Miami Car Week 2026 Took Over the City as ModaMiami Caps Off an Incredible Year Three, $74M RM Sotheby’s Auction

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Miami Car Week 2026 transformed the city into one of the most exciting automotive destinations in the world, drawing collectors, enthusiasts, designers, and luxury lifestyle leaders from across the globe. At the heart of the celebration was ModaMiami, which returned for its third edition at the iconic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables and delivered its largest and most ambitious program to date. Over the course of three extraordinary days, the event combined world-class concours presentation, immersive hospitality, luxury retail, and one of the most anticipated collector car auctions of the year.

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The rapid rise of Miami Car Week reflects the growing importance of Miami within the global collector car community. What began as a promising luxury automotive gathering has now evolved into a full week of experiences and activations that span the entire city. Events ranging from track experiences to private showcases attracted attendees from 38 US states and 28 countries, highlighting the international influence and prestige of the event.

This expansion has firmly established Miami Car Week as one of the most important stops on the global automotive calendar, standing alongside long-established events such as Monterey Car Week and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. With Miami’s vibrant cultural energy, luxury hospitality, and growing collector community, the event has found the perfect setting to grow into a world-class automotive celebration.

ModaMiami Delivers an Unforgettable Luxury Automotive Experience

ModaMiami served as the centerpiece of Miami Car Week, bringing together over 8,000 guests and showcasing more than 500 remarkable automobiles representing every era of automotive history. The showfield presented a stunning range of vehicles, from the earliest pioneering automobiles to modern hypercars, offering visitors a unique journey through the evolution of design, engineering, and craftsmanship.

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The event blended the elegance of a traditional concours with the atmosphere of a modern luxury lifestyle festival. Guests were able to explore curated automotive displays while enjoying gourmet culinary experiences, open-air lounges, premium hospitality suites, and luxury retail activations. This carefully curated environment created an experience that felt as much like an international lifestyle event as it did a traditional car show.

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Collectors and enthusiasts had the opportunity to witness historically significant vehicles up close, including early Mercedes-Benz models that trace the origins of the automobile and the legendary 1995 McLaren F1 chassis 22 presented by the Revs Institute. The presence of such iconic vehicles reinforced ModaMiami’s growing reputation as a showcase for some of the most valuable and historically important automobiles in the world.

Throughout the weekend, the event balanced prestige with energy. During the day, the concours lawn offered a refined setting for collectors and judges to celebrate automotive design and authenticity. As evening arrived, the atmosphere transformed into a vibrant social experience filled with entertainment, luxury hospitality, and curated nightlife.

RM Sotheby’s Auction Breaks Records with $74 Million in Sales

One of the most anticipated moments of Miami Car Week 2026 arrived on Friday evening when RM Sotheby’s hosted its headline collector car auction. The single-day sale generated more than $74 million in total sales during a four-hour auction, achieving an impressive 91 percent sell-through rate and attracting bidders from 21 countries.

The auction presented an extraordinary lineup of modern hypercars, blue-chip collector automobiles, and iconic performance vehicles that captivated collectors worldwide. Competition among bidders was intense as many of the world’s most desirable automobiles crossed the auction block.

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The highest selling vehicle of the evening was a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider by Scaglietti, which achieved an impressive $7.045 million. Close behind was the 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari, selling for $6.88 million, followed by the legendary 1992 Ferrari F40, which commanded $5.23 million.

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Other notable results included the rare 2024 Bugatti Bolide selling for nearly $5 million and the stunning Pagani Huayra Roadster reaching more than $3.4 million. Iconic modern classics such as the Porsche Carrera GT and Ferrari 812 Competizione A also generated strong bidding interest.

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These remarkable sales demonstrate the continued strength of the global collector car market. High-performance modern hypercars and historically significant classics both attracted enthusiastic buyers, proving that the collector community remains highly engaged across multiple automotive eras.

Best of Show Winners Celebrate Automotive Excellence

While the auction attracted global headlines, the concours awards at ModaMiami celebrated the artistry and heritage of the automobiles displayed on the showfield. Judges evaluated vehicles based on design, authenticity, craftsmanship, and historical significance before awarding the prestigious Best of Show honors across multiple categories.

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The Best of Show Post-War award was presented to the stunning 1967 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spider from the Jaeger Family Collection in Cincinnati. This rare and elegant Ferrari represents one of the most desirable open-top sports cars of the post-war era and remains a symbol of Italian automotive design excellence.

The Best of Show Modern category honored the legendary 1995 McLaren F1 from the Revs Institute in Naples, Florida. Widely considered one of the most important supercars ever created, the McLaren F1 redefined performance engineering and continues to hold an iconic place in automotive history.

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Meanwhile, the Best of Show Classic award was given to the breathtaking 1934 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Lungo Spider owned by Joe Novogratz. This remarkable pre-war masterpiece represents one of the most elegant and historically significant sports cars of the early twentieth century.

Together, these winners illustrated the extraordinary diversity of the vehicles showcased at ModaMiami, spanning nearly a century of automotive innovation and craftsmanship.

Miami Car Week’s Future Looks Stronger Than Ever

The success of Miami Car Week 2026 signals an exciting future for both ModaMiami and the broader collector car community in the region. The city’s enthusiastic support, combined with strong international attendance and growing industry participation, confirms that Miami has become one of the world’s most exciting automotive destinations.

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Organizers have already confirmed that ModaMiami will return during the last week of February 2027, promising an even larger celebration of automotive design, engineering, and luxury lifestyle experiences. With new activations and expanded programming already being discussed, expectations are high for the next edition.

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As Miami continues to build its reputation within the global collector car market, Miami Car Week is quickly becoming an essential event for collectors, enthusiasts, and luxury brands alike. From historic classics to cutting-edge hypercars, the event represents the full spectrum of automotive passion and innovation.

For those who experienced the energy of ModaMiami in 2026, one thing is clear. Miami Car Week has officially arrived as one of the most exciting automotive celebrations in the world.