Willy Michiels Collection brings 106 cars and seven motorcycles to auction
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Willy Michiels Collection brings 106 cars and seven motorcycles to auction
A remarkable single-owner collection of cars to be sold online between 8-15 September 2026.



LONDON.- The Willy Michiels Collection is undoubtedly on of the largest and most diverse single-owner Collections to come to market in recent years. It is an extraordinary private collection of motor cars built by a passionate owner over many years and representing the singular passion of a dedicated enthusiast.

The Collection, which is offered online between 8th – 15th September 2026, encompasses no less than 106 motor cars and seven motorcycles, spanning decades of automotive history. From Alfa Romeo to Volkswagen, sports cars to SUVs, from diminutive European icons to vast American classics and everything in between, the Collection is notable for featuring 5 Porsches, 7 Rolls-Royces, 9 Citroens, 43 Mercedes-Benzes and many other fascinating and desirable marques, the majority of which are offered without reserve.

The large selection of Mercedes-Benz cars is led by a 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster featuring a desirable alloy block engine and disc brakes. This matching numbers car benefits from a three-year restoration by Automobiltechnik of Germany completed in 2017. During this restoration, the car was returned to its factory colour of White Grey and is paired with an ivory interior. This exceptional car is just one of 182 examples built for 1962 (Estimate: €900,000 - €1,200,000)

Also offered is a striking 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren Roadster. This 16,350 Kilometer example is just one of circa 520 roadsters built. Finished in Pure Black over Black and Anthracite Exclusive leather with optioned extra-large seats; this 5.4 litre supercharged V-8 with the 19’’ Turbine Wheels, is a low volume roadster that certainly stands out. (Estimate: €250,000 - €300,000). The Collection also features 2010 Mercedes SLS AMG, finished in Designo Agno Sylvantine Grey over Brown. The SLS also comes with some desirable options including a rear-view camera, memory package and the AMG performance steering wheel. It has covered a mere 11,095 kilometres and is estimated at €200,000 - €250,000.


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For sheer presence, luxury and scarcity look no further than the 2018 Mercedes-Benz G650 Landaulet. This 200 kilometre, 1 of 99 example, has been both tuned by AMG and enhanced by Maybach with luxury features taken straight from the S 600 Limousine. The G G650 Landaulet features a 6.0 litre twin turbo V8 rated at 621 horsepower and is paired to a seven-speed automatic gearbox (Estimate: €600,000 - €700,000). Also on offer is a 2008 Maybach 62 S, packed with unlimited luxury, exceptional build quality and a silent yet powerful twin-turbo charged 604 horsepower V-12 crafted by the mechanical maestros of AMG. With a staggeringly long options list including a Partition Wall, Panoramic Sunroof and External Communications System. This 8,132 miles Baltic Black Maybach 62 S delivers both power and sophistication and is estimated at €200,000 - €250,000).

Amongst the Porsches on offer is a beautiful 1960 Porsche 356 B 600 Super-Roadster. One of approximately 2,650 total examples and one of just 350 produced in 1960, this highly desirable roadster is finished in its factory correct Ruby-Red and possesses both its matching numbers 616/2 flat-four engine and a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity (Estimate: €100,000 - €130,000).

The Willy Michiels Collection represents an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a wide selection of cars, mainly at no reserve, spanning 28 marques and a range of individual lots valued from a low estimate of €800 Euro through to €900,000.

The Collection is located in Belgium, and a live preview opportunity is taking place on Saturday, the 13th of September and Sunday, the 14th of September, with bidding closing at 10.00pm CET Tuesday, the 15th of September.


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