BROAD ARROW TO HOST PREVIEW OF SELECT CARS SET FOR UPCOMING CALENDAR AT ROLAND-GARROS STADIUM FROM 27 TO 30 JANUARY 2026
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GLOBAL ICONS: ONLINE PREVIEW INCLUDE MICHAEL SCHUMACHER’S 1992 BENETTON B192 FORMULA ONE CAR, 1971 LAMBORGHINI MIURA P400 S, 1967 FERRARI 275 GTS, AND IMPORTANT MOTORSPORT MEMORABILIA
EX-ROLAND GARROS TYPE 18 BUGATTI, ‘BLACK BESS’ WILL BE DISPLAYED AT ROLAND-GARROS STADIUM PREVIEW COURTESY OF THE LOUWMAN MUSEUM
BROAD ARROW STAND AT RÉTROMOBILE TO PREVIEW EARLY HIGHLIGHTS FORCONCORSO D’ELEGANZA VILLA D’ESTE SALE: BUGATTI TYPE 43 ROADSTER AND FERRARI F40
BICESTER, United Kingdom (20 January 2026) – Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty company (NYSE: HGTY), is thrilled to announce that it will shine a light on some of the world’s most desirable collector cars when it holds live public previews of its Global Icons Online Auction series and the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction at two iconic locations in Paris during the world-renowned Rétromobile car week.
One of the most famous sites in the sporting world, Roland-Garros Stadium in Paris is a truly fitting location to view the exciting cars consigned to Broad Arrow’s Global Icons: Europe Online Auction and sought-after artifacts of motorsport history set for the Global Icons: Memorabilia Online Auction, as well as displays and activations by complementary luxury brands, including Roche Bobois. This exciting new preview location adds to Broad Arrow’s existing preview locations for the Global Icons: Online Auctions at Bicester Heritage (UK), Verl (Germany), Waregem (Belgium) and Bergamo (Italy). Details are available at broadarrowauctions.com.
“What better way to start 2026 than by welcoming collectors to the famous Roland-Garros Stadium and to Rétromobile for previews of our exciting upcoming online and live auctions,” says Philip Kantor, Vice Chairman of Europe and Senior Car Specialist with Broad Arrow. “Roland-Garros is the perfect location to share the passion for collector cars while enjoying a relaxed, social occasion during Rétromobile week in Paris, where once again we will be displaying some magnificent cars at the show itself.”
The exclusive preview event at Roland-Garros Stadium will feature a curated selection of the very best of the Global Icons: Europe Online auction cars, including one of the most iconic cars from the world of Formula One, the Benetton B192-05 that Michael Schumacher raced to his very first Grand Prix victory at Spa-Francorchamps in 1992, with an estimate in excess of €8.500.000.
Alongside this motorsport legend will be a number of icons of the road, including a chronological history of Lamborghini models set for this exciting new auction and a Ferrari Classiche certified 1967 Ferrari 275 GTS, one of only 200 produced and estimated at €1.400.000-€1.500.000. A 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 that was originally owned by French pop icon, Claude François, is expected to attract a great deal of attention and naturally, more modern icons are also on offer, including the singular known 2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale finished in stunning Azzurro California and a highly optioned 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 Clubsport, a rare French market example finished in Black.
These prestigious collector cars available via Broad Arrow’s online auction will be presented alongside a car once owned by French aviation pioneer Roland Garros himself, the famous pre-war Type 18 Bugatti known as ‘Black Bess’, on display from the Louwman Museum in The Netherlands. Considered one of the first ever street-legal super sports cars, and the fastest vehicle of its time with a top speed of 160 km/h in period, ‘Black Bess’ is a direct ancestor of today’s sought-after Bugatti hypercars. The model’s production run was limited to just seven examples sold to a select group of customers, one of whom was the celebrated aviator, Roland Garros. Garros sought a car that would enable him to travel as fast on land as he could in the air. Delivered to Garros on 18 September 1913, the Type 18 was later named after the famed English racehorse, “Black Bess,” and is one of just three surviving examples of the model.
While ‘Black Bess’ is not looking for a new home, Broad Arrow will present some spectacular examples from Molsheim that will be offered in its prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este auction in May 2026, held in partnership with BMW AG. These include:
1929 Bugatti Type 43 Roadster by Eugène Matthys (Estimate: €2.500.000 – €3.500.000)The fastest car in its time, Bugatti built only 160 Type 43 Roadster models, with chassis number 43248 being even more desirable as it was a bespoke one-off with beautiful coachwork by Eugène Matthys of Belgium. Offered for sale for the first time in nearly half a century, it presents an exceptional opportunity for Bugatti collectors to acquire a unique piece of Bugatti history with sublime lines, unmatched performance and rare authenticity. Please note that the Type 43 Roadster will be displayed at Rétromobile.
1926 Bugatti Type 37 Grand Prix (Estimate: €1.000.000 – €1.300.000)2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Bugatti Type 37 and chassis number 37226 is a rare, near-original example with matching numbers and a comprehensive history file. This includes extensive racing history during the 1930s as well as victories in the Bugatti Race at Silverstone in 1950 and 1951. Formerly owned by Jack Lemon Burton, founding member of the Bugatti Owners’ Club, this superb piece of Bugatti’s illustrious history has been meticulously looked after by its current owner for the past 23 years and is eligible for numerous international historic motoring events. Please note that the Type 37 will be displayed at Roland-Garros Stadium.
Broad Arrow’s display at Rétromobile will also feature a spectacular 1990 Ferrari F40 set for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction, as well as the superb 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S set for the Global Icons: Europe Online Auction, estimated to sell for between €1.600.000 and €1.800.000.
Beyond auctions, Broad Arrow’s Rétromobile and Roland-Garros Stadium previews will feature a selection of exciting cars currently on offer via Broad Arrow Private Sales. These include an incredibly original and unrestored 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe on view at Rétromobile, alongside an ultra-rare Glacier Blue 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Lightweight and a virtually as-new 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 set for display at Roland-Garros Stadium.
Rétromobile takes place at the famous Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from 28 January – 1 February with a special VIP and Media preview evening on 27 January. The preview event at Roland-Garros Stadium of the unique Global Icons: Online Auction series will run from Tuesday 27 January – Friday 30 January between 10h00 and 18h00, finishing at 14h00 on the Friday. Tuesday will feature a VIP Opening Brunch that will take place from 11h00 – 13h00.
Broad Arrow car specialists will be available at both events to provide valuable insight and advice to collectors, as well as more information on the Global Icons: Europe Online Auction. Bidding for this superbly curated auction opens on 23 January and closes on 30 January. It will run alongside two other exciting auctions, Global Icons: UK Online and Global Icons: Memorabilia Online, providing a diverse range of cars and collectable items to suit every collector. Interested parties can register to bid at broadarrowauctions.com.
“We are really looking forward to welcoming collectors and enthusiasts to Rétromobile and Roland-Garros Stadium for our exciting preview events,” adds Joe Twyman, VP of Sales for Broad Arrow’s EMEA Region. “Alongside some of the world’s most desirable cars, we will have a number of fun and interactive experiences to ensure guests enjoy a truly memorable time with the Broad Arrow team in Paris.”
Additional information on Broad Arrow’s Global Icons: Online Auction series as well as the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction are available at broadarrowauctions.com. Please note that all lots available for preview will be auctioned online, outside of France. Further details on buying and selling with Broad Arrow Private Sales are available at broadarrowprivatesales.com.
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