• Collecting Cars confirms over £1 billion in sales since it was founded in 2019
• This comprises 21,000+ sales from listings across over 50 countries
• Sister site, Watch Collecting, has recorded £100 million in sales since launch in 2021
• Collecting Cars added Sealed Bids to its leading online auction platform in August, and is about to launch the second edition following the success of the first
• The Sealed Bids format is designed for privacy, efficiency, and premium marketing of blue-chip collector cars
• October’s Sealed Bids auction is now live, headlined by a Top Gun-themed 2021 Aston Martin V12 Speedster, a low-mileage 2009 Lamborghini Murciélago SV, and a 1991 Ferrari F40 with known history from new
• More information on Collecting Cars Sealed Bids here
• PR link for imagery here

LONDON, 8 OCTOBER, 2025:
Now firmly established as the leading worldwide platform of its type, Collecting Cars today marks a major milestone: more than £1 billion (US$1.34 billion) worth of consignments have now been sold across its platforms. Since launch, the automotive auction platform has seen over 21,000 sales, with consignments listed in more than 50 countries – solidifying its position as the online-only global leader in curated automotive collectibles.

Collecting Cars was launched in 2019, offering a fresh approach to the online auction space for enthusiast vehicles and collectable memorabilia. In 2021, The Collecting Group expanded with the launch of Watch Collecting, creating a trusted home for high-end timepieces, which has since recorded over £100 million (US$134 million) in sales. Together, the two online auction platforms serve a global community of over 400,000 registered members, delivering a seamless and expertly curated experience for both buyers and sellers.

Looking at a snapshot of the particularly high-end sales, to date, Collecting Cars has sold over 1,800 cars for prices exceeding £100,000, while Watch Collecting has achieved more than 370 watch sales over the £50,000 mark. Together, the platforms have consistently attracted world-class consignments and discerning collectors, with Collecting Cars alone having attracted over 360,000 registered members. The platform’s most-sold marques include Porsche, with more than 3,000 sales (over 2,500 of which have been 911s), followed by BMW and Mercedes-Benz with over 1,500 cars each, Land Rover and Range Rover combined with more than 1,200, and Ferrari with over 1,000 vehicles successfully auctioned.

The platform has also achieved multiple world-record public sale prices, including £610,000 for a 2000 Subaru Impreza S6 WRC formerly driven by Richard Burns, HK$4,328,888 for a 2023 Porsche 992 GT3 RS Weissach Pack, and €407,704 for a 1998 Porsche 993 Carrera Cup. Other standout results include €183,000 for a 1988 BMW E30 M3 Evolution II, $201,000 for a 1989 Mercedes-Benz R107 500SL, and £161,000 for a 2014 Land Rover Defender 90 Works V8 70th edition. Further highlights include a 2015 Land Rover Defender 110 Heritage at £102,000, a 2004 Renault Clio V6 at £90,000, and a 2005 Renaultsport Clio 182 Trophy at £45,250.

As The Collecting Group celebrates these achievements, the first vehicles to be offered in the October 2025 edition of its all-new Sealed Bids function are confirmed – offering a truly exceptional trio of collector-grade supercars. Bidding will start today, 8 October, concluding on 16 October.

Among the highlights is a 2021 Aston Martin V12 Speedster, one of just 88 ever made, and one of only a limited few that were transformed into an official ‘Top Gun Maverick Specification’ by the Q department to celebrate the iconic film franchise. It features helmets inspired by lead character Maverick in the rear buttresses and exclusive nods to the film, like painted decals. Powered by a 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 and constructed with a lightweight carbon-fibre body, this particular Aston Martin V12 Speedster has covered just 1,800 km from new and resides in Qatar.

Also available via the latest Sealed Bids edition is a 2009 Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SV, the more focused and lightweight version of the marque’s flagship V12 supercar. This example is an original UK-market right-hand-drive example, showing just 15,000 miles from new, and is now said to be among the most sought-after models for collectors of modern performance icons.

A third highlight is the 1991 Ferrari F40; a legendary supercar that needs little introduction. Delivered new to Germany, this 27,000 km example features a lightweight composite body, twin-turbocharged 2.9-litre V8 engine, and comes with known ownership history from new. It also benefits from recently replaced fuel cells and major overhauls of the suspension and brakes, making it one of the most desirable F40s currently on the market, and is offered from its current custodianship in Canada.

