Pontiac Folding Camera
The Pontiac Folding Camera is a French-made folding roll-film camera produced in the mid-twentieth century by Pontiac, a Paris-based maker active in the 1930s and 1940s. It sat in the budget end of the European folding camera market when new.
Sales data for this model is very thin: a single UK auction hammer result from January 2022 recorded a price of £12, which sits at the low end of the budget folder market. With only one wholesale saleroom data point, today's price guidance is indicative only, and what a Pontiac Folding Camera is worth in 2026 will hinge heavily on the specific variant, cosmetic condition and whether the bellows and shutter are functional.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: January 2022
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jan 2022 | £12 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 257) Title: A Pontiac Folding Roll Film Camera
Description:
chrome, body G, shutter behaviour sporadic, with Som Berthiot Paris Flor 105mm f/4.5 lens, optics F-G, haze & fungus present, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Pontiac Folding Camera worth today?
On the limited evidence available, a Pontiac Folding Camera sells for around £12 at UK auction hammer level, based on a single 2022 saleroom result. Exceptional examples or specific identified variants could achieve more, but there is not enough data to quote a reliable range.
How much does a Pontiac Folding Camera sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK auction price in our data is £12 hammer in January 2022. Buyers should treat this as a rough indication of value rather than a firm market price.
Is the Pontiac Folding Camera a good buy?
At entry-level prices it can be an inexpensive way to try French folding-camera shooting, provided the bellows are light-tight and the shutter works. Spend time inspecting before purchase, as service support is effectively non-existent.