This year’s Miami Auction, hosted by RM Sotheby’s, made a major splash during the event’s return to the iconic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Held on February 27-28, 2025, the auction drew top collectors from around the world, showcasing a remarkable lineup of exotics, supercars, and blue-chip classics. The final sales tally came in at over $50 million, underscoring RM’s growing presence in South Florida’s luxury automotive scene. The 2025 Miami auction featured over 80 cars, including rare models from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Collection.
Top 10 Sales – RM Sotheby’s Miami 2025 Auction
01. 1966 Ford GT Mk II - $13,205,0002
02. 1908 Mercedes 17.3-Liter Brookland Semmering Rennwagen - $8,255,000
03. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Project XP-64 - $7,705,000
04. 1996 Ferrari F50 - $5,532,500
05. 1991 Ferrari F40 - $3,580,000
06. 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A - $2,920,000
07. 1988 Porsche 959 SC Reimagined by Canepa - $2,865,000
08. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT - $1,545,000
09. 2015 McLaren P1 GTR - $1,435,000
10. 1930 Bugatti Type 35B Grand Prix - $1,380,000
A look at the Amelia Island Sale - March 7-8, 2025
Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty company, celebrated a highly successful third annual Amelia Auction on March 7-8, 2025, as the official auction house of The Amelia Concours d’Elegance. The event generated an impressive $61.7 million in total sales, with 88% of all lots finding new owners, further solidifying Broad Arrow’s growing presence in the collector car market.
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island provided a stunning backdrop for the auction, with both the ballroom and oceanfront lawn hosting an exceptional lineup of vehicles. The energy inside the auction room was undeniable, as attendees packed the venue, resulting in standing-room-only crowds on both days. The atmosphere was further fueled by spirited bidding battles, expertly moderated by Broad Arrow’s Principal Auctioneer, Lydia Fenet. This year’s auction also set a new record for bidder registrations, demonstrating the continued enthusiasm and demand for high-caliber collector cars.
The headline sale of the auction was a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione (chassis 1451 GT), which achieved a remarkable $9,465,000, making it the most valuable car ever sold by Broad Arrow.
Broad Arrow extends its gratitude to consignors, bidders, and attendees for contributing to another memorable and successful event at Amelia Island.
Top 10 Broad Arrow 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