2017 (Full Year): Ten Most-Expensive Cars Sold at Public Auction

1956 Aston Martin DBR1/1

The most expensive cars sold in 2017 at public auction were an Aston Martin DBR, a Ferrari 250 GT California, a McLaren F1, a Ferrari 275 GTB/C, and a Porsche 917K. The 1956 Aston Martin DBR1, chassis DBR1/1, sold for $22,550,000 at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2017 sale, is the most expensive car sold in … Read more

2018 Gooding Scottsdale Sale (Supercars Announcement)

2014 Pagani Huayra

Gooding announced low mileage supercars including a Pagani Huayra, Porsche 918, McLaren P1 and Lexus LFA for its Scottsdale 2018 classic car auction. Several nearly new, low-mileage mileage hypercars will be available at the Gooding Scottsdale 2018 classic car auction in January 2018. The 2014 Pagani Huayra (Estimate: $2,200,000-$2,600,000) is one of 100 ever produced … Read more

2018 RM Sotheby’s Arizona Sale (Jaguar D-Type Works Announcement)

1954 Jaguar D-Type Works, OKV2

A 1954 Jaguar D-Type Works Le Mans racer will be one of the highlights of the RM Sotheby’s Arizona 2018 sale during the Scottsdale classic car auction week. A 1954 Jaguar D-Type Le Mans Works entry racing car, estimate $12,000,000 to $15,000,000, is set to lead the RM Sotheby’s auction in Phoenix, Arizona, in January … Read more

2018 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale (Early Highlights Announcement)

1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III

A Rolls-Royce Phantom III and a 2017 Ford GT are early highlights announced for the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2018 collector car auction. A 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Freestone & Webb Sedanca De Ville with rare copper body details is an early highlight announced for the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2018 collector cars sale in Arizona, USA, mid-January 2018. … Read more

2018 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction (Ford GT Announcement)

2017 Ford GT

A 2017 Ford GT donated by Ron Pratte is the top charity lot announced for the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2018 collector car auction. Barrett-Jackson will continue its proud record of selling top cars to benefit charities at the Scottsdale 2018 sale. The leading charity car is likely to be the 2017 Ford GT donated by Ron … Read more

2018 Artcurial Paris Rétromobile Sale (Highlights Announcement)

1963 Ferrari 275 P

Rare Porsches, Vanvooren-bodied vehicles and Bugatti 57 cars join the 1964 Le Mans-Winning 1963 Ferrari 275 P at the Artcurial Rétromobile 2018 Paris sale. Artcurial announced further highlights for the Paris Rétromobile 2018 classic car auction. In addition to the 1964 Le Mans-Winning 1963 Ferrari 275 P, a selection of over 200 cars and motorcycles, … Read more

2018 RM Sotheby’s Monaco Sale (Pope’s Lamborghini Huracán Announcement)

The Pope’s Signs His 2018 Lamborghini Huracán

A one-off Lamborghini Huracán built for Pope Francis will be on sale at the RM Sotheby’s Monaco classic car auction in May 2018. RM Sotheby’s announced its first car for the Monaco 2018 sale: a one-of-a-kind 2018 Lamborghini Huracán RWD, designed for His Holiness Pope Francis. The Lamborghini Huracán is finished in the white and … Read more

2017 Bonhams London Bond Street Sale (Celebrity Cars)

Paul McCartney’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5 4.2-Litre Sports Saloon

Paul McCartney’s Aston Martin DB5, two ex-Elton John Bentleys and Ringo Starr’s Mini Cooper are on offer at the Bonhams Bond Street London 2017 sale. Bonhams The Bond Street Sale in London in December 2017 will feature several cars with British “music royalty” provenance. The leading celebrity car is a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 4.2-Litre … Read more

2017 RM Sotheby’s New York Icons Sale (Auction Preview)

1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione side

A Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione and Jaguar C-Type are the lead cars for the RM Sotheby’s New York 2017 classic car auction. RM Sotheby’s New York Icons sale 2017 will feature around 30 cars with two thirds having million-dollar plus estimates. The 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione, estimate $14,000,000 … Read more

2017 RM Sotheby’s New York Sale (Ferrari California Spider Competizione Announcement)

1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione front quarter

A 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione (estimate: $14 – 17 million) is the lead car for the RM Sotheby’s New York Icons 2017 sale. RM Sotheby’s announced a rare 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione as the top car on offer for the New York Icons classic car auction scheduled … Read more

2018 Bonhams Scottsdale Sale (Porsche 550A Announcement)

1958 Porsche 550A Spyder Front

A Works 1958 Porsche 550A Spyder that finished second in class at Le Mans is an early lead car for the Bonhams Scottsdale 2018 classic car auction. A 1955 Porsche 550A Spyder with exceptional provenance and successful Works entry competition history at amongst others Le Mans and the Nürburgring are the early lead entry for … Read more

2017 Bonhams to Brighton Run Sale (Santler Dogcart Announcement)

1894 Santler 3½ HP Dogcart

The oldest functioning British motorcar – an 1894 Santler 3½ HP Dogcart – will be on offer at the Bonhams London to Brighton Run Sale 2017. The 123-year-old 1894 Santler 3½ HP Dogcart on offer at the Bonhams London to Brighton Run Sale in November 2017 is considered the oldest still fully functional British made … Read more