The lifetime collection of classic cars amassed by former German Olympic cyclist Fritz Neuser is set for auction in Paris. The assortment includes 21 Ferraris and other rare vehicles, alongside memorabilia and parts. Neuser, now 93, described it as passing on his life's work.
Fritz Neuser, a 93-year-old former German Olympic cyclist and longtime car dealer, has decided to auction his extensive collection of classic automobiles. The sale, organized by Artcurial, is scheduled for March 15 in Paris. Neuser's trove features 21 Ferraris, six Alfa Romeos, two Porsches, a Lancia, a Mercedes-Benz, a Jaguar, a Chevron race car, and De Tomasos, among others. The collection also encompasses hundreds of lots beyond vehicles, such as luggage, parts, a Ferrari golf bag estimated at $300, carburetors for a Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona valued up to $23,000, and standing tables with Ferrari insignia potentially fetching $475.
The standout lot is a 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, with an estimated price of up to $945,000. Other high-value items include a 2006 Ferrari 575 Superamerica at up to $532,000, a 1995 Sbarro Alcador Roadster at up to $475,000, a 1970 Alfa Romeo GTAm 2-litre at up to $350,000, a 1953 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A at up to $190,000, and a 1959 Fiat Abarth 2200 Allemano Spider at up to $165,000. More affordable options comprise a 1971 Lancia Fulvia 1.3L Sport estimated below $20,000 and a 1968 Goggomobil TS 250 Coupe between $9,500 and $16,500. Additional highlights are a 1971 Jaguar C-Type ‘Heritage’ replica, a 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 BB, and a 1979 Sbarro Brescia Spider estimated at 250,000 euros.
Neuser's background adds context to the collection. He won national titles in road and track cycling, competed in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, and retired in 1957. He then entered the car business, initially selling Goggomobil vehicles, before becoming a prominent Ferrari and Alfa Romeo dealer until 2003. He also raced cars, securing victories in hillclimbs and track events. “It’s simply time for me to pass on my life’s work,” Neuser told Auto Moto und Sport.
