Rarities and everyday classics from nine decades at the Dolder Classics auction on June 8, 2013

TEXTMay 23, 2013 · 6 min

Bruno von Rotz, automatically translated

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Jaguar E Type Coupé (1965) - an early E-Type weighed around 1,200 kg

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AC Brooklands Style Racer (1924) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Alfa Romeo 6 C 2500 Gran Turismo (1951) - the long doors allow access to the rear seat even when the front passengers are sitting (at least almost)

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Alfa Romeo 1900 Berlina Super (1955) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV (1975) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Aston Martin V8 Volante (1981) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Bentley R-Type James Young Two Door Saloon (1953) - the two-tone paintwork emphasizes the shapes

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Bentley S2 Saloon (1960) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Bentley Turbo R (1991) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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BMW 2002 (1974) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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BMW 328 Werkmeister (1952) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Grosser Werkmeister BMW (1952) - at the Solitude Revival 2011

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Bugatti Type 49 Beutler Cabriolet (1931) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Cadillac Series 341-B 7 Passenger Sedan (1929) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Chevrolet Corvette C3 (1970) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Chevrolet Corvette (1961) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Chevrolet Impala Convertible (1961) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Chevrolet Two-Ten Handyman Station Wagon (1955) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Citroën 2 CV 4 AZ (1970) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Citroën DS 19 (1956) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Citroën DS 21 Pallas (1969) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Citroën SM (1971) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Daimler 2.5 Litre V8 Saloon (1967) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Daimler SP 250 (1960) - looks so peaceful, but as soon as the engine is running, the coziness comes to an end

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De La Chapelle 330 P 2 Junio (1980) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Ferrari 348 Spider (1994) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Ferrari 365GTC/4 (1971) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Ferrari 512 M (1995) - 440 hp from the twelve-cylinder engine in the "Modificata"

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Ferrari 456 M GT (1999) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Fiat 500 C Belvedere (1953) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Fiat 500 C (1953) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Ford Mustang 260 Coupé (1965) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Ford Mustang 289 Convertible (1966) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Ford Mustang 289 GT Fastback (1965) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Ford Thunderbird (1956) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Heinkel cab type 154 (1957) - the door is at the front, the large windows on the side cannot be opened

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Jaguar Mk 2 2,4-Litre Saloon (1967) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Jaguar Mk 2 3,8-Litre Saloon (1962) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Jaguar XK 120 SE OTS (1954) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Lagonda 2 1/2 Litre Tickford Drophead Coupé (1949) - at full speed

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Lagonda 3 Litre Drophead Coupé (1953) - was 5 centimeters less high than its predecessor, which together with the increased basic dimensions gave it more elegance

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Lamborghini Espada (1970) - the Bertone-Gandini design drew a lot from the Marzal

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Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato 1.3S (1971) - practical and simple fastback bodywork by Ercole Spada

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Maserati Indy (1970) - Vignale created a simultaneously dynamic and elegant sports car

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Maserati Coupé Cambiocorsa (2002) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (1960) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (1966) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (1980) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6,9 (1979) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 (1979) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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MG A 1600 Roadster (1959) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Morgan Plus 8 (1981) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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NSU TTS (1972) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Opel Olympia (1951) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Porsche 911 SWB (1965) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Porsche 911_1977 () - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Rolls-Royce Corniche II (1989) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow LWB (1971) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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S.S. One Tourer (1933) - a 2-liter six-cylinder Standard engine at the front

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Studebaker Avanti R2 Supercharged (1963) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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TVR S Convertible (1989) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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VW Beetle 1300 L Automatic (1974) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

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Alfa Romeo 6 C 2500 Gran Turismo (1951) - die langen Türen ermöglichen den Einstieg auf die Rückbank sogar bei sitzen Front-Passagieren (zumindest fast)

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Bentley R-Type James Young Two Door Saloon (1953) - die zweifarbige Lackierung betont die Formen

The breadth and balance of the offerings at the upcoming auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen, which will be held for the second time after 2012 in the context of the Dolder Classics on Zurich's local mountain, shows once again that Switzerland in particular is home to a wide range of classic cars and future classics. From utility classics à la 2 CV to the Bugatti 49 with special bodywork, from pre-war racing cars to Bentley modern super gliders, there is probably something for almost everyone. The list even includes a Heinkel cabin scooter and two motorcycles.

