Express Vehicle Contracts look at the Top 10 most expensive cars ever sold at auction.
1.) 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe
- Price: $143 million (May 2022, RM Sotheby's)
- Details: This masterpiece of engineering is the most expensive car sold at auction, with only two Uhlenhaut Coupes in existence.
2.) 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
- Price: $48.4 million (August 2018, RM Sotheby's)
- Details: Coveted by collectors, this Ferrari model, chassis 3413 GT, boasts an illustrious racing history and is one of just 36 made.
3.) 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (Private Sale)
- Price: $70 million (June 2018)
- Details: Though not an auction sale, this private transaction for chassis 4153 GT to David MacNeil is among the highest prices paid for a car.
4.) 1957 Ferrari 335 S
- Price: $35.7 million (February 2016, Artcurial)
- Details: Driven by legends like Stirling Moss, this Ferrari has notable racing success.
5.) 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale
- Price: $26.4 million (August 2014, RM Sotheby's)
- Details: One of only three, this lightweight design Ferrari is highly sought after by collectors.
6.) 1956 Aston Martin DBR1
- Price: $22.5 million (August 2017, RM Sotheby's)
- Details: Famous for its 1959 Le Mans victory, the DBR1 is a British racing icon.
7.) 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196
- Price: $29.6 million (July 2013, Bonhams)
- Details: Driven by Juan Manuel Fangio, this Formula 1 car has multiple Grand Prix wins.
8.) 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider
- Price: $27.5 million (August 2013, RM Sotheby's)
- Details: With only ten made, the NART Spider is a stunning example of Ferrari's craftsmanship.
9.) 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
- Price: $17.6 million (November 2013, RM Sotheby's)
- Details: The last Ferrari to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, this model is a valuable piece of racing history.
10.) 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider
- Price: $19.8 million (August 2016, RM Sotheby's)
- Details: Known for its advanced engineering and stunning design, this pre-war Alfa Romeo is highly desirable.
These record-breaking cars reflect the high value placed on rarity, historical significance, and impeccable engineering in the automotive world.