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It’s Time For the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction

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16 – 17 May 2026 Villa Erba, Italy

Our friends at Broad Arrow Auctions proudly welcomes the collector car community to the grounds of Villa Erba on the breathtaking shores of Lake Como—and amidst the prestige of the renowned Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este—for a live preview launching the auction weekend.

Presenting over 70 of the highest quality collector cars, the sale promises to deliver a truly premium auction experience across two days of spirited bidding.

Whether joining Broad Arrow in person or participating from across the globe, you may register to bid in person, online (link below), by phone, or absentee. Contact Client Services at [email protected] for personalized assistance, please mention The Silo when contacting.

Auction
Saturday, 16 May 18:00 (CET)
Sunday, 17 May 10:30 (CET)
Preview 
Friday, 15 May 10:00 – 18:00 (CET)
Saturday, 16 May 10:00 – 18:00 (CET)
Sunday, 17 May 9:30 – 10:30 (CET)
Location
Villa Erba
Largo Luchino Visconti, 4
22012 Cernobbio
Italy

Some of the highlight cars

2018 Pagani Zonda Unica Lot: 228 Estimate: €9.500.000 – €12.000.000
1990 Ferrari F40 Lot: 126 Estimate: €2.300.000 – €2.500.000
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe Lot: 124 Estimate: €1.600.000 – €2.000.000
2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3 Lot: 253 Estimate: €6.500.000 – €8.500.000
1926 Bugatti Type 37 Grand Prix Lot: 109 Estimate: €1.000.000 – €1.300.000
1981 Sauber BMW M1 Group 5Lot: 224 Estimate: €1.000.000 – €1.200.000
1929 Bugatti Type 43 Roadster by Eugène Matthys Lot: 243 Estimate: €2.500.000 – €3.500.000
1975 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale Group 4 Specification Lot: 231 Estimate: €600.000 – €800.000 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 S Spider AmericaL ot: 242 Estimate: €500.000 – €700.000
1990 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversario Lot: 130Estimate: €500.000 – €600.000 1989 Mercedes-Benz Boschert B300 Biturbo Gullwing Coupe Lot: 122Estimate: €475.000 – €525.000
1966 Porsche 911 S Soft Window Targa Test Car ex-Neerpasch Lot:22 Estimate: €700.000 – €1.000.000

For the Silo, Jarrod Barker.

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The Most Original Early Ferrari Is Coming To Auction

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January 2015, Villa Erba, Italy. Our friends at Broad Arrow Auctions are thrilled to announce the consignment of what many consider to be one of the most original early Ferrari models extant to its inaugural Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction. Never before offered for public sale, the 1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa with Coachwork by Carrozzeria Ansaloni is one of two examples purchased by the Besana brothers, Ferrari’s earliest customers.

Complete with Ferrari Classiche White Book certification with its original body, chassis, 2.0-liter V12 engine, and five-speed racing gearbox, it is further complemented by 50-year family ownership from 1965 to 2015 with multiple in-depth editorial pieces documenting its impressive provenance.
1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa
Coachwork by Carrozzeria Ansaloni Chassis No 004 C
Engine No. 004 C
Estimate: €5,500,000 – €7,500,000 / $8,180,000 cad- $11,540,000 cad.
Classiche White Book certified with its original body, chassis, 2.0-liter V12, and five-speed racing gearbox.
One of two 166 Spyder Corsas purchased by the Besana brothers, Ferrari’s earliest customers. Sixth overall at the 1948 Targa Florio, a veteran of the 1948 and 1949 Mille Miglias, period Formula Two races, and hill climbs. Long-term 50-year family ownership 1965-2015 with multiple in-depth editorial pieces.
2004 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance class award—displayed at Pebble Beach within Casa Ferrari in 2019 and 2022.
Best of Show at the 2003 FCA National Meet, Cavallino and FCA Platinum Awards; feature car at the 2006 Cavallino Classic.