Heinkel cab type 154 (1957) - the door is at the front, the large windows on the side cannot be opened

66 cars worth between CHF 4.2 and 5 million

The 66 cars and two motorcycles represent an estimated equivalent value of around CHF 4.2 to 5 million, or 3.5 to 4.2 million euros. On average, a lot will therefore be auctioned for 68,000 CHF or 56,500 euros. The estimated prices appear to be quite earthly.

The Great Werkmeister

Many will be curious to see how the BMW 328 "Der Grosse Werkmeister", built in 1952 by the talented Thuringian Georg Werkmeister, who was bitten by the racing bug from an early age, will fare. After the successful construction of a small racing car based on the BMW 315/1, plans soon matured for a big brother based on the BMW 328.

Grosser Werkmeister BMW (1952) - at the Solitude Revival 2011

Weight reduction (including an aluminum body) and increased performance (approx. 130 hp) were to bring racing success. Although there were no major international racing victories, the car still managed third place in the GDR championship. The pretty racing car was later given a road license, and between 2006 and 2009 it was completely rebuilt and has been used at classic car events ever since.

The factory Berlina from Alfa Romeo

Anyone who drove it over 60 years ago was certainly one of the more established. The Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS GT from 1951 was a fast Gran Turismo that boasted a magnificent six-cylinder engine and also cut a very good figure with its factory livery.

Alfa Romeo 6 C 2500 Gran Turismo (1951) - the long doors allow access to the rear seat even when the front passengers are sitting (at least almost)

The example on offer was completely restored between 2003 and 2010 and is in excellent condition, having only been in second hand since 1981. An interesting bidding war can certainly be expected here, especially as an estimated price has not been announced.

Driving like James Hunt

The English racing driver James Hunt enjoyed driving his Mercedes Benz 450 SEL 6.9, probably because it created a perfect symbiosis of performance and comfort. The trade press at the time called it the fastest production saloon in the world and with a 0 to 100 km/h time of 7.4 seconds and a top speed of 225 km/h, there was certainly no need to fear a Golf GTI.

Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6,9 (1979) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

A good 7,000 examples were sold, and the price of almost DM 70,000 was unattainable for most people. However, with an estimated price of CHF 28,000 to 32,000, the luxury glider could well be within reach today.

Three times American plastic

Two Chevrolet Corvettes are on offer as convertibles, a C1 from 1961 and a C3 Stingray from 1970, which also still draws on the full potential in terms of performance. 355 SAE horsepower is certainly an announcement for the manual transmission, and the estimated price of 45,000 to 50,000 francs is not a deterrent.

Chevrolet Corvette C3 (1970) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

There is also a particularly rare Studebaker Avanti R2 with supercharger.

Citroën quartet for all tastes

Four Citroën models are on the lot list. From the 2 CV from 1970 to the DS 19 from 1956 (chassis 425), the DS 21 Pallas and the Maserati-powered SM, at least three different vehicle categories are covered.

Unique Lagonda pair

Just a few hundred cars were sold under the Lagonda brand name after the war, and a good hundred were convertibles. It is therefore almost a miracle that two models are appearing at the same auction, namely the 2 1/2 Litre, which was built from 1947 to 1953, and a 3 Litre, which left the factory from 1953 to 1958.

Lagonda 2 1/2 Litre Tickford Drophead Coupé (1949) - at full speed

What both have in common is very modern mechanics for the time and the ability to glide in style. It will be interesting to see if these very special and rare cars will find new owners.

