While the past few weeks produced fewer headline-grabbing results, this week delivered a clear rebound in high-end auction activity across major global platforms. Mecum Auctions Indy 2026 and the second edition of Broad Arrow’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este led the market with multiple multi-million-dollar transactions, while duPont REGISTRY Live and Bring a Trailer continued to generate consistent six-seven-figure, and even eight-figure results across modern exotics, analog performance cars, and enthusiast-focused collector vehicles.
Dana Mecum's 39th Original Spring Classic ran May 8-16 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, offering nearly 3,000 vehicles over nine consecutive days of bidding. Italian performance icons dominated results, led by a 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder (S/N 4137) at $18,150,000 and followed closely by a 2003 Ferrari Enzo at $10,230,000 and a 1995 Ferrari F50 at $9,790,000. Maserati also featured prominently, with a Ferrari Enzo-derived 2005 MC12 achieving $9,460,000, setting a new auction record for the model and a marque record for the Trident, reinforcing continued demand for ultra-low-production Italian halo supercars from the 2000s era.
Additional Ferrari results reinforced depth across both modern and classic segments. A 2014 LaFerrari achieved $8,580,000, setting a new auction record for the model, while a 1991 Ferrari F40 brought $5,170,000. Classic V12 models also remained strong, with a 1972 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV reaching $4,675,000, continuing the model’s position among the most valuable early Lamborghini road cars.
Other notable Ferrari transactions included a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 at $2,860,000 and a 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder at $2,530,000. A 1965 Shelby GT350R Fastback also stood out at $2,750,000, reflecting continued demand for period racing homologation cars. Overall, Mecum INDY 2026 achieved an impressive $193 million in total sales, a new record for the event, with $127 million on the final day alone and a sell-through rate of 76 percent.
Across the Atlantic, the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este auction on the shores of Lake Como delivered a mix of strong bidding activity and select seven-figure results across 78 lots.
The auction was led by a 2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3 at $7,273,000 (€6,250,000), highlighting continued demand for Ferrari’s limited-production Icona Series models. Ferrari remained a dominant force throughout the event, with a 1990 Ferrari F40 achieving $3,411,000 (€2,931,250). This compares to a duPont REGISTRY Index (dRi) median of $3,141,012, placing the result above broader market expectations.
A 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package also stood out, achieving $2,626,000 (€2,256,250), reinforcing continued demand for modern hybrid hypercars positioned within the upper tier of the collectible performance market. Rounding out the seven-figure results was a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe at $1,906,000 (€1,637,500), showcasing the enduring stability of blue-chip European classics.
The event’s headline lot was a 2018 Pagani Zonda 760 Unica Roadster, which reached a high bid of $9,251,000 (€7,975,000) but did not meet reserve. Another notable Ferrari transaction occurred before the auction officially began, with a 2020 Ferrari Monza SP2 reported sold prior to the event.
Finished in Rosso California with a Grigio Coburn nose section and Argento Nürburgring accents, the 1-of-499 open-top Icona Series model showed approximately 260 miles and further highlighted continued demand for Ferrari’s modern limited-production collector specials.
Overall, the sale achieved 40.8 million euros ($47.4 million) in total sales at an 87 percent sell-through rate, with more than 12,000 collectors watching remotely.
Over at duPont REGISTRY Live, modern Ferrari and Lamborghini models maintained steady demand. A coachbuilt 1-of-1 1993 Ferrari 512 TR Spider with Saudi Royal Provenance had a hammer price of $650,000, while a 2013 Ferrari 458 Italia hammered at $294,000, and a 2017 Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster reached a hammer price of $571,000. The Dodge Viper also featured prominently across multiple generations, led by a 2017 Viper ACR Extreme hammering down at $422,000. Earlier-generation examples included a 1997 Viper GTS Hennessey Venom 600 that hammered at $76,230 and a 2006 Viper SRT-10 with a hammer price of $73,500, highlighting wide dispersion in value depending on specification, tuning, and provenance.
A 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 3ZR with the 7-speed manual achieved a hammer price of $230,000, reinforcing continued premiums for modern American performance cars equipped with analog transmissions. Relative to its original MSRP of approximately $122,000, the result demonstrates sustained collector interest in high-performance, manual-equipped variants of the C7 platform.
Bring a Trailer saw a quieter week by comparison, though Porsche once again dominated the platform’s strongest results. Two high-end air-cooled reinterpretations led the way, with a 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe by Singer achieving $1,075,000 and a 3.8L-powered 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa conversion by Kaege Retro bringing $692,000. Both results highlight continued collector demand for bespoke restomod builds that blend classic Porsche design with modern engineering and craftsmanship. Additional Porsche highlights included a 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic at $641,000 and a 2024 Porsche 911 S/T at $627,000. Built to celebrate the 911’s 60th anniversary and limited to just 1,963 examples worldwide, it carried an original MSRP of $290,000.
