The most expensive historic cars ever sold at auction
They are thery rare, they have anonymous or megastar buyers, very lucky owners, incredible price tags, and excellent racing pedigree. These are top 10 most expensive vintage cars ever sold at auction. Bugatti, Ferrari, Bentley, Mercedes, and Ford are the automotive heritage brands that produced the most expensive and rare vehicles of the world.
1. 1936 Bugatti Type 57C Atlantic – $43.7 million (2010)
2. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO – $19.4 million (2010) – the most prized vehicle in Ferrari collecting circles.
3. 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa – $16.39 million (2011)
It won Le Mans famous race three times between 1958 and 1961.
4. 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe – $14.9 million (1987)
5. 1936 Mercedes 540K – $11.7 million (2012)
6. 1968 Ford GT40 – $11 million (2012)
The most expensive American car ever sold at auction. The luxury race vehicle belonged to Steve McQueen.
7. 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB – $9.5 million (2008)
Also known as the California, this Ferrari once belonged to James Coburn.
8. 1931 Bugatti Royale Berline – $8.9 million (1986)
9. 1929 ‘Birkin’ Bentley 4 ½ litre – $7.9 million (2012)
The most expensive British car ever to sell at auction.
10. 1962 Ferrari 330 TRI/LM – $7.7 million (2009).
