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Broad Arrow helped clients buy, sell, and finance collector cars
resulting in nearly $316 million in total transactions across
auctions, private sales, and financing in just its third year of
operation. This represents 75 percent growth over 2023 results
($180 million in total transactions) despite challenging market
conditions for collector cars. |
Global collector car auction powerhouse and market leader
Gooding reports over $205 million in total sales across five live
and online auctions in 2024, indicating +5% growth in its year
over year results despite a more discerning market. Gooding not
only sustained growth in the arena of private sales, estate sales,
and Geared Online auctions, but also produced memorable
results and market-defining moments at ... |
Global collector car auction house Gooding Christie’s has
announced the Ken Roath Collection for its upcoming Amelia
Island Auctions, taking place on Thursday, March 6 and Friday,
March 7 at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. Gooding’s 15th
annual Amelia Island sale will present vintage and modern
offerings from the Ken Roath Collection, including an exceptional
Ferrari 250 Europa GT, a beautifully maintained Alfa Romeo
Giulia TZ with extensive period Italian race history ... |
RM Sotheby’s is delighted to announce an exceptional list of
consignments coming to its two-day Paris sale on 4-5 February
2025. RM Sotheby’s is making a return to the Salles du
Carrousel in the Louvre Palace, in the heart of Paris’s ‘Golden
Triangle’, for a third consecutive year. These highlights are just
some of the exceptional automobiles coming to the Paris sale
this year, including the previously announced 1964 Ferrari 250
LM by Scaglietti. |
A meticulously restored 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400 – an icon
of automotive innovation – will be offered at Bonhams’ annual
Scottsdale Auction on January 24, 2025. Returned to its original
glory in 2016 by a team of renowned specialists, this stunning
early Miura, chassis 3057, boasts a fully rebuilt original engine
with updated internals, and has received multiple awards at
prestigious concours events. It is estimated to achieve
$2,200,000 – 2,800,000. |
In 2025, the legendary Mille Miglia victory by Stirling Moss and
Denis Jenkinson will celebrate its 70th anniversary! The two pilots
were competing for Mercedes-Benz in a 300 SLR. At 7:22 a.m.
they rolled off the starting ramp in Brescia (hence the race
number 722) and after 10 hours, 7 minutes and 48 seconds they
had made it all the way to Rome and back. 1,000 miles at an
average speed of 157.651 km/h on public roads, an eternal
record! |
Artcurial Motorcars is delighted to announce its grand return to
the Rétromobile show, where three days of auctions will take
place on February 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2025. This partnership, part
of the 49th edition of this global event dedicated to classic cars,
promises to captivate enthusiasts and collectors from around the
world. |
The first of two closely scheduled events in the 24H Series
Middle East took place at the Dubai circuit. The 20th edition of
the 24 Hours race featured four Ferraris, with Dragon Racing’s
296 GT3 car number 88 delivering the best result. |
The annual Bonhams Paris sale at the historic Grand Palais is
primed to showcase an extraordinary line-up of collector cars
headlined by two rare Ferraris: 1955 Ferrari 555 Supersqualo and
1950 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta by Touring. Both cars played
crucial roles in shaping Ferrari's legacy that is synonymous with
performance and elegance. These historic legends are perfectly
suited for the 17th edition of the Bonhams sale, which coincides
with Paris' annual classic car show, Rétromobile. |
Lewis Hamilton’s Scuderia Ferrari HP adventure is now
underway. Early this morning, the seven-time world champion
arrived at the team’s Maranello headquarters at via Enzo Ferrari
27. From there he went to the Fiorano track where, against the
backdrop of Enzo Ferrari’s house, in the small square now
named after the only other seven-time Formula 1 world champion,
Michael Schumacher, he was met by Team Principal, Fred
Vasseur and Ferrari CEO, Benedetto Vigna. |
Gooding Christie’s has announced a lineup of highly desirable
blue-chip classics from some of the world’s most prominent
marques in motoring for its upcoming Amelia Island Auctions,
including show winners, long-lost discoveries, and rare one-offs
sure to provide their next custodians entry into the most
prestigious concours and driving events. The auctions will feature
several significant Ferraris, a stunning pair of Mercedes-Benz 300
SLs, and marvelous custom-bodied Italian offerings from Siata
and Cisitalia. |
It was an unlucky 24 Hours of Daytona for the Prancing Horse,
whose best result in the first round of the IMSA SportsCar
Championship was the sixth place of the 296 GT3 number 81
from DragonSpeed, in GTD Pro. In the GTD class, on the other
hand the number 50 Ferrari of AF Corse finished seventh. One
year after the historic success at Daytona in 2024 in the GTD
Pro class, for the Maranello marque, the 63rd edition of the
classic Florida marathon did not end with the result hoped for
on the eve of the race. |
One of the world’s most historically significant racing cars, the
1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen, chassis
number 00009/54, is to be offered in an exclusive standalone
auction at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart on 1
February 2025. The car forms part of an incredible 11-car
collection from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum that
RM Sotheby’s will be offering via a three-auction series to support
the Museum's collection and restoration efforts, and is being
offered in close collaboration with Mercedes-Benz. |
RM Sotheby’s launched the 2025 auction season with its 27th
annual sale in Arizona. Held at the iconic Arizona Biltmore
Resort & Spa, the event achieved an impressive 95% sell-through
rate, totaling $31,634,160 in sales. Bidders from 19 countries
participated, setting multiple auction records across a diverse
selection of cars, from pre-war classics to modern supercars. |
Global collector car auction house Gooding Christie’s has
unveiled a lineup of museum-quality 1930s classics, each
showcasing the genius of Gabriel Voisin, W.O. Bentley, and
Émile Darl’mat, respectively. Familiar faces at many of the
world’s most prestigious car shows, including the Pebble Beach
Concours d’Elegance®, the Avions Voisin C25 Aérodyne, the
Bentley Eight Litre Sports Tourer, and the Peugeot 402 Darl’mat
Special Sport Coupe |
Broad Arrow Auctions will feature the 1954 Jaguar D-Type Works
Competition Car, chassis no. XKD 403, at its 2025 Amelia
Auction, the official auction of “The Amelia” concours d’elegance.
Famously known as ‘OKV 2,’ its Works number plate, the
D-Type on offer is among the most important sports racing cars
of all time and importantly will be offered without reserve at the
March auction. |
The 2025 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic concluded, showcasing
an extraordinary lineup of Ferraris that captivated over 2,000
dedicated collectors and enthusiastic spectators. The iconic
Concorso d’Eleganza, now in its 34th edition, remains steadfast
in its mission to honor and preserve the rich heritage of Ferrari. |
The finest RUF CTR Yellowbird extant is announced for Gooding
Christie’s Amelia Island sale, alongside two bespoke,
manual-gearbox equipped AMG Hammers, a RUF CTR2 in
Adriatic Blue, and ex-Brunei Royal Family Porsche 959. |
One of the world’s most historically significant racing cars, the
1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen, chassis
number 00009/54, has been auctioned by RM Sotheby’s today at
the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. The vehicle had been
donated to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum in 1965 by
the then Daimler-Benz AG. Today, the car realised
€51.155.000/$53.917.370 when it crossed the block in the
exclusive single car auction. |
The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award celebrated its
10th anniversary this year. Once again, a Ferrari that had won the
prestigious Cavallino Classic Concorso d'Eleganza in Palm
Beach has prevailed among the nine contenders as the 2024
"Queen of the Year." The 24 judges, selected from figures in
culture and entertainment as well as recognized experts ... |
The fifth edition of the Rally Racing Meeting, the world’s biggest
annual event dedicated to the world of motorsport, will take place
from February 8th to 9th at the Vicenza Expo Center. Organized
by two-time World Rally Champion Miki Biasion, the event will
feature a brand-new showcase of all the legendary and
world-renowned Lancia models which have taken part in
motorsport competitions since 1920. |
RM Sotheby’s has achieved auction history by conducting the
highest grossing collector car sale in Europe. The two-day Paris
sale on 4-5 February achieved total sales of €66,490,850, during
which the 1964 Ferrari 250 LM was the undoubted star of
proceedings. RM Sotheby’s has sold a total of €120,228,275 over
a five-day period, including the record-breaking sale of the
Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen for €51,155,000 on 1
February. |
Buyers from 18 countries participated in the sale, with the
majority hailing from Europe, the United States, and Asia. The
162-lot sale achieved a total of €18 million and cars recorded an
impressive 91% sell-through rate, underscoring its global appeal
and the enduring passion for classic and collector cars. |
Gooding Christie’s today unveils its entire online catalogue for the
upcoming Amelia Island Auctions, set to take place on Thursday,
March 6 and Friday, March 7 at the Omni Amelia Island Resort.
