Fritz Neuser, the long-standing Ferrari dealer until the early 2000s, is to auction his collection of cars and parts in Paris via Artcurial on March 15, 2026.
In the 1950s Neuser first came to prominence not behind a steering wheel but on a bicycle, rising to national level as a cyclist and travelling to Melbourne for the 1956 Olympics. By the 1960s Neuser had channelled his energies into the motor trade, founding a garage in Nuremberg that would evolve into one of Germany’s most respected performance-car specialists, even though he started by selling Goggomobils. Official Alfa Romeo representation followed, and in due course Ferrari.
Racing remained a constant. As an amateur driver Neuser contested Historic rallies and circuit events, and along the way he encountered some of the defining personalities of the automotive and cultural spheres, from Enzo Ferrari to Michael Schumacher, as well as Luciano Pavarotti. Over more than six decades he’s collected a varied and fascinating collection of cars and memorabilia – and it’s now up for grabs with Artcurial. Here are a few of our favourite lots.
This Ferrari 365 GT4 BB was delivered new on June 25,1975 by Auto Becker of Düsseldorf to W Greising of Karlsruhe. Invoices on file indicate it remained with the same owner, later based in Munich and Sendendorf, from at least 1985 until 2022. While registered in Munich, it carried the number M BB 365. At that time, the car was red. A comprehensive restoration was completed in 2020, returning the car to its original colour, Blu Sera. The interior remains in original black leather, with light patina to the seats, and the odometer reads 54,746km. It’s estimated at between €350k and €450k.
Fritz Neuser had a thing for the BB – in Artcurial’s Fritz Neuser Collection sale there’s also a 1984 512 BBi (€220k-€260k), a 1981 512 BB (€220k-€280k) and a 1983 512 BBi modified to produce 363bhp (€220k-€260k).
Say hello to the 2009 Sbarro Alcador GTB – a one-off creation based on a Ferrari 360 Modena. Part of series of four Ferrari-based projects by Sbarro, it was first owned by Ludwig Binder, with a 2014 invoice for €6300 documenting transmission work. It was sold in 2020 to an enthusiast in Bad Neuenahr and acquired by Fritz Neuser in 2023. Originally blue, it was later repainted red with white and blue upholstery. The car is German registered, first recorded in 2001 under the chassis number of the Ferrari donor vehicle. It’s estimated at between €180k and €260k.
This 1953 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A has been thoroughly restored, with €90k spent on it during approximately 20 years of ownership in Kalchreuth, near Nuremberg. The current engine, a 2.2-litre six-cylinder, is a factory-supplied replacement, identified by its ‘Original Mercedes-Benz Tauschaggregat’ plate. It was rebuilt in 2008. It’s estimated at between €120k and €160k. Other German highlights in the Artcurial Fritz Neuser Collection sale include a 1990 Porsche 928 GT (€30k-€50k) and a 1974 Porsche 911 S 2.7 tuned to 3.0 litres and 240bhp (€70k-€110k).
This 1970 Alfa Romeo GTAm is one of 40 built by Autodelta. The car left the factory on October 1, 1970 as an Alfa Romeo 1750 GT Veloce USA and was sold in Madrid on February 2, 1971, as confirmed by Alfa Romeo’s historic department. A certificate dated February 21, 1971 records that it was prepared for competition by Autodelta. It is also listed under chassis number 1532022 in Alleggerita by Tony Adriaensens and Patrick Dasse.
It is understood to have competed in Italy between 1972 and 1974, driven by Mauro Sacchini. In 1973, it is believed to have won its class and finished seventh overall in the Monza Four Hours, entered by Jolly Club for drivers Drago Regvart and Robert Lang. At that time, it was owned by tuner Santino Balduzzi. More recently, it appeared at Historic events including the 2012 Eggbergrennen in Germany.
Fritz’s company Auto Neuser acquired the car in 2014 from a Liechtenstein owner, and subsequently had it restored. Period competition features include riveted wheelarch extensions, a polyester bonnet, an enlarged fuel tank with quick-fill system and an additional oil cooler. The interior is stripped, with a half roll cage, bucket seat, cut-off switch, Jaeger rev counter (to 10,000rpm) and fire extinguisher. Following an engine seizure, a replacement unit was rebuilt in Italy by Alfa Delta Milano to twin-spark specification, producing approximately 220bhp. The original 1750 engine block (AR00548*96104) with Spica injection pump is included, together with spare parts. It’s estimated at €200k-€300k.
