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Pontiac Super Lynx I

The Pontiac Super Lynx I is a 35mm camera produced in France by MFAP (Manufacture Française d'Appareils Photographiques) in the post-war period. It was positioned as a mid-market French-built 35mm camera at a time when French manufacturers were competing with imports from Germany and later Japan.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Super Lynx I have ranged from roughly £120 to £260, with a 2024 result at £262 and a 2023 sale at £119 — these are wholesale saleroom figures excluding commission, not retail asking prices. Across the longer record the range widens to about £120–£720, reflecting stronger prices achieved in specialist sales in the mid-2000s. As of today in 2026, what the camera is worth depends heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the shutter and lens remain fully functional.

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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: November 2024

Date Price Source
Nov 2024 £262 Flints Auctions
Jul 2023 £119 Flints Auctions
Nov 2015 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
May 2010 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Nov 2007 EUR 420 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 340 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 EUR 720 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 660 Leitz Auction
May 1998 £172 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Pontiac Super Lynx I worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices sit in the region of £120 to £260, with the median across the available sales record at around £300. Condition, working shutter and clean optics are the main drivers of value.

How much does a Pontiac Super Lynx I sell for at auction?

The two most recent UK auction sales in the dataset were £119 in 2023 and £262 in 2024. Earlier specialist-sale results went as high as £720, but those are not representative of the current market price.

Is the Pontiac Super Lynx I a good user camera?

It can be, provided the shutter and lens are working — but with no factory service support, repair costs can easily exceed the camera's value, so buyers should prioritise a tested, functional example.

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