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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Khris Bharath – November 04, 2026

What to Watch at Gooding Christie’s Inaugural Retromobile New York Auction

We’re about two weeks out from Retromobile making its New York debut. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, the historic Parisian show has established itself as one of the world’s most prestigious collector car events. Now, it’s crossing the Atlantic to Manhattan’s Javits Center for a four-day celebration featuring more than 100 exhibitors, with Gooding Christie’s serving as its official auction house. The inaugural American edition also marks an important new chapter for the event, with Retromobile USA formed as a joint venture between Comexposium and duPont REGISTRY Group. That connection makes New York particularly significant for us, as we’ve followed the event’s development from its initial announcement through its partnership with Gooding Christie’s, the arrival of Richard Mille as presenting partner, and the recent wave of announcements of its exhibitor lineup. Gooding Christie’s has assembled a catalog of 170 lots for its two-day auction on November 20 and 21, and there’s quite a bit to unpack. The docket spans a century, from vintage prewar-era automobiles and historic competition cars to modern performance exotics and one-off creations that rarely see the light of day. Then there’s the celebrity connection, with some truly exceptional cars and motorcycles tied to some prominent names from Hollywood, music, and professional sports. We spent some time digging through the catalog and came away with 10 cars and collections that caught our attention. Some are exceptionally rare, others have fascinating histories, and a few have stories that go well beyond what their specifications or estimates suggest. 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider Lot 33 | Estimate: $15,000,000 to $20,000,000 There is really only one place to begin this list, and that is with the most valuable car in the entire catalogue. 1-of-10 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spiders ever built, this 1967 example has an extraordinary history that goes well beyond its already exceptional rarity. Chassis 10453 was delivered new to Hollywood actor and racing enthusiast Steve McQueen, a.k.a. ‘The King of Cool’, making it one of the most recognizable examples of an already legendary and rare Ferrari. As we previously reported, this is the 6th NART Spider produced and the first of only 2 originally finished in Blu Sera. McQueen subsequently had it refinished in a darker metallic blue, and several details associated with his ownership remain intact. The car has been with its current owner since 1986 and is making its public auction debut after four decades in the same collection. With its matching numbers, naturally aspirated V12, exquisite Scaglietti bodywork, and unmistakable provenance, this 1967 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider is among the most compelling consignments to watch. 1998 RUF Project Dragon Lot 43 | Estimate: $6,000,000 to $8,000,000 | Without Reserve On to one of the more unusual and distinctive cars on the list, this is the 1998 RUF Project Dragon. Although officially identified as a 1998 model, this extraordinary one-off was completed much more recently, combining the character of the legendary CTR2 Sport with modern RUF engineering and craftsmanship. The project was developed in collaboration with Tony Hatter, the designer of the original Porsche 993, and uses the final unused W09 body-in-white retained by RUF. Its twin-turbocharged air-cooled 3.6-liter flat-six produces 621 horsepower, giving it considerably more performance than the original CTR2 while retaining the visual character that made the earlier car so distinctive. Finished in a striking shade of Blutorange, Project Dragon was completed and delivered in 2024. Carrying 759 miles at the time of cataloguing, it is now being offered publicly for the first time. 1956 Jaguar D-Type Lot 52 | Estimate: $6,000,000 to $7,000,000 The Jaguar D-Type was engineered to win at Le Mans, and win it did, securing three consecutive victories between 1955 and 1957. Its post-war aviation-inspired aluminium aerodynamic bodywork, lightweight monocoque construction and race-developed straight-six made it one of the most technically advanced sports racing cars of its era. This particular example, chassis XKD 552, has an extensive international competition history. Originally finished in Battleship Grey, it was delivered to Kenya in 1957 and was acquired by racer John Manussis, who competed with it in East Africa, before travelling through the Caribbean and Canada, before eventually returning to the historic racing scene. Restored by respected Jaguar specialist Terry Larson, this D-Type has made appearances at several prestigious motoring events including 1000 Miglia Storica (2001 and 2006), The Quail (2004), Monterey Historic Automobile Races (2010), Monaco Historic Grand Prix and Goodwood Revival (both 2014), and Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance (2017). Coming to market for the first time in more than 2 decades, the single-seater retains its original monocoque and front subframe, while its original matching-numbers engine accompanies the sale. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing Lot 45 | Estimate: $4,000,000 to $6,000,000 Staying with the great competition-derived machines of the 1950s brings us to another exceptional offering, although this one could also be driven comfortably on public roads. Now those in collector car circles are well aware that not all 300 SL Gullwings were created equal. Mercedes-Benz produced approximately 1,400 Gullwing coupes, but only 29 received lightweight aluminum bodywork. This example is the 3rd built, and its competition history includes appearances at several American circuits during the 1950s. The Alloy Gullwing incorporated more than lighter body panels, with revised suspension and engine components developed for competition use. This particular car was raced by Lance Reventlow, who later founded Scarab, and Bruce Kessler. Its period appearances include Torrey Pines, Salinas, and Palm Springs, with Kessler securing an overall victory at Torrey Pines in 1955. The car also retains its original Rudge wheels, concave-star grille and luggage set, adding another layer of desirability to an already rare Mercedes-Benz. 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Cabriolet Lot 47 | Estimate: $3,500,000 to $4,000,000 Moving further back in automotive history, the Bugatti Type 55 comes from a period when racing technology and elegant coachwork were coming together in some truly remarkable ways. Introduced in 1932, the Type 55 combines a supercharged straight-eight derived from Bugatti’s competition cars with a chassis intended for high-performance road use. The engine was closely related to the unit found in the Type 51 race car, while the model's compact proportions distinguished it from the larger luxury Bugattis of the period. Only 38 Bugatti Type 55s were built between 1932 and 1935, making this example one of the rarer prewar automobiles in the catalog. This particular Cabriolet features its original Gangloff coachwork and matching-numbers engine, with a documented history that includes former owners Otto Zipper and Bob Estes. It remained in American ownership from 1955 until 2014 and has since undergone a mechanical restoration by British Bugatti specialist Ivan Dutton Ltd. Its provenance is further supported by reports from Bugatti historians Pierre-Yves Laugier, Mark Morris, and David Sewell. 1953 Siata 208 CS Berlinetta Lot 38 | Estimate: $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 The second Italian car on our list is considerably less familiar than the Ferrari that we opened with. Built around Fiat’s sophisticated 2.0-liter V8, the Siata 208 CS Berlinetta belongs to a small group of Italian sports cars that combined advanced engineering with individually crafted coachwork during the early 1950s. This particular example is 1-of-9 Berlinettas bodied by Carrozzeria Balbo, with just six believed to survive. Its rarity is impressive enough, but the car also comes with significant recent concours recognition following a restoration by RX Autoworks. At the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, it earned First in Class along with the Strother MacMinn Most Elegant Sports Car Trophy. Subsequent appearances at Villa d’Este and Hampton Court Palace add to its long list of high-profile concours appearances. Carrying European and American provenance, the car is easily one of the most distinctive Italian automobiles in the sale. 1957 Porsche 356 A 1500 GS/GT Carrera Speedster Lot 36 | Estimate: $650,000 to $750,000 From Italian coachbuilding, we turn to an early Porsche with an equally compelling competition history. The 356 A Carrera Speedster combined a lightweight open-top body with Porsche’s sophisticated four-cam engine, while the GS/GT specification made it an even more focused competition machine. This Aquamarine Blue example was delivered new to California racer and Hollywood film editor Jimmy Moore, who campaigned it nearly 30 times between 1957 and 1959, recording two overall victories, eight class wins, and 11 additional podium finishes at venues including Riverside, Palm Springs, and Santa Barbara. Its later history is just as fascinating. Acquired by its current owner more than 40 years ago, the Speedster was eventually reunited with its original GT-specification, matching-numbers four-cam engine, as confirmed by its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Accompanied by a rare Carrera tool kit, jack, 356 A manual, and extensive documentation. With fewer than 90 Carrera GT Speedsters produced, it offers a very different kind of Porsche collectibility from the modern limited-production models that frequently dominate auction headlines. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E Lot 18 | Estimate: $120,000 to $150,000 | Without Reserve Not every car worth following needs a seven-figure estimate, and this next Mercedes-Benz makes that point rather well. The 500E was developed with considerable input from Porsche, which also handled significant portions of the car’s assembly. Underneath its relatively understated W124 boxy bodywork from the Bruno Sacco era, sits a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter M119 V8 which produces 322 horsepower, making it one of the definitive performance sedans of the early 1990s. This particular example comes from the collection of Jerry Seinfeld, adding recognizable ownership provenance to a car already enjoying growing collector interest today. Showing just over 17,000 miles, it presents an appealing combination of low mileage and celebrity ownership. There is also something fitting about a Porsche-developed Mercedes-Benz appearing at an event where Seinfeld’s own Porsches will be displayed. 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Lot 59 | Estimate: $425,000 to $550,000 | Without Reserve Celebrity provenance takes on a rather different meaning with this next offering. Unlike the Seinfeld Benz, this 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 was personalized from the outset for one of the biggest names in professional basketball, LeBron James. 1-of-2 closely related cars created through Mercedes-Benz’s MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure program, this Maybach features a bespoke Light Ivory exterior and Stormy Weather Blue Nappa leather interior. Personal details include James’ signature crown logo and the geographic coordinates of his hometown of Akron, Ohio, incorporated into the center console. The four-seat luxury sedan is powered by a 621-horsepower twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V-12, although its mechanical specification is only part of the story. James is retaining the sister car, while this example was donated by Mercedes-Benz to the LeBron James Family Foundation. Offered without reserve, the auction proceeds will benefit the foundation’s community initiatives. The Billy Joel Motorcycle Collection More Than 70 Lots | Offered Without Reserve And finally, we arrive at a collection that feels especially appropriate for an auction taking place in New York. Gooding Christie’s will offer more than 70 motorcycles from Billy Joel’s personal collection, bringing together decades of the musician’s enthusiasm for two wheels. The collection covers an extraordinary range of manufacturers and styles, including Ducati, BMW, Moto Guzzi, Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Norton and several custom-built machines. Among the most significant offerings is a 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport, but perhaps the most personal lot is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville T140 custom, presented to Joel by Madison Square Garden to commemorate his 150th sold-out performance at the venue. Its piano-themed paintwork and matching helmet, decorated with concert dates, make it a particularly meaningful piece of New York music history. Every motorcycle will be offered without reserve, with proceeds going to The Joel Foundation. The catalog ofcourse extends well beyond these 10 selections, with other highlights including a Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider, BMW 507 Series I, Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, and two prewar Rolls-Royce Phantom IIIs from Lord Bamford’s collection also scheduled to cross the block. American racing cars, rare Italian sports cars, and more recent performance models like the XJ220 and Acura NSX round out the lineup. Gooding Christie’s will begin both auction sessions at 11 a.m. Eastern Time on November 20 and 21, with public viewing starting November 19. View the full Retromobile New York auction catalog here. Planning to experience Retromobile New York in person? Get your tickets through duPont REGISTRY’s exclusive promotional offer and join us at the Javits Center from November 19 to 22. Images: Gooding Christie's

