Broad Arrow Auctions returns to the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on 16-17 May with more than 70 collector cars heading for auction alongside one of the most prestigious events on the international concours calendar.
The standout among the early entries is a 1929 Bugatti Type 43 Roadster by Eugène Matthys, estimated at €2.5m-3.5m. One of just 160 Type 43s built, this example is particularly unusual, having been bodied from new by the Belgian coachbuilder in a distinctive two-seat roadster style that anticipates later Type 57 designs. Originally fitted with a replacement Chevrolet engine, it has since been returned to correct Type 43 specification during long-term family ownership. Combining supercharged Type 35B-derived performance with unique coachwork and well-documented provenance, it represents a rare opportunity in the Bugatti market.
From a very different era comes the 2003 Honda NSX-R, one of only 140 examples of the second-generation model. Estimated at €850,000-950,000, it reflects the growing appetite for highly focused Japanese performance cars. Built as the ultimate expression of the NSX, the R variant features extensive weight reduction and a 3.2-litre V6 producing 290bhp, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. Finished in Championship White with red Alcantara, this example has benefited from a recent factory-backed refresh programme, enhancing its appeal to collectors seeking originality and condition.
Ferrari is represented by a highly desirable 1990 F40, estimated at €2.3m-2.5m. Presented in ‘non-cat, non-adjust’ specification, it was delivered new in Germany and is showing just over 40,000km. It remains in its original Rosso Corsa and is supported by Ferrari Classiche certification, reinforcing its standing in a market that continues to favour well-preserved, correctly specified examples.
Rounding out the early highlights is the 1967 Meccanica Maniero 4700 GT by Michelotti, offered without reserve at €300,000-400,000. A true one-off, the car was created for Italian industrialist Angelo Maniero and shown at the Geneva Motor Show before the project was abandoned. Powered by a Ford-derived 4.7-litre V8 and retaining its original finish and interior, it stands as a rare example of Michelotti’s lesser-known work, with an emphasis on originality that will likely resonate with collectors.
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