On 9 October, Broad Arrow will open the doors of its flagship auction in Italy, while a parallel online event runs from 5 to 14 October via Global Icons: Zoute Online. The mixed format aims to attract both on-site bidders and the growing community of digital collectors. Among the 30-plus lots, a blend of cutting-edge technology, vintage craftsmanship and royal provenance promises to spark intense competition.
Hypercar Highlights: Power, Rarity and Innovation
The centerpiece of the hypercar block is a BMW M5 E39 from the year 2000. Beneath its familiar silhouette lies a clandestine Volkswagen W10 power unit of five litres, a prototype devised during Ferdinand Piëch’s era and used as his personal test-bed. The engine’s uniqueness alone makes this car a collector’s dream, and the chassis is expected to fetch a price in the mid-six-figure range.
Following the BMW, a Ferrari LaFerrari from 2015 will appear. Only 499 examples were ever built; this specimen has covered just over 13,000 km and its high-tension battery was recently replaced by the factory, ensuring peak performance. Valuations place the LaFerrari between €4 million and €5 million, reflecting its status as one of the most coveted hybrid hypercars of the early 2010s.
Not far behind sits a McLaren P1 also a 2015 model and one of 375 produced. With a recorded mileage of merely 293 km, the car is almost pristine. Experts estimate its value at €1.4 million-€1.8 million, underscoring the market’s appetite for low-kilometre, limited-run hybrids that exceed 900 hp.
Vintage Icons: Pure Mechanical Elegance
The auction also celebrates classic engineering with a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing from 1955. Described as one of the best-preserved, non-restored examples worldwide, the car sports original documentation dating back to 1968. Its rarity and condition justify an estimated price between €1.7 million and €2 million.
Representing British tradition, the catalogue includes an Aston Martin V8 Vantage X-Pack from 1987, one of only 137 units manufactured. It pairs a manual gearbox with a Weber-carbureted V8, embodying the “old-school” driving experience. Broad Arrow anticipates offers ranging from €300 k to €400 k for this mechanical ode.
From a more recent era, a Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach ClubSport produced in 2018 will be up for bid. With 16,218 km on the odometer, the car is positioned in the €400 k-€500 k bracket, appealing to enthusiasts who value the track-focused evolution of the iconic 911 platform.
Royal and Restomod Treasures
Among the most intriguing pieces is a Cadillac Series 62 dating to 1951 that once belonged to King Baudouin of Belgium. The lot is listed without a reserve price, inviting competitive bidding for a genuine piece of European royalty.
Two contemporary restomods also enter the arena. The Kimera EVO37 a hybrid of classic silhouette and modern performance, is valued between €950 k and €1.2 million. Meanwhile, an Lancia Delta Integrale Futurista by Automobili Amos targets a €325 k-€425 k range, offering insight into the secondary market for bespoke reimaginations of historic models.
Rounding out the elite collection is a Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase that served Queen Elizabeth II. Expected to fetch between €400 k and €450 k, the vehicle represents the pinnacle of British luxury and royal association.
Whether attending the physical event on 9 October or participating online from 5-14 October, bidders will have the chance to own a piece of automotive history.