By Jordan Aquistapace – November 04, 2026

Toyota's Last GR Supra MkV Final Edition to Benefit Paul Walker's Organization

Over the years, charity vehicles have carved out a special place in the auction world, delivering seriously impressive results while raising awareness and supporting some of the world’s most important causes. Manufacturers often reserve the first and last chassis to help drive attention in the auction room, giving buyers something special to tuck away in their collections. The automotive world recently witnessed this during Monterey Car Week, when Ferrari’s Luce “Chassis 0” sold for $40 million to a familiar billionaire buyer, with proceeds benefiting The Ferrari Foundation. Toyota is showing its philanthropic side after recently announcing the donation of its last GR Supra MkV Final Edition to support Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW) disaster relief efforts. Barrett-Jackson and Toyota North America have partnered to auction off the last-ever GR Supra MkV Final Edition at the 2027 Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale. When it crosses the block in January, collectors will be bidding on a piece of JDM history, with every dollar of the hammer price going to Reach Out WorldWide. Founded by the late Paul Walker, the organization sends volunteer first responders into disaster zones worldwide. The 2026 GR Supra MkV Final Edition packs 382 horsepower and a six-speed manual transmission, while its one-of-one Phantom Gray finish, GT4-inspired aero package, carbon-fiber ducktail spoiler, and upgraded Brembo brakes separate it from any other GR Supra. There’s also a commemorative VIN ending in “99999” and a signature from Toyota chairman and former CEO Akio “Morizo” Toyoda. A one-year NASA membership and HPDE (High Performance Driving Event) add another incentive to actually put some miles on it after the sale. The charity auction also brings the GR Supra story full circle. Barrett-Jackson sold the first global-production MkV Supra for $2.1 million in 2019, with proceeds benefiting the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Now, the final MkV production car is being offered for ROWW, cementing the story of the fifth-generation Supra’s auction history. Before January’s sale, enthusiasts can get a closer look at the car during the Barrett-Jackson 2026 Las Vegas Auction, Sept. 10-12. The Barrett-Jackson 2027 Scottsdale Auction is set to take place from January 23rd to 31st. Source: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

