to 125,000 have been set for the car, which was fitted by Park Ward and equipped with a ZF five-speed gearbox.
The Armstrong Siddeley brand is almost only known to those who are familiar with the subject; very few people have ever seen a Hurricane 16. 2606 of these convertibles were built, and one is now looking for a new owner for CHF 15,000 to 18,000 with brakes not yet fitted.
Just 611 Bristol 401s were built in the early 1950s, one of which had an accident early on and has been stored in its original condition ever since. Now CHF 15,000 to 25,000 (with no minimum price) is being asked for the restoration object.
And then there are four rare Fiat models to mention, which you certainly don't see every day.
From the Fiat 509 Sport from 1928 and the 508 Balilla Spider from 1934 to the Greppi 508C Sport Spider from 1934 and the Baldi BB5 Frog from 1975, the range of cars on offer also calls for wallets of very different sizes.
Some super classics
Of course, the super classics are not missing either, whether they are called Maserati Indy, Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (Pagoda), Jaguar XK 120, Alfa Romeo Montreal or Lamborghini Espada.
And of course Porsche is also represented with a selection from the 911 range, the oldest of which is a 911 E from 1969 (CHF 100,000 to 110,000).
Whether the DeLorean DMC-12 belongs to the super classics is something that enthusiasts are not yet entirely agreed on, but the gullwing offered for CHF 50,000 to 60,000 is sure to generate a lot of interest.
Catalog online
As always, it is worth taking a look at the extensive catalog, which can be ordered on paper or simply browsed through online.
More information about the auction in Toffen can of course also be found on the auction house's website, where each car on offer is described and illustrated in detail. Videos will also soon be uploaded for almost all the vehicles.