Back to the beginnings

Only around 60 Diederichs were built between 1912 and 1914, one of which is for sale. It exudes the romance of the early days of motoring, when a car was still started with a crank and driven with vision and mechanical flair. With an estimated price of CHF 55,000 to 65,000, this rarity doesn't even seem expensive, so there is a good chance that an enthusiast will be found for this rare piece.

Diederichs (1912)

GTs of the early seventies

The Ferrari 365 GTC/4 and the Lamborghini Espada covered the 2+2-seater Gran Turismo coupé segment at the beginning of the seventies.

Ferrari 365GTC/4 (1971) - offered at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on the occasion of the Dolder Classics on June 8, 2013

Both offer a thoroughbred twelve-cylinder engine at the front and an unmistakable design. Who will be more popular with the bidding public?

Lamborghini Espada (1970) - the Bertone-Gandini design drew a lot from the Marzal

For racing fans

There is also plenty on offer for fans of racing cars, be it the AC Racer in Brooklands style, the Riley Kestrel Special or the Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF Fanalone. They all create a racing atmosphere even when stationary, but they are not cheap.

Lancia Fulvia 1600 HF Fanalone (1970)

It is not possible to describe all the cars in detail here, but almost all of them can be seen in the picture gallery and are described in the list of lots. For more detailed information, we recommend the extensive and well worth reading catalog of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen.

Complete list of lots

The following list shows all lots with the estimated prices, as far as these have been announced. The table can be sorted as desired by clicking on the column headings. The conversion was done with 1.20 CHF = 1 Euro, whereby the amounts were rounded.