Altogether, this week’s results show a market still firmly defined by scarcity, provenance, and specification rather than broader sentiment shifts. Ferrari halo cars continue to anchor the upper end of the price spectrum, while analog Porsche commissions and high-quality restomods remain two of the most competitive segments across all platforms. Modern performance cars also continue to command strong secondary demand when configured with manual transmissions or track-focused
hardware. Despite normal week-to-week variation, pricing across these core enthusiast categories remains broadly stable at the top end of the collector market.
The highlights below illustrate these dynamics across individual auctions.
Market Spotlight
1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder
Mecum Indy 2026 - $18,150,000
As the final Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder produced, this 1963 example represents one of the most historically significant open-air Ferraris ever built. One of just 56 SWB California Spyders produced between 1960 and 1963, it retains its original 3.0L Colombo V12 engine, four-speed manual gearbox, chassis, and bodywork. Accompanied by Ferrari Classiche certification and a Marcel Massini report, the car also benefits from a known ownership history since new and restoration work completed by Patrick Ottis. Covered headlights, Scaglietti coachwork, and exceptional provenance continue to reinforce strong collector demand for this blue-chip Ferrari, as highlighted in our recent market spotlight.
Credit: Mecum Auctions
2005 Maserati MC12
Mecum Indy 2026 – $9,460,000 (Record Setter)
Derived directly from the Ferrari Enzo platform, the Maserati MC12 remains one of the rarest and most extreme homologation-inspired supercars of the modern era. This 2005 example is one of just 25 second-year production cars out of 50 total produced worldwide and only carried 515 kilometers (320 miles) at the time of cataloging. Finished in Bianco Fuji over a Blu Victory interior, the MC12 is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.0L V12 producing 630 horsepower paired with a six-speed Cambiocorsa transmission.
Featuring extensive carbon-fiber construction, a removable hardtop, race-derived chassis engineering, and a U.S. title, the result highlights continued strength for ultra-low-production Italian halo supercars with direct motorsport lineage. This example also became the most expensive Maserati to sell at auction, a marque record for the Trident, surpassing the previous records of $6.1 million for a 1955 300S Sports Racing Spider set at Goodwood in 2013, and $5.2 million for another MC12 set at Monterey last year.
Credit: Mecum Auctions
2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction 2026 - $7,273,000 (€6,250,000)
This 2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3 highlights continued strength for Ferrari’s limited-production modern halo models. One of just 599 examples produced as part of Ferrari’s exclusive Icona Series, the SP3 draws inspiration from Ferrari’s legendary 1960s endurance racing prototypes while pairing retro-inspired styling with a naturally aspirated V12 powertrain. Finished in Rosso Magma Tri-Coat over a Blu Elettrico Alcantara interior, this single-owner example showed only 743 kilometers (461 miles) at cataloging and featured numerous exposed carbon-fiber elements and factory options. Complete with its special-series accessories and documentation, the result reinforces strong collector demand for highly specified low-production Ferrari special series models.
Credit: Broad Arrow Auctions
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa Conversion by Kaege Retro
Bring a Trailer - $692,000
Like Singer, this Kaege Retro–reimagined Porsche 911 blends classic air-cooled styling with modern engineering and bespoke craftsmanship. Based on a 1998 Porsche 993-generation Carrera Targa, the build features retro-inspired backdated bodywork designed to evoke earlier 911s rather than the donor car’s original 993 appearance. Extensive carbon-fiber panels, a naturally aspirated 3.8L flat-six, and a six-speed manual transmission further distinguish the build. Finished in Lindgreen Metallic over Mushroom Brown leather upholstery, the car also features KW V3 coilovers, Recaro Sportster CS seats, and retro-style 18-inch wheels. With approximately 4,900 kilometers (~3,000 miles) on the build, the result reinforces continued demand for highly personalized air-cooled Porsche reinterpretations from respected boutique builders.
Credit: Bring a Trailer
2017 Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster
duPont REGISTRY Live - Hammer Price of $571,000
One of only 500 Aventador SV Roadsters produced worldwide, this 2017 Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster highlights continued enthusiast demand for naturally aspirated V12 Lamborghinis. Finished in Bianco Isis over a Nero Cosmus carbon-fiber and Alcantara interior, this Italian exotic is powered by a 740-horsepower 6.5L naturally aspirated V12 paired with Lamborghini’s seven-speed ISR automated manual transmission and all-wheel-drive system. Additional features include carbon-ceramic brakes, four-wheel steering, extensive exposed carbon-fiber trim, and a Ryft exhaust system. Showing just over 21,000 miles at the time the auction ended, the result demonstrates strong collector demand for limited-production Lamborghini flagships.
Credit: duPont REGISTRY Live
