Amelia brings outs the best.
Broad Arrow’s 2025 Amelia Auction made waves in the collector car world with an impressive $61.7 million in total sales, celebrating another strong showing for the annual event. With 88 percent of the lots sold, the auction kept bidders excited throughout the weekend. The standout sale was a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione, which sold for a jaw-dropping $9,465,000 after an intense bidding battle. This rare aluminum-bodied model, one of just eight built, carries a rich racing history that includes a podium finish at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans. The packed auction room buzzed with energy as bidders competed for top-tier collectibles, and the event even drew over 15,000 online viewers following the action live.
Top 10 Sales
- 1. Lot 234 – 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione – $9,465,000
- 2. Lot 225 – 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV – $4,460,000
- 3. Lot 278 – 1954 Jaguar D-Type “OKV 2” Works Competition – $4,295,000
- 4. Lot 266 – 1990 Ferrari F40 – $3,665,000
- 5. Lot 245 – 2018 Pagani Huayra Roadster – $3,415,000
- 6. Lot 121 – 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder – $2,315,000
- 7. Lot 274 – 1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster – $2,122,500
- 8. Lot 127 – 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra – $1,242,500
- 9. Lot 271 – 1935 Auburn 851 Super-Charged “Boattail” Speedster – $1,011,500
- 10. Lot 139 – 2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 – $967,500
Beyond the big Ferrari sale, several other special cars crossed the block. A 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV sold for $4,460,000, turning plenty of heads along the way. A sleek 2018 Pagani Huayra Roadster also made a splash, landing a final bid of $3,415,000. Even a Classic-Era Auburn 851 Super-Charged “Boattail” Speedster joined the million-dollar club with a sale price of $1,011,500. Next up for Broad Arrow is the Porsche Air|Water Auction on April 26 in Costa Mesa, California. The one-day event will feature a curated selection of around 50 Porsches along with unique Porsche memorabilia.
Source: Andrew Miterko / Courtesy of Broad Arrow Auctions