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Iconic Collector Cars In Upcoming Online Auction

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Broad Arrow Lights Up the Collector Car Market
An Exciting Preview Event at the Iconic Roland-Garros Stadium
Roland-Garros Stadium, among the most storied venues in sport, sets the stage for a live preview of iconic collector cars to be offered in the upcoming Global Icons: Europe Online auction 27 – 30 January.

The Headliner

Headlining the event is one of Formula One’s pivotal machines: the 1992 Benetton B192 that Michael Schumacher drove to his first Grand Prix victory at Spa-Francorchamps in 1992.

Presented alongside cars going under the online hammer, a pre-war Bugatti Type 18 known as ‘Black Bess’ will appear courtesy of the Netherlands’ Luwman Museum, a car once owned by French aviation pioneer Roland Garros himself. Guests will also find activations from select global brands and a curated program of experiences throughout the venue.

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe Location: Roland-Garros Stadium
Offered At: €2.250.000
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Lightweight Location: Roland-Garros Stadium and Rétromobile
Offered At: €1.100.000

The preview is open to the public with advance registration required.

Another Headliner

1913 Bugatti Type 18 ‘Black Bess’
On Display Courtesy of “Louwman Museum”

Our friends at Broad Arrow are pleased to announce that all lots are now live and open for bidding in the Global Icons series of online auctions.

With over 80 collector cars offered across Global Icons: Europe Online and Global Icons: UK Online, plus 100 lots of authentic memorabilia in Global Icons: Memorabilia Online , there’s something for every collector. Register to view and/or bid now. Automotive lots close on 30 January, with memorabilia following on 1 February.

Meet Broad Arrow Car Specialist – Yves Boitel

Getting behind the wheel of a Jaguar D-Type is an unforgettable experience, one Yves Boitel describes as a raw, mechanical connection between driver, machine, and road. Every input passes through an engineering masterpiece designed to endure the grueling conditions of a twenty-four-hour race.

Now bringing to market cars like the Jaguar D-Type XKD 551, sold at last year’s inaugural Zürich auction, and currently representing the Benetton B192-05 in which Michael Schumacher claimed his first Formula One victory, Yves’s journey into the collector car world began earlier than most, with his first words as a toddler being car brands.

He immersed himself in the hobby from there, developing an appreciation for the individual stories behind each car and what separates the significant examples from their contemporaries.

After completing his economics degree in Zürich, Yves joined Lamborghini at Sant’Agata Bolognese, then spent nearly eight years with one of Switzerland’s most respected classic car dealers—a foundation in the industry that continues to shape his work today.

Yves’s enthusiasm surfaces most clearly when discussing sports cars from the fifties and sixties, and rally cars from the seventies, an era he has studied extensively. On a more personal level, he has a particular affinity for Lancia and BMW. Two of the latter see regular exercise under his ownership, though his interests reach well beyond those marques to any car that introduced meaningful technology for its era or carries compelling provenance, especially when accompanied by thorough historical documentation.

Based in Switzerland and fluent in German, English, and Italian, Yves travels regularly to meet clients and attend international automotive events. He’ll be at Rétromobile and the live preview at Roland-Garros Stadium, where he welcomes the opportunity to connect.

Turn Your Garage into a Motorsports Hall of Fame


Showcase your passion for motorsports with artifacts from Global Icons: Memorabilia Online

Collecting motorsport memorabilia offers more than decoration. It provides a tangible link to the moments that defined the sport, moments where drivers demonstrated unrelenting courage, pushing technological marvels to their limits for a chance at lasting glory.

Broad Arrow will present a curated selection of authentic motorsport memorabilia at the upcoming Global Icons: Memorabilia Online online auction, featuring race-worn artifacts from hall of fame drivers like John Surtees and Ayrton Senna, alongside pieces from drivers who will inevitably be remembered among the greats.

Select lots will be available for live preview in Paris. We invite you to register to attend the live preview event at Roland-Garros Stadium and to view the lots on display on the Broad Arrow Rétromobile stand. Bidding begins to close on 1 February starting at 19:00 (CET).

Celebrating Record Attendance at InterClassics Maastricht

When 44,323 people show up to a classic car event, you know something special is happening. The 31st edition of InterClassics Maastricht just set a new attendance record, further cementing its place among Europe’s premier classic car events.

Beyond the expected displays of iconic classics and sought-after modern performance machines, the show offered something more: “Legends of the Rising Sun,” a centennial celebration of Japanese automotive innovation. The exhibit gathered landmarks from Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, and others, including the 2000GT, Skyline GT-R R34, and 787B, into one curated space.

