Broad Arrow to Launch Paris Auction During Rétromobile Week

Broad Arrow has announced plans for its first Paris auction, scheduled for February 3, 2027, during Rétromobile Week. The sale will take place at the Peninsula Paris hotel, marking the auction house's expansion into the European market during one of the continent's premier automotive collecting events.

The live auction will present a curated selection of collector cars. Previews for the Paris auction will run from February 1 through February 3, 2027, also at the Peninsula Paris, allowing collectors to examine the offerings ahead of the main sale.

The partnership with the Peninsula Paris positions the event within the hotel's storied tradition of hosting major automotive gatherings during Rétromobile Week, when Paris becomes a focal point for serious collectors and enthusiasts. Broad Arrow's entry into the Paris market reflects the auction house's strategy of establishing itself in key collector hubs beyond its existing North American operations.

Rétromobile Week has long served as a calendar fixture for the collector car world, drawing international bidders and institutional interest. By timing its inaugural Paris sale to coincide with the week, Broad Arrow aims to capture the concentrated attention of the global collecting community during peak season for European automotive sales.

The specifics of which cars will appear in the February 2027 sale remain to be announced, though Broad Arrow's track record suggests a focus on significant marques and historically important models. The house will likely leverage its sourcing networks to secure the kinds of entries that appeal to its established clientele while potentially introducing new material to the Paris market.

Broad Arrow's Paris debut signals confidence in demand for curated collector car sales in Europe, even as the broader collector market navigates evolving economic conditions and changing preferences among established and emerging collectors.