{"id":952365,"date":"2026-10-30T21:44:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T21:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/952365\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T21:44:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T21:44:45","slug":"8-offbeat-highlights-from-the-2026-broad-arrow-zurich-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/952365\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Offbeat Highlights From the 2026 Broad Arrow Zurich Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Broad Arrow is returning to Zurich, Switzerland, for its second-annual Zurich Auction<\/a>. Held at the prestigious Dolder Grand hotel on November 7, 2026, the sale includes numerous high-profile enthusiast cars such as a rare 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss<\/a> and a 2023 BMW 3.0 CSL<\/a> owned by Formula 1 driver Nick Heidfeld. The auction catalog also features quite a few head-turning models that have become difficult to find on the auction circuit, including Swiss classics and offbeat supercars.<\/p>\n

Here are eight unusual cars we\u2019ll be keeping an eye out on during the Broad Arrow Zurich Auction. What\u2019s on your to-watch list?<\/p>\n

1969 DeTomaso Mangusta<\/p>\n

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Lot 139<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cMangusta\u201d means \u201cmongoose\u201d in Italian, and DeTomaso reportedly chose this name because the mongoose is known for killing cobras. The company didn\u2019t try to hide that it had the Shelby Cobra<\/a> in mind as it developed what would be its second road-going model. Launched in 1967, the Mangusta<\/a> landed with exotic, Ghia-penned styling and a Ford-sourced V-8.<\/p>\n

This example sold new in the United States, where it remained until it was exported to Germany in 1990. It was repainted in light blue metallic over the factory silver during a full restoration performed that same year. The list of modifications made includes a Holley 4260 carburetor and tires that are slightly larger than stock.<\/p>\n

While DeTomaso\u2019s better-known Pantera<\/a> isn\u2019t common by any means, Mangustas are far more difficult to find: About 401 units were built during a production run that lasted from 1967 to 1971. Broad Arrow expects to sell this example for between CHF 230,000 and CHF 275,000 ($278,000\u2013$332,000).<\/p>\n

1975 Monteverdi High Speed 375\/4<\/p>\n

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Lot 144<\/a><\/p>\n

Switzerland is a big market for luxury carmakers, yet the country has little in the way of car-building heritage. General Motors once built cars in Switzerland, including the Corvair and several Buick models, but that\u2019s a different story for a different time. One of the few actual home-grown Swiss carmakers is Monteverdi<\/a>, which specialized in blending Italian styling with American power.<\/p>\n

Part of the High Speed 375 family, the 375\/4 was a long wheelbase limousine with a luxurious interior and a 7.2-liter V-8 sourced from Chrysler. It was designed for chauffeur-driven buyers, so its cabin could be decked out with wall-to-wall leather, air conditioning, and a minibar. Monteverdi never envisioned the 375\/4 as a volume model, and it reportedly built less than 30 units.<\/p>\n

This one sold new in Switzerland, ordered with a three-speed automatic that was offered as an option. Its current owner purchased it in 2016 and treated it to a concours-level restoration, including a repaint. It has since been displayed at events in Germany and Switzerland, and it has covered about 69,000 kilometers (about 42,900 miles). Broad Arrow\u2019s pre-auction estimate is set between CHF 185,000 and CHF 230,000 ($224,000\u2013$278,000).<\/p>\n

1980 DeTomaso Deauville Series 2<\/p>\n

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Lot 122<\/a><\/p>\n

DeTomaso tried giving Ferrari and Lamborghini a run for their money with the Pantera, but its aspirations didn\u2019t stop there. It also went after the Maserati Quattroporte<\/a> with a big, luxurious sedan called Deauville<\/a> that followed the Pantera recipe: Italian styling and chassis mixed with American power. Tom Tjaarda<\/a> drew the model while working for Ghia, and motivation came from a Ford-sourced 5.7-liter V-8.<\/p>\n

About 244 units of the Deauville were built from 1971 to 1988, so it\u2019s rarer than many hypercars. Broad Arrow\u2019s example is a 1979 Series 2 model finished in Bleu Ischia over a two-tone Pelle Nero and Velluto Argento interior. Tracing its history is relatively easy because it\u2019s extensively documented. It was ordered new on February 27, 1979, according to the original purchase order, and it was delivered to a dealer in Holland. One of its later owners had it repainted in the factory color. The seller has kept it for 12 years and performed a long list of repairs; work done in 2024 includes rebuilding the suspension and replacing the brake master cylinder. Broad Arrow\u2019s pre-auction estimate is pegged at between CHF 30,000 and CHF 55,000 ($36,200\u2013$66,400).<\/p>\n

1987 Aston Martin Lagonda Series 3 Shooting Brake by Roos Engineering<\/p>\n

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Lot 167<\/a><\/p>\n

If cars could talk, this Aston Martin Lagonda would have fascinating stories to tell. It\u2019s one of 76 Series 3 Lagondas<\/a> built, and it led a pretty quiet early life in Switzerland until 1996, when its current owner purchased it. Not content with having a rare luxury sedan, the owner sent it to a Swiss coachbuilder named Roos Engineering to have it turned into a wagon.<\/p>\n

This one-off Shooting Brake was finished in 2000, and the long-roof transformation was even more extensive than it looks. Roos notably needed to retain the sedan\u2019s length to keep it road-legal. It was working from scratch, too, so every part had to be custom-made. Aston Martin supported the project, which allowed Roos to make several updates. The engine was rebuilt, the transmission was updated and rebuilt, new custom-designed rear shocks were installed, and the electrical system was completely modernized. The coachbuilder went as far as designing a safety system that ensures exhaust gases don\u2019t enter the cabin when the hatch is open.<\/p>\n

