Grosse Pointe, Michigan (March 10, 2025) – Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, achieved resounding success at its third annual Amelia Auction, held on March 7–8 as the official auction of The Amelia Concours d’Elegance. The event generated a remarkable $61.7 million in total sales, with an impressive 88 percent of all lots sold.
The auction, hosted at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, drew a record-high number of registered bidders—22 percent more than the previous year’s event—while also reaching a global audience through live streaming on Broad Arrow’s YouTube channel, Hagerty’s Samsung TV Plus, and its newly launched Tubi channels.
Auction Highlights and Top Sales
Topping the sales chart was a Ferrari Classiche-certified 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione (chassis 1451 GT), which achieved a stunning $9,465,000. The second of only eight aluminum-bodied California Spider Competiziones ever built, this historic model secured fifth overall at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans under the ownership of Bob Grossman. The car, equipped with a factory competition-specification outside-plug Type 128 F engine, saw an intense bidding war before selling to a telephone bidder.
“The success of our third Amelia Auction is a testament to the exceptional quality of our consignments and the continued enthusiasm of the collector car community,” said Barney Ruprecht, Senior Car Specialist and Vice-President of Auctions at Broad Arrow. “With strong bidding across all categories, the sale of the California Spider marks a new milestone as the most valuable car Broad Arrow has ever sold.”
In addition to the headline Ferrari sale, several other automotive icons commanded impressive figures. A striking Arancia Orange 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV drew considerable attention before fetching $4,460,000, making it the second most valuable Miura ever sold at auction. A 1954 Jaguar D-Type “OKV 2” Works Competition car also reached $4,295,000, further cementing the strength of the classic and competition car market.
Broad Arrow Auctions Amelia 2025 – Top 10 Sales
- 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione – $9,465,000
- 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV – $4,460,000
- 1954 Jaguar D-Type “OKV 2” Works Competition – $4,295,000
- 1990 Ferrari F40 – $3,665,000
- 2018 Pagani Huayra Roadster – $3,415,000
- 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder – $2,315,000
- 1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster – $2,122,500
- 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra – $1,242,500
- 1935 Auburn 851 Super-Charged “Boattail” Speedster – $1,011,500
- 2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 – $967,500
Beyond these standout results, the auction reaffirmed the sustained demand for Porsches, with the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder selling for $2,315,000 and multiple 911 models achieving strong prices.
Upcoming Broad Arrow Auctions Events
Broad Arrow Auctions will continue its 2025 calendar with the Spring Memorabilia Online Auction, an exclusive sale featuring motorsport memorabilia, including helmets worn by Formula One greats such as Mika Häkkinen, Jean Alesi, and Charles Leclerc. This no-reserve auction runs from April 21 to May 4 at broadarrowauctions.com.
The next live auction, the Porsche Air|Water Auction, takes place on April 26 at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, California. A partnership with Luftgekühlt, the single-day event will showcase approximately 50 highly desirable Porsche models alongside a selection of rare Porsche automobilia. Interested consignors are encouraged to contact Broad Arrow specialists for remaining consignment opportunities.
For complete results from the Amelia Auction and details on upcoming events, visit broadarrowauctions.com.
