Broad Arrow presents exceptional opportunity to acquire the very first Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 to be produced at Sant’Agata Bolognese

Further highlights include highly collectible 2003 Honda NSX-R, the ultimate and rarest version of the Japanese supercar
Auction also features the desirable 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 that pays homage to the iconic original
Broad Arrow Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction takes place 24-25 May at Villa Erba

Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, is in the very enviable position to present some of the most iconic and collectible supercars at its inaugural Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction on 24-25 May 2025.

As the official auction partner of BMW AG for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Broad Arrow is offering 70 of the market’s most collectible cars for sale on the shores of Lake Como. The cars on offer span the most desirable categories of the collector car market, from coachbuilt classics to racing icons and supercars with rare provenance and desirability.

“We are honoured to present some of the most collectible supercars of modern times at our Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este auction,” says Joe Twyman, VP of Sales for Broad Arrow’s EMEA Region. “The chance to auction the very first Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 is a very special moment for us. This iconic supercar has the incredible provenance of being the first Diablo VT 6.0 off the hallowed production line at Sant’Agata Bolognese and was the car reviewed by the world’s top motoring publications. We are expecting considerable interest from Lamborghini collectors around the world for what is a very desirable example of the marque.”

2000 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 (Estimate: €500.000 - €600.000)
Broad Arrow is delighted to present for auction, the very first Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 to leave the famous production line at Sant’Agata Bolognese. Like the Countach, the Diablo was revered worldwide for its wedge-shaped design, incredible performance and superb engineering.

The Diablo VT 6.0 was the swansong for the Diablo, with the original Marcello Gandini design evolved by Luc Donckerwolke to create an even more dramatic presence on the road. It gained Viscous Traction (VT) all-wheel drive, an increase in power and torque and its impressive performance numbers showed it to be quicker than its major rival, the Ferrari 360 Modena. Carbon fibre was used more extensively inside and out and most noticeably, the pop-up headlights of the Diablo were replaced by fixed units to further improve aerodynamic performance.

Chassis number 12293 is a very special example of this iconic supercar. Resplendent in Giallo Orion yellow, it was produced for the Italian market where it was initially utilised by Lamborghini for media and marketing and featured in many of the top international motoring publications. It was subsequently sold to its current, and only, private owner in Germany who has meticulously maintained this desirable bull, including a major overhaul of the 542hp 6.0-litre V12 engine in 2015. This very historically significant Lamborghini is supplied with a Certificate of Vehicle Original Configuration and is a noteworthy addition to any automobile collection.

2003 Honda NSX-R (Estimate: €750.000 - €950.000)
The Honda NSX was one of the most respected supercars of its era, combining the impressive quality and reliability that Honda is renowned worldwide for, with head-turning looks and superb performance. The NSX-R was the ultimate version and very rarely becomes available in the collector car market.

The NSX-R was created to respond to increasing levels of performance by contemporary Italian sports car manufacturers and it delivered a convincing answer to its rivals. Its 3.2-litre VTEC V6 engine delivers 290hp and provided Ferrari-matching pace on the notorious Nürburgring track. This rare example is finished in what is likely the most desirable colour of Championship White and features an interior trimmed in red Alcantara upholstery. It has been meticulously maintained by its owner in Sweden and has travelled only 15,806km in its lifetime. Just 140 second generation NSX-R models were produced by Honda, making this a worthy addition to any supercar collection.

2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 (Estimate: €2.300.000 - €2.500.000)
The Lamborghini Countach is undeniably one of the greatest supercars of all time. In 2022 Lamborghini Centro Sile celebrated the illustrious history of the Marcello Gandini-designed model by creating a modern interpretation, the Countach LPI 800-4. Based on the Aventador and designed by Lamborghini’s chief designer, Mitja Borkert, only 112 examples were produced, all featuring significant nods to the original, such as the frontal wedge shape, distinctive pentagonal wheel arches and the glazed roof panel that hints at the periscope system of the original Countach. The advanced hybrid powertrain includes a 769hp V12 engine and a 34hp electric motor to give it a combined output of 803hp and a 0-100km/h time of only 2.8 seconds.

This particular example, chassis 11340, features Arancio Buciato exterior paintwork and an interior trimmed in Bianco Polar and Nero Ade, and is in pristine condition with only 6,170km on the odometer. Options fitted include a Carbon Package and black Sian-style wheels, which perfectly complement the incredible performance of this 769hp V12 hybrid supercar and makes it one of the most collectible Lamborghinis of the modern era.

2023 Ford GT (Estimate: €525.000 - €625.000)
The return of the GT to the Ford stable has proven to be a remarkable success for the American automaker. The design is a true homage to the original Ford GT40, although with 660hp from the 3.5-litre V6 engine, performance is significantly more with a 0-100km/h time of only 3.0 seconds. This desirable supercar is finished in Heritage Blue with Frozen White stripes and a Dark Energy interior package. Options include 20-inch Gloss Black forged aluminum wheels and a stainless-steel exhaust system. Produced for an Italian collector, it boasts delivery mileage of just 53km.

“The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is renowned for its display of highly collectible classic cars and what better way to celebrate the true classics of the future than by presenting these incredible supercars,” says Twyman. “We expect these cars to attract a great deal of interest from both those attending the spectacular location of Villa Erba and those bidding by phone, internet, and absentee bid.”
 

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2000 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 – Credit - Steffen Rosen / Courtesy of Broad Arrow Auctions