Broad Arrow Auctions to Sell 40 Rare Mercedes-Benz Youngtimers in Online Auction
Event summary
- Broad Arrow Auctions will sell 40 rare Mercedes-Benz Youngtimer cars from The Patina Collective via its Global Icons Online Auction Series.
- The auction, featuring cars without reserve, will run from August 10-21, 2026.
- Highlights include a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 E AMG 6.0 estimated at $150,000 - $180,000 and a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 E Limited Prototype estimated at $100,000 - $150,000.
- The auction is part of Broad Arrow's Global Icons series, driven by Hagerty.
The big picture
Broad Arrow's auction taps into the rising demand for rare, era-defining Mercedes-Benz models from the 1980s and 1990s. The sale reflects a broader trend of younger collectors seeking unique, high-performance vehicles with cultural significance. Hagerty's backing underscores the strategic importance of the collector car market as an asset class.
What we're watching
- Market Demand
- How the auction's success will indicate the growing market for Mercedes-Benz Youngtimer collectibles.
- Provenance Value
- Whether the provenance and rarity of these cars will drive prices above estimates.
- Online Auction Trends
- The pace at which online auctions become the preferred method for selling high-value collector cars.
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