Other Alfa Romeo highlights include a 1971 Giulia 1300 Super (€15k-€25k), a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider personally used by Fritz Neuser’s wife (€20k-€30k), a 1972 Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior Jagato (€45k-€65k) and a 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Spider Veloce (€70k-€110k).
Among the more modern Ferraris in the Fritz Neuser Collection is this 2006 575 Superamerica, estimated at €350k-€450k. Other Ferraris include a 2021 Roma formerly owned by Antonio Capristo of the same-named exhaust company (€140k-€180k), 1977 308 GTV Vetroresina (€130k-€180k), 1975 Dino 308 GT4 (€60k-€80k) and 1999 456 M GT (€80k-€100k).
This 1959 Fiat Abarth 2200 Allemano Spider is one of 30 coupés and spiders built, featuring an Abarth-tuned 135bhp engine (a big jump from the standard-fit 82bhp). Originally an Italian-market car, it called Alessandria and Cremona home in the 1980s and ’90s before joining the Fritz Neuser Collection in 2008, whereupon it was extensively restored mechanically and bodily. It’s estimated at €80k-€140k.
The Fritz Neuser Collection also contains two De Tomaso Panteras: the above GTS, which wears a GT5 kit (€120k-€160k), and a 1988 GT5S (€160k-€220k). The black GTS was originally supplied by Bordese of Turin, and upgraded to GT5 specification via Hundertmark Karrosserie in Darmstadt, via kit provided by De Tomaso importer Sport Cars GmbH.
This 1968 Glas 2600 V8 2+2 Frua is one of 300 built. First registered in 1968, the car had two recorded owners in Spain before being acquired by Neuser in 2021. It previously formed part of the Spanish collection of Antoni Riba. It has been restored inside and out, and is estimated at €60k-€100k.
This is the 1995 Sbarro Alcador Roadster, based on a Ferrari Testarossa. The car was developed by students at Franco Sbarro’s Espera centre in response to a commission from Ludwig Binder, who requested a bespoke Ferrari Testarossa. Sbarro first instructed the students to drive the donor Testarossa at the Lignières circuit to familiarise themselves with its performance characteristics before commencing the design of the polyester-bodied concept. The completed car was presented at the 1995 Geneva Motor Show.
The name ‘Alcador’ was derived from the first names of the owner’s three daughters: Aline, Catherine and Dorine. This car is believed the second of three built, based on 1988 Testarossa. It joined the Fritz Neuser Collection in 2005. It’s estimated at between €200k and €400k.
This 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona is one to test the mettle of the purists. After partial damage caused by a fire in the 2000s, it was offered for sale in Germany and acquired by a Dutch owner, who commissioned a complete rebuild of the body in aluminium rather than restoring it to its prior specification. Around 2010, the car appeared in the UK, where it was repainted black and registered UDV 173H. In April 2011 it was displayed at the Auto Italia Italian Car Day at Brooklands, and in 2012 it participated in the Retro Classics meets Barock event in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Later that year, it was offered by Eberlein Automobile in Kassel, an official Ferrari dealer, and was purchased there by Fritz Neuser in 2013.
Neuser subsequently sent the Daytona to Italy for restoration to as-new condition, although retaining the aluminium bodywork. Extensive work was undertaken on the mechanical components, including the suspension and electrical system, as well as on the bodywork and interior. The history file contains invoices from 2013 and 2014 totalling more than €85,000, issued by several Modena-based workshops, including Giusti, Luppi, SG Racing di Gianni Sala and Carrozzeria Cristallo. The odometer currently reads 4339 km. The car has been returned to its original colour, Verde Medio 106-G-29. It’s estimated at between €500k and €800k.
However, there’s so much more to Artcurial’s Fritz Neuser Collection sale than just the cars – there’s more than 300 pieces of memorabilia, parts and luggage, with a major Ferrari theme. Chief among the lots is the above Ferrari Testarossa engine table (€20k-€40k), but there’s also a 512BB engine (€20k-€30k), a Lamborghini Espada engine (€20k-€30k), a 365 GTB/4 engine (€10k-€20k), a Dino 246 engine (€10k-€20k), plus a host of spares body and mechanical parts for the F40, F50 and 288 GTO.
For the ultimate garage addition, there are three Ferrari tool boards, each available at €2k-€4k, plus a golf bag (€150-€250). It’s not only Italian parts, either – there are some Porsche 956 and 962 wheels and tyres up for grabs, too (€1000-€2000).
Returning to Neuser’s original passion, there’s also a selection of Cinelli and Colnago bicycles, including the 2012 Fritz Neuser edition bicycle produced to celebrate Auto Neuser’s 50th anniversary. It’s estimated at between €500 and €1000.
Further details
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