Broad Arrow Auctions, driven by Hagerty, is set to ignite the collector car world once again with the return of its Global Icons online sale, running from 11 to 18 May 2026. Following a standout debut that delivered €18.3 million in sales and an impressive 90 percent sell-through rate, the Spring edition promises another carefully curated showcase of automotive royalty, spanning decades of design, performance and cultural significance.
More than 30 collector cars will cross the virtual block, each chosen not merely for rarity, but for the stories they carry and the eras they represent. From post-war grand tourers to motorsport legends and poster cars that once adorned bedroom walls, the catalogue reads like a rolling museum of mechanical art.
Among the early headline consignments is a beautifully restored 1956 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk 1, a grand tourer that captures the quiet confidence of British motoring in its golden age. Delivered new to Beverly Hills and presented in its original Crimson Red over Beige leather, it blends elegance with usability, backed by a 2.9-litre inline-six. Its eligibility for prestigious events such as the Mille Miglia and Le Mans Classic only heightens its appeal for collectors who value provenance as much as performance.
If the Aston Martin is a tailored suit, the 1989 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth Group A is a fireproof racing overall. An icon of touring car dominance in the late 1980s, this particular example was prepared by Team Imberti yet never unleashed on track, leaving it in a rare state of preserved intent. With 460 CV channelled through a five-speed manual gearbox, it wears the livery of the car that competed in the 1988 Spa 24 Hours, a visual reminder of an era when turbocharged fury ruled the grid.
American luxury finds its voice in the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Series 70 Brougham, a machine that once redefined excess. Limited to just 400 units, it arrived as Cadillac’s bold declaration of supremacy, complete with a stainless steel roof, pillarless design and a V8 heart. Even today, its presence feels theatrical, a rolling statement that once made contemporaries like the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud seem almost restrained.
The 1954 Chevrolet Corvette represents a different kind of revolution. Born from the optimism of post-war America and first revealed at the General Motors Motorama, it brought fibreglass construction and accessible performance into the spotlight. Finished in Black over a striking red interior, this early production model carries the DNA of what would become one of the most enduring sports car lineages in history.
Rounding out the early highlights is the 1983 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole, styled by Pininfarina and forever etched into popular culture as the quintessential 1980s Ferrari. Finished in Bianco and meticulously maintained, it offers not just open-top driving but a time capsule of Maranello’s golden era, complete with its original manuals and service history.
Beyond the digital auction room, a selection of these machines will be brought into the physical world at a live preview hosted at the Museo Alfa Romeo from 14 to 18 May. Set against the backdrop of one of Italy’s most storied automotive museums, the preview offers collectors and enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience these vehicles up close and engage with Broad Arrow’s specialists.
With bidding opening at 10:00 CET on 11 May and closing from 17:00 CET on 18 May, the Global Icons Spring Online auction is positioned as both a marketplace and a celebration. It is a place where history changes hands, where engineering meets emotion, and where each lot carries the quiet thrill of possibility. For seasoned collectors and newcomers alike, the message is clear: the door to automotive immortality is open, if only for a week.
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Broad Arrow’s Global Icons Spring Online auction returns from 11–18 May 2026, featuring rare collector cars and a live preview in Milan.