The global market leader and celebrated auction house is
delighted to present a number of offerings from the respected
Fred Leydorf Collection, including the headlining lot of the sale,
the 1955 Ferrari 375 MM Berlinetta. |
A marvel of 1980s engineering, the Porsche 959 prioritized
innovation over raw power, contrasting Ferrari’s F40 with
cutting-edge technology to deliver a refined yet blistering driving
experience. Now, RM Sotheby’s is offering one of its rarest
iterations: a 1988 Porsche 959 Sport, one of just 29 built, set to
cross the auction block on Friday, February 28, through RM
Sotheby’s ModaMiami auction. |
Maître Anne-Claire Mandine, accompanied by Matthieu
Lamoure and Pierre Novikoff, held the hammer for the official
Rétromobile auction from 07-09 February 2025, marking its
fourteenth consecutive year at the Salon. Total sales reached
€24,600,000, with 88% of the motor vehicle lots from the first
two days finding new owners. One of the highlights of the first
auction day was a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB, one of only 93
aluminum examples produced, that fetched €2,159,600. |
Paris is always worth a visit! And what is true in many ways
year-round becomes even more evident in early February for
anyone interested in classic cars. Very much considered the
season opener in Europe, this already marked Rétromobile’s 49th
edition in the capitol of France. For many years now the show
attracts collectors, spectators and journalists from all over the
world wishing to discover the charm and style of French
coach-built automobiles from the golden era, as well as the latest
news and offerings from the various leading classic car dealers. |
Ferrari officially marked the start of its third season in the FIA
World Endurance Championship’s top class by unveiling the 2025
livery of the 499Ps which will compete under the official Ferrari –
AF Corse team banner. The number 50 and 51 Le Mans
Hypercars continue to uphold the legacy, prestige, and triumphs
of the Maranello brand while reinterpreting the stylistic elements
the 499P has inherited from the iconic 312 PB. |
Broad Arrow Auctions has released the complete digital catalog
for its upcoming third annual Amelia Auction, set for March 7-8,
2025, at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. The catalog counts 169
lots (166 cars, 2 tractors, and 1 child’s go-kart) and includes the
latest featured consignments for the official auction of The
Amelia, led by a host of sought-after supercars from the collector
car hobby’s top marques. Broad Arrow’s team of car specialists
has assembled a desirable lineup ranging from the world’s first
supercar to today’s most advanced engineering marvels. |
This evening’s grand F1 75 launch event at London’s O2 Arena
can be seen as the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season and
Scuderia Ferrari HP presented the new car’s livery, watched by
CEO Benedetto Vigna, Team Principal, Fred Vasseur and the
drivers, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, as well
representatives of the team’s partners. Tomorrow, the SF-25 is
due to make its track debut behind closed doors at Fiorano,
running up to 200 kilometres in its first shakedown, shortly before
heading to Bahrain for the one and only pre-season test session,
from 26 to 28 February. |
Broad Arrow Auctions kicked off its 2025 auction calendar with
the highly successful presentation of The Academy of Art
University Collection Auction this past Saturday, February 15, at
the University’s Museum facilities in San Francisco. The Auction
saw 105 of the collector car hobby’s most desirable pre- and
post-War classics sell under the Broad Arrow gavel—entirely
without reserve—achieving $14.5 million in total sales before a
packed auction room, in addition to hundreds of bidders both
online and on the phones. |
The 49th edition of the Rétromobile show at the Porte de
Versailles exhibition complex in Paris, run between the 05-09
February 2025, brought together a vast array of high quality
classic and modern vehicles for the delectation of visitors. Each
year the organisers manage to ring the changes on feature
display themes, to provide a memorable experience for all
attending the show. This year the major feature display was a
celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Citroën DS model, with
a captivating array of the model variants through the years, all
surrounding a recreation of the 1959 ‘Ballons’ concept car. |
From 2023, AF Corse - Francorchamps Motors is one of the top
teams in the GT World Challenge Europe - Endurance Cup and
won the Team’s and Drivers' title in 2024 with Alessandro Pier
Guidi and Alessio Rovera, both official Ferrari drivers. From 2025,
the team will double its efforts: in addition to the Endurance
championship, AF Corse - Francorchamps Motors will also
participate in the Sprint Cup. |
Ferrari has unveiled the programme for its official drivers, who will
compete in the 2025 endurance racing season. This year, the
Prancing Horse will appear in the most prestigious international
championships. One of the main developments is the AF Corse –
Francorchamps Motors team’s participation in the entire GT
World Challenge Europe season with the 296 GT3 numbers 50
and 51 in both the Endurance and Sprint Cup. |
On the morning of Friday, 22 February 2025, “The I.C.E. Village”
came alive around the parc fermé, an evocative open-air museum
of amazing models that catalyzed the attention of visitors, car
lovers and the media who attended the event from all over the
world. A unique opportunity to meet and share the same passion
for style and elegance at high altitude, en plein air. |
On the morning of Friday, 22 February 2025, “The I.C.E. Village”
came alive around the parc fermé, an evocative open-air museum
of amazing models that catalyzed the attention of visitors, car
lovers and the media who attended the event from all over the
world. A unique opportunity to meet and share the same passion
for style and elegance at high altitude, en plein air. |
The opening round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance
Championship is set to go down in motorsport history and in the
memories of fans, thanks to a Ferrari triple on the Lusail circuit,
home to the 1812 KM of Qatar. The victory was secured by
Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen in the number
50 499P, crossing the line ahead of the number 83 car of AF
Corse, driven by Yifei Ye, Robert Kubica, and Phil Hanson. Third
place went to the other official Ferrari – AF Corse crew of
Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi |
The first race of the FIA World Endurance Championship season,
a ten-hour, 1,812 km event in Qatar, concluded with fifth and
eighth place for the Ferrari 296 LMGT3s of Vista AF Corse.
François Heriau, Simon Mann and Alessio Rovera just missed a
podium finish in the number 21 car with a strong recovery after a
contact in the early stages, while Thomas Flohr, Francesco
Castellacci and Davide Rigon in the sister car, number 54,
managed to climb back into the points, finishing in eighth place. |
Modern and luxurious: ModaMiami is one of the top-class events
for classic cars. Mercedes-Benz brought “Silver Stars from
Stuttgart” to the second edition last weekend. These included the
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR racing icon from 1955, the
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren “Stirling Moss” (Z 199) High
Performance Sports Car as well as more recent coveted classics
from the brand with the three-pointed star, and current
MANUFAKTUR top products. With this array, the world’s most
valuable classic automobile brand strengthens its presence in the
important US market. |
RM Sotheby’s returned to Miami for the third consecutive year,
achieving $74,491,720 in auction sales at ModaMiami, the East
Coast’s premier luxury and lifestyle event. Held at the historic
Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, on February 27-28,
2025, the auction featured over 80 cars, including rare models
from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Collection and
achieved an 83% sell-through rate overall. |
ModaMiami wrapped up its highly anticipated second year with
an unforgettable weekend celebrating the best in automotive,
luxury, and high-end experiences. Over 10,000 attendees,
including enthusiasts, collectors, and industry leaders, gathered
at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, FL, on March 1-2, 2025 for
a world-class display of rare automobiles and curated luxury
activations. |
Gooding Christie’s today unveils its entire online catalogue for the
upcoming Amelia Island Auctions, set to take place on Thursday,
March 6 and Friday, March 7 at the Omni Amelia Island Resort.