By Khris Bharath – November 01, 2026

Broad Arrow The Las Vegas Auction 2026: Top 10 Results and Highlights

Broad Arrow Auctions returned to Las Vegas for its second sale at the ongoing Concours at Wynn with 84 lots offered, with the docket spanning everything from modern hypercars and analog-era performance specials to classics and vintage automobiles. The single-day auction generated $92.8 million in vehicle sales, with 64 cars sold for a 76 percent sell-through rate. Ferrari dominated the upper end, accounting for $67.8 million across 25 cars, or roughly 73 percent of the entire sale, while several headline consignments were cars we spotlighted in the weeks leading up to the auction. Leading the sale was the 1997 Ferrari F50 we previewed ahead of the event. Finished in Rosso Corsa over Nero leather with Rosso seat inserts, chassis 107165 is the 334th of 349 built, was delivered new through Maranello Sales in the UK, and has covered just 106 miles. It also represents a combination Ferrari has never repeated in a production road car: a mid-engine naturally aspirated V12 paired with a conventional manual gearbox, something we previously explored in our F50 manual V12 feature. The F50 hammered at $17 million, below its $20 million pre-auction estimate, before buyer’s premium took the final result to $18.705 million and established a new public-auction benchmark. That was 28.3 percent above the $14.575 million record established by a Giallo Modena example at Mecum Monterey in August, a result we examined further in our recent F50 Market Spotlight. The latest result also sits 54.5 percent above the model’s current $12.105 million duPont REGISTRY Index (dRi) value. Immediately behind it, the 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 brought $18.54 million. One of 600 produced, the 81-mile Tailor Made example was finished in Verde Francesca over Nero Alcantara and Mustard Aunde Jeans. Its approximately $16.85 million hammer landed within Broad Arrow’s $16 million to $18 million estimate, while the buyer-paid result surpassed the $17.825 million achieved by another standard-production SP3 at RM Sotheby’s Monterey in August. The outright SP3 record remains the $26 million paid at Monterey in 2025 for the one-off 600th Tailor Made example, with proceeds benefiting charity. Its final-car status and charitable component make that transaction a different proposition from the conventional customer-car market. Billionaire Herbert Wertheim later returned to Monterey in 2026 to acquire the Ferrari Luce chassis 0 for $40 million. Another car we previewed, the 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari, followed at $8.805 million. Finished in Rosso Corsa over Nero leather with Rosso accents and showing 5,439 miles, this US-market example surpassed the $8.695 million record set by another LaFerrari at RM Sotheby’s Monterey in August, establishing a new public-auction high for a standard LaFerrari coupe. The 2003 Ferrari Enzo provided a very different data point at $6.55 million. Finished in its original Rosso Corsa and showing more than 17,000 miles, chassis 131631 carries Ferrari Classiche certification but also a factory-replacement engine documented by Ferrari and previous bodywork. Its approximately $5.95 million hammer fell below the $6.5 million to $8.5 million estimate, and the result remained well short of the strongest Enzos of 2026, including $15.185 million at Broad Arrow Amelia and $13.019 million for the one-off Rosso Dino example on duPont REGISTRY Live. Our Enzo Market Spotlight explores how sharply mileage, originality and history now separate individual examples. A Bugatti Chiron Super Sport followed at $4.57 million. The sub-1,900-mile example was finished in Argent silver over Black Carbon with Havana leather. A 745-mile Ferrari 599 SA Aperta brought $4.35 million, a 433-mile McLaren P1 GTR converted for road use by Lanzante reached $3.415 million, and a Candy Apple Red Koenigsegg Regera sold for $2.645 million. Among the classics, a matching-numbers 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, i.e., the Blue-chip Benz, brought $1.93 million, while a 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K “Spezial Roadster” in the style of Sindelfingen completed the Top 10 at $1.765 million. Not every major consignment found a buyer. A Lamborghini Miura P400 SV, Bugatti EB110 GT and Aventador SVJ Roadster were among the notable cars that failed to meet reserve. Collectively, the Top 10 generated $71.275 million, approximately 77 percent of the auction’s total, while the F50 and Daytona SP3 alone accounted for more than $37.2 million. View All Broad Arrow Inventory ***** All reported sale prices include buyer’s premium unless otherwise noted. Final sales figures and sell-through rate reflect Broad Arrow Auctions’ official post-event results. 10. 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K “Spezial Roadster” in the style of Sindelfingen (Lot 168) $1,765,000 9. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe (Lot 152) $1,930,000 8. 2019 Koenigsegg Regera (Lot 162) $2,645,000 7. 2015 McLaren P1 GTR by Lanzante (Lot 165) $3,415,000 6. 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta (Lot 180) $4,350,000 5. 2023 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport (Lot 122) $4,570,000 4. 2003 Ferrari Enzo (Lot 126) $6,550,000 3. 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari (Lot 178) $8,805,000 2. 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 (Lot 186) $18,540,000 1. 1997 Ferrari F50 (Lot 139) $18,705,000 Images: Broad Arrow Auctions

