Major supercar sale on the banks of Lake Geneva

Monday, 21 June 2021 04:30

The super-rich gathered on the shores of Lake Geneva yesterday to pick some new toys. At an auction run by Bonhams, in Cheserex, a collection of 45 rare and very expensive super cars went up for sale.

The highest value was a 2014 McLaren P1 – one of only 375 ever made – sold for CHF 1.2m.

A car, formally owned by Roger Federer, sold for nearly CHF 200,000. It was a 2009 Mercedes CLK 63 AMG. At the time it was the most powerful Mercedes built and there were only 1,000 made.

In total over CHF 10m worth of cars changed hands.

More from Bitesize News

Govt to delay funding decision for UNRWA

The Swiss government is putting off a decision on whether to re-start funding to the UN Palestinian relief organisation UNRWA.
Potential terrorist arrested in neighbouring France

A teenager threatening to attack the Paris Olympics has been arrested in neighbouring France.
New plan to pay for P+R in France

The canton of Geneva is proposing a new plan on how to finance Park and Ride schemes in neighbouring France.
Nestlé throws mineral water away

The Swiss food giant Nestlé has been forced to destroy several batches of its mineral water brand, Perrier, due to a bacterial contamination.
Sheep head prankster found

The person responsible for placing two sheep heads in the toilets in a Geneva school has been identified – and the investigation has been closed, according to the police.
Former president says Switzerland should join EU

A former member of the Federal Council says the only way Switzerland will achieve its European goals is by becoming a full member of the European Union.