The global market leader and celebrated auction house is
delighted to present a number of offerings from the respected
Fred Leydorf Collection, including the headlining lot of the sale,
the 1955 Ferrari 375 MM Berlinetta. |
Among a distinguished field of more than 240 historically
significant automobiles, spanning 35 classes, a 1938 Alfa Romeo
8C 2900 claimed the prestigious title of Best of Show, Concours
d’Elegance, while a 1967 Lotus 49 was honored as Best of Show,
Concours de Sport at the 30th Amelia Concours d’Elegance. |
Throughout the course of its action-packed two-day Amelia Island
sale on Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7, Gooding
Christie’s concluded its first official auction as the automotive leg
of global luxury leader Christie’s, with results indicating a
promising future ahead for the collector car powerhouse. With
veteran auctioneer Charlie Ross at the helm of the rostrum,
Gooding Christie’s outperformed the previous year’s Amelia
Island Auctions, realizing $67,427,210 from 133 of 144 lots sold
and achieving the week’s highest sell-through rate at 93%. |
Broad Arrow Auctions saw great success with its third annual
Amelia Auction on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8,
2025—the official auction of The Amelia Concours d’Elegance.
The auction achieved $61.7 million in total sales, with 88 percent
of all lots sold. A well-attended preview in the ballroom and on the
ocean-front lawn of the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island translated to
standing-room-only across both auction days. The energy was
palpable throughout the auction, with Lydia Fenet, Broad Arrow’s
Principal Auctioneer, moderating spirited bidding battles on
Friday and Saturday. |
One year after Ferrari claimed a double podium at the 12 Hours
of Sebring, seven Prancing Horse racecars are entered for the
2025 edition with the goal of taking home first place. |
In summer temperatures reaching 31 degrees Celsius, a fierce
battle among the top GTP contenders unfolded as soon as the
lights turned green at 10:10 am local time. After just 15 minutes,
Felipe Nasr swept to the front at the wheel of the No. 7 Porsche
963. While the Brazilian and his teammates Nick Tandy and
Laurens Vanthoor relinquished the lead around an hour later, they
ultimately fought their way up the order to regain the lead in the
evening after overcoming difficult conditions on the extremely hot
track at the Sebring International Raceway. |
The 12 Hours of Mugello, a round of the 24H Series, concluded
with a third place overall for the number 81 Ferrari 296 GT3 fielded
by Era Motorsport. Adding to the Maranello-based manufacturer’s
trophy haul was a double podium finish in the GT3 Pro Am class.
In the opening round of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS)
championship, the sole Ferrari entered came home in eleventh
position. |
RM Sotheby’s is excited to announce the sale of one of the most
significant Formula 1 cars ever to come to market—2001 Ferrari
F2001 chassis 211—which is set to go under the hammer at a
historic auction in Monte Carlo, just minutes before the qualifying
race at the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE
MONACO 2025. |
Among the highlights are several notable Bentleys, including a
1927 Bentley 3/8-Litre Competition Special 'The Other Gun',
estimated at £500,000–700,000, a 1928 Bentley 4½-Litre Vanden
Plas Style Tourer, estimated at £280,000–350,000, and a 1932
Bentley 8-Litre 'Le Mans' Tourer, estimated at £500,000–600,000. |
BMW Group Classic will host on 23 – 25 May 2025 the
legendary Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in cooperation with
the Villa d’Este luxury hotel. The partnership has been running
for 20 years in its current form.Around 50 of the most
spectacular cars of their eras will do battle in the following
competition classes for the coveted prizes. Most prestigious of
all is the “Trofeo BMW Group”, awarded by the high-calibre Jury
to the overall winner of the Concorso d’Eleganza. |
BMW Group Classic will host on 23 – 25 May 2025 the
legendary Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in cooperation with
the Villa d’Este luxury hotel. The partnership has been running
for 20 years in its current form.Around 50 of the most
spectacular cars of their eras will do battle in the following
competition classes for the coveted prizes. Most prestigious of
all is the “Trofeo BMW Group”, awarded by the high-calibre Jury
to the overall winner of the Concorso d’Eleganza. |
A significant BMW-only sale will feature as part of its two-day
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este auction. Taking place on the
evening of Saturday 24 May, Broad Arrow’s BMW auction will
celebrate the heritage of BMW as hosts of the revered Concorso.
Early featured collector cars for the BMW-only auction represent
halo cars for the marque across nearly 70 years of production. |
After a year, the earlier Ferrari special exhibit had to make way
for the new display. Consequently, some vehicles have left the
premises, while others remain on display elsewhere in the
museum. In addition to the permanent collection, a 166 "Formula
Libre" is now on display, which is one of the very first cars built in
Maranello. During its active period from 1949 onwards, it was
driven by, among others, five-time Formula 1 World Champion
Juan-Manuel Fangio and his compatriot Froilan Gonzales. |
Bonhams renewed and extended its longstanding partnership
with Goodwood, celebrating over three decades of collaboration
in the world of classic cars and motorsport. As part of the
renewed commitment, Bonhams will continue to host
world-class auctions at Goodwood events for the next five
years, bringing together passionate car collectors and
enthusiasts alongside the most exciting and well-attended
motorsport events in the UK. |
Broad Arrow Auctions has announced an exceedingly rare 1989
RUF CTR Yellowbird, chassis no. W09BT0348KPR06023, to lead
its second annual Porsche Auction in partnership with Air|Water.
Set for April 26 at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa,
California, the single-day auction held within the Air|Water event
will once again feature more than 50 desirable Porsches along
with a selection of coveted Porsche memorabilia pieces. |
RM Sotheby’s opens its Monterey 2025 offerings with a
high-profile consignment: the ex-Ralph Lauren Ferrari F50,
finished in ultra-rare Giallo Modena. Just two US-spec examples
were delivered in this color, and only four non-red F50s were ever
sold new in the States. Its reappearance ends years of
speculation—and now, the chance to own this legendary F50
awaits a new custodian at Monterey Car Week 2025. (Estimate:
6,500,000 - 7,500,000). |
RM Sotheby’s is delighted to announce the addition ofseveral
significant consignments to its Shift Online: Europe and Middle
East sale, which is set to take place from 23-28 April. With
everything from limited run modern day Aston Martin’s to a 1932
Rolls-Royce 20/25 Sedanca de Ville by Barker, there is a
collector car for everyone within the sale. |
At Imola, Ferrari secured its second consecutive win in the 2025
FIA WEC, celebrating victory with the number 51 499P, driven in
the race by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio
Giovinazzi who, after starting from pole position, climbed the top
step of the podium to the applause of the Italian tifosi who had
come to support the Prancing Horse. |
Bonhams, in partnership with South Florida Motorsports (SFM),
the organisers of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, will present
the second annual Miami Auction on Saturday, May 3. Taking
place in front of the podium and directly on the track at the Miami
International Autodrome, the highly anticipated auction will
feature a curated selection of top-tier supercars, a legendary
Formula 1 racecar, and historic automobilia. |
It was an audacious adventure driven by the passion of a private
owner and the commitment of a small team within Porsche to
fulfil the wishes of customers, no matter how outlandish the
request. Fittingly, that first exploratory drive did not end after a
prudent cruise around local roads, but when the car reached
Paris – several hundred miles later. It was a feat that would go on
to inspire many more adventures in the decades that would
follow. |
Broad Arrow Auctions has announced an exceedingly rare 1989
RUF CTR Yellowbird, chassis no. W09BT0348KPR06023, to lead
its second annual Porsche Auction in partnership with Air|Water.