The Collecting Group continues to redefine the experience of buying and selling collectibles online, combining transparency, expertise, and global reach with record-breaking results and an engaged enthusiast community.

View the Collecting Cars Sealed Bids website here.
View the Watch Collecting website here.

London, England: 30 April 2025 – Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, will present some of the hobby’s most desirable collector cars across all categories at its inaugural Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction on 24-25 May 2025.

As the official auction partner for this globally renowned event, Broad Arrow is offering more than 70 of the most collectible cars for sale on the shores of Lake Como, including a selection of very special BMW models of all eras, some of the rarest and most iconic pre- and post-war classics in the world, legends of motorsport, and a number of very special supercars with exciting provenance.

“The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este brings together the finest historic automobiles in the world across many carefully selected categories,” says Joe Twyman, VP of Sales for Broad Arrow’s EMEA Region. “As the official partner of BMW AG for this globally prestigious event on the collector car calendar, we have meticulously curated a selection of cars that honours the spirit of the Concorso and that represents almost every era of the automobile, from 1933 to 2023. This includes models never before offered for public sale, highly desirable cars with incredible provenance and a dedicated, independent BMW auction that pays homage to the success of this esteemed marque.”

Final entries for Broad Arrow’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction are led by:

1989 Ferrari F40 “Competizione” (Estimate: €2.300.000 – €2.800.000)
The Ferrari F40 holds a very special place in automotive history, not just for its looks and performance, but as the last road car to be designed under the watch of Enzo Ferrari himself. Regarded as the pinnacle of supercars of its era, it was only natural that some would find their way into motorsport.

Despite not initially being intended for competition, the Michelotto-prepared F40 LM proved the model’s prowess on track. Privateers set out to emulate this successful formula with their own “Competizione” conversions, like chassis number 80369 presented here. Produced in Maranello in 1989 resplendent in traditional Rosso Corsa, it spent its initial years as a purely road-going F40. After a number of years in Italy, this cherished Ferrari found a new home in the UK in the late 1990s, where its owner commissioned Martin Shaw’s Specialised Cars of Manchester to transform it to Competizione specification. This included competition bodywork with Lexan-covered fixed headlights and an adjustable rear wing. The twin-turbo V8 was upgraded to approximately 648hp and 763Nm of torque, together with numerous other mechanical enhancements. Shaw himself then purchased the car and entered it in the 2000 British GT Championship before finding a new owner in Italy.

It continued to participate in historic motorsport events and is presented as one of the rarest examples of the F40 at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction, complete with an extensive spares package that includes a spare engine block, front nose, rear clamshell bonnet and many hard-to-find mechanical components, ensuring it can continue to be used for both road and track. One of approximately 27 road cars converted for competition use by privateer racers, this is a very special example of Enzo Ferrari’s final work and one that is worthy of any discerning Ferrari collection.

2022 Pagani Huayra R (Estimate: €2.800.000 – €3.200.000)
The Pagani Huayra debuted to great acclaim in 2011, not just for its performance, but also for the meticulous attention to detail lavished on it by the designers and engineers. Nearing the end of its lifecycle in 2021, Pagani created the Huayra R as the model’s swansong, with just 30 being produced, each of which epitomised Horacio Pagani’s vision to create “the most extreme and performance-oriented Pagani car of all time.”

That performance came from an incredible naturally aspirated V12, created in partnership with HWA AG. It developed 850hp with 750Nm of torque and sounded like a classic Formula One car at its 9,000-rpm redline, a deliberate nod to grand prix engines of the past. A bespoke six-speed sequential dog-ring racing gearbox transmitted power to the rear wheels and everything was built around an ultra-lightweight carbon fibre monocoque.

Built for track use, the Huayra R weighs just 1,050kg dry and was developed to meet all FIA GT safety standards, with a roll-cage, safety harnesses and Nomex fire retardant material. Other racing items include a quick-release steering wheel, high resolution display with telemetry and a centre-lock wheel torque gun. Engineers paid particular attention to aerodynamics, but in line with Pagani’s vision, did not allow any compromise when it came to aesthetics, the hypercar being likened to Le Mans prototype race cars of the 1960s and 70s.

