A €22.7 million 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196, the vehicle driven by Juan Manuel Fangio, is the most expensive classic car ever sold at auction in 2013.
“What a difference a year makes. Only 12 months ago the list was a mix of marques from Bugattis to Rolls-Royce, but this year the list has seen more movement than the pop charts with four new entries and seven of the top 10 places being occupied by Ferraris,” says AFP about the top 10 list of the priciest cars ever sold at auction.
Seven Ferraris and a Ford earned their prices in this year’s list. A €20.35 million 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*SN.A.R.T. Spider by Scaglietti is the second most expensive classic car to sell at auction. Fortunately, the proceeds went to charity. The list proves that historical Ferraris in limited-editions are the best long term investment.
The priciest cars ever sold at auction:
1. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 – $29.65 million / €22.7 million;
2. 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T. Spider by Scaglietti – $27.5 million / €20.35 million;
3. 1957 Ferrari Testa Rossa Prototype – $16.39 million / €12.13 million;
4. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM by Carrozzeria Scaglietti $14.3 million / €10.58 million;
5. 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta ‘Competizione’ $12.8 million / €9.48 million;
6. 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa $12.4 million / €9.17 million;
7. 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster $11.77 million / €8.7 million;
8. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione $11.2 million / €8.3 million;
9. 1968 Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage Lightweight Racing Car $11 million / €8.1 million;
10. 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder $10.89 million / €8 million.
