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Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Broad Arrow's Amelia Auction Triumphs with Record $61.7 Million Sales
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious Broad Arrow Auctions, a division of Hagerty, celebrated substantial success at its third annual Amelia Auction, held in conjunction with The Amelia Concours d'Elegance on March 7-8, 2025. The event garnered a staggering $61.7 million in total sales, with a robust 88% of all lots finding new owners. Hosted at the picturesque Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, the auction attracted a large crowd, filling the venue to capacity and creating an electrifying atmosphere. Lydia Fenet, Broad Arrow's Principal Auctioneer, led the event, which saw intense bidding both on-site and via digital platforms. Notably, bidder registration increased by 22% compared to the 2024 event, with 60% of participants present in person. Additionally, the auction drew over 15,000 viewers on Broad Arrow's YouTube channel and reached millions more through Hagerty's digital platforms on Samsung TV Plus and Tubi. The highlight of the auction was the sale of a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione, chassis number 1451 GT. This historically significant vehicle, which finished fifth overall and claimed a GT class podium at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans, sold for an impressive $9,465,000. This sale not only marked a record for Broad Arrow but also underscored the car's rarity and esteemed competition history. Other notable sales included a 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV that fetched $4,460,000 and a 1954 Jaguar D-Type "OKV 2" Works Competition, which went for $4,295,000. The auction also featured a 2018 Pagani Huayra Roadster that sold for $3,415,000 and a 1990 Ferrari F40 that brought in $3,665,000. Barney Ruprecht, Senior Car Specialist and Vice-President of Auctions for Broad Arrow, expressed satisfaction with the event's outcome, noting the spirited bidding and high-quality offerings. He highlighted the continued strength of the Porsche market and the success of other categories, indicating a healthy interest across various segments of the classic car market. As Broad Arrow looks forward to its next engagements, the auction house remains a significant player in the global collector car arena, setting trends and breaking records in the industry.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
‘Delicious': Car enthusiasts enjoy The Amelia ahead of Saturday's moved-up Concours d'Elegance
The Amelia Concours d'Elegance draws thousands of car enthusiasts from all around the country. But Sunday's threat of rainstorms has the event shifting gears. Because of Sunday's rainy forecast, the Amelia Concours d'Elegance shifted the Sunday show by a day. 'With Sunday looking a little risky with thunderstorms and things of that nature, it's not the best environment, so we decided to move the Concours to Saturday,' said Art Cervantes, Director of Events. READ: Inclement weather forecast moves The Amelia Concours d'Elegance up a day to Saturday Multi-million dollar cars dotted the green Friday for a garden party on the lawn of Amelia Island's Ritz-Carlton. For Stefan Medarev, test driving a Maserati is a sensory experience. 'It's delicious. Absolutely delicious,' Medarev said. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] The event features over 200 vehicles, from the last 100 years to now. 'And look at it now, it's one of the best shows in the country and one of the best places in the world. It's awesome,' Medarev said. Last year's attendance was a record-breaking 27,000 people, Cervantes said. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] That number includes Medarev, who hasn't missed an event since it started 30 years ago. 'It's grown so much here after year. It's absolutely been spectacular,' Medarev said. If you have a Sunday ticket, those tickets will still be honored on Saturday. Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Inclement weather forecast moves The Amelia Concours d'Elegance up a day to Saturday
The Amelia Concours d'Elegance has been moved to Saturday due to anticipated inclement weather Sunday. The event, located at Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, is in its 30th year. Read: FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Warming trend ahead of showers for parts of the weekend The Amelia Concours d'Elegance features more than 275 historically significant vehicles in more than 35 classes including Corvettes at Sebring, Alfa Romeos of the 1930s and Formula 1 Cars 1950-Present, according to its website. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< 'The decision to move The Amelia Concours d'Elegance event to Saturday due to anticipated inclement weather was not a decision we took lightly,' McKeel Hagerty CEO of Hagerty stated in a news release. 'Our priority is to ensure our guests and participants can experience our Concours in a safe and an enjoyable atmosphere. We are excited to welcome our community of car lovers, guests and friends for another great event.' Click here for tickets to the event. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
