There are auctions, and then there are moments when the collector car world briefly tilts on its axis. Broad Arrow Auctions, driven by Hagerty, is preparing for one of those moments with its Global Icons: Spring Online Auction, running from 11 to 18 May 2026 at broadarrowauctions.com. This is not simply a sale of rare machines; it is a carefully composed gallery of automotive history, where engineering ambition, cultural provenance, and motorsport heritage converge in one digital arena.
Among the headline consignments sits a 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari, a machine that represents Maranello’s hybrid revolution in its most theatrical form. Finished in rare Bianco Fuji with a contrasting Bianchi and Neri interior, and showing an almost surreal 92 kilometres from new, this Hong Kong-delivered hypercar is a time capsule of Ferrari’s Formula 1 inspired HY-KERS philosophy. Its naturally aspirated V12, at the time the most powerful ever fitted to a Ferrari road car, anchors a vehicle that still feels more like a future concept than a production reality.
Alongside it is a 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo WLS1, one of the most elusive expressions of the 993 generation. Created through Porsche Exclusive’s Werksleistungssteigerung programme, it elevates the Turbo to 424 horsepower with GT2-level intent while retaining everyday usability. With just 15 French-market examples believed to exist and a fresh engine overhaul in 2025, it stands as one of the most finely honed air-cooled-era Turbos ever offered publicly.
Adding a very different flavour of provenance is a 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo that carries a uniquely cinematic history. One of the earliest production examples and originally registered to Automobili Lamborghini itself, this is the very car tested by Jeremy Clarkson for Top Gear at the model’s launch. His verdict, calling it “epic,” has since become part of Gallardo folklore. Equipped with the coveted gated six-speed manual and a reinforced clutch derived from Italian police-spec builds, it blends early-production purity with television fame.
The late-1980s supercar narrative is represented by a 1993 Jaguar XJ220, finished in Spa Silver over Smoke Grey and showing just 6,500 kilometres. Once the world’s fastest production car, the XJ220 remains a symbol of British engineering audacity, born from Jaguar’s Le Mans triumph and shaped by TWR’s motorsport expertise. Its history, spanning Japan, the United Kingdom, and specialist maintenance by DK Engineering, adds further depth to its already compelling story.
German performance engineering arrives in extreme form with a 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG, one of only 100 built to celebrate Mercedes-Benz’s DTM dominance. With just 80 kilometres recorded, its supercharged 5.4-litre V8 delivers an unfiltered 582 horsepower experience that feels closer to a touring car with number plates than a conventional road car.
Completing the lineup is a 1994 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II N1, one of only 63 produced and a distilled version of the legendary R32 “Godzilla” era. Its lightweight construction, factory upgraded turbochargers and motorsport pedigree reflect Nissan’s dominance in Group A racing, while its Crystal White finish preserves the purity of a true homologation icon.
A selection of these cars will be previewed at the Museo Alfa Romeo in Milan from 14 to 18 May 2026, offering collectors and enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience the lineup in a setting steeped in automotive heritage. The preview, open to the public and collectors alike, will act as a physical counterpoint to an otherwise fully digital auction experience.
According to Broad Arrow Auctions leadership, this second edition of the Global Icons series reflects growing international trust in the curated approach to collector car sales. Bidding will open on 11 May at 10:00 CET and close on 18 May at 17:00 CET, with specialists available across Europe and North America to support participants throughout the process.
What emerges is less a catalogue and more a cross-section of automotive ambition across decades, where hypercars, homologation legends, and motorsport-bred machines share equal stage. For collectors, it is an invitation to acquire not just vehicles, but chapters of motoring history that have shaped the modern performance landscape.
