10 Most Expensive Auctioned Classic Cars of All Time
The most expensive car on the market today is the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, priced at $4.8 million, but that's nothing compared to the 10 classic cars below, the cheapest of which costs $18.4 million.
If talking about the most expensive supercars at the moment, the number 4 million USD is considered a record. However, in the segmentvintage car, buyers even have to pay 10 times more than the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita or Bugatti Chiron to own the desired car. Let's take a look at the 10 most expensive classic cars sold at auction of all time.
1. Ferrari 250 GTO ($38.1 million)
It's no surprise that the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta tops the list of the most expensive cars in the world. With a 3.0-liter V12 engine and a stable chassis, the Ferrari 250 GTO was the best car of its time.
This racing car was limited to 39 units produced between 1962 and 1964. This Ferrari was once used by famous racer Jo Schlesser and achieved an auction record of up to 38,115,000 USD.
2. Ferrari 335 Sport Scaglietti ($35.7 million)
Before being dethroned by its younger brother, the Ferrari 250 GTO, in 2016, this 1957 car held the auction record for a long time.
The Ferrari 335 Sport Scaglietti has been owned by a collector for 40 years, and was driven by two racers, Peter Collins and Maurice Trintignant. The price of this classic supercar is 35.7 million USD, 9 times the price of the Bugatti Chiron.
3. Mercedes-Benz W196 ($29.6 million)
The only Mercedes-Benz car on this list is the Grand Prix racing car. The Mercedes-Benz W196, which won the 1954 German and Swiss Grand Prix with Juan Manuel Fangio, was the most expensive car ever sold at auction in 2013.
4. Ferrari 290 MM ($28 million)
This car was built to compete in the 1956 Mille Miglia race and was also driven by legendary driver Juan Manuel Fangio.
The Juan Manuel Fangio name has always been synonymous with prestige and value for any car he drives. Only four 290 Ferrari 290 MMs were produced, and this car is priced at $28,050,000.
5. Ferrari 275 GTB / 4S NART Spider ($27.5 million)
The North American Racing Team NART was the first team to use a Prancing Horse-branded car, the Ferrari 4 S NART Spider, to raise awareness of the Italian supercar brand of the 1950s and 1960s.
The car being auctioned is one of only 10 ever made. The Ferrari 275 GTB was also used by actor Steve McQueen, who appeared in the film The Thomas Crown Affair.
6. Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale ($26.4 million)
The Ferrari 275 is a great car and still holds great value today. The Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale was built for racing. It featured lighter aluminum construction and a 3.0-liter V12 engine tuned to produce an additional 70 horsepower. The Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale sold at auction in 2014 for $26.4 million.
7. Jaguar D-Type ($21.7 million)
The Jaguar D-Type won Le Mans three times from 1955 to 1957. The car being auctioned is the one that won with Scottish racer Ecurie Ecosse in 1956.
The Jaguar D-Type was then owned by a collector and used regularly. With its engine and exterior still intact, the car is valued at a whopping $21,780,000.
8. Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider ($19.8 million)
The Alfa Romeo is one of three great cars that have disrupted Ferrari's dominance on the list of most expensive cars.
Touring chassis made in Italy, legendary 8C 2.9-liter turbocharged engine. Only 12 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spiders were produced, the current value of this classic supercar is 19.8 million USD.
9. Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider (18.5 USD)
For Ferrari enthusiasts, the 250 GT SWB California Spider is a legend. This car spent a long time in storage in France, then was bought by Robert Baillon with the intention of displaying it in a museum.
However, the owner passed away and the Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider was auctioned in 2015, for $18.5 million.
10. Ferrari 375-Plus Spider Competizione (18.4 million USD)
