2026 (mid-January): The ten most expensive cars sold at auction in 2026 include the only white Ferrari 250 GTO, a Ford GT40 MkII, and stunning results from the mostly yellow Bachman collection Ferraris.
The list of the ten most expensive cars sold at public auction in 2026 is dominated by Ferraris after some stunning results on classic and modern hypercars at the Mecum Kissimmee auction in Florida. The most expensive car thus far in 2026 is the unique white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO “Bianco Speciale”. It is followed by a 1966 Ford GT40 MkII Factory Lightweight and several modern hypercar Ferraris from the Bachman collection that sold for new model records, including the first Enzo and F50 sold for more than $10 million.
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List of the Top Ten Most Expensive Cars Sold at Auction in 2026
The 10 highest results achieved for the most expensive cars sold at public auction in 2026 (up to mid-January) were:
| R | Year | Car | Price ($) | Auction House | Auction |
| 1 | 1962 | Ferrari 250 GTO | 38,500,000 | Mecum | Kissimmee |
| 2 | 2003 | Ferrari Enzo | 17,875,000 | Mecum | Kissimmee |
| 3 | 1966 | Ford GT40 Factory Lightweight | 12,375,000 | Mecum | Kissimmee |
| 4 | 1995 | Ferrari F50 | 12,210,000 | Mecum | Kissimmee |
| 5 | 2003 | Ferrari Enzo | 11,110,000 | Mecum | Kissimmee |
| 6 | 2017 | Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta | 11,000,000 | Mecum | Kissimmee |
| 7 | 1985 | Ferrari 288 GTO | 8,525,000 | Mecum | Kissimmee |
| 8 | 2015 | Ferrari LaFerrari | 6,710,000 | Mecum | Kissimmee |
| 9 | 1992 | Ferrari F40 | 6,600,000 | Mecum | Kissimmee |
| 10 | 2006 | Ferrari FXX | 6,325,000 | Mecum | Kissimmee |
Note: Prices include the auction premium. May include post-hammer deals if the price was disclosed publicly and *charity lots
Most Expensive Cars of 2026 Sold at Public Auction
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO “Bianco Speciale”
The unique white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO “Bianco Speciale”, chassis 3729GT, sold for $38,500,000 as the most expensive car at the Mecum Kissimmee 2026 auction. The result was probably slightly disappointing and makes it only the third most expensive GTO ever, but still the highest result ever achieved at a Mecum auction.
The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO “Bianco Speciale”, chassis 3729GT, was originally owned by John Cooms, a prominent British racing team owner, and raced in period by, amongst others, Graham Hill, Mike Parkes, and Jack Sears. It achieved numerous second places overall and some class wins.
The GTO has been raced, repaired, maintained, and refinished, but never fully restored. It is thus considered a highly original car.
2003 Ferrari Enzo — Model Record
The 2003 Ferrari Enzo from the Bachman Collection sold for an incredible $17,875,000 at the Mecum Kissimmee 2026 auction — it more than tripled the existing Enzo model record.
The 2003 Ferrari Enzi was one of 400 produced, of which 127 were in US specification. It is one of 36 with Giallo Modena DS 4305 yellow paint work, of which only 11 were delivered to the USA.
The record Enzo is one of the few customized by the Ferrari factory and is considered the most heavily optioned Enzo ever ordered. Phil Bachman even screwed on a few parts in person while watching the car being produced. It was sold with only 645 miles on the clock. A very special car but an incredible result.
1966 Ford GT40 MkII Factory Lightweight
The 1966 Ford GT40 MkII Factory Lightweight, chassis XGT-3, sold for $12,375,000 at the Mecum Kissimmee 2026 auction. It was the first car to achieve over $10 million at public auction in 2026, and only the third Ford to do so. The Ford marque record remains $13,205,000 paid for a 1966 Ford GT40 Mk II, chassis P/1032, at the RM Sotheby’s Moda Miami 2025 sale.
This GT40 was one of three factory lightweights and one of 11 Mk II cars produced. It is considered the most original survivor, at least in part due to never being raced.
