Auction

A woman in Nantong, China, drew a license plate with the sequence “88888,” sparking social media buzz. Rumors circulated about a quick resale for $388,000, but she and the dealership deny these claims. While offers reportedly reached $153,000, she intends to keep the car. Chinese regulations usually prevent direct plate sales, although valuable “leopard number” plates are sometimes auctioned, with some fetching exorbitant prices, like the “Yue V99999” which sold for $445,000.

Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty company, will debut at the Zoute Concours Auction on October 10, 2025, in Belgium. The auction will feature two exceptionally rare Ferraris: a 1967 275 GTB/4 in Verde Pino and a 1970 365 GTB/4 Daytona “Plexi” in Avorio. These cars, with their rarity and historical significance, are expected to draw significant interest. The auction will also showcase 70 other collector cars.