Lot	Vehicle	Bodywork	Year	Estimate CH from	Estimate CH to	Estimate € from	Estimate € to
01	VW Beetle 1300 L Automatic	Coach	1974	8000	12000	6500	10000
02	Porsche 911 2.7	Coupé	1977	15000	25000	12500	21000
03	Jaguar Mk 2 2.4-Litre Saloon	Saloon	1967	32000	36000	26500	30000
04	MG A 1600 Roadster	Roadster	1959	34000	38000	28500	31500
05	Ford Mustang 289 GT Convertible	Convertible	1966	45000	50000	37500	41500
06	Maserati Coupé Cambiocorsa	Coupé 2+2	2002	28000	32000	23500	26500
07	Bentley Turbo R	Sedan	1991	28000	32000	23500	26500
08	Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I Racing	Roadster	1959	28000	32000	23500	26500
09	Chevrolet Two-Ten Handyman Station Wagon	Break	1955	60000	65000	50000	54000
10	Citroën 2 CV 4 AZ	Sedan	1970	15000	25000	12500	21000
11	Ferrari 348 Spider	Convertible	1994	44000	48000	36500	40000
12	Daimler SP 250 Dart	convertible	1960	35000	40000	29000	33500
13	Ford Mustang 260 Coupé	Coupé	1965	40000	45000	33500	37500
14	Mercedes 190 SL	convertible	1960	75000	85000	62500	71000
15	Morgan Plus 8	Roadster	1981	60000	70000	50000	58500
16	Heinkel cabin 154	Cabin scooter	1957	25000	30000	21000	25000
17	Harley-Davidson Servi-Car	3-wheeler	1973	24000	26000	20000	21500
18	Indian Chief Roadmaster	Motorcycle	1948	35000	40000	29000	33500
19	BMW 2002	Sedan	1974	18000	22000	15000	18500
20	Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV	Coupé	1975	25000	30000	21000	25000
21	AC Brooklands Style Racer	Roadster	1924	65000	70000	54000	58500
22	Chevrolet Impala Convertible	Convertible	1961	55000	65000	46000	54000
23	Citroën DS 21 Pallas	Sedan	1969	25000	30000	21000	25000
24	Citroën SM	Coupé	1971	28000	38000	23500	31500
25	Mercedes 280 SL	convertible	1980	24000	28000	20000	23500
26	TVR S Convertible	Convertible	1989	24000	28000	20000	23500
27	Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow LWB	Limousine	1971	36000	38000	30000	31500
28	Bentley Azure Mulliner	Convertible	2002	125000	135000	104000	112500
29	Ferrari 456 M GT	Coupé 2+2	1999	60000	65000	50000	54000
30	De la Chapelle 330 P2 Junior	Roadster	1980	8000	10000	6500	8500
31	Ferrari 365 GTC/4	Coupé	1971	on request
32	Lagonda 3-Litre DHC	Convertible	1953	80000	90000	66500	75000
33	Lancia Fulvia Rallye HF 1600 Fanalone	Coupé	1970	65000	70000	54000	58500
34	Opel Olympia	Sedan	1951	28000	32000	23500	26500
35	Aston Martin V8 Volante	convertible	1981	85000	95000	71000	79000
36	Chevrolet Corvette	convertible	1961	80000	85000	66500	71000
37	Daimler 2.5-liter V8 Saloon	Saloon	1967	34000	36000	28500	30000
38	Bentley S2 Saloon	Saloon	1960	55000	60000	46000	50000
39	Ford Mustang 289 GT Fastback	Coupé 2+2	1965	55000	60000	46000	50000
40	Lamborghini Espada 400 GT Series 2	Coupé 2+2	1970	70000	80000	58500	66500
41	Jaguar Mk 2 3.8-Litre Saloon	Saloon	1962	32000	40000	26500	33500
42	Jaguar XK 120 SE OTS	Roadster	1954	115000	125000	96000	104000
43	Mercedes 450 SLC 5.0	Coupé	1979	20000	25000	16500	21000
44	Fiat 500 C Topolino	Coach	1955	24000	28000	20000	23500
45	Diederichs Type LC Série 1	Tourer	1912	55000	65000	46000	54000
46	Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Berlina GT	Coupé	1951	on request
47	Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible	Convertible	1970	40000	50000	33500	41500
48	Lagonda 2 1/2-liter Tickford Drophead Coupé	Convertible	1949	60000	70000	50000	58500
49	Maserati Indy 4200	Coupé 2+2	1970	65000	70000	54000	58500
50	Porsche 911 SWB	Coupé	1965	95000	115000	79000	96000
51	Ford Thunderbird	Convertible	1956	55000	65000	46000	54000
52	Riley Kestrel Big Four Special	Roadster	1938	on request
53	Studebaker Avanti R2 Supercharged	Coupé	1963	65000	70000	54000	58500
54	NSU 1300 TTS	Sedan	1972	35000	40000	29000	33500
55	Jaguar SS One Tourer	Tourer	1933	175000	195000	146000	162500
56	Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9	Sedan	1979	28000	32000	23500	26500
57	Jaguar E-Type 4.2-Litre Series 1 Coupé	Coupé	1965	95000	115000	79000	96000
58	Citroen DS 19 Chassis-No. 425	Sedan	1956	on request
59	Lancia Fulvia Sport 1.3 S Zagato	Coupé	1971	28000	32000	23500	26500
60	Alfa Romeo 1900 Berlina Super	sedan	1955	35000	40000	29000	33500
61	Bentley R-Type 2-Door Saloon by James Young	Saloon	1953	95000	115000	79000	96000
62	Rolls-Royce Corniche II	Convertible	1989	94000	98000	78500	81500
63	Mercedes 230 SL	convertible	1966	55000	65000	46000	54000
64	Cadillac Series 341-B 7-Passenger Sedan	Sedan	1929	75000	85000	62500	71000
65	Fiat 500 C Belvedere	Break	1953	28000	32000	23500	26500
66	Ferrari F 512 M	Coupé	1995	on request
67	BMW 328 "Grand Foreman"	Roadster	1952	on request
68	Bugatti Type 49 Cabriolet by Beutler	Convertible	1931	on request

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