1995 Ferrari F50
The Bachman 1995 Ferrari F50 sold for a new model record $12,210,000 at the Mecum Kissimmee 2026 auction. Somewhat ironically, this as-new Ferrari F50 was red rather than Bachman’s beloved yellow and took the model record from the ex-Ralph Lauren, one-of-only-two yellow 1995 Ferrari F50s that achieved $9,245,000 at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2025 sale. The previous F50 model record was $5,532,500 paid for a 1996 Ferrari F50 at the RM Sotheby’s Moda Miami 2025 classic car auction.
Bachman bought the Rosso Corsa 1995 Ferrari F50 from the collection of professional golfer Ian Poulter. It was the 65th of 349 F50s produced and the 28th of the 56 built for the US market. It was sold with only 251 miles on the clock.
2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
The 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta sold for a new model record $11,000,000 at the Mecum Kissimmee 2026 auction. Mecum Kissimmee 2026 auction. It took the model record from a 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta that sold for €8,300,000 ($10,043,000) at the RM Sotheby’s Ferrari Maranello auction in 2017 on behalf of Ferrari as a donation to Save the Children. Apart from these two LaFerraris, only two other Apertas have ever sold for more than $5 million at public live auctions.
This yellow LaFerrari Aperta was one of 210 produced. Like most of the Bachman Ferraris, it was extremely highly specified with numerous expensive options. The Giallo Triplo paintwork was finished with a thin Italian flag stripe. It was sold with only 96 miles on the clock.
2003 Ferrari Enzo
The Rosso Dino 2003 Ferrari Enzo sold for $11,110,00 at the Mecum Kissimmee 2026 auction. It would have set a new model record if it had been offered earlier in the day, before the yellow Bachman collection was offered (but at that time, no one knew Enzos had suddenly become $10 million plus cars).
This Enzo was the only one produced in Rosso Dino (orangy-red) and was sold with 3,746 miles on the clock. It is one of 400 produced, of which 127 were in US specification. It did not seem to have any other specific attraction that set it apart from other Enzos to justify this high price.
Million-Dollar-Plus Cars Sold at Public Auctions in 2026
In 2026, at least 51 cars* were sold at public live auctions for over a million dollars. (*Definitions vary, results include auction premium, charity lots, and post-hammer deals announced in the first published results of major auctioneers. Results of the online auction of major auction houses listed below are included.)
- January at least 51: at Kissimmee (Mecum)
In the battle of the auction houses:
- over 50 – Mecum
- 0 – RM Sotheby’s
- 0 – Gooding Christie’s
- 0 – Broad Arrow
- 0 – Bonhams
- 0 – Barrett-Jackson
- 0 – Artcurial
Most Expensive Cars Auction Series in 2026
The list takes the published results of the following 2026 auctions into consideration:
- January: Kissimmee (Mecum).
Next Major Classic Car Auctions in 2026:
- January: Kissimmee (Mecum — White Ferrari 250 GTO), Scottsdale Arizona (Barrett-Jackson, Bonhams, RM Sotheby’s), and Paris (Rétromobile — Gooding Christie’s, RM Sotheby’s, Bonhams, Artcurial), Broad Arrows (Schumacher Maiden-F1-Victory Benetton).
- February: Palm Beach (RM Sotheby’s), Miami (RM Sotheby’s).
- March: Amelia Island (Gooding Christie’s, Broad Arrow), Glendale (Mecum).
- April: Goodwood Members (Bonhams), Houston (Mecum).
- May: Miami (Bonhams), Indianapolis (Mecum).
- June: Tulsa (Mecum).
- July: Harrisburg (Mecum).
- August: Monterey Week: Monterey (Broad Arrow, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s), Pebble Beach (Gooding Christie’s), Quail Lodge (Bonhams).
- September: Goodwood Revival (Bonhams).
- October: Dallas (Mecum).
- November: Las Vegas (Mecum).
- December: Kansas (Mecum).