Broad Arrow is proud to offer serial number 2 at its Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction, a pristine example showing a mere 134km and with just one owner from new. It features over €300,000 of bespoke options and the current owner will also cover the €17,000 cost of the car’s next service, provided the winning bidder transports the car to the Pagani factory in Modena. This is a rare opportunity to own one of the greatest track-ready hypercars, a masterpiece of the modern era and one that truly embodies the passion of the great Horacio Pagani.

2006 Porsche Carrera GT (Estimate: €1.300.000 – €1.500.000)
Broad Arrow is also delighted to present an outstanding example of the final model year Porsche Carrera GT at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction. Finished in rare Guards Red, it has had only three private owners from new and has been driven just 10,152km. This in-demand supercar also benefits from a recent €20,000 engine-out service at Porsche Zentrum Aachen, including KW shocks upgrade and completion of the APA3 suspension recall work.

The story of the Carrera GT is fascinating and like many of the greatest sports cars, something of a skunkworks project. Designed in California, it was only intended to be a show car and boasted the V10 engine that was created for the Porsche LMP2000 racing prototype that never took to the track. However, the reception to the Carrera GT was so enthusiastic that Porsche put its analogue supercar into production, creating one of the great supercars of the 2000s with a six-speed manual gearbox, carbon fibre monocoque chassis and a distinct lack of electronic driver aids. The Carrera GT was a supercar for the purists and continues to be sought after by those who appreciate its design and incredible athleticism.

A Celebration of BMW Automobiles
Broad Arrow is honoured to partner with BMW Group Classic for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. To celebrate the hosts of one of the most prestigious concours on the collector car calendar, the auction will feature a independent Saturday evening sale session, dedicated to the presentation of highly collectible BMW models of every era.

Returning to the event after featuring in the Concorso in 2009, a 1939 BMW 328 Wendler Cabriolet retains its original matching numbers engine and was reportedly once owned by BMW executive, Rudolf Graf von der Schulenburg-Wolfburg. Joining the 328 is one of the most beautiful roadsters of all time, a 1958 BMW 507 Series II, this particular model in its original shade of Federweiss over a two-tone black and white interior. The auction features not one, but two of the cars that started the serial car production of the BMW M division, the BMW M1. Upgraded to M1 Procar appearance, this 1980 BMW M1 has music industry provenance to add to its collector appeal. Based on the BMW Z1, a rare 1991 Alpina Roadster Limited Edition (RLE) on offer is one of only 66 built. It is offered with only 30,000km on the odometer and its original Alpina handbooks. Other highly collectible BMWs include a pristine 2000 Z8 and several M3 models, with interest expected to be high for first generation versions and a superb 2003 M3 CSL.

Icons across collector car history
Other collector car icons featuring in the auction include one of the most collectible and iconic sports cars ever produced, a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Gullwing’ Coupé. Captivating in rare Medium Red, it has been enhanced with discreet touring upgrades and is eligible for concours and driving events around the world. It is joined by an equally graceful, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, finished in rarely seen Anthracite Gray Metallic with a Cognac leather interior and retaining its matching numbers for the chassis, engine, body, transmission, and more. Other classic Mercedes models include a sleek 1935 Mercedes-Benz 290 Roadster and more modern icons such as a one-of-80 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM Convertible and a single-owner 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition.

Beyond the F40, Ferrari is well represented, not least of all by one of the highlights of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction, the 1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa by Ansaloni with an estimate of €5.500.000 – €7.500.000. Other notable Maranello models include a 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso and a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS. Additional marques expected to attract a great deal of interest on the shores of Lake Como and from telephone and online bidders around the world, include Aston Martin, Fiat, Lamborghini, Maserati, and a seldom-seen, Mille Miglia-eligible 1947 Stanguellini 11 Sport Internazionale.

“To be able to present such a diverse range of iconic automobiles in one auction is a great honour,” says Twyman. “Our Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este sale features an unparalleled selection of high points across automotive history, with some of the rarest models and the greatest marques. We are very excited to welcome the world’s collectors in person or remotely for what is sure to be one of the highlights of the 2025 collector car auction year.”

The complete Broad Arrow Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction digital catalogue is now available. Interested bidders are invited to learn more about all cars on offer, to register to bid, and to contact a Broad Arrow Car Specialist at broadarrowauctions.com.

Further details and images on all lots available on request.