The last classic car auction of the year traditionally takes place between the holidays in Gstaad on December 29, year after year. The organizer is the Oldtimer Galerie.
On Monday, December 29, 2025, 49 vehicles, including two motorcycles, and some memorabilia will go under the hammer in the festival tent of the Bernese winter sports resort.
The total value of the vehicles, which are on average 47 years old, is around CHF 7.7 million; each car/motorcycle is expected to fetch around CHF 152,200. Eight vehicles, i.e. around one sixth, will go under the hammer without a reserve price.
Ferrari, Jaguar and Porsche
Three European car manufacturers make up around a third of the lot list. Ferrari is represented with eight cars, Jaguar and Porsche with four cars each. While the Jaguar cars are 61 years old on average, the Ferrari cars are much younger at 34 and the Porsche cars are 41 years old.
These three are followed by Chevrolet, Lamborghini and Maserati with three cars each, while all other brands are represented with a maximum of two vehicles, and many with just one car. Exotic in this context are certainly Stutz or Hummer, but also Maybach.
The Bugatti 57 with Graber bodywork
The Bugatti Type 57 from 1936 with Graber bodywork is certainly a flagship of the auction. The elegant four-door limousine with a coupé look is one of only three examples that were bodied by Graber in Wichtrach. It is characterized by a number of special features and naturally fascinates with its Bugatti technology and in-line eight-cylinder engine (without supercharger).
The Oldtimer Galerie estimated the Bugatti with chassis number 57443 at CHF 550,000 to 600,000.
The super-fast Audi
The 1985 Audi Sport quattro, which has a few more horsepower than the examples delivered by the factory, is expected to be even more expensive than the Bugatti.
400 hp were certified! Now the short coupé, which has covered just 5500 km since the last major modifications, is expected to cost CHF 600,000 to 650,000.
Attractive GT selection
The GT selection in Gstaad is really large, with around a third of the cars falling into this category.
It starts with the Maserati 3500 GT from 1962 (CHF 195,000 to 205,000), followed by a Ghibli from 1969 (CHF 170,000 to 190,000) and a Mexico from 1969 (CHF 85'000 to 95,000) from the same house, a Porsche 356 B 1600 S from 1963 (CHF 85,000 to 95,000) and a Jaguar XK 150 from 1959 (CHF 55,000 to 65,000).
Five Ferraris also belong to the GT class.
It is rare to see two "Queen Mary" examples at the same auction. Both 365 GT 2+2s on offer date from 1969 and were estimated at CHF 175,000 to 255,000.
There is also a hand-shifted Ferrari 400i from 1980 and a 512 BBi from 1982, both without a reserve price.
The Ferrari quintet is completed by a Dino 308 GT4 from 1975 (CHF 55,000 to 60,000).
Then there are two Chevrolet Corvette Coupés from 1962 (C1) and 1963 (C2, split window!) and two Lamborghinis in this category.
Very rare is the Lamborghini Islero S from 1969, which is on offer for CHF 295,000 to 330,000, while an Espada from 1970, which is also for sale, is expected to fetch CHF 115,000 to 135,000. And then there is an Aston Martin V8 from 1997 for CHF 70,000 to 80,000.
For warmer days
If you're already thinking ahead to next spring, you might prefer a convertible. Here, too, there is a wide choice.
Two Cadillac finned convertibles from 1959 are for sale, CHF 85,000 to 160,000 are expected for them.
A Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb convertible from 1964 is available for slightly less money (CHF 100,000 to 110,000).
Two open-top Porsches, a 911 Speedster from 1989 and a 993 Cabriolet from 1995, are in the catalog for CHF 150,000 to 170,000 and CHF 65,000 to 70,000 respectively.
The convertibles also include an early Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider from 1956 (CHF 70,000 to 80,000) and a Corvette C2 from 1966 (CHF 145,000 to 165,000), as well as a Jaguar E-Type Series 2 from 1969 (CHF 110,000 to 120,000).
Sporty saloons
Classic saloons are somewhat less well represented than coupés and convertibles.
However, three of them should still be highlighted, because a 1967 Lancia Flaminia, which once belonged to Hollywood star Audrey Hepburn, is not something you can buy every day. CHF 30,000 to 40,000 is the asking price here.
A Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 1 from 1991 is expected to be considerably more expensive, with an estimate of CHF 110,000 to 130,000.
And for the purchase of one of the rare BMW 2002 turbo from 1974, you should reserve CHF 85,000 to 95,000 in your account.
Fast and modern
For those who prefer modern cars, Gstaad also offers an interesting selection.
These range from the BMW Z8 from 2001 (CHF 175,000 to 185,000) to the practically new Ferrari 296 GTS from 2025 (CHF 300,000 to 330,000). In between are fast cars from McLaren, Lamborghini and Mercedes-Benz.
In addition to the vehicles already mentioned, the Oldtimer Galerie also offers some exotic cars such as the Stutz Blackhawk from 1972 or a very early Land Rover 80 from 1952. It is definitely worth taking a look at the catalog.
Further information and many pictures can be found on the auction house's website.