Set for April 26 at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa,
California, the single-day auction held within the Air|Water event
will once again feature more than 50 desirable Porsches along
with a selection of coveted Porsche memorabilia pieces. |
A special exhibition at the National Auto Museum – The Loh
Collection, titled "Grand Prix – Icons of the Premier League", is
opening on April 12th, 2025. At the pre-opening we were
enchanted all over. Once again Friedhelm Loh's team managed
to gather extremely spectacular, historically significant cars
that previously had not been on the exhibit floor, or, in some
cases, were on loan from manufacturers or other collectors. |
The Barchetta MediaCenter allows for quick searches across all
upcoming sales of major auction houses throughout the year. |
The top sale of the Porsche Air|Water Auction was an
exceptional 1989 RUF CTR Yellowbird, chassis no. 023, one of a
mere 29 W09 Group C Turbo Ruf (CTR) Yellowbirds built and the
singular example specified with a lightweight interior. As the
fastest production car at the time of its introduction, the
Yellowbird is equipped with a 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged flat six
engine with a RUF six-speed manual transmission producing 469
horsepower and capable of a 213-mph top speed. |
After 36 years, this was the last “Techno Classica” in Essen,
Germany, taking place 09-13 April 2025 and organised by
founding organiser S.I.H.A. Next April, the “Retro Classics
Essen” will make its debut at the same venue. Ferrari
enthusiasts got their money's worth one last time at this popular
classic car show, as the range of interesting vehicles on offer
from dealers across Europe was unusually large. |
Two vibrant sales, held on Saturday, May 24th, and Sunday, May
25th in the Rotunda at Villa Erba, saw packed sales rooms and
an atmosphere charged with excitement. Both auctions, also
watched live by over 8,000 viewers on the Broad Arrow YouTube
channel, achieved €31,172,625 in total sales, with 78 percent of
all lots sold – including three lots sold within hours of the live
auction ending! |
The magical backdrop of Lake Como provided the setting for
unforgettable days at this year’s edition of the Concorso
d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the world’s most prestigious and
traditional classic-car event. From 23th to 25th May, the
magnificent grounds of the Hotel Villa d’Este brought together a
fabulous variety of vehicles competing in eight irresistibly
appealing classes. The event captivated the numerous visitors
and was widely covered by the international press, finally being
crowned by the presentation to a radiant winner. |
During the fifth edition of the Cavallino Classic Modena from May
16-18, 2025 there were three "Best of Show" winners: The 1954
Ferrari 250 Monza s/n 0442M, the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin
Farina Cabriolet, chassis s/n 2381, and the 1966 275 GTB/4 s/n
09021 “long nose” with three carburettors, the first model sold
and exhibited at the Paris Motor Show, were respectively
awarded Best of Show Competition, Best of Show Gran Turismo
and Best of Show Ferrari Classiche Certified, at Casa Maria
Luigia, the estate of the renowned chef Massimo Bottura. |
Automobile enthusiasts and collectors should mark their
calendars for one of the highly anticipated events on mainland
Europe. Organized by Oldtimer Galerie Toffen, the “Classic Car
Auction 2025”, will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025,
showcasing an exclusive lineup of vintage and historically
significant vehicles. The auction will be held at the “Swiss
Classic World” show in Lucerne, Switzerland, certain to draw
bidders and spectators from across the globe. From timeless
European roadsters to modern sports cars and racing icons,
the event promises something for every classic car afficionado. |
Ferrari has presented its latest special version model, the 296
Speciale, a mid-rear engined plug-in hybrid berlinetta. This car
takes its rightful place in the exclusive lineage of special version
Ferrari berlinettas and, just like its forebears – the Challenge
Stradale, 430 Scuderia, 458 Speciale and 488 Pista – has
been conceived to set the new benchmark in terms of driving
thrills and engagement, not just for the marque’s production
range, but for the segment as a whole. |
RM Sotheby’s has announced further consignments for Monterey
2025: The Quadrifoglio Collection, a remarkable group of
competition Alfa Romeos. Spanning some of Autodelta’s most
celebrated works—from the dominant T33/2 ‘Daytona’ to the
elegant Giulietta SZ ‘Coda Tronca’—these cars represent the
golden era of Italian motorsport and the enduring legacy of one of
the world’s most storied marques. |
Gooding Christie’s, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach
Concours d’Elegance® for the 21st year, is proud to present
blue-chip headliners for its 2025 Pebble Beach Auctions from
leading marques, including Ferrari, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz,
Shelby, Bentley, and more. All of these offerings will be
presented for live auction on Friday, August 15 and Saturday,
August 16 at the Gooding Christie’s Pebble Beach marquee. |
The images of Prancing Horse cars – etched into the collective
imagination of endurance racing fans – and of the drivers whose
faces are part of the legend of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, recount
a special relationship. One that has always bound Ferrari to the
world’s oldest and most technically and competitively demanding
endurance race, and, for all these reasons, also the most
coveted. With 11 overall wins – the last two back-to-back,
courtesy of the 499P – and 29 class victories, a strong bond has
always united the Maranello-based manufactu .... |
As Porsche prepares for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a sister to the
963 Hypercar has been revealed – named the 963 RSP. An
extreme one-off based on the IMSA championship and WEC
championship winning machine, the car closely follows the
design direction taken by a very special 917 50 years ago.
Fittingly, it made its debut today on the streets near the Circuit
de la Sarthe alongside the car that inspired its creation. |
RM Sotheby’s will be selling three remarkable Ferrari Daytonas,
including a 1973 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione with Le Mans
and Daytona history. The Daytonas will be offered through RM
Sotheby’s Sealed Bid platform, with bidding set to open June 5,
and close on June 26, 2025 from 3:00 P.M. EDT / 12:00 P.M.
PDT onward. |
The ninth edition of the London Concours was held between
03-05 June 2025, at the headquarters of the Honourable Artillery
Company, whose five-acre grounds are a calm green oasis
amidst the hubbub of the City of London. Despite having to suffer
the vagaries of British summer weather, with either sunny or grey
skies interspersed with intermittent rain showers of varying
intensity, the gathering attracted large crowds on each day. |
The 20th edition of Top Marques Monaco wrapped up in
spectacular fashion, setting new records and reaffirming its
reputation as one of the world’s premier automotive showcases.
Held at the iconic Grimaldi Forum, the event drew car collectors,
industry insiders, and supercar enthusiasts from across the globe
for four unforgettable days of high-octane glamour and innovation. |
The grounds of Middlewick House, a Grade II listed Georgian
style residence, formerly the home of Andrew and Camilla Parker
Bowles, now Queen Camilla, and since 1995, the country retreat
of Nick and Annette Mason, hosted the annual Open Garden
event over the weekend of 07-08 June 2025. Yes, in case one is
wondering, he is the Nick Mason of Pink Floyd fame and also a
renowned car collector, probably best known in car circles for his
Ferrari 250 GTO, chassis 3757GT .... |
On the eve of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ferrari unveiled the 296
Speciale with the Piloti Ferrari configuration, the latest
expression of the Tailor Made programme. This exclusive
configuration was designed to celebrate the successes achieved
in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and to honour
Ferrari client racing drivers. The official debut fittingly took place
at the Circuit de la Sarthe, home of the legendary French
endurance race scheduled for this weekend. |
Leading international automotive auction house Gooding
Christie’s announced a selection of blue-chip modern supercar
favorites for its upcoming Pebble Beach Auctions as the official
auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®.
1990s icons, such as the Ferrari F40 and the Bugatti EB110
Super Sport, will be joined by rare offerings from Porsche, RUF,
Singer Vehicle Design, and Lamborghini on the auction stage on
Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 2025, at Gooding
Christie’s Pebble Beach showcase. |
The Cavalcade began in Seville’s historic Plaza de América,
setting the stage for an unforgettable driving adventure.
