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Voigtlander& Sohn Bessa T '101 years' (olive)

The Voigtländer Bessa T '101 years' (olive) is a 35mm rangefinder body issued as a commemorative edition by Voigtländer. It was sold as a collector-oriented variant of the Bessa T, finished in olive and marketed to rangefinder users at the higher end of the Bessa range.

Auction data for this commemorative olive variant is extremely thin: the only UK saleroom record on file is a single hammer result of £600 in 2008, so a meaningful current price band cannot be drawn from one data point. As of today in 2026, sellers asking what a Bessa T '101 years' is worth should treat that figure as historical context rather than a live market quote, and condition, completeness of original packaging, and presentation case will heavily influence what it sells for.

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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: May 2013

Date Price Source
May 2013 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
May 2010 EUR 400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 1,150 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Voigtländer Bessa T '101 years' (olive) worth today?

Available UK auction data is limited to a single hammer price of £600 from 2008, so any current value should be treated as indicative rather than firm; condition and completeness will drive what it actually sells for.

How much does a Bessa T '101 years' sell for at auction?

With only one recorded UK auction sale in the dataset (£600 hammer), there is not enough information to quote a reliable price range, and recent comparable sales would be needed to refine the figure.

Why does the olive '101 years' edition command a collector price?

It was issued as a commemorative limited edition rather than a standard production finish, so its value is driven more by collectability, cosmetic condition, and original packaging than by the underlying Bessa T's working specification.

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