By Sponsored Article – October 28, 2026

Catch Ferrari Fever at GAA Classic Cars

GAA Classic Cars returns to Greensboro, North Carolina, November 5 through 7, with 750 collector vehicles set to cross the block. The lineup stretches from modern Italian exotics to the American muscle GAA has built its name on, and every car is staged under one roof at the company’s climate-controlled facility. Bidders can take part live in the room, by phone, or online, so you can chase your favorite lot from just about anywhere. Check out the full inventory at GAAClassicCars.com. Ferrari buyers have plenty to choose from, with 10 Ferraris in the catalog. The headliner is a 2021 812 GTS showing only 5,000 actual miles. It pairs a 789-hp, 6.5-liter V12 with a retractable hardtop, making it Ferrari’s first series-production V12 spider since the 365 GTS/4 Daytona. The 458 is well represented, led by a 2014 458 Speciale, the 597-hp, track-focused version of one of the last naturally aspirated mid-engine V8 Ferraris, plus three more 458s from 2012, 2013, and 2014. A 2017 488 Spider brings twin-turbo power and open-top driving, joined by a 2003 360 Spider and a 2006 F430 Spider. Purists should look closely at the 1999 360 Modena, which carries the less common six-speed gated manual that collectors of this era seek out. For buyers who want Italian performance with a usable back seat, a 2022 Lamborghini Urus rounds out the group. Register To Bid 2021 Ferrari 812 GTS View Listing 2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale View Listing 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena View Listing 2013 Ferrari 458 Italia View Listing 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider View Listing 2014 Ferrari 458 Italia View Listing 2006 Ferrari F430 Spider View Listing 2022 Lamborghini Urus View Listing

By Sponsored Article – October 25, 2026

Broad Arrow Las Vegas Auction Preview: 2021 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster

Introduced in 2018, the Aventador SVJ stands as the most extreme expression of Lamborghini’s flagship V12 line. Built for the track, it pairs active aerodynamics with a screaming naturally aspirated V12, the combination that earned it a Nürburgring production-car lap record at launch. The open-top SVJ Roadster, limited to just 800 examples, delivers that same blisteringly quick performance with the added drama of open-air driving, and it commands attention at any weekend supercar show. Broad Arrow Auctions will offer this strikingly specified example at its Las Vegas Auction on Saturday, 31 October, as part of a lineup of more than 80 collector cars. The Lamborghini Aventador LP770-4 SVJ emerged as the ultimate expression of the Aventador lineage in 2018, crafted as a fitting finale for a model line that had defined Lamborghini's flagship offerings since its 2011 debut. The designation combined “SV” for Super Veloce with “J” for Jota—a historic nomenclature reserved for Lamborghini's most track-focused variants. This dedication to circuit supremacy was emphatically demonstrated when factory driver Marco Mapelli piloted a camouflaged Aventador SVJ to a production car lap record of 6:44.97 at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, eclipsing the previous record-holding Porsche 911 GT2 RS by more than two seconds. This remarkable achievement was enabled by comprehensive technical improvements across every aspect of the Aventador's architecture. The naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine was enhanced with titanium intake valves and optimized intake runners, delivering 759 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque—a 19 horsepower and 21 lb-ft increase over the previous SV model. The SVJ also showcased Lamborghini's ALA (Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva) system, which surpassed the capabilities first seen on the Huracán Performante. The exterior featured an intricate array of active aerodynamic elements, including a wider multilevel front splitter, broader rocker panels, sophisticated air extractors, and an adjustable rear wing. Unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the open-top SVJ Roadster enjoyed all of the coupe's record-setting performance enhancements but additionally featured a targa-style removable two-piece hard top made from carbon fiber. Although the Roadster weighed approximately 100 more pounds than the coupe, the performance critically remained almost identical: Lamborghini claimed that the SVJ Roadster could sprint from zero-to-62 mph in just 2.9 seconds, and reach an estimated top speed of 217 mph. Even among the 800 zero-compromise examples produced, this 2021 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster stands apart, and one look at its stunning Verde Ermes finish will reveal why. The paint is resplendent regardless of lighting; a refined dark green in the shade, but revealed to contain a glistening metallic flake in bright conditions. Priced at $14,800 alone, this distinct Ad Personam finish was married to an equally bespoke Nero Cosmus Alcantara interior as part of an arsenal of premium options amounting to more than $100,000 according to its digital window sticker. Additional premium highlights include the Style Package that adds additional carbon fiber trim to the exterior, Carbon Skin Package that applies the same carbon fiber treatment inside the cockpit, Bronze accents inside and out, electric heated seats, and the Lamborghini Sensonum premium audio system. This impeccably-specified SVJ Roadster was delivered new to Lamborghini San Diego in early 2021. According to its clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report, the SVJ Roadster moved to Wisconsin by December of that year, with subsequent ownership reported in New Jersey and most recently in Utah. The rare Aventador's last major service was performed by Lamborghini Philadelphia in September 2025. Today, this SVJ Roadster comes furnished with its owner's handbooks and is offered with just 3,712 miles at cataloging, which were determined to be original during a requested mileage verification inspection at Salt Lake City Motorcars. Positively radiant in its rare Verde Ermes finish and generously equipped with an array of premium appointments, this 2021 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster is unmistakably destined to command attention. Its verified low mileage certainly makes it a compelling candidate for a discerning stable of top-tier supercars, with the occasional top-down outing to exclusive Sunday supercar gatherings. Yet, the SVJ is equally suited to be driven in earnest at any prominent racetrack, where its driver can experience the unbridled thrill of its screaming V12 and sophisticated ALA active aerodynamics at their best. Broad Arrow returns to Las Vegas as the official auction partner of Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. The single-day sale will bring to market over 80+ collector cars all set against the unforgettable backdrop of the Las Vegas Strip. Bid in person at Wynn Las Vegas for the unmatched energy of a live sale, or join remotely via online, phone, or absentee bidding from anywhere in the world. View the full lineup and register to bid at broadarrowauctions.com. View Listing GALLERY-EMBED

By Sponsored Article – October 24, 2026

Broad Arrow Las Vegas Auction Preview: 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV

The Lamborghini Miura wrote the rulebook for the supercar, and its influence on performance design is still felt today, making every example the centerpiece of any serious collection. Restored to its original specification, this 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV will be offered at Broad Arrow’s upcoming Las Vegas Auction on 31 October. An integral part of the Lamborghini P400 SV's ever-evolving mystique lies in the individual stories behind each example, whose distinctive histories add another dimension of allure to the world's first true supercar. Miura SV chassis number 4936 is no exception, offering a compelling tale bookmarked by exceptional factory rarity, original ownership spanning nearly five decades, and a recent expert-level restoration that is perhaps second to none. Of the mere 150 Miura P400 SVs produced, chassis 4936 is believed to be one of only three examples specified from the factory in Argento (silver) over a Pelle Nera (black leather) interior. Leaving Sant'Agata Bolognese with Bertone production number 664, this early Miura SV was delivered new on 16 September 1971 to Mr. Miguel Faria de Bostos. The original owner—an acclaimed lawyer who split his time between Angola, Portugal, and Brazil—initially sent his rare Miura SV to the Angolan capital city of Luanda. In 1974, the car was moved to Brazil following political strife in Angola, whereupon de Bostos began a project to repaint the car red. The Miura was disassembled, but the lawyer's busy schedule and frequent international travel prevented the car's transformation from coming to fruition. From 1977, the dismantled Miura was preserved in a Brazilian garage nearly completely undisturbed for decades. Chassis 4236 finally reemerged some 42 years after it entered internment, when in 2019 the car was purchased from the de Bostos family by a Swiss collector. Much of the car's history was frozen in time during its extraordinary period of dormancy, with one final, unexpected occupant still aboard; a live snake was discovered in the Miura upon its arrival in Switzerland. Crucially, however, all of the Miura's components had been retained, matching those shown on the original build documents on file. The car was acquired that same year by its most recent private owner, who commissioned a top-level Italian restoration to recondition chassis 4936 to its original factory specification. The team, consisting of some of the leading specialists in Italy, was led by the one and only Valentino Balboni, who commanded the photo-documented project from start to finish. Vintage Lamborghini savants Top Motors Salvioli in Modena performed the bulk of the mechanical work, including refreshing the car's original engine. The body and paintwork were refurbished by none other than Bachelli & Villa, who carefully reunited the Miura SV with its original Argento finish. Finally, its interior was reupholstered by Interni Auto Barbieri & Bussolari in Ferrara, who were responsible for upholstering the Miura and subsequent Lamborghini models in period. Completed in 2022, the freshly restored Miura SV entered a distinguished collection in Germany, where it has remained until now. This 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV is offered today with just 22,380 kilometers or 13,906 miles at cataloging. Accompanied by an exceptional history file, chassis 4936 boasts a remarkably well-documented provenance stretching from Sant'Agata to the present day. Factory build records substantiate its rare original specification, which is further cataloged in the seminal "The Lamborghini Miura Book" by Miura expert Simon Kidston. An extensive photographic archive further chronicles the Miura SV's storied journey, encompassing nearly fifty years of continued family ownership, its rediscovery, and subsequent transformation through an exacting restoration entrusted to some of Italy's most esteemed Lamborghini specialists—led by the illustrious Valentino Balboni. Upon recent inspection by leading Miura authorities Colin Clarke Engineering, this example was confirmed to feature the desirable split-sump lubrication system. According to the team there, the system is believed to have been installed from the factory rather than a modern conversion. It is important to note that an original factory split-sump configuration is dependent on the casting of the engine block rather than internal modifications. Throughout the restoration, Valentino Balboni confirmed the numbers throughout the car are matching and the recent inspection also confirmed this, including the engine, which is indeed a cast split-sump system. Factory records indicate that the split-sump introduction happened with production number 666, a mere two cars after this, but with multiple record sources, a definitive introduction point cannot be an absolute statement of fact. This car, production number 664, is among the earliest Miura SVs—if not the very first example—equipped with the coveted split-sump setup. Miura SV number 4936 presents the exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire not just one of 150 Miura SVs, the ultimate iteration of Lamborghini's groundbreaking supercar, but to acquire such a car as it left the factory over fifty years ago. Its wealth of original and numbers-matching components, carefully preserved and recently expertly refreshed by some of the world's foremost Lamborghini authorities, helps the car strike a delicate balance between a delightful time capsule and masterful restoration. Recently emerging from a significant collection in Europe, this Miura SV is now primed to elevate another stable of blue-chip collector cars of any vintage. As the official auction partner of Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, Broad Arrow will present more than 80 collector cars in a single-day sale on the Las Vegas Strip. Bid in person, online, by phone, or by absentee bid. View the lineup and register at broadarrowauctions.com. View Listing GALLERY-EMBED

By Sponsored Article – October 23, 2026

Broad Arrow Las Vegas Auction Preview: 2023 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport

The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport represents the apex of the modern hypercar, boasting performance that pushes far beyond even the Veyron that set the benchmark. Yet the Chiron Super Sport’s appeal isn’t built on numbers alone. Its longtail body lends to a sleek and purposeful profile, while a precision-crafted leather interior makes it a masterclass in automotive design as much as engineering. Broad Arrow is pleased to offer this example as part of an 80+ collector car lineup at the second annual Las Vegas Auction on 31 October. On 2 August 2019 at Volkswagen's massive Ehra-Lessien proving ground, Bugatti became the first hypercar manufacturer to punch through the 300-mph barrier. Here, Le Mans winner and Bugatti test driver Andy Wallace drove a specially prepared Chiron Super Sport prototype to an incredible top speed of 304.773 mph. That December, Bugatti announced a limited run of production Chiron Super Sport 300+ examples based directly on the record-setting car. Developed in tandem with Dallara, the Chiron's silhouette was lengthened by nearly 10 inches. The Chiron's front fascia was subtly revised with new intakes to cleverly channel airflow above and below the elongated body—improving aerodynamic efficiency and cooling to the hulking 16-cylinder powerplant. The new Chiron's shape terminated at a longtail rear end that contained a reworked, low-profile rear wing and new exhaust system shared with the incredibly exclusive Bugatti Centodieci. Beneath its dramatic new bodywork was the revised 8.0-liter, quad-turbocharged W16 that produced 1,580 horsepower through an updated Ricardo seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Every Super Sport 300+ was identically specified in exposed carbon with orange stripes and featured a decidedly spartan cockpit for a Bugatti model, but a far more refined variant was to arrive shortly after. The production Chiron Super Sport was unveiled in June 2021, retaining the performance enhancements and bodywork of the 300+ but adding an extra serving of opulence that better aligned the Super Sport with the marque's celebrated blend of performance and luxury. The Super Sport's carbon fiber bodywork could now be specified in an extensive selection from Bugatti's strong color palette, while the cockpit traded the 300+'s focused interior for full leather upholstery. While the Super Sport was electronically limited to 274 mph, it could still accelerate from zero to 124 mph in 5.8 seconds and reach 186 mph in 12 seconds, securing its place as one of the fastest production cars today. This 2023 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport features a sophisticated two-tone finish, with the upper body clad in Bugatti's signature Argent silver with a Black Carbon lower body in subtle reference to Bugatti's coachbuilding origins. This "horizontal exterior split" color combination makes up $75,000 of the car's immense options list, which totals more than $384,000. The exterior is further specified with the $82,000 Sky View glass roof, diamond-cut wheels, a Full Carbon Fiber engine cover, and Nocturne black finish covering the horseshoe, center line accents, and rear EB logo. The cockpit boasts Black Anodized trim contrasting the Havana brown upholstery that swaddles the optional Comfort seats and the bulk of the Super Sport's distinct full leather interior. Delivered new through Bugatti Greenwich in April 2023, this example initially spent time in Quebec, Canada, before returning to the U.S., according to its clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report. Subsequent ownership is reported in Indiana and Florida, with maintenance performed at Bugatti Broward. Acquired by the consignor in December 2025, this Chiron Super Sport featured selected use and today it shows less than 1,900 miles at cataloging. As the official auction partner of the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Auction on 31 October will present collectors with compelling acquisition opportunities across the most sought-after marques and eras, all within the collector-focused atmosphere of the concours. To explore the complete lineup and register to bid, please visit broadarrowauctions.com. View Listing GALLERY-EMBED

By Sponsored Article – October 22, 2026

Broad Arrow Las Vegas Auction Preview: 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari

Few cars have defined an era like the Ferrari LaFerrari, and few settings suit one like Las Vegas. As official auction partner of the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, Broad Arrow returns for its second annual Las Vegas Auction on 31 October with more than 30 Ferraris on offer, among them this exquisitely specified example. When Ferrari opened the order books for its new flagship, the outcome was never in doubt. All 499 examples were claimed before the first was completed. One American collector recalled being asked to submit a multipage autobiography simply to be considered for an allocation. With demand like that, Maranello could have offered almost anything and still sold out. Instead, it built the most capable road car in the company's history to that point. LaFerrari followed the 288 GTO, F40, F50, and Enzo, and was the first of the marque's flagship road cars to join a naturally aspirated V12 with Formula 1–derived hybrid technology. Its 6.3-liter engine produced 789 horsepower, and a 161-horsepower electric motor filled in beneath it for a combined 950 horsepower. At Fiorano, the LaFerrari lapped the track in one minute and 20 seconds—five seconds quicker than the Enzo it replaced and three seconds quicker than the F12berlinetta, making LaFerrari the fastest road car Ferrari had yet built. Ferrari quoted a 0–60 mph time of under three seconds, 0–124 mph in less than seven seconds, and a top speed in excess of 217 mph. The numbers told only part of the story, however. Road & Track's Jack Baruth spent two days with a privately owned example on Ohio back roads and came away impressed by how readily it adapted to everyday use, reflecting that “the Ferrari didn't have to be as good as it is.” Set to be offered at Broad Arrow’s Las Vegas Auction on 31 October, chassis number 206520 is one of approximately 120 examples allocated to the American market. It is finished in the archetypal combination of Rosso Corsa over Nero leather with Rosso accents and laden with optional carbon fiber. Most distinctive is a carbon fiber front fin commissioned through Ferrari's Atelier program, joined by carbon fiber lower bodywork, mirror holders, rear fog lamp surround, and wheel center caps. The optional sport exhaust, Rosso calipers, and black-finished wheels complete the cohesive red-and-black livery. The color scheme is carried inside through a Rosso livery on the matte carbon-fiber dashboard, joined by Cavallinos stitched into the Nero leather seats. The track camera kit records the car's capabilities from over the passenger's shoulder, and the front suspension lifter makes it far more practical on steep driveways and ramps. Two personal touches complete the cockpit, a dedication plaque etched with “Razor 2” on the steering wheel and an American flag on the dashboard. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report records that chassis 206520 was delivered new in November 2014 through Wide World of Cars in Spring Valley, New York. It was subsequently registered in Montana, with Wide World and Ferrari of West Palm Beach looking after it during its early years. In 2019 the LaFerrari moved to California, where it was reportedly owned by recording artist Tyga and later by producer Swizz Beatz. Throughout the early 2020s, the car saw continued routine maintenance by Ferrari South Bay, Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale, and Ferrari of San Diego. Most recently, in October 2026, a visit to Ferrari of San Diego saw the car undergo its 25,000-mile-interval service, which included a new alternator. The LaFerrari is further accompanied by a two-year Certified Pre-Owned warranty, which extends to its hybrid battery and remains in effect until October 2028. Displaying 5,439 miles at the time of cataloging, the car is presented in commensurately well-preserved condition with its original accessories. These include the Ferrari-branded battery charger, a fitted indoor car cover, and the original tools. Together with the McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder, LaFerrari formed the celebrated “big three” that ushered hybridization into the hypercar world, and with it, a level of performance never before seen in a road car. LaFerrari was intensely coveted from the moment it was announced, and it remains so today. An example so classically specified, with numerous desirable options, low mileage, and dealer maintenance throughout its life, represents precisely what collectors seek in this landmark model. This October, Broad Arrow returns as the official auction partner of Concours at Wynn Las Vegas for the second annual Las Vegas Auction, where the spectacle of the Strip meets the refinement of the concours lawn. Bringing more than 30 Ferraris to market on 31 October, the lineup traces the marque’s story across eras, from the electrified performance of LaFerrari to three-pedal modern classics that deliver an unfiltered, analog connection between driver and machine. To view the complete lineup of vehicles set to be offered on 31 October and to register to bid, please visit broadarrowauctions.com. View Listing GALLERY-EMBED

By Sponsored Article – October 21, 2026

Broad Arrow Las Vegas Auction Preview: 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3

The Ferrari Daytona SP3, the second model in Ferrari’s “Icona” series, is many things at once—a rolling tribute to one of the marque’s most triumphant afternoons, a showcase of naturally aspirated engineering at its peak, and quite possibly the final chapter in a mid-engine, naturally aspirated lineage that began nearly sixty years ago. On 31 October, Broad Arrow will bring to market this bespoke example of Ferrari’s latest model from the extremely limited production “Icona” series as part of a 75+ collector car lineup at the second annual Las Vegas Auction. The lineage of the SP3 traces its origins back to 5 February 1967, the day Ferrari swept first, second, and third at the 24 Hours of Daytona, completing a very personal act of defiance against Henry Ford II. The cars that achieved it, the 330 P3/P4 and 412P, became the spiritual blueprints for the SP3. Senior designer Jason Furtado spent three years under Ferrari chief designer Flavio Manzoni translating those prototype racers into something road-legal, and the lineage is unmistakable. The full-width rear spoiler mirrors the 1967 330 P3/4's, the heat-exhausting rear spine pays homage to the open-top Spyder variants of the 330, and the dramatically pinched waist gives the car the same aggression as those legendary racers. Even the dramatic, horizontal rear strakes trace back to Pininfarina's 1968 250 P5 Berlinetta Speciale concept. Yet for all its historical homages, the SP3's technical layout is entirely modern and deliberately stripped back. Ferrari achieved its aerodynamic targets without a single active element, instead channeling air over the front arches, through door intakes, and out via the rear diffuser in an elegantly passive system. The carbon-fiber monocoque is rigid and lightweight, the seats fixed directly to the tub, with the driving position set via a movable pedal box in a direct link to the '60s sports racers. Behind the driver sits the 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12, producing 829 horsepower at 9,250 rpm—Ferrari's most powerful road-going engine ever. Derived from the 812 Competizione's F140 unit, it was thoroughly reworked with titanium pistons, cams, connecting rods, and valves. That same F140 architecture debuted in the earth-shattering Ferrari Enzo in 2002, before being paired with a hybrid KERS system in its successor, the LaFerrari. While technically separated from those halo projects as part of the Icona series, the SP3 arguably functions as their true spiritual successor, and perhaps the most honest expression of the lineage yet. Where the LaFerrari leaned into the nascent hybrid technology emerging in 2013, the SP3 strips everything back, delivering the mid-engine V12 experience in its purest, most unmediated form. With Ferrari's newly revealed V6-powered F80 leaning heavily into hybridization, and the broader industry shifting away from naturally aspirated engines, the SP3 may well be the last mid-engine, naturally aspirated V12 Ferrari ever built for the road. Only 600 were built with each example being quickly snatched up by Ferrari’s most valued clients before production even began. The SP3 presented here, chassis number 314846, bears an October 2024 production date and was subsequently dispatched to Ferrari North America Inc. in Englewood, New Jersey, and delivered through Ferrari Long Island according to its special-series “Yellow Book” issued at the time of production. As tempting as it may have been to specify the timeless form of the Daytona in an equally timeless red hue, the commissioning owner instead chose the exquisite bespoke shade of Verde Francesca—an Extracampionario (extra-range) color that added an astounding $42,185 to the original purchase price. The lower bodywork, as well as the front splitter, side sills, and lid lip are finished in glossy carbon fiber, as is the hardtop, in keeping with the model’s weight-conscious ethos. Glossy black brake calipers and the coveted airbrushed Scuderia Ferrari shields complete this breathtaking specification. Inside, the minimalist yet luxurious cabin is trimmed in Nero Alcantara throughout the primary surfaces, with the seats and door panel padding rendered in Mustard Aunde Jeans, creating a sophisticated, two-tone appearance. The Dreamlines on the F1 paddles echo the exterior Verde Francesca shade, while tone-on-tone stitching runs throughout in yellow thread on the Mustard elements, and black thread on the Nero sections. The Cavallino emblems are embroidered on the headrests, and a dedication plaque carries the Tailor Made logo alongside “Daytona SP3 Limited Edition.” Practical considerations have not been overlooked either, with Apple CarPlay, front and rear parking cameras, a front-axle lift system, and a handy fire extinguisher all specified to ensure the car remains as usable as it is striking. Since its delivery, the Daytona has been deliberately preserved in as-new condition, displaying just 81 miles at the time of cataloging and retaining several sought-after delivery items. The car is joined by a 1:8 scale Amalgam model, red leather backpack and duffle bag, and two pairs of matching driving gloves. The car is further accompanied by its owner’s manuals in their folio, carbon fiber hardtop in its original storage bag, car cover, tool kit, two keys, window sticker, battery tender, tire inflator, and the aforementioned Yellow Book. In the pursuit of ultimate performance, Maranello has increasingly embraced forced induction and hybrid power, a philosophy carried to its logical extreme with the recently revealed F80, which pairs a twin-turbocharged V6 with three electric motors to produce nearly 1,200 horsepower. It is a breathtaking achievement, but one that marks a decisive departure from the long lineage of high-revving, naturally aspirated engines that defined the marque for the better part of a century. The SP3, by contrast, is a love letter to a different kind of greatness—to the golden age of sports prototype racing, to the howl of a naturally aspirated V12 climbing toward 9,250 rpm, and to the era when Ferrari conquered Daytona with sheer mechanical artistry. Where the F80 looks forward, the SP3 looks back with remarkable clarity, and makes an overwhelming case that something profound would be lost if this chapter were simply allowed to close. The collector market has recognized as much. In the few short years since the SP3's announcement, values have climbed sharply, reflecting both the model's extreme exclusivity and a growing understanding that it may represent the final expression of this particular lineage. Chassis number 314846, with its stunning Tailor Made specification, delivery mileage, and complete complement of factory items, is precisely the kind of example that commands attention in any serious collection. It is, in the truest sense, a car for those who understand what Ferrari has been, and what it may never quite be again. Held in partnership with Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, Broad Arrow’s second annual Las Vegas Auction will present collectors with numerous compelling acquisition opportunities amid a weekend dedicated to celebrating the best in automotive performance and design. Visit broadarrowauctions.com to view the lots on offer and register to bid for the 31 October Las Vegas Auction. View Listing GALLERY-EMBED