Participants embarked on a meticulously curated route
covering over 1,500 kilometers, highlighting the region’s rich
cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes. |
1900 km and 5 racing days for the 420 jewels of the world’s only
travelling museum. After leaving Viale Venezia in Brescia, the
first leg will end in San Lazzaro di Savena (Bologna). On
Wednesday, the cars will arrive in the capital, then, returning
north, the third leg will end in Cervia-Milano Marittima. On Friday,
the crews will cross Italy from east to west: reaching the
Tyrrhenian Sea, the passage through the Naval Academy |
Villa La Massa, overlooking the Arno River at the gates of
Florence, and Villa d’Este, set against the enchanting backdrop
of Lake Como, belong to the same group, Villa d’Este Hotels. For
the third consecutive year, they are united by events dedicated to
enhancing the culture of the automobile. While Villa d’Este, with
its first edition in 1929, annually celebrates the great classics of
automotive collecting ... |
Three in a row for Ferrari! In 2023 it was the factory #51 499P that
took the race win, in 2024 it was their #50 example, whilst this
year it was the AF Corse entered #83 499P that took the overall
honours. For each of the drivers, in each of the years, it was their
maiden Le Mans overall win. It was also the first overall Le Mans
win for both a Polish driver, Robert Kubica, and a Chinese driver
Yifie Ye, so all the more sweet for them, with the young British
driver Philip Hanson completing the winning line-up. |
Gooding Christie’s, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach
Concours d’Elegance® for the 21st year, announced a lineup of
exceptional racing cars for its upcoming sale this August, led by
the Le Mans veteran 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
Competizione Series III campaigned in period under the legendary
N.A.R.T. banner. This Daytona Competizione is joined by
additional modern and vintage racing marvels from Bugatti, BMW,
Porsche, and Ferrari. |
Broad Arrow Auctions has consigned two very special Ferrari
models to be among the first for its inaugural Zoute Concours
Auction on 10 October 2025. The first is a 1967 Ferrari 275
GTB/4, estimated at €2,700,000-3,200,000, with incredible
provenance and one of just six to be delivered from the Maranello
factory in stunning Verde Pino. The second is a rare and equally
stunning 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona “Plexi”, one of only two
finished in Avorio (Ivory) from new. |
Three years after its presentation at the 24 Hours of
Spa-Francorchamps in 2022, Ferrari has chosen the same
race, the most important on the GT calendar, to unveil the new
296 GT3 Evo.The car builds on the experience gained with the
296 LMGT3 (which will compete in the FIA WEC from the 2024
season) and the 296 GT3, which, since its debut, has won five
titles, including Drivers' and Team titles in the Pro class of the
GT World Challenge Endurance Cup |
Ferrari secured a double podium – overall and in class – at the
77th edition of the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the third
round of the GT World Challenge Europe – Endurance Cup, which
also counted as the third leg of the Intercontinental GT Challenge.
Celebrating in the Pro category with third place overall was the
number 51 AF Corse – Franchorchamps Motors 296 GT3, driven
by official drivers Alessandro Pier Guidi and Alessio Rovera,
alongside Vincent Abril. |
For 30 years, the Mille Miglia represented the ultimate test of
driving skill and nerve – a 1000-mile road race that
criss-crossed Italy, with the winners taking as little as 10
hours. A series of tragic accidents ultimately sealed the race’s
demise, and the final competitive Mille Miglia was held in 1957. |
On Sunday, 29 June 2025, Bonhams returned for its seventh year
to the Bonmont Golf & Country Club in Chéserex, Switzerland, a
premier destination for golf and cars amateurs with picturesque
Geneva Lake as a backdrop. On the rostrum, auctioneer Briony
Harford drew bids from the crowd of cars enthusiasts, selling
under applause a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 in an emblematic
"Amaranto" colour for CHF 2,875,000, which was the star lot of
the sale and one of the finest road-going Ferraris ever produced. |
Bonhams will return to the Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale
on 11 July 2025, featuring a diverse selection of vehicles,
including some of the most advanced and exclusive hypercars
ever produced. Among the highlights of this year's sale is a
2023 Mercedes-AMG ONE, estimated at
£2,400,000-2,800,000. With just 275 examples produced
globally, the AMG ONE brings genuine Formula 1 hybrid
powertrain technology to the road. Powered by a 1.6-litre V6
turbo hybrid engine derived directly from ... |
From May 29th to June 1st 2025, the Val de Vienne racetrack
was once again the center of the French “Ferrari Universe”. More
than five hundred Ferrari were converging from all over the country
to participate to the biggest annual Ferrari gathering not just in
France – but in the entire of Europe. |
The Royal Automobile Club opened the grounds of their
Woodcote Park Estate, near Epsom in Surrey, to non-members
for the first time, to enjoy their inaugural concours gathering on
Wednesday 09 July. The concours was held on the lawns and
fairways fronting the Grade II listed clubhouse building (formerly a
stately home in earlier times), which itself is set in 350 acres of
countryside, boasting two 18-hole golf courses amongst the
many facilities offered to members. |
The Royal Automobile Club opened the grounds of their
Woodcote Park Estate, near Epsom in Surrey, to non-members
for the first time, to enjoy their inaugural concours gathering on
Wednesday 09 July. The concours was held on the lawns and
fairways fronting the Grade II listed clubhouse building (formerly a
stately home in earlier times), which itself is set in 350 acres of
countryside, boasting two 18-hole golf courses amongst the
many facilities offered to members. |
Ferrari is proud to announce an exclusive Ferrari Daytona SP3
Tailor Made, a unique masterpiece that will be auctioned by RM
Sotheby’s during the prestigious Monterey Car Week in California
during August 2025. This one-of-a-kind vehicle has been
meticulously crafted to embody the essence of Ferrari's
innovation, luxury, and racing heritage. |
Bonhams delivered another remarkable sale at the prestigious
Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale on 11 July 2025, solidifying its
position as a leader in the UK auction market. The sale delivered
an impressive £10.2 million in total sales, achieving an 80%
sell-through rate across collector cars and automobilia, and set
multiple world records along the way. The sale was highlighted by
top results for modern cars, such as the AMG ONE |
The 2025 edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by
Mastercard was held between 10-13 July, providing visitors with a
tremendous array of motor sport genres over the four days. The
32nd running of the gathering, hosted by His Grace, The Duke of
Richmond & Gordon, had the theme ‘The Winning Formula –
Champions & Challengers’, this being a diverse selection of
machinery from different aspects of motor sport, spanning from a
1907 Mercedes 120HP to a pair of 2025 yet to be named Toyota
concept GT cars. |
RM Sotheby’s adds to its Monterey lineup with a 1993 Ferrari
F40 LM, one of just 19 built by Michelotto. Also included are a
LaFerrari Aperta, a LaFerrari, and an exceptionally original 275
GTB/4, all low-mileage or factory-documented examples in
collector-grade condition. Offerings from The Ming Collection,
known for museum-level care, further elevate the group. Together,
they make up a very significant showing of Maranello’s finest,
highlighting the depth and quality of the marque at this year’s
Monterey auction. |
International automotive auction house and a market leader
Gooding Christie’s has published the entirety of its Pebble Beach
Auctions catalogue, revealing the best-kept secret of the
upcoming sale: the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider
Competizione (est. in excess of $20,000,000) set to headline the
two-day auction event. One of only two alloy-bodied, full
competition-specification 250 GT SWB California Spiders built,
this offering is among the most significant cars to ever come to
public auction. |
RM Sotheby’s is delighted to announce a stunning early
consignment for its upcoming auction in Munich’s Motorworld on
18 October. The 1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6, one of just 52
customer examples of Porsche’s ultra-successful 2-litre sports
racer, is headlining what promises to be another spectacular
German sale. |