Offered with invoices and pictures detailing the build, this Lagonda is expected to sell for between CHF 250,000 and CHF 350,000 ($302,000\u2013$423,000).<\/p>\n

1991 BMW Z1 AC Schnitzer<\/p>\n

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Lot 161<\/a><\/p>\n

BMW\u2019s Z1<\/a> served two purposes. First, it was designed to channel the spirit of classic roadsters, like BMW\u2019s own 507<\/a>. Second, it was envisioned as a rolling display of technology, including composite body panels and retracting doors. The drivetrain, however, wasn\u2019t as daring. Power came from a 325i-sourced 2.5-liter straight-six, which provided an adequate but not exhilarating 170 horsepower. <\/p>\n

German tuner AC Schnitzer saw room for improvement, and offered a kit to Z1 owners that included a 2.7-liter version of the six-cylinder with 16% more power, lowering springs, Bilstein shocks, and 17-inch wheels.<\/p>\n

This example is one of a reported 10 cars fitted with the complete list of AC Schnitzer modifications. Sold new by the tuner, it moved to England in 1997 and later spent time in Holland before returning to its home country of Germany in 2018. Broad Arrow\u2019s pre-auction estimate is between CHF 65,000 and CHF 92,500 ($78,500\u2013$112,000), which roughly spans the condition #2 (excellent) and condition #1 (concours) values for a stock Z1 in the Hagerty Price Guide.<\/p>\n

1996 Alfa Romeo RZ<\/p>\n

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Lot 150<\/a><\/p>\n

Previewed by the ES-30 concept, the Alfa Romeo SZ<\/a> raised more than a few eyebrows when it made its debut. It took angular styling to the extreme with the help of computers (which were still a novelty in car design at the time), and it used composite body panels to keep weight in check. In short, it was far more modern than many gave it credit for. SZ<\/a> production ran from 1989 to 1991, and Alfa Romeo replaced the model with a drop-top called RZ<\/a> the following year. The convertible was closely related to the coupe, meaning it was powered by a 3.0-liter version of the famous Busso V-6 linked to a five-speed manual transaxle.<\/p>\n

The RZ offered by Broad Arrow is number 256 of 278 units built. It\u2019s a left-hand-drive, British-market car that was first sold about two years after production ended. It remained in the United Kingdom until 2011, when it was purchased by a collector in Germany. It\u2019s still registered in Germany today, and its odometer shows about 35,900 kilometers (about 22,400 miles). Broad Arrow expects to sell this RZ for between CHF 65,000 and CHF 85,000 ($78,500\u2013$103,000). <\/p>\n

1996 DeTomaso Guar\u00e1 Coup\u00e9<\/p>\n

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Lot 193<\/a><\/p>\n

DeTomaso\u2019s best-known model is the Pantera<\/a>, which was powered by a Ford-sourced V-8 and sold through Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the early 1970s. Production lasted until 1993, but DeTomaso wasn\u2019t quite done. It turned the 1991 Maserati Barchetta Stradale prototype into a replacement for the Pantera called Guar\u00e1 that initially used a mid-mounted, BMW-sourced 4.0-liter V-8. DeTomaso later switched to Ford\u2019s 4.6-liter Modular V-8 due to cost concerns.<\/p>\n

Regardless of what powered it, the Guar\u00e1 stood out with an aluminum chassis, body panels made with a blend of three composite materials, and a racing-derived suspension system designed by Formula 1 engineer Enrique Scalabroni. It had the makings of a poster car, but today the Guar\u00e1 is largely forgotten. About 21 units were made.<\/p>\n

Finished in Porsche Blue Metallic with a Pelle Grigia interior, this one was built in 1996, delivered in 1997, and first registered in England in 1999. The current owner purchased it in 2012 and took it off the road two years later. It has been properly stored and maintained as-needed since, and its odometer displays about 25,000 km (about 15,600 miles).<\/p>\n

Broad Arrow expects to sell this DeTomaso Guar\u00e1 for between CHF 70,000 and CHF 110,000 ($84,600\u2013$133,000). The odds of seeing another one are low, let alone finding one with a \u201cfor sale\u201d sign on it, so this is a surprisingly affordable way to put a rare \u201990s Italian exotic in your garage.<\/p>\n

2008 Gumpert Apollo Sport<\/p>\n

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Lot 184<\/a><\/p>\n

Roland Gumpert, one of the engineers credited with designing Audi\u2019s Quattro all-wheel-drive system, set out to build the supercar of his dreams in the 2000s. The coupe that his team designed used a carbon fiber monocoque, a Chromoly space frame, and a 4.2-liter V-8 borrowed from Audi and extensively modified to make it worthy of powering a supercar. Buyers could choose between 650, 700, or 800 horsepower from the twin-turbocharged engine, though the latter figure was reserved for a track-only variant.<\/p>\n

Production of the Gumpert Apollo<\/a> began in 2005. The model delivered impressive performance, but it never managed to reach the mainstream and production ended after about 50 units were built. The example that Broad Arrow is selling is serial number 21.<\/p>\n

Built in 2008, and ordered with matte-black paint, this is a 700-horsepower Sport model tuned to about 720 horsepower. It\u2019s being sold by a long-term owner, is legal for road use in Switzerland, and its odometer shows 20,825 kilometers (about 13,000 miles). Better yet, it benefited from a big service (including turbo work) performed in 2023. Apollos rarely come up for sale, and Broad Arrow expects this one to bring between CHF 450,000 and CHF 650,000 ($544,000\u2013$785,000).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Stay up to speed with stories written by drivers, for drivers. Get automotive news, DIY tips, market trends,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":952366,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[24750,167421,49,48,61],"class_list":["post-952365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-auctions","tag-broad-arrow","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/952365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=952365"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/952365\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/952366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=952365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=952365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=952365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}