The 25 most expensive Cars Ever Sold at Auction
- 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus Spyder – $18.3M (2014)
A powerful V-12 race car with victories at Le Mans and Silverstone. Monterey’s Russo and Steele event often features such rare and coveted vehicles, making it a prime destination for collectors. Only four were made, making it extremely rare.
- 1961 Ferrari 250 California SWB Spyder – $18.4M (2015)
A convertible once owned by French actor Alain Delon, sold in near-original condition.
- 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta – $18.5M (2019)
A pre-WWII masterpiece, known for its speed and elegance. Only five were built.
- 2013 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04 – $18.8M (2023)
Lewis Hamilton’s first winning Mercedes F1 car, making it a prized collectable.
- 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Lungo Spider – $19.8M (2016)
An open-top Italian sports car, one of just 12 remaining convertibles.
- 1994 McLaren F1 – $19.8M (2019)
A record-breaking supercar with a Formula 1-derived V-12 engine.
- 1995 McLaren F1 – $20.5M (2021)
Another rare McLaren F1, driven only 242 miles, boosting its value.
- 1963 Aston Martin DP215 Competition – $21.4M (2018)
A one-of-a-kind race car that competed at Le Mans, hitting 319.6 km/h.
- 1955 Jaguar D-Type – $21.7M (2016)
A Le Mans-winning race car, still in its original form.
- 1935 Duesenberg Model SSJ Convertible – $22M (2018)
One of only two ever made, once owned by Gary Cooper.
- 1955 Ferrari 410 Sport Spider – $22M (2022)
Raced by Carroll Shelby, winning 11 races.
- 1956 Ferrari 290 MM – $22M (2018)
A Ferrari race car that competed across three continents.
- 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 Roadster – $22.5M (2017)
The most important Aston Martin, raced by Stirling Moss.
- 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C – $26.4M (2014)
One of three competition cars built for Le Mans.
- 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 NART Spider – $27.5M (2013)
One of only 10 ever made, with proceeds donated to charity.
- 1956 Ferrari 290 MM – $28M (2018)
Designed for Juan Manuel Fangio, Ferrari’s greatest racer.
- 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 – $29.6M (2013)
Raced by F1 icons Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss.
- 1967 Ferrari 412 P Berlinetta – $30.3M (2023)
One of only two ever made, a customer version of the 330 P3 race car.
- 1957 Ferrari 335 S – $35.7M (2016)
A racer that helped Ferrari win the 1957 Constructor’s Championship.
- 1964 Ferrari 250 LM – $36.3M (2025)
The only privately-owned car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO – $38.1M (2014)
One of only 36 ever made, known as Ferrari’s most iconic model.
- 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO – $48.4M (2018)
Another 250 GTO, retaining 95% of its original parts.
- 1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO – $51.7M (2023)
One of two raced by Scuderia Ferrari, winning at Nürburgring.
- 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen – $52.9M (2025)
A rare streamline race car driven by Fangio and Moss.
- 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR “Uhlenhaut Coupe” – $142 Million (2022)
The most expensive car ever sold, with proceeds donated to charity.
These historic cars represent the pinnacle of automotive luxury and exclusivity, with collectors paying millions for their legacy.