RM Sotheby’s Announces Incredible 1966
Porsche 906 Carrera 6 for its Upcoming
Munich Sale in October |
International automotive auction house and a market leader
Gooding Christie’s has published the entirety of its Pebble Beach
Auctions catalogue, revealing the best-kept secret of the
upcoming sale: the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider
Competizione (est. in excess of $20,000,000) set to headline the
two-day auction event. One of only two alloy-bodied, full
competition-specification 250 GT SWB California Spiders built,
this offering is among the most significant cars to ever come to
public auction. |
Bonhams will offer an exceptional collection of 24 modern
vehicles at The Quail Auction during Monterey Car Week on
Friday August 15. The Future Classics Collection, valued at over
$30 million, features some of the most exclusive and sought-after
vehicles of the modern era, representing elite marques such as
Bugatti, Pagani, Apollo, and Koenigsegg. |
From its iconic perch along the First Fairway of Pebble Beach
Golf Links, Casa Ferrari is one of the weekend’s most anticipated
destinations — presenting a series of immersive moments in
celebration of Ferrari’s storied history. From the sculptural rhythm
of the Ferrari Parade to new model debuts, live performances,
and the Concorso Ferrari, it is a tribute to the passion that drives
the Cavallino Rampante forward. |
Well-attended preview translated to an electric atmosphere on
Wednesday evening during the Motorlux festivities, with spirited
bidding in the room and across all remote platforms. Broad Arrow
auctioneers Lydia Fenet and Thomas Forrester expertly
conducted the sale on both evenings with their individual unique
styles and presence, resulting in at least eight record auction
prices across multiple marques and models. The records were
led by the top-seller of the auction, a 2005 Maserati MC12
Stradale, at a final $5,202,500. |
Collector car market leader and official auction house of the
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® Gooding Christie’s
concluded one of its highest-grossing auctions to date on August
16, 2025 at Pebble Beach, realizing over $128 million in total
sales. This year’s results saw a 19% increase in total sales
compared to last year’s figures, undoubtedly due to the higher
volume of big-ticket blue-chip offerings spanning the exceptional
catalogue, led by the top lot of the sale, the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT
SWB California Spider Competizione. |
First conducted in 1950, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®
has grown to be the world’s premier celebration of the
automobile. Only the most beautiful and historic cars are invited
to appear on the famed 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf
Links®, and connoisseurs of art and style gather to admire these
masterpieces. This year, 229 cars — including 55 international
entries from 22 countries and 174 US entries from 31 states —
vied for special recognition. |
First conducted in 1950, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®
has grown to be the world’s premier celebration of the
automobile. Only the most beautiful and historic cars are invited
to appear on the famed 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf
Links®, and connoisseurs of art and style gather to admire these
masterpieces. This year, 229 cars — including 55 international
entries from 22 countries and 174 US entries from 31 states —
vied for special recognition. |
RM Sotheby’s is bringing absolute power and unmatched luxury
to the UAE capital in all-new sale spectacular. A new global
stage for collectors of fine art, jewellery, watches, cars, and
design. |
Bonhams will present to the market one of most raced and
best-known Anglo-American Cobra roadsters in historic racing
history at The Goodwood Revival Sale on Saturday 13
September. The 1963/'65 Cobra Hardtop Coupe Roaster was
based upon the original chassis frame of the very first Carroll
Shelby-conceived Cobra ever to contest the Le Mans 24-Hour
race, 62 years ago. The legendary car will be offered at an
estimate of £1,500,000 – 2,000,000. |
Leading automotive auction house and market leader Gooding
Christie’s today announced the Stan Lucas Collection Auction,
set to take place this September at the late collector’s renowned
Lucas Classic Tires in Long Beach, California. 100 lots of
Antique, Brass, and Classic Era cars, motorcycles, and
automobilia from the Stan Lucas Estate will be offered at no
reserve during the live auction scheduled for Saturday, September
20. Admission to the sale is exclusive to registered bidders and
pre-approved media only. |
Renowned Collection of the Late Stan Lucas,
Featuring the Greatest Antique and Classic
Era Vehicles, |
L’édition 2025 de Sport & Collection – 500 Ferrari contre le
cancer s’est tenue du 29 mai au 1?? juin sur le circuit du Val de
Vienne, au Vigeant, marquant la 31? édition d’un rendez-vous
devenu incontournable pour les passionnés d’automobile et les
défenseurs d’une cause solidaire. |
Ferrari, in partnership with RM Sotheby’s at Monterey, California,
has set a new world record as a one-of-one 2025 Tailor Made
Ferrari Daytona SP3 sold for $US 26 million, becoming the
highest-priced new Ferrari ever sold at auction. Commissioned as
an additional example beyond the original 599-unit limited-series
production run, the car features a striking exposed carbon fibre
and Giallo Modena livery with the first ever full-length Ferrari
logotype applied across the body. |
The “Tailored for Speed Collection” is one of the most carefully
curated collections of supercars, hypercars, and competition
machines to be offered at auction in Europe. This exceptional
single-owner collection of 42 cars presents serious collectors
with an opportunity to acquire some of the most significant
automobiles produced over the past 35 years. The collection
features many rare — and in some cases unique — cars,
boasting remarkable specifications. |
Consolidated Broad Arrow, Bonhams, Gooding Christie's and RM
Sotheby's Monterey Auction Results ... by price in descending
order |
International collector car auction house Gooding Christie’s has
announced a major consignment for its upcoming inaugural
European sale, to take place as the official auction partner of
Rétromobile in Paris in January 2026. A covered-headlight
long-wheelbase Ferrari 250 GT California Spider will be among
the headlining offerings at the Paris Auction, held at the Paris
Expo Porte de Versailles. Gooding Christie’s continues to
welcome additional consignments to the sale, subject to approval
and availability. |
The Concours of Elegance closed its doors on 07 September
2025 after another glorious event, held over three days in the
gardens of Hampton Court Palace, in west London. The 14th
edition of Europe’s premier concours d’elegance event, saw over
15,000 guests enjoy a jaw-dropping display of exquisite privately
owned road and competition motor cars – spanning over 100
years of automotive history, parked up in the palace gardens. |
Ferrari has unveiled its latest sports car, the 849 Testarossa
Spider, to international press and clients. The car, which replaces
the SF90 Spider in the range, is a hybrid plug-in super sports
berlinetta equipped with three electric motors alongside the
mid-rear twin-turbo V8, delivering a total of 1050 cv, 50 more than
the car it replaces. |
Ferrari has unveiled its latest sports car, the 849 Testarossa, to
international press and clients. The car, which replaces the
SF90 Stradale in the range, is a hybrid plug-in super sports
berlinetta equipped with three electric motors alongside the
mid-rear twin-turbo V8, delivering a total of 1050 cv, 50 more
than the car it replaces. |
RM Sotheby’s will bring two further incredible cars to Abu
Dhabi Collectors’ Week in December. This presents the
opportunity to acquire a McLaren F1, the most-celebrated
supercar of the modern era, and the 35th out of only 100
production T.50s—the F1’s spiritual successor, each offered
from the same Danish collection. |
For the second year in succession the Ferrari Owners’ Club
held their combined track day and annual concours at the
Goodwood circuit in West Sussex over the weekend of 16-17
July, 2025. The gathering enjoyed pleasantly warm weather
during the UK’s long hot and dry summer, which attracted a
good turnout of members and their Ferraris over the weekend.
Saturday was track day, which provided plenty of time for
members to exercise their cars on the circuit, which, as it did
last year, proved very popular. |
RM Sotheby’s flagship London auction will return on 1 November
2025, once again taking up its traditional position on the eve of
the RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.
