Rollei 35 Classic Gold '75 Years'
The Rollei 35 Classic Gold '75 Years' is a commemorative gold-finished version of the Rollei 35 compact 35mm film camera, issued to mark a 75th anniversary milestone. It is a collector-oriented edition of the small-format viewfinder camera line that Rollei produced in limited quantities for the commemorative market.
Auction data for this commemorative edition is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £800 in 2014 is the only verified sale on file, so a meaningful price range cannot be drawn today. As with most low-volume commemorative Rolleis, what a 75 Years Gold sells for at saleroom level depends heavily on completeness of presentation box and papers, and values can move sharply between examples — the £800 figure should be treated as a single data point rather than a market median.
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 2014
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30870) Title: Rollei 35 '75 Years'
Description:
very rare limited gold edition, complete with case, cap, flash, instructions, warranty card, certificate, wooden presentation box and maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 1,800 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 1,100 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18569) Title: Rollei 35 '75 Years'
Description:
very rare limited gold edition, complete with case, cap, flash, instructions, warranty card, certificate, wooden presentation box and maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 2,000 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 1,490 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_22279) Title: Rollei 35 75 Years
Description:
special edition of the Rollei 35 Classic, Sonnar f/2.8 40mm lens, gold-plated camera, massive golden plate, with wooden case and box, flash, papers, unused condition Estimate: EUR 1,995 - EUR 16,862 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rollei 35 Classic Gold '75 Years' worth today?
Verified UK auction data is limited to a single 2014 hammer price of £800, so a reliable current market value cannot be quoted with confidence — recent comparable sales would be needed to establish what one sells for now.
Why is the price information so limited?
This is a low-production commemorative edition that rarely appears at public auction, which is why only one verified sale underpins the price reference on this page.
What most affects the value of this camera?
Cosmetic condition of the gold finish, mechanical function, and the presence of original presentation packaging and documentation are the main factors that determine what a collector example sells for.