Fleet of £75m motors gathered at plush event featuring supercar ‘crown jewel' & ‘rarest classic in existence'
PETROL PARADISE Fleet of £75m motors gathered at plush event featuring supercar 'crown jewel' & 'rarest classic in existence'
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A PLUSH event has attracted some of the world's rarest and most valuable motors, including a host of Porsches, Ferraris and even a Le Mans winner.
The SOC Classic Andermatt event organised by the Supercar Owners Circle recently took place at The Chedi Andermatt in the Swiss Alps.
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Rare classics and supercars gathered at The Chedi Andermatt, blending luxury with breathtaking alpine drives
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The SOC Classic Andermatt showcased £75m worth of rare motors, including Ferraris, Porsches and a Le Mans winner
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From a Bavarian Blue Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Alloy' to a Ferrari F40, this event celebrated automotive icons
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Ferraris, Porsches, and Lamborghinis dazzled at the event
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The Swiss Alps played host to the world's rarest motors, including Porsche's 993 GT2 Le Mans winner
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The event brought together iconic cars, historic alpine routes and five-star hospitality
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Blending luxury hospitality with thrilling alpine drives on legendary routes such as the Furka and Oberalp Passes, the shindig gathered together a sizable collection of rare and historically significant motors.
Standout models included a special edition Lamborghini Diablo SE30, designed to celebrate Lambo's 30th anniversary and a Ferrari 275 GTS - a stunning convertible grand tourer from Ferrari's golden era, celebrated for its timeless design and refined engineering.
Indeed, there was a notable presence of Ferraris at The Chedi Andermatt, with a Ferrari 275 GTB - a high-performance coupe that is widely regarded as one of Ferrari's most beautiful and technically advanced models from the 1960s - also in attendance.
The 275 GTB is perhaps best known for its value, with it priced between £1million to over £3.5million.
A Ferrari F40, often considered the ultimate Ferrari supercar - a turbocharged masterpiece that is a symbol of raw performance and motorsport heritage - was naturally sat alongside.
The Prancing Horse's long-time German rival, Porsche, was also richly represented, with a Carrera GT, a modern supercar legend, famous for its carbon-fibre construction and V10 engine, as well as a Porsche 993 GT2.
This track-focused, high-performance version of the Porsche 911 is revered for its rarity, although it's nothing compared to the 993 GT2 Le Mans winner that was perhaps the showpiece of the weekend.
A true motorsport icon, this Le Mans-winning motor was driven on public roads in the Swiss Alps for the very first time.
Arguably the standout classic was a Bavarian Blue Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Alloy,' hailed as one of the rarest cars in existence.
The figure for the collection of motors at the event was revealed to be CHF 80 million - roughly £75 million.
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The event, held to celebrate automotive history, engineering, design and camaraderie, also maintained a commitment to sustainability.
The Chedi Andermatt, a five-star luxury hotel blending Swiss-Alpine and Asian design, consistently ranks among the best hotels worldwide and was awarded top placement by the Forbes Travel Guide in 2025.
A top spot for petrolheads, it's renowned for its easy access to iconic alpine passes such as the Furka and Oberalp Passes while offering year-round natural beauty.
It's also ideal for skiing, hiking and exploring the Swiss Alps.
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