Following the runaway success of last year’s £18-million sale,
the auction will be held for a second successive year at The
Peninsula London in Belgravia, a much-anticipated temporary
residence at what has quickly established itself as the most
luxurious and glamorous five-star destinations in the city. |
Salon Privé presented by Aviva Private Clients celebrated its 20th
anniversary in style at its regular venue of Blenheim Palace
between 27-31 August 2025. The palace wasn’t looking its usual
impressive self, as a multi-million-pound roof renovation project
meant that much of its splendour was hidden by plastic sheeting
clad scaffolding. Similarly, the normally bright green lawns looked
a rather sad yellow due to the particularly dry summer. |
The catalogue features over 75 highly desirable models from
across motoring history, alongside a selection of sought-after
memorabilia items, with latest entries led by supercars from The
Aleggria Collection. This prestigious ensemble of automobiles is
offered from a single private owner who has curated an
exceptional group of best-of-category cars. The group is led by an
incredibly original, low-mileage ‘non-cat, non-adjust’ specification
1990 Ferrari F40, .......... |
The fifth edition of the British Motor Show, for 2025 with title
sponsor Cazoo, was held at its regular venue of the Farnborough
International Exhibition & Conference Centre, situated on the east
perimeter of Farnborough Airport, between 15-17 August. Building
on the success of the previous shows, the 2025 edition was once
again further expanded, to provide even more variety in the
features, displays and entertainment for all age groups. |
Gooding Christie’s presented the Stan Lucas Collection Auction
on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the late collector’s Lucas
Classic Tires in Long Beach, California, drawing the focus of the
global prewar automotive collecting community in what will surely
be remembered as a market-defining moment. The auction house
sold 100% of the 99 lots on offer, presented entirely without
reserve, for a total of $33.9 million, far surpassing expectations. |
The 14th running of the Concours of Elegance presented by A.
Lange & Sohne was held between 05-07 September 2025 at
Hampton Court Palace, its regular home since 2017. The setting
for the concours were the gravel driveways that intersperse the
immaculately maintained Fountain Gardens to the rear of the
palace. The event was held in pleasantly warm and bright late
summer weather, providing a pleasant ambience for the 15,000
attendees over the course of the weekend. |
RM Sotheby’s has announced new consignments for the 19th
annual Hershey sale, including a 1908 Panhard et Levassor Type
Q Racing, 1931 Marmon Sixteen Two-Passenger Coupe by
LeBaron, and a 1935 Auburn 851 Custom Speedster. Held at the
Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 8-9, this
annual sale features a selection of veteran, Brass Era, and
post-war classics, as well as a selection of weird and wonderful
automobiles. |
The FestivalCar 2025 Concours d’Elegance, the international
event dedicated to classic cars, has just ended. Stellantis’ Italian
brands distinguished themselves with numerous prizes awarded
to privately-owned vehicles that entered the competition, while the
Lancia Flaminia Loraymo, a one-of-a-kind model in the world, part
of the Stellantis Heritage collection and usually exhibited at the
Turin HUB, received a particularly warm welcoming. |
Alfa Romeo enjoyed a memorable three days, a weekend when
Turin was transformed into the capital of the automotive world by
the Motor Show, the "Art of Speed" exhibition at MAUTO –
National Automobile Museum and the Revigliasco Torinese Car
Festival. The 33 Stradale succeeded in exciting the fans, its
presence a unique dialogue between past and future, tradition
and innovation. |
The 2025 edition of the Goodwood Revival Meeting was held over
the weekend of 12-14 September, once again attracting
enormous crowds to the picturesque Sussex circuit for another
sell-out meeting. This was despite somewhat inclement weather
in the days leading up to the event, and also over the weekend,
which made the car park fields somewhat quaggy in places,
much to the dismay of those who became bogged down. |
The Bonhams "Audrain" Auction, held October 3, 2025 at the
International Tennis Hall of Fame, achieved a total of $10.3
million with a sell-through rate of 85% across 47 lots. The
annual sale drew an enthusiastic audience as spirited bidding
created a lively atmosphere throughout the auction. |
Ferrari has chosen Capital Markets Day 2025, as the occasion to
reveal the production-ready chassis and components of its new
electric car, the first full-electric model in the history of the
Prancing Horse. This model is a milestone in the brand’s
multi-energy strategy, which encompasses internal combustion
engines, HEV and PHEV powertrains, and now, fully electric
drive. |
Mecum Auctions, Christopher Miele and Prancing Horse of
Nashville have come together to present the Phil and Martha
Bachman Ferrari Collection—one of the most preeminent private
Ferrari assemblages in the world—at Mecum Kissimmee 2026,
to be held on Jan. 6-18. Celebrated for its pristine, low-mileage
examples and impeccable provenance, the Bachman collection
reflects decades of passion and discernment in regards to the
Ferrari marque. |
RM Sotheby’s returned to the Hershey Lodge for its 19th annual
sale, held during the Antique Automobile Club of America’s
(AACA) Eastern Division Fall Meet. Over the two-day event, RM
Sotheby’s achieved $13.79 million in total sales with 97 percent
of all lots finding new homes, drawing a packed room of bidders
and underscoring Hershey’s place as one of the most important
gatherings in the collector car calendar. |
autoClássico, one of Portugal’s major classic car shows, was
held at its regular venue of the city’s Exponor exhibition centre,
close to the airport. Over the weekend of 3-5 October 2025 it
attracted some 40,000 visitors. As with many classic car shows
and events in 2025 there was a celebration of the 75th
anniversary of Formula One, with displays in the main hall. |
Generating unprecedented pre-sale interest from around the
world, The Tailored for Speed Collection was one of the most
eagerly anticipated single-owner collections to ever be offered in
Europe. And it didn’t disappoint when the cars went under the
hammer in Zürich on 11 October, with the collection smashing its
pre-sale high estimate, grossing CHF 69,672,12. |
Broad Arrow Auctions held their inaugural Zoute Concours
Auction on Friday 10 October 2025, in collaboration with the
famed Zoute Grand Prix Week. The auction room was packed
with collectors and guests who enjoyed a vibrant atmosphere on
the beautiful grounds of Approach Golf in Knokke-Heist. |
Bonhams returned for The Zoute Sale in Knokke-Heist, held
during the Zoute Grand Prix, a premier automotive and lifestyle
event appealing to car enthusiasts from all over Europe and
beyond. October 12th saw strong results especially for Ferraris.
