Broad Arrow’s Inaugural Villa d’Este Auction Highlights

Broad Arrow Auctions will mark its inaugural European sale with a remarkable showcase of rare and historically significant automobiles at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on 24–25 May 2025.

As the official auction partner for this prestigious event, Broad Arrow will offer more than 70 exceptional cars for sale on the shores of Lake Como, expertly curated to complement the concours itself.

“We are honoured to present some of the most historically important classic cars at our debut Villa d’Este auction,” says Joe Twyman, VP of Sales, EMEA.

1938 Talbot-Lago T150 C Lago Spéciale Teardrop Coupé
Estimate: €4,500,000 – €6,500,000

The 1938 Talbot-Lago Teardrop Coupé by Figoni et Falaschi, chassis 90034, is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece built on the T150 C Lago Spéciale chassis.

Commissioned as a bespoke replacement for a Bugatti, it features a rare dark blue finish, Havana Tobacco interior, and a distinguished racing history including a class win at the 1948 Spa 24 Hours.

1949 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Coupe by Dubos Frères
Estimate: €1,200,000 – €1,500,000

One of just two built to this design and the only known survivor, this T26 Grand Sport Coupe features the original body, chassis, engine, and transmission.

Debuting at the 1949 Concours d’Elegance du Bois de Boulogne, it later belonged to Otto Zipper in the United States.

1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa by Ansaloni
Estimate: €5,500,000 – €7,500,000

Offered publicly for the first time, this is the very first Ferrari competition car sold to a customer.

Chassis 004 C embodies Enzo Ferrari’s early vision for motorsport success, powered by the inaugural Colombo-designed V12 engine.

With a distinguished racing history in both South America and Europe, and over 50 years of single-family ownership, it retains its original chassis, body and engine, verified by Ferrari Classiche certification.

1939 Lagonda V12 Rapide James Young Drophead Coupé
Estimate: €600,000 – €700,000

One of only 17 Rapide variants ever made and the only one with James Young Drophead Coupé coachwork, this rare Lagonda features a Le Mans-specification Sanction IV engine.

Following a painstaking two-year restoration costing over $500,000, it achieved First in Class at Pebble Beach in 2018 and is now offered from UK ownership.

1965 Ferrari 275 GTS
Estimate: €1,500,000 – €1,800,000

A superb open-top grand tourer, this 275 GTS is finished in Rosso Rubino Chiaro over Nero Franzi leather.

One of just 200 produced, it features the iconic Colombo V12 and Ferrari Classiche certification.

Accompanied by a comprehensive ownership dossier by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, it is a definitive example of 1960s motoring elegance.

1954 Siata 208S Motto Spider
Estimate: €1,500,000 – €1,700,000

The final 208S Spider ever built, this example benefits from a $200,000 restoration and a string of concours accolades including Best in Class at Pebble Beach and The Amelia, as well as the Premio d’Onore at Villa d’Este.

Powered by Fiat’s Tipo 104 V8, it is among the most celebrated post-war Italian sports cars.

1936 Maserati 6CM Factory Works
Estimate: €850,000 – €950,000

The first Maserati 6CM built, chassis 1531 was a factory works entry that claimed victory at the 1936 Nürburgring Eifelrennen with Count “Didi” Trossi.

It features a 1,496cc supercharged engine fitted in 1939 for enhanced torque and continues to compete successfully in historic racing.

Offered with FIA/FIVA papers and extensive documentation, this is a rare piece of Maserati competition history.

The full digital catalogue is now available. Prospective bidders may register and explore the offering at broadarrowauctions.com.