As a partner of InterClassics, Broad Arrow welcomed guests into our VIP lounge, offering a chance to step off the show floor, connect with our team, and absorb the event’s energy surrounded by exceptional automobiles.

Private Sales in Paris
Exceptional Collector Cars Available for Immediate Acquisition
Broad Arrow Private Sales is bringing an exciting lineup to Paris, with cars available for immediate acquisition, no waiting for the gavel to fall.

At Roland-Garros Stadium, alongside our curated preview for Global Icons: Europe Online, you’ll find an exceptionally original 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe, an ultra-rare 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Lightweight, and a virtually untouched 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4.

Across the city at the landmark Rétromobile event, 1,001 horsepower worth of conversation starter in the form of a recently listed 2008 Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 Coupe will be among the collector cars on display on the Broad Arrow stand.

For the Silo, Jarrod Barker.

Featured image- 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4
Location: Roland-Garros Stadium
Offered At: €2.150.000

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Porsche Rarities Coming To Auction

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Broad Arrow Auctions has released the complete digital catalog for its upcoming inaugural Chattanooga Auction, set for 12 October 2024 at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Tennessee and we have it here for you to drool over (see below).

Among the 90+ collector cars on offer at the single-day sale are no less than 15 variations of the 911 model, including such rarities as the 1984 Porsche 911 SC RS Gruppe B “Evolutionsserie”, the vertible “missing link” in any Carrera RS collection.

Friday, October 11 9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET
Saturday, October 12 9:00 am – 1:00 pm ETAuction
Saturday, October 12 1:00 pm ET

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Broad Arrow Auctions – The Chattanooga Auction 2024 – CatalogDownload
1984 Porsche 911 SC RS Gruppe B “Evolutionsserie”Lot 180
Estimate: $2,600,000 – $3,500,000 USD/ $3,528,000 CAD- $4,750,000 CAD

Looking for something less German? View all lots- click here.

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2019 Porsche 911 Speedster Heritage Design Package Lot 140
Estimate: $375,000 – $425,000 USD/ $509,000 CAD- $577,000 CAD
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ONLINE ONLY CAR AUCTION RECORD BROKEN

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A global online marketplace founded by a British car dealer has just broken the online-only world record for a car auction, selling a McLaren P1 for an incredible $1,600,888 usd or $2,010,851 cad .

No other online-only platform for collectible cars has ever achieved a higher sales price.

Unlike traditional auctions, where cars are transported to a central location and bidders attend in person, Collecting Cars has disrupted the industry with an online-only format that has already notched up multiple world records. Cars stay with their owners, and more than 90% of sales happen without a physical viewing. This is made possible by the technology and knowledge behind the platform, which gives bidders a ‘virtual viewing’ of the car in question; supported by more than 150 photos and comprehensive detail on its features and maintenance history.

Bids entered during the online-only auction are legally binding, and Collecting Cars levies a low buyer’s premium of just 5% (+ VAT for UK buyers), which is substantially lower than traditional auction houses that typically charge 12% or more. Furthermore, the buyer’s premium is capped at £5,000 / $5,000 (+ VAT if applicable). On hammer prices above £1m, this means that the buyer’s premium is 0.6% or less.

The world-record car in question was a McLaren P1, one of just 375 examples built, and with only 433 miles from new. Motortrend.com: “The twin-turbocharged hybrid V-8 engine develops 903 horsepower and will launch to 62 mph in under 3 seconds. It’s made of exotic materials like carbon fiber and titanium.”

An original US-market vehicle; it was collected from the McLaren factory in the UK by its first and only owner. The car had also covered less than 100 miles since its most recent maintenance, which also included full checks of all electrical and battery equipment, at a total cost of more than $7,000 usd.

The Founder and CEO of Collecting Cars, Edward Lovett, said: “For around 60 years, car auctions have traditionally charged substantial commissions and premiums, often taking more than 15% out of the total value of the deal. We knew there was a better approach, and we have developed a world-class online marketplace for sellers and buyers without the unnecessary overheads, which is breaking records.

“This result shows the game-changing power Collecting Cars now wields in the global market, with online-only auctions that are cost-free and hassle-free for the seller, and which represent outstanding value for the buyer. In this case, the buyer’s premium for the winning bidder was just 0.3%.”

The company, which has sold over 4,700 lots since launch, was founded by British car dealer Edward Lovett in 2019.