Marking its 13th anniversary, this year's auction attracted
record-breaking interest, with over 1,200 registered bidders from
36 countries and more than 1,000 attendees in the room. On the
rostrum, auctioneer James Knight drew bids from the crowd and
telephones. |
Broad Arrow is the official auction partner of the Auto Zürich
motor show, taking place at Messe Zürich from 30 October - 2
November 2025. On the grounds of the luxurious Dolder Grand
Hotel, overlooking picturesque Lake Zürich, Broad Arrow will offer
for sale more than 60 of the world’s most collectable cars at its
Zürich Auction on 1 November. The Broad Arrow Zürich Auction
catalogue can be viewed here. |
Over four days, the event drew approximately 238,000 visitors —
its highest attendance to date. The circuit welcomed nearly 700
racing cars in action, while around 9,200 collector vehicles filled
the display areas around the track, with even more gathered in
the surrounding car parks. These cars represented 220
international clubs and more than 80 manufacturers. The
competition covered an expanded historical spectrum: the six
traditional racing grids were joined by three additional support
“plateaux”, featuring cars ranging from 1923 to 2010. |
Broad Arrow Auctions is readying for its inaugural Las Vegas
Auction, set for October 31, 2025, in partnership with Concours
at Wynn Las Vegas. Featuring 68 desirable collector cars and
two fascinating Formula One memorabilia lots, the Las Vegas
Auction will be held in the Bandol 1 Room at the luxurious Wynn
Las Vegas, with cars displayed on the spectacular greens at the
Wynn Golf Club. |
RM Sotheby’s returned to Munich on 18 October to conclude its
best ever sale at Motorworld, grossing €26,078,500 and making it
the most successful sale in its four year history. The 1996
Ferrari F50, was the top seller on the night. The Rosso Corsa
example was delivered new to Italy and was retained by its first
over for more than 20 years. |
Some cars are born to be, and remain, timeless. They are
“forever” cars because they embody that perfect blend of taste,
passion, function, and performance that defines true
masterpieces. Villa La Massa Excellence, an event dedicated to
the most extraordinary supercars and hypercars of recent years,
created in collaboration with Canossa, presented, on October 17
through 19, 2025 precisely this type of vehicle. |
Today, the veil was lifted on a new Ferrari One-Off model from the
Special Projects programme: the Ferrari SC40. Designed by
Ferrari’s Styling Centre under the direction of Flavio Manzoni, the
SC40 is a mid-rear-engined V6 that takes its architecture,
chassis, and powertrain from the 296 GTB. The Ferrari SC40 thus
joins the most exclusive segment of the range — that of unique,
tailor-made cars ... |
Gooding Christie’s, the official auction house of Rétromobile, has
announced the consignment of The Cherrett Collection,
consisting of four Alfa Romeo 6Cs lovingly cherished and
maintained by the late Alfa Romeo historian Angela Cherrett and
her husband Allan since the 1960s. Well regarded among the
automotive community in the UK and Europe, the Cherretts were
active participants in many events, tours, and rallies throughout
the years. |
Broad Arrow Auctions released the results from its inaugural Las
Vegas Auction on October 31, 2025, at Wynn Las Vegas. The
debut sale was the official auction of Concours at Wynn Las
Vegas, a dynamic, ever-growing event celebrating automotive
excellence and history, with 2025 classes tied wonderfully to the
highly desirable collector cars presented in Broad Arrow’s Las
Vegas catalog. |
RM Sotheby’s returned to The Peninsula London for its 2025
London auction and enjoyed an excellent sale which grossed an
impressive £23,703,910. With a wide variety of cars on offer, from
London to Brighton Run-eligible veteran cars, through to the latest
exotic hypercars, the auction was conducted in a packed
ballroom at London’s spectacular Peninsula Hotel. |
Broad Arrow Auctions announced the results of its inaugural
Zürich Auction. Held on Saturday,1 November 2025, in
partnership with Auto Zürich, collectors from Switzerland and
across the world experienced a truly exciting atmosphere at
the preview and auction in the luxurious Dolder Grand hotel
overlooking Lake Zürich. |
Gordon Murray Automotive and RM Sotheby’s return to Wynn
Las Vegas at amfAR’s benefit gala on Nov. 21, to unveil one of
the most exclusive offerings in modern automotive history: S1 LM
Chassis #1. The S1 LM showcases the essence of Professor
Gordon Murray’s six decades of design mastery and debuts
Special Vehicles, a new division devoted to crafting the most
exclusive driver-focused cars ever built by the British marque. |
The 43rd annual Auto e Moto d’Epoca show was held for the third
time at Bologna’s Fiere exhibition centre between 23-26 October
2025. The expansive classic vehicle exhibition encompassed
eleven halls of the complex, malls and the central concourse
arena. There were also further outdoor display and vendor areas
in the access roads between the halls. |
Thanks to the extraordinary result at the 8 Hours of Bahrain,
the last race of the season, Ferrari has taken the
Manufacturers’ title in the 2025 FIA World Endurance
Championship, 53 years after its last world title. The triumph
was twofold, with the FIA World Endurance Drivers’
Championship being taken by official drivers Alessandro Pier
Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi at the wheel of the
Ferrari – AF Corse 499P number 51, fourth at the chequered
flag. |
The undulating Mugello circuit in the Tuscan hills, to the north
of Florence, was the venue for the 2025 end of season Ferrari
Finali Mondiali. Just as had been the case with the 2024
edition at Imola, the event was blighted by rain, although not to
quite the same intensity. Nonetheless, it made for difficult
conditions, whether one was a driver, official, engineer or a
visitor. Despite the predominantly miserable weather there were
some 25,000 attendees over the course of the weekend. |
RM Sotheby’s annual London auction was held at the prestigious
The Peninsular Hotel adjacent to Hyde Park Corner on Saturday
01 November 2025. The sale preceded the annual London to
Brighton Veteran Car Run, which was held on the Sunday. The
sale comprised of nine lots of automobilia, together with 64
automobile lots. |
Partners since 2022, Artcurial Motorcars and Renault announce a
unique event in the history of the collection: The Renault Icons,
an unprecedented and exceptional auction to be held on 7
December 2025 at the emblematic Renault factory in
Flins-sur-Seine, 40 kilometres from Paris, which will also become
the future Renault collections museum. |
The second edition of the St James’s Motoring Spectacle was
once again held on Saturday 01 November 2025 as a prelude to
the London – Brighton Veteran Car Run on the Sunday. Pall Mall,
the home of the Royal Automobile Club, who organised the event
as part of London Motor Week, was once again the venue for the
free to attend gathering. |
The annual Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show was held at
its traditional venue of Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre
between 07-09 November 2025. Over the course of the three
days, the show attracted over 72,000 visitors to enjoy a nostalgic
trip down memory lane. They certainly had plenty to see, with
some 330 one-make or model car club displays running to over
3000 vehicles, including many long-lost marques, with others
ranging from microcars, through basic modes of travel ... |
The latest edition of the Classic Car Auction Yearbook for 2024 –
2025, sponsored by UBS, celebrated its 30th anniversary with a
further enlarged opus. It was presented by its founder and author,
Adolfo Orsi, on the opening evening of the Auto e Moto d’Epoca
Show in Bologna on 23 October 2025. The book covers the
auction period from 01 September 2024 to 31 August 2025,
incorporating the results from all the major auctions in Monterey,
California, during that month, they being the latest direction of the
classic car market. |
RM Sotheby’s has sold the first Gordon Murray Special Vehicles
S1 LM commission for 20.63 million during the 2025 Formula 1
Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix Weekend. The result surpasses
the Bugatti Chiron Profilée, the highest publicly verified sale of a
brand new supercar at auction, establishing the S1 LM as the
most expensive new car ever sold at auction, excluding charitable
sales. The sale on 21 November 2025 reflects the significance of
the S1 LM’s lineage, its rarity, and its direct connection to
Gordon Murray, the creator of the McLaren F1. |
The fifteenth edition of the Milano AutoClassica show was held
between 21-23 November 2025, once again occupying halls 12,
16 and 20 of the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre. Upon
entering the show through the main entrance in Hall 12, visitors
were greeted by a display of three Ferrari XX models, in
celebration of the 20th anniversary of the programme. It doesn’t
seem like 20 years since the Enzo based FXX first took to the
track, whilst it is over 10 years since the LaFerrari based FXX-K
made its debut! |
The fifteenth edition of the Milano AutoClassica show was held
between 21-23 November 2025, once again occupying halls 12,
16 and 20 of the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre. Upon
entering the show through the main entrance in Hall 12, visitors
were greeted by a display of three Ferrari XX models, in
celebration of the 20th anniversary of the programme. It doesn’t
seem like 20 years since the Enzo based FXX first took to the
track, whilst it is over 10 years since the LaFerrari based FXX-K
made its debut! |
RM Sotheby’s will return to its traditional home at the Louvre
Palace’s spectacular Salles du Carrousel on 28 January 2026 for
the 13th running of Europe’s premier collector car auction in
Paris. Following this year’s incredible auction that saw the 1965
24 Hours of Le Mans-winning 1964 Ferrari 250 LM sell for
€34,880,000 in the City of Lights, next year’s sale is already
shaping up to be one to remember with the early consignment of
The Silver Star Collection, a six-strong group of some of the
German marque’s most iconic machines |
