Broad Arrow Villa d'Este Auction
Broad Arrow Auctions will hold their first Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction later this month, May 24-25, 2025. More than 70 classic and collector cars will be on offer with a featured selection of BMWs along with modern supercars featuring well-documented histories. The final consignments were announced recently and we’re going to examine a few of the most exciting collector cars that will be available at this auction.
This 1989 Ferrari F40, chassis number 80369, began its life as a standard European-market road car finished in Rosso Corsa. Delivered new to Italy, it later found its way to England where its competition potential was recognized. In the late 1990s, it underwent a significant transformation by Martin Shaw’s Specialised Cars into LM-style specification, mirroring the factory-built F40 LM race cars. This conversion included bespoke aerodynamic bodywork with fixed headlights, enlarged cooling ducts, a prominent front splitter, and a high-downforce rear wing, along with substantial mechanical upgrades to its twin-turbo V8 engine, boosting its output to approximately 648 horsepower.
Following its conversion, this unique F40 entered the 2000 British GT Championship under the SCS Motorsport banner, competing in four rounds against more contemporary GT machinery. Driven by a combination of its owner and professional racers, it demonstrated impressive speed at times, even setting lap times significantly faster than some competitors. While facing some reliability issues during its racing career, it notably avoided any major accidents or fires. Since its racing days, this F40 has remained an active participant in historic motorsport events, showcasing its iconic presence and sound. Accompanied by an exceptionally comprehensive spares package, including a spare engine, body panels, and numerous other rare components, this F40 represents a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine racing veteran with documented history and significant provenance.
Unveiled in 2021, the Pagani Huayra R is the ultimate track-oriented version of the Huayra, designed as a definitive expression of this model series. With only 30 units made and no restrictions by road or racing rules, it reflects Horacio Pagani’s vision for his most extreme performance vehicle to date. At its heart sits an exclusive 6.0L naturally aspirated V12 engine, crafted with HWA AG, delivering an impressive 850 horsepower and reaching a thrilling 9,000-rpm redline. This “V12-R” engine, intentionally omitting turbochargers, nods to historic grand prix engines, providing powerful acceleration and an unforgettable auditory experience through its specially coated ceramic exhaust system.
The power reaches the wheels via a newly engineered six-speed sequential dog-ring gearbox attached directly to the Huayra R’s advanced carbon fiber monocoque chassis. This setup makes the powertrain a stressed member to ensure maximum stiffness and instantaneous response. The chassis incorporates cutting-edge Pagani composite technologies and safety features, achieving a notably light dry weight of just 1,050 kilograms while complying with FIA GT safety standards thanks to its integrated roll cage and composite crash structures. Aerodynamic efficiency was crucial in the R’s design, featuring a large roof scoop, modified intakes, and a substantial rear wing that generates around 1,000 kilograms of downforce. The motorsport-inspired suspension and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes further emphasize its track-focused capabilities, ensuring outstanding handling and braking prowess.
This particular car, with chassis number 2, boasts a unique Cinque exterior using matte and gloss carbon fiber finishes, highlighted by Fluo Red stripes and Italian Tricolore accents. Inside, the carefully constructed environment prioritizes driver engagement with matte carbon fiber and matte black aluminum trim, including a practical window slider. Initially commanding a significant premium due to its bespoke nature, this vehicle has traveled merely 134 kilometers and remains in nearly pristine condition. It comes from its original owner, complete with all accessories and includes coverage for its upcoming annual service. As one of only 30 ever produced and not street-legal, the Huayra R stands out as a rare and collectible hypercar, epitomizing Pagani’s pinnacle achievements in engineering and artistic excellence tailored for pure track performance.
Porsche’s venture into Formula One in 1991 as an engine supplier for Footwork-Arrows didn’t go as planned. Their newly created 3.5L V12 engine was too heavy and unreliable, resulting in the contract being canceled early on. This setback prompted Porsche to refine their engineering processes, leading a dedicated team over three years to develop a more powerful and dependable V12 engine. This progress paved the way for a “continuing education project” that involved designing a 3.5L V10 engine to meet the changing regulations of Formula One.
The promising LMP2000 sports racing prototype program, which employed an expanded 5.5L version of this V10, was eventually shelved. Despite this, the engine found new life. In developing the Carrera GT prototype, known internally as SCM, a small design group in California opted to use the exotic 5.5L V10 from the abandoned LMP2000 initiative. Originally intended as a single show car, the prototype generated such enthusiasm at the 2000 Paris Motor Show that production approval became unavoidable.
Production began in 2003, turning the Carrera GT into a standout supercar of its era. It featured analog engineering with a naturally aspirated 5.7L V10 engine coupled with a six-speed manual transmission housed within a carbon fiber monocoque chassis. Notably, it lacked electronic driving aids. By 2006, production ceased after creating just 1,270 units globally. The specific example discussed is a rare left-hand-drive model designed for the U.K. market, finished in Guards Red with Ascot Brown and Black leather upholstery. Options included air conditioning, a BOSE sound system, and wider carbon fiber bucket seats. With only three owners and meticulous servicing records, this Carrera GT stands out as a significant highlight in Porsche’s history of supercars.
By the late 1970s, BMW’s “M” division had solidified its reputation in motorsports, continuing a tradition of racing achievements. This led to the development of the BMW M1, their first stand-alone engineering project. Designed to compete with Porsche in Group 5 racing, the M1 showcased an eye-catching mid-engine layout designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and supported by a Dallara-designed tubular space frame chassis. Production delays caused by Lamborghini issues resulted in collaboration with multiple companies, ultimately producing 453 units from 1978 to 1981, including both road-going and race versions.
The M1 also featured prominently in the Procar BMW M1 Championship, attracting top talent like Niki Lauda and Nelson Piquet. This particular M1, chassis number 4301413, was finished in Orange with a Black cloth interior. It is one of only eleven M1s that were originally delivered to the Arabian Gulf Mechanical Centre in the United Arab Emirates. Later, it became part of Vijay Mallya’s collection, who would go on to co-found the Force India Formula One Team. He registered the car in the UK in 1989 and owned it for nearly three decades, moving it between Dubai and the UK, then briefly titling it in Alaska before it reportedly resided in California. After leaving Mallya’s possession in 2016, the vehicle was eventually registered in the Netherlands in 2019 by its current owner. Today, this M1 represents BMW Motorsport’s engineering brilliance and remains a sought-after supercar, serving as a cornerstone for future “M” projects.
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