Auctions

RM Sotheby’s Abu Dhabi 2025 auction also saw a chance to buy future McLaren racing machinery and a host of hypercars. Here are Magneto magazine’s highlights.

Osenat’s December sale in Fontainebleau, France sees intriguing oddities rubbing shoulders with thoroughbred Aston Martins, Bentleys, Rolls-Royces and Ferraris.

Broad Arrow Global Icons sees three different online auctions take place in January 2026, with previews available in the UK and Europe, plus a focus on memorabilia.

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles S1 LM no. 1 record-setting purchase at RM Sotheby’s sale in Las Vegas will include involvement in the development of the car.

Royal Family of Brunei Range Rover Convertible was built by UK coachbuilder Vantagefield for the family’s Los Angeles residence. It’s now coming up for sale.

Bonhams Bond Street Sale 2025 set to bring Giugiaro and Gandini gems – as well as an ex-Peter Ustinov-owned, Barker-bodied Mercedes-Benz.

BMW M1 was Austrian Formula 1 driver’s prize for winning the 1979 Procar series, and it features Walter Maurer’s signature. It’s going up for sale with Mecum in January 2026.

Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 sales see a fair result given doom-mongering about the UK’s wider economy – and Harry Metcalfe scores big wins.

Artcurial Renault Icons auction 2025 sees a host of Formula 1 cars up for grabs, but there are also prototypes, one-offs show machines and other models galore. Here are Magneto magazine’s top lots.