Broad Arrow Zurich Auction Results
Broad Arrow‘s inaugural Zurich Auction, held at the Dolder Grand Hotel by Lake Zürich, proved to be a fitting conclusion to their 2025 auction calendar with an 87% sell-through rate and total sales of more than CHF 22,000,000. The undeniable star of the show was the 1956 Jaguar D-Type, an incredibly well-preserved example that sold for the second-highest price for a D-Type in over a decade. Other top sales included blue-chip Ferraris, poster car Porsches, and British sports car legends.
A radical evolution from its successful C-Type predecessor, the D-Type’s design was heavily influenced by the aviation industry, pioneering a revolutionary aluminum-alloy monocoque chassis that was both lighter and stiffer than contemporary designs. This aeronautical approach, penned by designer Malcolm Sayer, also dictated its iconic, wind-cheating bodywork, which featured a low frontal area, a smooth underbody, and a distinctive tail fin for high-speed stability. Powered by a potent development of the straight-six XK engine and equipped with innovative disc brakes, the D-Type achieved its objective, securing a legendary trio of wins at Le Mans in 1955, 1956, and 1957, solidifying its status as one of the most dominant and technologically advanced endurance racers of the time.
The example sold by Broad Arrow at their Zurich auction is one of only 87 examples built by the factory and stands out as a matching-numbers car complete with its original chassis and body as well. Kept by a single owner since 1995, this D-Type includes an additional 3.8L engine and is eligible for the most exclusive history racing events in the world such as the Le Mans Classic and Mille Miglia Storica. This was well-sold at CHF 5,181,250, or around $6.4 million.
The open-top variant of the brand’s groundbreaking, F1-inspired hypercar, the Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider was developed in partnership with Red Bull Advanced Technologies. It retains the coupe’s stunning aerodynamic focus, using massive full-length Venturi tunnels to generate extraordinary amounts of downforce. Due to its removable carbon-fiber roof panel the coupe’s gullwing doors were replaced with front-hinged dihedral doors. The Spider is powered by the same 1,139-horsepower hybrid powertrain, mating a high-revving 6.5L Cosworth V12 that revs to over 11,000 rpm with an electric motor offering the closest experience to driving an F1 car anyone could find.
The example sold by Broad Arrow in Zurich is one of just 85 built and stuns in Gloss Storm Purple. It showed less than 100 km, essentially making it a new car for all intents and purposes. It features more than £237,500 of options from Aston Martin’s “Q” Division. Selling for CHF 2,706,250, or around $3.4 million, this was actually well-bought as these retailed for anywhere from $3,500,000 to $4,000,000 depending on options.
The 275 was the first Ferrari to feature a rear-mounted five-speed transaxle for optimal weight distribution, paired with a fully independent rear suspension. By 1966 Ferrari had adopted the more stable and aerodynamically efficient “long-nose” bodywork for the 275. Its all-aluminum body was hand-crafted by Scaglietti, an expensive option typically specified for competition-focused clients and it was powered by the 3.3L Colombo V12.
The 275 GTB Alloy sold by Broad Arrow in Zurich is one of an estimated 60 produced in total. It benefits from a restoration, finished in Rosso Rubino, but still wears its original interior. It has a very impressive known history from when it was delivered new to Italauto SA in Lausanne to today. Selling for CHF 2,312,500, about $2.8 million, this was well-sold.
A limited-edition, open-top Targa variant of Ferrari’s most extreme front-engined V12 Berlinetta, the Ferrari 812 Competizione A represents the pinnacle of the 812 Superfast’s development. It features a removable carbon-fiber roof that allows all the fury of its naturally aspirated 6.5L V12 into the cabin. The most powerful V12 for a road going Ferrari, it generates 819 horsepower that is assisted by its independent four-wheel steering to make this the epitome of V12 Ferraris.
Only 599 examples of the of the 812 Competizione A were produced and the example sold by Broad Arrow in Zurich is finished in a special-order Rosso Formula 1 2007 paint with airbrushed Scuderia Ferrari shields. It covered just 94 km since it was new and includes its Ferrari Classiche “Yellow Book”. Fitted with a variety of options including parking cameras and the suspension lifter package, this car was well-sold at CHF 1,525,000 – roughly $1.8 million.
Limited to just 918 units, the Porsche 918 Spyder is notable for featuring plug-in hybrid system, not so much for fuel economy but rather remarkable performance on the road courtesy of its 4.6L V8 engine and two electric motors that produce a combined 875 horsepower and 944 lb-ft of torque. All that power is delivered through an all-wheel-drive system and propels the car from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 214 mph. The 918 Spyder was the first production car to break the seven-minute barrier at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, further highlighting its stunning performance capabilities.
These sold new for around $900,000 – depending on options selected – and we’ve seen prices on these increasing in the past few years. RM Sotheby’s sold another 918 Spyder for $2,700,000 in Monterey this year and others have changed hands for prices in that same neighborhood. The example sold by Broad Arrow in Zurich showed a bit under 6,500 km since new and was finished in Liquid Metal Chrome Blue with a Mocha Brown leather interior, making it one of just three to leave the factory in that combination. Selling for 1,418,125 – around $1.75 million – this was rather well-bought by its new owner.