Winterthur city police sold an abandoned 1990 Fiat Ducatoⓘ camper at a Ricardo auction for 2504 Swiss francs. The auction ended on February 14, with the winning bid at 2504 francs. The vehicle had no keys or documents, and its technical condition was not inspected.
Auction timeline
- Starting price was 1 franc; bidding began on July 23, 2026.
- By Sunday evening, the bid had reached 1405 francs.
- Final price: 2504 francs.
The camper had been parked on a police-rented lot for about a year after the previous renter died; the estate was declared bankrupt. No owner came forward within the 20-day period, so the vehicle was declared abandoned. The winner must remove the vehicle within two weeks or face a 1000-franc fine.