Lovett was born into the family car business, and in more recent years has provided a private brokerage service, finding homes for some of the most sought-after collector cars in the world. Drawing on his significant experience, he saw the opportunity to develop a dedicated online-only platform for iconic, collectible and sporting cars.

Tokyo Lawyer Commutes in a Freaking McLaren P1
This P1 is a daily driver for renowned Tokyo Lawyer Hiramatsu.

As well as its very low premium for buyers, Collecting Cars offers significantly better value for sellers. The detailed photographic presentation and professional descriptions mean their car is showcased in the best possible way, and it is marketed to a huge captive audience of passionate enthusiasts. Furthermore, there is no listing fee, and they receive 100% of the hammer price. For the Silo, Jules Tipler.

About Collecting Cars:

Collecting Cars is an online auction platform that curates consignments from around the world and markets them to a global audience. The streamlined and transparent process makes buying and selling cars, motorbikes, and automobilia via its online auctions one of the most effective and hassle-free ways of transacting.

To date, the Collecting Cars platform has sold more than 4,700 lots, and total sales value generated for sellers exceeds £170 million or $2,864,53718 cad . It also has more than 50,000 registered users around the world. The multi-national auction company has headquarters in London, and offices in Munich, Sydney, and Los Angeles.

More than 90% of sales since launch have happened without a physical viewing, underscoring the significant trust that Collecting Cars has earned among its customers.

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Barrett-Jackson Revs Up for Auto Event of 2022

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Barrett-Jackson is revving up for the automotive event of 2022 when it returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale, January 22-30, to celebrate 50 years of The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions.

The annual Scottsdale Auction has hosted some of the most electrifying moments in collector car history over the last five decades.

January’s Scottsdale Auction will both celebrate those milestones and deliver an action-packed automotive lifestyle event filled with an incredible collector car docket, the latest vehicles from top automakers, symposiums on a variety of automotive-related topics, and hundreds of exhibits and displays. Among the collector cars set to cross the block with No Reserve is an extremely rare 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, one of only 918 of the hybrid hypercars produced worldwide.

“We’re preparing to host the world’s most exciting automotive lifestyle event in January to celebrate 50 years of ‘The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions,'” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “When my father Russ and his business partner, Tom Barrett, set out to raise money for the Scottsdale library with a local car show, they had no idea the impact they would have on the collector hobby over the next five decades. We’re proud of our heritage and the role we’ve played in the collector car hobby over the last half-century, and we can’t wait to continue this legacy in 2022, beginning with our flagship Scottsdale Auction.”

The 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder set to cross the block in January is considered to be among the “Holy Trinity” of hypercars and is one of the final 918s delivered that year.

Painted in white with a red leather interior, it’s powered by a naturally aspirated 4.6-liter V8 engine paired to Porsche’s 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. Capable of 0-60 in 2.2 seconds, the 918 produces 887 horsepower with 282 horsepower coming from two electric motors. It has a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, rides on Magnesium wheels and has just over 300 actual miles.

Another highly anticipated vehicle is the ultimate Pro-Touring muscle car: a 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute Edition owned by seven-time Major League Baseball All Star and three-time World Series champion Buster Posey. Capable of producing 828 horsepower routed to the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic Bowler Performance Transmission, this Mustang features custom parts, modern technology and design throughout. Selling with No Reserve, this vehicle comes with several items adding to its provenance, including an Eleanor Tribute Edition Certificate of Authenticity, a box full of memorabilia and the build appraisal book with receipts and images.

“We’re going to kick off 2022 with one of our greatest events to date filled with prized collectible vehicles that are destined to be remembered,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson.

“Over the years we’ve built a collector car family that is truly the heart of this hobby. I can’t think of a better way to speed into our next 50 years than with an amazing celebration this January.”

In addition to rare hypercars and customs, Barrett-Jackson’s diverse Scottsdale docket will include a 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake that is one of only three continuation Super Snakes authorized by Shelby. Also selling with No Reserve, this one-owner car, CSX4404, is powered by a 427ci V8 engine with twin Paxton superchargers mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. This Cobra comes complete with its Build Sheet and the original Shelby Automobiles, Inc., MSO signed by Carroll himself, as well as his signature on the dashboard.

About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections. Welcoming over 500,000 attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson produces live collector car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada and Houston, Texas where thousands of the most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. With broadcast partner A+E Networks, Barrett-Jackson features live television coverage of their events on FYI and The HISTORY Channel, as well as all the cars, all the time via their produced livestream on Barrett-Jackson.com. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings.