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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 Sponsored Article – April 10, 2026

Carlisle Auctions' Spring Carlisle Collector Car Auction

Carlisle Auctions presents the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Auction, April 23–24 (10 AM daily) at the Carlisle, PA Expo Center. With 400+ consignments expected, discover high-end classics perfect for a white-glove, Best of Show car show experience, show-worthy gems suitable for everyday enjoyment, and a little bit of everything in between. These consignments span nearly 100 years of automotive history.Do you love trucks? Carlisle Auctions welcomes back its popular ALL-Truck Hour on Thursday, April 23 at approximately 3:30 PM. These are deals that truly accelerate! As a BONUS for 2026, buyers and sellers alike can benefit from a special duPont Registry/Carlisle Auctions partnership. Looking to sell? Consign with Carlisle Auctions using promo code DRCarlisleSell for a special consignment perk and personalized customer service. Carlisle Auctions is offering an exclusive incentive for first-time consignors:No “25 years or older” restriction under our industry-leading FREE UNLESS SOLD guaranteeMeanwhile, buyers can use promo code DRCarlisleBid for a FREE bidder’s pass (a $100 value) with financial qualifications. This pass is good for the buyer and a guest and offers reciprocal admission to the neighboring Spring Carlisle Collector Car Flea Market & Car Corral (April 22–26).Bid in person, online, or by phone and take home a car built to move. For details or to register, call 717-960-6400 or visit CarlisleAuctions.com. View Auction Details 1966 Mustang Shelby GT350-H View Listing 1969 Mustang Shelby GT350 View Listing 1970 Mustang BOSS 302 View Listing 1967 Mustang GTA Fastback View Listing 1938 Cadillac Lasalle View Listing 1984 Chevrolet K5 Blazer by K5 Squared View Listing

By Sponsored Article – March 02, 2026

7 Unobtainable Cars Finally Going Under the Hammer

Broad Arrow Auctions, driven by Hagerty, is delighted to reveal final entries for its upcoming Amelia Concours Auction in the form of a private collection of five super and hypercars that were nearly impossible to secure when new. The private collection will cross the block on the first day of Broad Arrow’s Amelia Concours Auction on Friday, 6 March and is led by a Nero D.S. 2003 Ferrari Enzo alongside a 2021 Ferrari Monza SP2, a 1988 Porsche 959 Sport, a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, and a 2017 Ferrari F12tdf. 2003 Ferrari Enzo GALLERY-EMBED Every so often, Ferrari has graced the automotive world with a new ultra-limited creation designed to showcase the latest Formula One technology in a production road car, each representing the state of the art at the time of their release. At the turn of the millennium, the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One Team was in the midst of an unprecedented period of dominance, having won the 1999, 2000, and 2001 Constructors' Championships and the 2000 and 2001 Drivers' Championships. In mid-2002, coinciding with Michael Schumacher's third consecutive Drivers' Championship for the Italian team, Ferrari debuted the Ferrari Enzo at the Paris Motor Show, named after il Commendatore himself and representing the zenith of the brand's technological innovations up to that point. Of the 400 Enzos built, just 111 were delivered to the United States. This impeccable example, chassis 131242, is one of them—made all the more remarkable by its ultra-rare Nero D.S. finish, a color applied to only 11 U.S.-delivered cars and a 12th example bound for Canada. Complemented by a Rosso leather interior, the car left Maranello as a 2003 model-year example per its factory-issued Certificate of Origin. Of the dozen North American Nero Enzos, chassis 131242 is the lowest mileage of all examples showing less than 450 miles on the odometer. Further still, the car is entirely complete from the day of delivery thanks to devoted care and methodical preservation of its sole owner since new. The trunk retains its tool kit, wheel socket, and tire inflator bags still wrapped in plastic, alongside the original three-piece fitted luggage set with red dust covers. Additionally, the original internal Pre-Delivery Vehicle Checklist from the dealer remains with the car, as does the Certificate of Origin with build photos and a letter addressed to the owner congratulating them on their purchase. Chassis 131242 presents today as one of Ferrari's most compelling hypercar time capsules from the turn of the millennium, preserved exactly as-delivered from the moment it left Maranello. View Listing 2021 Ferrari Monza SP2 GALLERY-EMBED The Monza SP2, along with its sibling the Monza SP1, was unveiled by Ferrari in September 2018. The pilot program of a forthcoming “Icona” series, Ferrari called them “iconic cars whose sophisticated design and engineering are inspired by legendary Ferrari sports cars of the past,” specifically the 1950s. For the SP1 and SP2, the inspiration was quite clearly from the 1948 Ferrari 166MM “barchetta,” the gorgeous 750 Monza and 860 Monza. Based on Maranello's most extreme tourer, the 812 Superfast, the Monza pairs a svelte carbon-fiber barchetta body with the 812's 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12—Ferrari's most powerful naturally aspirated engine at the time of its launch, delivering 798 horsepower and 530 lb-ft of torque for a claimed zero-to-62 mile per hour time of 2.9 seconds. With no windshield to speak of—only Ferrari's ingenious "Virtual Windshield," which channels airflow through the hood and ejects it ahead of the driver—the Monza delivers an elemental, visceral experience that is closer in spirit to the Mille Miglia than to any modern road car. This stunning Monza SP2, chassis 266102, evokes the liveries of Ferrari's most seductive racing barchettas of the 1950s with its quintessential Rosso Corsa finish contrasted by the open cockpit showcasing a pair of GT2 monocoque seats upholstered in Jeans Aunde Blu upholstery. A thoroughly captivating modern interpretation of Ferrari's most romantic chapter, the Monza SP2 is among the most covetable automobiles produced by Maranello in the 21st century—a car reserved exclusively for Ferrari's most cherished clients, of whom fewer than 499 in the world could claim ownership across both SP1 and SP2 variants. That chassis 266102 is offered here from single ownership, with a mere 16 miles recorded and accompanied by its delivery accessories in unused condition, makes this an extraordinary collecting opportunity for Ferraristi. Whether its next custodian chooses to experience it as Ferrari intended, at speed, with the naturally aspirated V12 singing at full cry, or simply to hold it as the collector's piece it was always intended it to be, this SP2 is as pure and unspoiled an example of the Icona series as one could hope to encounter. View Listing 1988 Porsche 959 Sport GALLERY-EMBED Today, the 959's rocky U.S. approval process, the fact it was a technology testbed, and a loss-leader are well known, but at the time the U.S. federalization of the car was intentionally shrouded in mystery. Interestingly, Porsche sent purchase contracts to those in the United States allocated a 959 Sport, offering the car if they were willing to take delivery in Germany. One of those who could not resist finalizing their order for a 959 S was Vasek Polak Jr., with the son of the U.S. Porsche dealer, racer, race team owner, all-around Porsche icon Vasek Polak taking delivery at the factory of chassis number 011 on 15 September 1989. In a 2023 Magneto article Polak Jr. was asked the question-of-all-questions “What were your favorite cars?” To that query a slew of Porsches spills forth yet it is his former 959 Sport where he is the most emotive stating, “Spending many summers driving a 959 S in Europe is the all-time high mark...” A report by Jürgen Barth indicates that Polak Jr. had a partner with the rare Sport model in Larry Vollum who brought the car to the United States with the assistance of Sun International in 1995. Vollum is a well-known detail-obsessed racer, engineer, and collector of interesting and obscure special vehicles and the 959 Sport suits that definition! Later, the car was acquired by noted collector Paige Stevens, also based in the Portland, Oregon area. In 2008 it became a foundational part of a world-famous international Porsche collection focused on important “one off” models. In 2014, the factory Porsche Museum borrowed chassis number 011 from this collector, forming a part of an impressive six-month exhibit of important Porsche cars celebrating 60 years of the company's Supersportwagen. Placed between the extraordinary ex-Herbert von Karajan Sonderwunsch, 1975 Martini-liveried 911 Turbo, and the factory's own 911 GT1 Strassenversion, the 959 S served as the technological and philosophical link between Porsche's early turbocharged road cars and its later Le Mans–derived homologation specials not to mention presenting an awe-inspiring sight. In 2017, the car was offered for public sale and acquired by the consignor, whose eye for high-quality and important sports cars sits among the very best with a flair for design and artistry of particular import. As further confirmation of the brilliance 959 Sport chassis number 011, it retains its tools, jack, and air pump in proper interior leather bags, HEPP medical kit, its serialized owner's manual noting factory delivery and vestiges of its U.S. “Rennen IMSA” specification with a 959 Special Edition Certificate from Al Holbert. It should go without saying that the 959 Sport represents the purest expression of Porsche's ambitions in the 1980s, and chassis number 011 reflects that intent with special clarity. As one of the original eight delivered to PMNA in the United States and later finding its first owner with Vasek Polak Jr., it was chosen by the factory for display at the Porsche Museum and today remains preserved in excellent original condition with just 11,593 miles at the time of cataloging. Offered with exceptional integrity and a number of original delivery items, chassis 011 stands today as one of the most authentic and historically important 959 Sports—an unmistakable reminder of Porsche engineering at its most defiant and uncompromising. View Listing 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder GALLERY-EMBED Arriving contemporaneously with the Ferrari LaFerrari and the McLaren P1, the 918 formed one-third of the so-called “hybrid hypercar trinity.” Each approached electrification differently. Ferrari retained the closest philosophical link to the traditional supercar, pairing a naturally aspirated V12 with an F1-derived KERS system. McLaren and Porsche, by contrast, embraced full plug-in hybrid architecture. In the 918, this meant true operational flexibility: electric propulsion alone, combustion power alone, or a seamless integration of both. At its core lay a motorsport-bred 4.6-liter naturally aspirated V8 derived from the RS Spyder LMP2 program, mounted within a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque. The engine itself produced 607 horsepower and revved to 9,000 rpm, its character unmistakably racing in origin. Augmenting it were two electric motors—one at each axle—contributing an additional 280 horsepower. The resulting combined output of 887 horsepower and 944 lb-ft of torque endowed the 918 with performance that was not merely competitive but class-leading in outright thrust and tractability. The sophistication of its hybrid system was expressed through five distinct drive modes: E-Power, Hybrid, Sport Hybrid, Race Hybrid, and Hot Lap. In E-Power, the 918 could travel up to 12 miles on electricity alone at speeds approaching 93 mph. At the opposite extreme, Hot Lap mode deployed the entirety of the car's available energy reserves for maximum attack, propelling the 918 from zero to 60 mph in under three seconds and onward to a top speed of 214 mph. Hand-assembled in a strictly limited run of 918 examples, the 918 Spyder stands today as a watershed model, not just for Porsche, but for the entire high-performance sector. It demonstrated, conclusively, that electrification need not dilute driver engagement, but rather, when engineered at the highest level, how it can be amplified. Finished in Rhodium Silver Metallic (S2), this 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, with limitation number 062, was produced on 29 July 2014 as noted on the VIN Analytics report. Beautifully contrasting the elegant silver exterior is a Garnet Red leather interior with Silver piping. It was optioned with the desirable Front Axle Lift System as well as both the Glare Reducing and Carbon Fiber Interior packages. Offered with just 352 miles at the time of cataloging, this example stands as a true collector-grade motorcar and presents in excellent cosmetic condition. View Listing 2017 Ferrari F12tdf GALLERY-EMBED Unveiled in 2015 and crafted by Ferrari Centro Stile, the F12tdf was situated as the spiritual successor to the 250 GT's race-proven variants. To live up to such heritage demanded equally stellar performance, and the F12tdf delivered in abundance. The F12's 6.3-liter V12 was enhanced to 769 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque, which paired nicely with a sharpened seven-speed dual-clutch transmission offering quicker shifts and heightened overall responsiveness. The F12tdf distinguished itself visually and aerodynamically with extensively reworked bodywork including a revised Aero Bridge, shedding 243 pounds and generating 82 percent more downforce than the standard F12. A wider track, rear-wheel steering, and Extreme Design one-piece brake calipers borrowed from the LaFerrari further padded its track-ready repertoire. This arsenal of improvements allowed the F12tdf to sprint from zero to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds and to a claimed top speed exceeding 211 mph. Recording a lap time of 1 minute 21 seconds on the hallowed proving grounds of Fiorano, the F12tdf was two seconds faster than the standard F12berlinetta and just two heartbeats shy of the LaFerrari. Ferrari produced just 799 F12tdfs to distribute to only their most loyal tifosi, each example highly personalized. This 2017 Ferrari F12tdf is a Tailor Made example finished in Extracampionario (extra-range) Azzurro California, which is beautifully complemented by an extra-range Blu Scozia central stripe flanked by Bianco Avus side stripes. Its vast list of options includes 20-inch Forged Diamond wheels, Suspension Lifter, Sport Exhaust System, and Adaptive Frontlight System. The cockpit is equally as bespoke, covered in extra-range leather upholstery that punctuates its many carbon fiber surfaces. Blu Sterling leather covers its steering wheel, upper dashboard, and Carbon Fiber Racing Seats, thoughtfully contrasted by Bianco special stitching and central seat stripes. This F12tdf is further packed with optional technology including front and rear parking cameras, Passenger Display, navigation, and the High Power Hi-Fi (audio) System. This exclusive Ferrari was delivered new by Ferrari of Long Island to its sole owner in December 2017 as confirmed by its clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report. It has remained in a highly-curated collection of other exclusive exotic cars and has continued to be serviced diligently at the selling dealership. Now offered with less than 100 miles at cataloging, this 2017 Ferrari F12tdf is furnished with owner's pouch with manuals and literature, Certificate for Special Series Cars, toolkit, and two keys. Sporting such limited miles and a full lexicon of desirable options, this 2017 Ferrari F12tdf is without a doubt a standout example even among a diverse roster of specifications. The F12tdf has remained one of the marque's most coveted modern masterpieces, and the rare chance to own one will elevate any highly-curated stable of Prancing Horses. View Listing 2005 Porsche Carrera GT GALLERY-EMBED Just when it seemed that a supercar successor to the 16-year-old, world-beating 959 was less likely than ever with Porsche pulling the plug on its sports racing program in 1999 and reassigning its motorsport engineers to the utilitarian Cayenne, Porsche shocked visitors at the 2000 Paris Auto Show with a concept dubbed the “Carrera GT.” Unbeknownst to Porsche racing fans, the concept's 5.5-liter V10 engine, internally designated “Type 3512,” traced its origins back to the early 1990s when Porsche was an engine supplier in Formula One. As Porsche's halo supercar of the decade, the Carrera GT's options list was minimal. In fact, Porsche's official price list stated that, “In order to minimize the vehicle's weight for possible competition use, the Carrera GT is delivered as standard without air conditioning and without an audio system. However, these items, together with all other personalization features, are available as no-cost options.” The Carrera GT's color palette was equally rigid, with just five basic colors to choose from. Out of 644 cars bound for the North American market, just 19 examples were optioned with a Paint to Sample color, making uniquely specified examples such as this exceedingly rare. This 2005 Porsche Carrera GT, limitation number 0555, is the singular Carrera GT delivered in the United States finished in Paint to Sample Gulf Blue over Ascot Brown leather. The optional light blue color first appeared on Porsche's color charts in 1972 after two consecutive years of dominance by John Wyer's Gulf Oil-sponsored 917s and 908/3s—as well as a silver screen debut resplendent in Gulf Blue at the hands of Steve McQueen in Le Mans. To say the motorsport-derived color is legendary within Porsche circles is an understatement as it is equal parts rare and effortlessly elegant. The original window sticker for Carrera GT number 0555 reveals an additional cost of $15,500 for the Exclusive PTS option, one of just 19 so finished in the U.S. during its three years on offer. This one-of-a-kind Carrera GT is now offered with only 2,807 miles at the time of cataloging and retains numerous delivery items that include its original window sticker, owner's manuals in their pouch, service paperwork, and its desirable complete luggage set in Ascot Brown. This ultra-rare PTS Gulf Blue over Ascot Carrera GT—the only one of its kind delivered to the United States—offers an unmissable opportunity to acquire a one-off specification of one of the most celebrated analog driver's cars of the modern era. View Listing 1990 Ferrari F40 GALLERY-EMBED Unveiled at a ceremony in Maranello on 21 July 1987, the F40 celebrated 40 years of Ferrari car production. Its name, legend has it, was born when Ferrari Managing Director Giovanni Razelli asked motoring journalist and author Gino Rancati what the new car should be called, and received an elegantly direct answer: “Ferrari Quarante.” Yet the F40 didn't start merely as an anniversary badge. Spy photographs had already hinted at a successor to the 288 GTO, and the squat, winged prototype later dubbed the GTO Evoluzione was originally intended as the GTO's competition version. When Group B was cancelled in the wake of tragedy at the Tour de Corse, the Evoluzione's original purpose vanished, but its engineering lessons did not. What remained was an opportunity to build the most uncompromising road-going Ferrari of its era, shaped by turbocharged know-how and buoyed by the unexpected sales success of the 288 GTO. Initially, Ferrari refused to disclose how many F40s would be built and over what period so as to avoid a repeat of the spiraling secondary market of the 288 GTO. Ultimately, 1,311 production examples were built, with a mere 213 F40s destined for the United States. Nearing the middle of F40 production, chassis number 87219 was completed in October 1990 as one of approximately 90 U.S.-market examples built that year. As such, this example notably lacks the adjustable suspension fitted to European-market F40s after serial number 80697, making it a “non-adjust” car highly sought-after for its superior, unfiltered handling. Now offered with just 8,065 miles since new at the time of cataloging—a mere 4 miles since its last major service—this fully matching-numbers, meticulously documented Ferrari F40 is surely among the finest examples of the model currently available and certainly one of the finest U.S.-specification cars extant. Attesting to the car's spectacular presentation and high degree of originality is its participation in the “Ferrari 70th Anniversary Collection: Driven By Emotion” event held in conjunction with the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, followed by its appearance at the 27th Cavallino Classic where it received a coveted Platinum Award. The enviable originality of this particular example is further supported by the presence of numerous factory accessories, not least of which includes its rare optional three-piece luggage set by Schedoni pyrographed with the car's chassis number “87219” and accompanied by their proper cloth dust covers. The car is also supplied with its original owner's manuals in their leather folio, both tool bags, two sets of keys, its wheel socket, and a binder documenting a life of fastidious maintenance since new. Ferraristi seeking to acquire a cherished and extensively documented example of the legendary F40 will seldom find a better opportunity than chassis 87219. View Listing In total, more than 170 exceptional collector cars will cross the block 6 - 7 March on Florida’s Atlantic coast as part of Broad Arrow Auctions fourth annual sale as the official auction partner of The Amelia Concours. Explore each lot and register to bid at broadarrowauctions.com.

By Khris Bharath – February 28, 2026

2026 RM Sotheby's Moda Miami Auction: Top 10 Results and Highlights

RM Sotheby’s concluded its third annual ModaMiami auction with a dynamic evening sale at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, presenting 94 lots across automobiles and rare automobilia with a pre-sale estimate of approximately $85 million. The auction once again formed the centerpiece of the ModaMiami weekend, drawing global collectors and enthusiasts for a curated range of cars spanning everything from vintage beauties to prewar classics and contemporary hypercars. duPont REGISTRY provided live commentary throughout the event, delivering real-time insights as the action unfolded on the auction floor, with plenty of bidding wars from buyers both in the room and online. The top result of the sale was a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider by Scaglietti (Lot 145), which achieved $7,045,000. The iconic open V12 Ferrari led a strong group of blue-chip Maranello offerings and reaffirmed continued demand for historically significant, coachbuilt Ferrari models. Modern halo cars generated significant buzz. A 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari (Lot 183) realized $6,880,000, while a 1992 Ferrari F40 (Lot 164) achieved $5,230,000, highlighting sustained strength for Ferrari’s key performance flagships. Among contemporary hypercars, a 2024 Bugatti Bolide (Lot 157) brought $4,955,000, whereas a single-owner 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster (Lot 179) sold for $3,415,000, and a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT crossed the block at $3,305,000, reinforcing continued demand for analog era supercars. Coming back to Ferrari, this time both front-engined, a 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS by Pininfarina (Lot 138), achieved $2,590,000, while a 2023 Ferrari 812 Competizione A (Lot 128), realized $2,645,000. A street-legal 2020 McLaren Senna GTR LM25 by Lanzante (Lot 154) achieved $2,205,000, and a 2006 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 (Lot 190) further demonstrated market depth, selling for $2,122,500, rounding out the top 10 results. The diverse docket also included notable prewar American vintage cars, competition cars, and continuation models, highlighting the breadth of the offering and the global appeal of ModaMiami. With strong results across multiple collecting categories, RM Sotheby’s ModaMiami 2026 reaffirmed the market’s continued appetite for not only historically significant classics but also modern hypercars, a trend already seen in the opening stint of the 2026 season with the mega results witnessed across multiple auction venues in January. The momentum in Miami will continue as the collector car world now turns its attention to Amelia Island next weekend, where the season’s next chapter is set to unfold. ***This is a preliminary release, as an official press release with additional information about specific figures, including confirmed sell-through rates and total sales, is awaited. 10. 2006 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 $2,122,500 9. 2020 McLaren Senna GTR LM25 by Lanzante $2,205,000 8. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS by Pinifarina $2,590,000 7. 2023 Ferrari 812 Competizione A $2,645,000 6. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT $3,305,000 5. 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster $3,415,000 4. 2024 Bugatti Bolide $4,955,000 3. 1992 Ferrari F40 $5,230,000 2. 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari $6,880,000 1. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider by Scaglietti $7,045,000 Images: RM Sotheby's

Broad Arrow Amelia Concours Auction Preview: 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400

By Sponsored Article – February 25, 2026

Broad Arrow Auctions: 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400

The car that gave the supercar its template, the Lamborghini Miura paved the way for an entire genre and decades of performance innovation, making it an undisputed highlight of any serious collection. Set to cross the block at Broad Arrow's upcoming Amelia Concours Auction, this 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 comes to market following a thorough restoration. Unveiled in production form at Geneva in 1966—a mere three years after Automobili Lamborghini's founding—the Miura shocked the motoring world with Marcello Gandini's fiercely futuristic coachwork for Bertone and a transverse mid-engine layout that placed its V12 directly behind the cockpit. Gone were the conventions of front-mounted powerplants; the Miura's sculpted lines and pioneering packaging seemed born of the racetrack, rewriting the rules for all future high-performance road cars. Under Bertone's sleek panels rested a somewhat conventional sports car architecture consisting of upper and lower A-arm suspension with coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars at each corner, ventilated disc brakes, and rack-and-pinion steering that granted exceptional handling. It was the Giotto Bizzarrini-designed 3.9-liter V12's transverse, mid-engine geometry that allowed the driver to exploit the engine's 350 horsepower in standard tune on winding roads and high-speed straights alike—reaching a production-car-record top speed of 174 mph. GALLERY-EMBED The world's well-heeled clientele—princes, oil sheikhs, film icons—lined up to secure this exotic thoroughbred, and Enzo Ferrari himself was forced to put the rush on a mid-engine response to Lamborghini's triumph. These clients forgave the Miura's ergonomic quirks in exchange for a truly visceral driving experience, which Road & Track described as: “One of those beautiful experiences every enthusiast owes himself.” In total, just 274 examples of the initial P400 model were built through April 1969, and although the Miura would continue to be produced in increasingly more powerful iterations, none captured the unadulterated innovation and purity of the original P400. The car's Original Configuration document from Lamborghini Polo Storico confirms that chassis 3637 was completed by the Sant'Agata factory on 19 July 1968 as a reinforced-chassis, Series II example, finished in the striking combination of Bianco (White) with a sumptuous Rosso (Red) leather interior. Its factory options are identified as follows: large wheels, Koni shock absorbers, orange front indicators, White side mirrors (not mounted), radio and cassette with electronic antenna, and seat belts. Bearing engine number 2157 and Bertone body number 333, factory records document the car's delivery to Lamborghini Concessionaires Ltd., the marque's official U.K. representative formerly known as R.A. Woolsgrove, located on Alie Street in London's East End. The Miura's first owner was His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Elah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia—son of King Ibn Saud and a passionate connoisseur of exotic sports cars—who maintained residences in both Riyadh and London, underscoring the Miura's immediate status as the ultimate automotive trophy among the global aristocracy. A copy of an original delivery letter from Lamborghini Concessionaires Ltd. invoiced to Beirut, Lebanon, details chassis 3637's delivery and fascinating original specifications, which included a “special modified 380 BHP” engine. The Lamborghini Miura Register by Simon Kidston notes that the Miura was purchased by Prince Abdul Elah after a “10-percent diplomatic discount” for a total price when new of $12,150. His research also indicates that upon its delivery to the U.K., the car was likely displayed on the Lamborghini GB stand at the Earl's Court show in October 1968 and later featured in The Sandie Shaw Supplement television program. According to research conducted under previous ownership, chassis 3637 was registered in the U.K. with the plate “020 GH” during the Prince's ownership. By the 1980s, the Miura had passed to furniture businessman Mr. Carlos Ayoub in Beirut, Lebanon. Copies of purchase documents on file show that in 1989, chassis 3637 was sold to a Mr. Williams Ayoub (unrelated to Carlos Ayoub) and remained in Beirut. GALLERY-EMBED It should be noted that, likely while in Lebanon, the original body of chassis 3637 (body no. 333) is thought to have sustained damage and was subsequently repaired using panels from Lebanese-delivery Miura P400 S chassis 4242. Body number "511" (associated with chassis 4242) is stamped on the door handles and jambs, while the firewall and both clamshells lack any stamping. However, the trunk latches and rear louver stampings do correspond with body number 333, indicating that some original components remained with the car. This suggests that body sections from 4242 were possibly grafted onto 3637 while both cars were in the country—a theory further supported by the unknown current whereabouts of chassis 4242. After 16 years with the Lamborghini, Williams Ayoub sold chassis 3637 in 2005. The car traveled from Lebanon to Kuwait, joining the respected personal collection of Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the former Prime Minister of Kuwait, who cherished his Miura until his passing in September 2024. During the Sheikh's ownership, the Miura underwent a major restoration. Initiated in 2018, the project was carried out by Aston Martin of Kuwait and saw the car returned to its original Bianco over Rosso specification. Some components were outsourced to Colin Clarke Engineering for rebuilding, with final sorting and cosmetic attention completed by Tomini Classics in the UAE. Following completion of its restoration, chassis 3637 was imported to the United States in preparation for the sale, where it now presents in superb condition. From its princely original ownership to its return to Gulf royalty, chassis 3637 offers the collector a fine expression of Lamborghini's earth-shattering supercar. It retains its original, matching-numbers V12 engine (serial number 2157) per factory records, alongside its stunning factory color scheme. As one of only 274 P400s ever built, the Lamborghini Miura stands as a quintessential “must-have” in any supercar collection, offered complete with its tool kit, jack, restoration invoices and images, and an array of manufacturer's literature. Bidder registration is now open for the Amelia Concours Auction. Join fellow collectors and enthusiasts from around the globe on the Atlantic Coast for a weekend of premier automotive events. During the two-day sale, 6–7 March 2026, over 160 collector cars will be offered spanning the full breadth of collector interests. View all lots and find additional information at broadarrowauctions.com. View Listing For More

Broad Arrow Amelia Concours Auction Preview: 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra

By Sponsored Article – February 24, 2026

Broad Arrow Auctions: 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra

Offered with just over 25,000 original miles, this certified SAAC Senior Division concours winner is among the finest examples of a highly original, unrestored 427 Cobra extant. Furnished with its original jack, grease gun, and spare wheel, and factory weather equipment, it is set to cross the block at Broad Arrow’s upcoming Amelia Concours Auction this 6 – 7 March. By the time Carroll Shelby took the feisty small block Cobra to the world stage in 1962 to challenge the might of Ferrari in the hotly contested FIA GT Championship, the quest for more power was already weighing heavily on Shelby and his right-hand man, development driver Ken Miles. Ford's proven 289 cu-in V8 was nearing the peak of development, just shy of 400 reliable horsepower, but Shelby knew the Cobra needed additional grunt to stay competitive, especially on long, open circuits. In the wake of an uncharacteristic drubbing handed out by the Grand Sport Corvettes during the 1963 Nassau Speed Week, the Shelby camp retreated to the drawing board. An earlier experience with a Ford 427-powered NASCAR Galaxie made an impression, and Miles felt the big Ford engine could suit the lightweight Cobra. Shelby tested the 427 in a hastily built leaf-sprung 289 chassis at Sebring, and despite less than developed handling, it proved blisteringly fast in a straight line—fast enough to convince Shelby, Miles, and Ford top brass that the 427 would power the next generation of Cobras. Far more sophisticated than a “shoehorn job,” Ford offered the services of its chassis engineers to assist Miles in reworking the Cobra to handle the big block's additional weight and power. Chassis tube diameter increased to four inches, and adjustable coil-over suspension was fitted all around. The bodywork grew dramatic flared fenders to accommodate the fat rubber required to handle the power. Once properly sorted, the 427 Cobra had comparable handling to the 289, coupled with astonishing straight-line performance—famously covering the 0-100-0 sprint in just 13 seconds. For decades to come, the 427 Cobra's near-mythical performance served as a benchmark for the ultimate sports car. Long after production ceased, it was still one of the fastest cars on the road—and they remain astoundingly quick, even by today's standards. It is, without a doubt, one of the greatest sports cars ever created, and the 427 Cobra enjoys a permanent place among motoring royalty. GALLERY-EMBED One pitfall of putting such performance in the hands of mere mortals is that many 427 Cobras suffered at the hands of those ill-equipped to handle them. Many were damaged and rebuilt, driven hard and put away wet, and by now, most survivors have been restored to some degree. As such, original, largely unrestored cars are exceptionally scarce. Chassis CSX3203 ranks among the best examples of a highly original, essentially unmodified big-block street Cobra. For many years, this car resided in the famous collection of Lynn Park, who, over 55 years as an enthusiast, collector, and racer, owned some 55 different Cobras, with as many as 10 genuine cars in his stable at once. Along his collecting journey, Park realized that original, unrestored cars were rapidly dwindling and resolved to find the best unrestored 289 and 427 he could, leading him to CSX3203. At the time he discovered it, 3203 was a highly original car showing no signs of crash damage or significant repairs, had just 23,000 miles on the odometer, and still wore much of its original paint along with a rare hard top. Documentation tracks chassis CSX3203 from the time it was invoiced by A.C. Cars, Ltd., on 4 January 1966. In April of that year, Shelby American, Inc. had completed installation of the 428 PI engine and four-speed Toploader, and the car was invoiced and trucked to Broadway Motors of Kansas City, Missouri, finished in an appropriately sporty shade of Rangoon Red, and equipped with Sunburst wheels and a hardtop. The Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC) Registry shows CSX3203 was leased by Broadway Ford to Joseph Bixby, also of Kansas City. The car returned to the dealer several times for warranty work, and by October 1966, it had accrued just 4,600 miles. The next owner of CSX3203 was Stanley Patzel of Nebraska, followed by owners in Ohio and Oklahoma, with registration documents on file. The Registry notes that in October of 1974, it was in the care of Connie Moore, still in its original red paint, with a full width roll bar and small vents added to the front fenders, Sunburst wheels, and approximately 12,000 miles recorded. In 1980, Moore showed CSX3203 at the SAAC-5 event in Dearborn, Michigan, taking home 1st place in the 427 concours class. In October 1986, Connie Moore sold the car to Lynn Park, with just 14,000 miles. Park set about rectifying minor inaccuracies by removing the incorrect roll bar and the small added-on fender vents and fitting Goodyear Blue Dot tires to the Sunburst wheels. Park showed it at the 1988 SAAC meet (SAAC-13) in Santa Rosa, California and once again took home 1st place in the concours Cobra class, qualifying it for the SAAC Senior Division. By 2004, the Cobra had just 23,000 miles, and in 2014 it was sold to a West Coast collection. GALLERY-EMBED As offered, CSX3203 displays just over 25,000 miles and retains the exceptional originality that its past custodians have so fervently preserved. It has been noted that the car retains the majority of its original paint (some paintwork was commissioned by Park when rectifying the roll bar and side vents). Close inspection also shows various important numbers, including CSX3203 clearly stamped on the chassis, its original riveted on chassis plate with serial number inscribed by vibrating pencil, the original 428 Police Interceptor engine block with casting date 5M6 (6 December 1965), its original “BY” type 28-spline close-ratio four-speed “toploader” transmission with tag, and its matching body stampings on the door hinges, trunk latch, and hood latch. Of the 260 big block cars produced, it is one of very few to wear a factory hard top, and also noted are believed to be the original carpets, seat covers, door pockets, dash, and windshield, all presented with a marvelous patina that reflects its years with experienced and thoughtful owners. Furthermore, it is offered with its original jack, grease gun, spare wheel, soft top and side curtains, and it rides on an original set of Sunburst wheels. The opportunity to acquire an unrestored, highly original 427 street Cobra comes along rarely, and CSX3203 represents one of the best examples of the breed, ready to shine on the road and as the centerpiece of any prestigious sports car collection. Join Broad Arrow at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island for the official auction of the Amelia Concours, the internationally recognized and award-winning celebration of automotive excellence. Register to bid now to secure your opportunity to acquire one or more of over 160 collector cars crossing the block during the two-day sale, 6–7 March 2026. View all lots and find bidder registration information at broadarrowauctions.com. View Listing For More

Broad Arrow Amelia Concours Auction Preview: 1988 Porsche 959 SC Reimagined by Canepa

By Sponsored Article – February 23, 2026

Broad Arrow Auctions: 1988 Porsche 959 SC Reimagined by Canepa B

Join Broad Arrow on the breathtaking coastline of Amelia Island for the official auction of The Amelia Concours, where over 160 exceptional collector cars will cross the block across a premier two-day event. Set for 6–7 March, The Amelia Concours Auction promises an extraordinary breadth of collector automobiles, with the undisputed centerpiece being the 1988 Porsche 959 SC Reimagined by Canepa, a bespoke engineering masterpiece decades in the making. In the early 1980s, Porsche was keen to prove its technological superiority learned throughout the previous decade's racing efforts. The “Gruppe B” Study was created to display these advancements with development underway as soon as 1981. Turbocharging, first used on the 917/10 Can-Am racing car in 1972, made its way three years later to the first turbocharged road-going Porsche – the 1975 911 Turbo – and from it, to the 959. It was a similar story with engine cooling. Through its racing program, Porsche had reached a thermal limit with the air-cooled flat-six. Water-cooled heads appeared on the all-conquering Porsche 956 endurance racing prototype in 1982 and, just a few years later, the 959 was the beneficiary of these successful experiments. Height-adjustable suspension, “intelligent” all-wheel drive, tire pressure monitoring, ABS, composite body construction – all commonplace in today's supercars – were decades ahead of their time when applied to the 959. GALLERY-EMBED Fewer than 300 of these halo supercars were built by the end of the decade, with each example estimated to cost Porsche double its 420,000 DM price tag to produce. Faced with these substantial losses, Porsche did not see fit to modify and test the 959 to comply with NHTSA safety standards, and as a result, it was not road-legal in the United States. While a number of 959s slowly trickled into the U.S., the model was the prime example of the type of car petitioned by Canepa and others to include in the “Show or Display” rule, passed in August 1999. The rule allowed for the private importation and limited road use of certain vehicles deemed to meet a standard of "historical or technological significance," famously enabling Bill Gates to drive his 959 after it was stored by the Customs Service for 13 years. In the decades since the rule was passed, Canepa's ceaseless obsession with extracting as much performance as possible out of the 959 has culminated in a series of refinements and performance upgrades developed by Canepa for the standard Porsche 959, officially launched in 2015 as the “959 SC Reimagined by Canepa” program. Drawing on his many years and thousands of miles driving the 959, Canepa developed a ground-up approach to reconditioning, and in some areas outright re-engineering, every element of Porsche's already superb creation. Starting with only the most original examples, the talented team at Canepa's Scotts Valley, California headquarters begin by carefully disassembling the entire car to the bare steel unibody. At this stage, all of the body panels are stripped, primed, and block sanded to perfection in preparation for paintwork. Canepa's unrelenting attention to detail can be observed on the driver's side quarter panel, where the auxiliary door for the hydraulic suspension oil on 959 Komfort models is deleted by molding a new composite body panel. Clients are able to choose from Porsche's own factory Paint-to-Sample palette of over 150 unique shades, or to create a custom color of their choice. The virtually limitless personalization offered by Canepa's service extends to the cabin, where over 400 hours are spent hand stitching an entirely new leather interior with countless colors and stitching options from Porsche's own factory offerings. Swaths of leather trim every element of the interior – including components that were not originally upholstered from the factory – while numerous upgrades ensure a 21st century driving experience. GALLERY-EMBED Initially developed for Group B class homologation and tracing its lineage back to the powerplants in the 936, 956, and 962 sports prototypes, the 959's 2.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six was designed to handle significantly more power than the 444 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque it left the factory with. After three decades spent optimizing the existing engine components as well as engineering new ones, the 959 SC's flat-six now develops a staggering 800+ horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque with Canepa's Stage III upgrades. These encompass Pankl titanium connecting rods, a blueprinted and upgraded valvetrain assembly, upgraded camshafts and camshaft housings, tungsten ceramic coated headers and two-stage stainless/titanium exhaust system, a MoTec engine management system and wiring harnesses, and two state-of-the-art BorgWarner turbochargers. The robust six-speed manual transmission is also treated to a full rebuild as well as REM isotropic super finishing on gears and shafts and an upgraded clutch assembly to ensure a reliable and extremely capable package. The result is otherworldly, modern-supercar performance, including zero to 60 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds and a top speed in excess of 230 miles per hour. Limited to a mere 50 examples in total, only the most original, low-mileage candidates are considered for recommissioning to 959 SC specification. Chassis number 053, one of just 266 959 Komforts built, was ideal then, with less than 8,302 kilometers at the time of its disassembly. Originally finished in Polar Silver Metallic with a Dark Grey Metallic leather interior, this highly original, low-mileage 959 was submitted to Canepa in 2019 for its comprehensive transformation to 959 SC specification. After over 4,000 restoration hours it was completed four years later in 2022 and was given Canepa 959 SC serial number “009.” Invoices and photos of the comprehensive Canepa work are on file. Today, the Porsche is resplendent in the lightly modified version of the Porsche factory shade of Irish Green, noted by the consignor as “Irish Green Plus,” containing less yellow than the standard shade. The paint to sample exterior color is protected with full ceramic-coated paint protection film (PPF). The exceptional exterior color choice is accentuated by the proprietary gun-metal grey finish of its 18-inch wheels. Inside, the cabin is trimmed wall-to-wall in exquisite bespoke tobacco brown leather and matching cut-pile velour carpeting, further complemented by matching, custom-embossed tool pouches and owner's books covers. Register to bid at The Amelia Concours Auction, where collectors and enthusiasts alike will have the rare opportunity to acquire one of the most exclusive and consequential supercars of the 1980s. Rarer still is the chance to experience the 959 platform's full potential—the result of decades of meticulous research and development that elevates this legendary machine into the 21st century. View all lots and register at broadarrowauctions.com. View Listing For More

By Khris Bharath – February 15, 2026

2026 Cavallino Palm Beach Auction: Top 10 Results and Highlights

Against the backdrop of the 2026 Miami Concours Weekend, Cars on 5th and Cavallino Classic’s 35th anniversary celebration that saw over 300 rare Ferraris in attendance, RM Sotheby’s returned to Palm Beach on Saturday, February 14, with an evening auction dedicated exclusively to a docket comprising of a selection of Classiche-certified Ferraris, blending formal elegance with decisive bidding inside The Boca Raton’s newly reimagined setting. The energy inside the ballroom reflected the broader enthusiasm surrounding Cavallino itself, a brand that, since 1978, has positioned itself as one of the most authoritative voices in the Ferrari world. Live commentary from duPont REGISTRY accompanied the bidding, adding historical context and valuation insights. Momentum was visible even before the headline cars crossed the block. A first edition copy of 275 by Bacchelli & Villa (Lot 100), limited to just 1,200 copies, achieved $19,200, with all proceeds going to charity. The headline automotive sale was a 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari (Lot 113), which achieved $5,230,000. More than a decade after its debut, Ferrari’s first hybrid halo car continues to anchor the modern segment. One of just 499 examples made, with direct lineage from the Enzo, and its position as the bridge between analog hypercars and Ferrari’s electrified future, besides being part of the 'Big Six', keeps demand firm. Second overall was a 1964 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series I by Pininfarina (Lot 112) at $1,545,000. Originally conceived for royalty and heads of state, the Superfast represents one of the most exclusive front-engine V12 grand tourers of the 1960s. Close behind, a 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Coupe by Pinin Farina (Lot 110) followed at $1,462,500. Early 250 series cars continue to act as gateways into Ferrari’s Colombo V12 heritage, offering period elegance and long-term collectability without entering the stratospheric GTO tier seen last month. Modern limited-production Ferraris showed consistent strength, as seen in much of January's mega-auction results. A 2009 Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M (Lot 107) realized $1,105,000. A 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale (Lot 111) achieved $885,000, further validating the final naturally aspirated mid-engine V8 as a modern benchmark. Mid-range transactions highlighted stability across analog and early modern Ferraris. A 1999 Ferrari F355 Spider (Lot 115) brought $373,500, and a 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB 70th Anniversary edition (Lot 109) sold for $368,000. A 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello (Lot 105) achieved $329,500, continuing the steady appreciation curve for front-engine V12 grand tourers from the gated manual era. The final car rounding out the top 10 was a 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (Lot 106), which realized $179,200, demonstrating enduring liquidity for classic V8 Ferraris. One of the more nuanced placements was the 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona NART Spider by Michelotti at $654,000 (Lot 114). While distinct from factory-built NART Spiders, its result highlights ongoing enthusiasm for Daytona derivatives and open-air V12 experiences. Automobilia added further dimension to the evening’s totals. A Ferrari 488 engine coffee table (Lot 102) achieved $60,000. A 2000 Ferrari F1-2000 1:5 scale model sold for $26,400 (Lot 101), a signed 1995 Gerhard Berger Ferrari race helmet (Lot 103) realized $28,800, while a signed 2019 Charles Leclerc helmet brought $44,400 (Lot 104). Even Enzo Ferrari’s bespoke two-piece suit and dress shoes (Lot 116) reached $54,000, highlighting how deeply provenance resonates within the Cavallino audience. Overall, out of the 17 Lots offered, all but one, a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 by Scaglietti, managed to sell, resulting in a 90% sell through rate for automobiles (94.1% overall) at $12,131,700 and $232,800 for memorabilia, strong numbers for a Ferrari-only boutique sale. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cavallino Classic (@cavallinoclassic) Cavallino Classic has evolved from a Palm Beach concours founded in 1992 into a global platform with editions in Modena, Abu Dhabi, and now Monaco, following its acquisition by Canossa, part of duPont REGISTRY Group. That international expansion, paired with the event’s long-standing emphasis on authenticity and historical integrity, reinforces why the Cavallino sale carries weight beyond a single evening’s results. 10. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS $179,200 9. 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello $329,500 8. 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB 70th Anniversary $368,000 7. 1999 Ferrari F355 Spider $373,500 6. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona NART Spider by Michelotti $654,000 5. 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale $885,000 4. 2009 Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M $1,105,000 3. 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Coupe by Pinin Farina $1,462,500 2. 1964 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series I by Pininfarina $1,545,000 1. 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari $5,230,000 Images: RM Sotheby's, Cavallino Classic

Top Collector Cars Auctions to watch at Salon Rétromobile Paris 2026

By Khris Bharath –

Top Collector Cars to watch at Salon Rétromobile Paris 2026

The 2026 global collector car calendar is well underway. In the United States, the year effectively opened with Mecum’s landmark sale of the Ferrari 250 GTO Bianco Speciale at Mecum, Kissimmee, followed by a landmark Barrett-Jackson sale in Arizona that brought $195.2 million. A clear reminder that demand at the very top remains intact. Rétromobile now marks the beginning of the European auction circuit with four major auction houses. At its 50th anniversary, the Paris sales provide an early look at how that momentum translates across the Atlantic. With Artcurial’s on-site auction already concluded, where Jean Alesi’s 1992 Ferrari F92A F1 Grand Prix car (Lot 25) was the leading lot, attention turns to three houses shaping the week: RM Sotheby’s (January 28), Gooding Christie’s, and Bonhams Cars. By volume, the commitment is substantial with Gooding Christie’s offering 86 lots, Bonhams Cars follows with 95, and RM Sotheby’s leads slightly at 97. In total, nearly 280 automobiles are yet to cross the block in Paris. Here are the top 10 upcoming sales from each of the aforementioned auction houses by estimated values. RM Sotheby's January 28th RM Sotheby’s top three offerings alone span nearly fifty years of Ferrari history. A 1956 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta Tour de France by Scaglietti (Lot 166) leads the group with a pre-auction estimate in excess of €13 million (~$14.2 million). Close behind sits a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider (Lot 140) at €12 to €14 million ($13.1 to $15.3 million). Rounding out the trio is a 1997 Ferrari F310 B Formula One car (Lot 136), driven by seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher, estimated at €5.5 to €7.5 million ($6.0 to $8.2 million). 1. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' by Scaglietti (Lot 166) €13,000,000+ 2. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider by Scaglietti (Lot 140) €12,000,000 - €14,000,000 3. 1997 Ferrari F310 B (Lot 136) €5,500,000 - €7,500,000 4. 1997 Ferrari F50 (Lot 194) €5,500,000 - €6,500,000 5. 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO (Lot 192) €4,500,000 - €5,500,000 6. 2024 Bugatti Bolide (Lot 171) €4,000,000 - €6,000,000 7. 2004 Ferrari Enzo (Lot 193) €3,800,000 - €4,200,000 8. 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 S (Lot 191) €3,800,000 - €4,200,000 9. 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV (Lot 150) €3,300,000 - €3,600,000 10. 2017 Ferrari 488 GTE (Lot 195) €2,800,000 - €4,000,000 View Catalog Gooding Christie's January 29th Gooding Christie’s leads with a Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta (Lot 61) at €8.0 to €9.0 million ($8.7 to $9.8 million), followed by a Talbot-Lago T150-C-SS Teardrop Coupé (Lot 35), estimated at €6.5 to €7.5 million ($7.1 to $8.2 million). Completing the top three is a Ferrari 288 GTO (Lot 67), offered without reserve and estimated at €6.0 to €7.0 million ($7.1 to $8.3 million). 1. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta (Lot 61) €8,000,000 - €9,000,000 2. 1938 Tablot-Lago T150-C-SS Teardrop Coupe (Lot 35) €6,500,000 - €7,500,000 3. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (Lot 67) €6,000,000 - €7,000,000 4. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider (Lot 31) €5,500,000 - €6,500,000 5. 2018 Ferrari FXX K EVO (Lot 40) €5,500,000 - €6,500,000 6. 2008 Ferrari FXX EVO (Lot 41) €4,500,000 - €5,500,000 7. 1920 Ballot 3/8 LC Grand Prix Two-Seater (Lot 65) €3,500,000 - €6,000,000 8. 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV (Lot 19) €3,250,000 - €3,750,000 9. 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Series I Coupe Aerodinamico (Lot 52) €2,750,000 - €3,250,000 10. 2021 Ferrari Monza SP1 (Lot 73) €2,500,000 - €3,000,000 View Catalog Bonhams Cars January 30th Bonhams Cars top offerings include a 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K Coupé (Lot 127) estimated at €1.5 to €2.5 million ($1.6 to $2.7 million), a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (Lot 136) at €1.2 to €1.5 million ($1.3 to $1.6 million), and a 2022 Ford GT Carbon Series (Lot 117) at €580,000 to €7,00,000 ($6,94,000 -$837,821). 1. 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K (Type W29) Coupé (Lot 127) €1,500,000 - €2,500,000 2. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing' Coupé (Lot 136) €1,200,000 - €1,500,000 3. 2022 Ford GT Carbon Series Coupé (Lot 117) €580,000 - €700,000 4. 1981 BMW M1 Coupé (Lot 142) €450,000 - €500,000 5. 1938 Mercedes-Benz 320N Cabriolet (Lot 145) €400,000 - €450,000 6. 1993 Porsche 911 Type 964 Turbo 3.6 (Lot 146) €400,000 - €450,000 7. 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sports Sperimentale Series IV (Lot 133) €400,000 - €450,000 8. 2006 Spyker C8 Spyder (Lot 152) €350,000 - €400,000 9. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 'SS Engine' Series V Sports Saloon (Lot 140) €350,000 - €450,000 10. 1953 Chrysler 'Thomas Special' Coupé (Lot 150) €330,000 - €390,000 View Catalog Images: Artcurial, RM Sotheby's, Gooding Christie's, Bonhams Cars Taken together, the leading consignments at Rétromobile 2026 point to a market that is broadening, as Blue-chip pre-war classics, near-modern icons, and competition history now coexist comfortably at the top, something that we reinforced in our recent 2025 Collector Car Insights. It is clear that relevance, narrative, and long-term significance now share equal weight as the European circuit gets underway. View Cars For Sale On duPont REGISTRY Images: Artcurial, RM Sotheby's, Gooding Christie's, Bonhams Cars

A white sports car with black wheels displayed indoors under bright lights, photographed from a low front angle—Feature Exclusive: $25.3M McLaren F1 leads RM Sotheby's Abu Dhabi Auction.

By Khris Bharath – December 06, 2025

Feature Exclusive: $25.3M McLaren F1 Leads RM Sotheby's A...

RM Sotheby’s wrapped up its landmark Abu Dhabi sale on Friday (December 5th, 2025), marking one of the region’s most significant collector car auctions to date. Held seaside in an open-air setting on the grounds of the picturesque St. Regis, Saadiyat Island Resort, the atmosphere was electric, with the city already buzzing from the ongoing Formula One weekend at Yas Marina, the final race on the F1 calendar. Our October coverage introduced this sale as part of Abu Dhabi’s inaugural Collector’s Week, establishing the Emirati capital as a serious node in the prestigious global auction calendar. In our previous breakdown of the lineup, we highlighted the mix of modern hypercars, factory specials, and competition-grade machinery set to cross the block. Originally, 32 lots were consigned, though the Aston Martin One-77 (Lot 421) was later withdrawn, leaving just over 30 cars in the docket. An exclusive pre-auction preview at dusk gave us an up-close look at the cars being offered for sale, building anticipation ahead of the big night. McLaren and Ferrari emerged as the dominant marques, both in presence and final numbers on the board. Bidding was fierce, on the web, by phone, and on-site, with the sell-through rate of 83 percent and $84.7 US million turnover. The defining moment of the evening came when a 1994 McLaren F1, with Brunei Royal provenance and equipped with the highly desirable High Downforce Kit (HDK that mimics the rare LM-spec cars) installed at the factory in 2007, finally crossed the block for $25.3 million (hammer price: $22.5 million). Chassis #014 of the 64 road-legal Mclaren F1s ever built, was not only the highest sale of the auction, but also one of the most significant automotive transactions seen this year in the collector car world. Another highlight was the Triple Crown offering from McLaren seen here. For those unaware, Triple Crown is with reference to winning the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Indy 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. McLaren has the distinction of being the only manufacturer to have achieved this feat to date and CEO, Zack Brown aspires to do it again, this time in a single calendar year. This is the very first time that threefuture competition cars from the British marque went under the hammer. The 2026 Arrow McLaren IndyCar DW12 (Lot 428) that Pato O' Ward will drive, achieved $848,750. The 2026 MCL40A McLaren Formula 1 chassis (Lot 429), destined for either Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri next season, went for $11.48 million. It was followed by the 2027 McLaren United WEC LMDh Hypercar (Lot 430) that hit $7.59 million. At McLaren, we are proud of our motorsport history, and we are the only team who have ever won the Triple Crown. - Mark Norris, Director of Trackside Operations, McLaren Racing Other noteworthy sales included a Pagani Zonda Riviera (Lot 417) that went for $10.13 million. Originally a Zonda F, it was transformed inside and out, by Pagani with several noteworthy additions including a roof scoop, carbon fiber embellishments, a rear wing and an exquisitely finished Riviera-inspired pearl-white paint with blue accents. Marking one of the earliest public sales of the GMA T.50 (Lot 431), saw a closing price of $5.63 million. This is a car that follows Gordon Murray’s seven cor principles and is a spiritual successor to the McLaren F1. Ferrari had a powerful showing throughout the event. An Ex- Alain Prost 1990 F40 (Lot 418) closed at $3.88 million, a 2014 LaFerrari (Lot 418) achieved $3.38 million, while a Monza SP2 (Lot 409), part of Ferrari’s Icona Series, reached $2.53 million. Strong figures continued for other recent Ferraris such as the F12tdf, 812 Competizione, and 458 Speciale A, each confirming that limited-series exotics with a prancing horse badge, remain among the most liquid modern collectibles. Beyond Maranello, a Porsche 918 Weissach Spyder (Lot 419) returned $1.71 million. We previously saw this very example, just a few weeks ago at this year’s 2025 Icons of Porsche over in Dubai. A 1-of-80 2011 Ferrari SA Aperta (Lot 407) that hit $1.56 million, rounded out the top 10 sales of the evening. McLaren’s Triple Crown sale signals a growing appetite for motorsport assets tied to future grid eligibility rather than historical provenance alone. Adding emotional weight was the presence of the legendary three-time Formula 1 world champion, Ayrton Senna’s Brazilian GP-winning 1991 McLaren Honda MP4/6/1, at the entrance to the auction venue. Finished in the iconic white and red Marlboro livery, it reminded everyone of the Woking-based team’s motorsport legacy is one that goes back decades and is being offered as part of the Sealed - Forever, Senna sale that closes in five days. Collector cars are rapidly becoming a lucrative alternative asset class for high-net-worth portfolios, something that we covered comprehensively in the Boston Consulting Group study, carried out in collaboration with the duPont REGISTRY Group. But if there was one key takeaway from Abu Dhabi, it is that collectors are increasingly moving towards modern icons, low-production hypercars, and cultural halo models from the nineties and 2000s. Seven-figure bidding these days, is now as common for contemporary exotics as it once was for pre-war vintage beauties and 1950s/‘60s blue-chip classics. This is a trend that we’ve witnessed throughout the year from Villa d’este, Goodwood and Monterey, where the top sale was a Giallo Ferrari Daytona SP3, that sold for $26 million. Also, this sale says a lot about the entire GCC region, not as an emerging market but as a comparable player in valuation scale, auction depth, and global buyer engagement. Duccio Lopresto, Managing Director MENA, RM Sotheby’s, touched on this at length, last week during the 1000 Miglia Experience, UAE 2025’s Opening Day. Abu Dhabi’s growing influence in the luxury and auction segments is further supported by a historic $1 billion investment in Sotheby’s. Those watching the auction, from the front rows included Emirati royals, prominent automotive collectors, and CEOs, turning the evening into both a historic sale and a social gathering . View All RM Sotheby's Inventory Images: Khris Bharath

Aerial view of a golf course with scattered trees, parked cars, tents, and nearby buildings; coastline and ocean visible in the background during Mecum Auctions at Monterey Car Week.

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 12, 2025

Mecum Auctions Returns to Monterey Car Week with 600+ Cars

Mecum Monterey 2025 is set to feature over 600 rare cars, including Ferraris, muscle cars, and motorcycles, running August 14th to 16th during Monterey Car Week. Mecum Auctions will return to the Monterey Peninsula this August for its annual auction during Monterey Car Week, taking over the peninsula from August 14th to 16th, 2025, at the Del Monte Golf Course. Around 600 vehicle lots, including six private collections, are expected to be featured throughout the week. The lineup features a mix of vintage, modern, and custom builds, with the headliner being the Bianco Speciale, the only factory-white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, set to lead Mecum’s 2026 Kissimmee sale. The auction will be available to watch live on ESPN+ and streamed in full on Mecum.com and YouTube. Saturday’s schedule includes three notable red cars: a one-of-122 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider, a Pebble Beach-winning 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Touring Barchetta, and a 1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona NASCAR previously driven by Bobby Allen. Six private collections are also part of the event. The Destin Car Collection offers modern supercars like a 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS and a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GT Black Series. The Hertz Collection highlights six decades of Shelby-Hertz collaborations, while the J&L Collection includes prewar classics and muscle cars, including a 1932 Duesenberg Model J and a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner. Other notable appearances include a 1971 Chevrolet Corvette LS6 Convertible, a 1987 DeTomaso Pantera, and a 1932 Packard 905 Twin Six Coupe Roadster. The auction will also feature several Ferrari Dinos, including the 1973 Dino 246 GTS that won the 1975 Cannonball Run and a 1972 Dino 246 GT, with proceeds going to Homes For Our Troops. Early Porsche examples, like a 1955 356 Pre-A Speedster, and one-off customs, like a 1959 Cadillac Kad-A-Mino built by Gene Winfield, diversify the mix. More details, including updated consignments and the event schedule, are available on Mecum’s website. View All Mecum Auctions Inventory " width="680"> Source: Mecum Auctions

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