By Sponsored Article – October 20, 2026

Broad Arrow Las Vegas Auction Preview: 2003 Ferrari Enzo

The Ferrari Enzo stands among the most consequential automobiles to ever emerge from Maranello—a celebration of the marque’s storied history, Formula 1 engineering translated for the road, and an honorary tribute to Il Commendatore himself.This October, Broad Arrow returns to Wynn Las Vegas on 31 October for the second annual Las Vegas Auction, presenting collectors with the rare opportunity to acquire a sorted, driver-focused example of Ferrari’s turn-of-the-century hypercar, one ready to be driven exactly as its namesake intended.Ferrari's Formula 1 program had never been more commanding than it was in the summer of 2002. Michael Schumacher took the Drivers' Championship after only 11 Grands Prix, with the Constructors' title following close behind, and Ferrari launched the Enzo that same year to mark the achievement and to honor its founder.Publicly unveiled in September 2002 at the Paris Motor Show, the Enzo represents the singular, road-going expression of the engineering that had made Ferrari unbeatable in Formula 1 at the turn of the millennium. Composite construction was used throughout the monocoque and the body, much of it aluminum honeycomb, Nomex and carbon fiber sandwich panels and the carbon weave was left visible inside the cabin. Pininfarina's Ken Okuyama—whose signature this example carries—shaped the bodywork around an underbody diffuser in place of a rear wing, while pushrod-actuated dampers worked at all four corners. Brembo supplied carbon-ceramic discs of the kind used in Formula 1, which delivered enormous stopping power while cutting unsprung weight. The all-new 6.0-liter Tipo F140 B V12 was the first of a new engine family for Maranello, designed around four-valve combustion chambers and variable inlet timing to produce 651 horsepower. Its electro-hydraulic six-speed transmission shifted in roughly 150 milliseconds, with Sport and Corsa modes and launch control borrowed directly from the grand prix cars. Top speed was 217 mph, 60 mph arrived in 3.3 seconds and the car could run from rest to 124 mph and back to a standstill in 14.2 seconds.Completed at Maranello in February 2003 and finished in an all-red Rosso Corsa over Pelle Rossa livery, chassis number 131631 was among 111 Enzos originally dispatched to the United States of the 400 produced. Marque historian Marcel Massini records that the car was sold new on 13 May 2003 through Ferrari of Long Island in Plainview, New York, to its first owner.In July 2003, the Enzo passed to a second owner in Texas. It was during this ownership that a routine service uncovered a valvetrain issue known to affect a number of early Enzos, a flaw the factory advised their dealer network to watch for at the time. Upon discovery, Ferrari replaced the engine under warranty, shipping the original unit back to Maranello for analysis and fitting a complete replacement, number 73365. The substitution is documented in the car's Ferrari Classiche Red Book, which states "Engine replaced by Ferrari Spa in 2005.” For collectors seeking properly sorted driving examples, an Enzo that has already been through this process is often preferred to a low-mileage example still on its original engine, which has yet to accumulate the use that would reveal any hidden faults.In August 2006, chassis 131631 was acquired by a Nevada collector. Shortly afterward, while being transported to the owner's second home, it sustained some damage. Ferrari of Las Vegas subsequently carried out the repairs to factory specifications to the passenger side, the right-rear quarter panel, and the undertray. The damage was moderate enough that the car's CARFAX Vehicle History Report remains clean with no accidents or damage noted and the accompanying Classiche “Red Book” does not note any bodywork or chassis repairs. Ferrari of Las Vegas also carried out an exterior color change to Nero following the repairs, a color originally applied to just a dozen North American–delivery examples. The car passed through one further Nevada owner before leaving the United States. According to the Massini Report, it passed through several hands, moving through Monte Carlo, Vienna, and Switzerland before arriving in Munich, Germany in 2010. It was during this European chapter that a previous owner made the decision to return it to its original color, commissioning Carrozzeria Zanasi in Maranello to return the car to its original Rosso Corsa presentation. The interior, originally trimmed in Pelle Rossa, was retrimmed in Pelle Nera, a subtle yet appealing change that lends the red coachwork a more purposeful contrast. Few firms could have been better suited to the work. Established in Maranello in 1964 at Enzo Ferrari's own request and still a factory-authorized carrozzeria, Zanasi carries out much of the paintwork for Ferrari's special-order and Tailor Made programs and has finished the marque's limited-series flagships—which makes the refinishing of chassis 131631 a return to the very hands Maranello trusts with its most important cars, rather than a typical repaint.The present owner acquired chassis 131631 in 2024. Most recently, on 5 March 2026 at 17,159 miles, the car was serviced by Ferrari Dallas in Plano, Texas, where it received the annual fluid and filter service, a multi-point inspection, four new tires, a four-wheel alignment, a new battery, a replacement passenger-side dashboard air vent and cosmetic refinishing beneath the front bumper—addressing the light scraping common to cars of such minimal ground clearance.With Enzo values climbing so steeply in recent times, a great many of the 400 built now lead sedentary lives, delivery-mileage cars passed between private collections, admired and photographed but rarely exercised. Against that backdrop, chassis 131631 is an enticing proposition. Resplendent in its original Rosso Corsa finish, this is an Enzo that has been properly sorted, its known history addressed and resolved, leaving nothing to the imagination. Enzo Ferrari had little patience for travel as mere transport. Asked once about driving, he said that getting from one place to the next had never been the appeal: "I enjoy feeling the car's reactions, becoming part of it." Ferrari Classiche certified, comprehensively documented, freshly serviced by Ferrari Dallas and asking nothing of its next owner but to be driven, chassis 131631 is among the few Enzos genuinely prepared to be used the way its namesake intended. Enter it in the Cavalcade Classiche, run it on any of the marque's touring rallies, or simply drive it home from the sale.Join Broad Arrow in Las Vegas this October as a selection of modern Ferraris—examples that remain at the forefront of today’s collector car market—will be offered against the energetic backdrop of the city. Each offering represents an opportunity to acquire a significant piece of Maranello’s Formula 1 achievements distilled for the road. Explore the 75+ collector car lineup and register to bid at broadarrowauctions.com. View Listing GALLERY-EMBED

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