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

2017 (Jan to July): Ten Most-Expensive Cars Sold at Public Auction

1937 Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet by Vanvooren

The most-expensive cars sold thus far in 2017 at auction were a Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet, Jaguar E-Type, Mercedes Benz 540K, Ferrari 340 America and a 1928 Mercedes Benz Typ S. A 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet by Vanvooren achieved $7,700,000 at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island 2017 sale as the most-expensive car sold thus far … Read more

2017 (Jan to April): Ten Most-Expensive Cars Sold at Public Auction

1937 Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet by Vanvooren

The most-expensive cars sold thus far in 2017 at auction were a Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet, Jaguar E-Type, Mercedes Benz 540K, Ferrari 340 America and a 1928 Mercedes Benz Typ S. A 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet by Vanvooren achieved $7,700,000 at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island 2017 sale as the most-expensive car sold thus far … Read more

2017 (Jan & Feb): Ten Most-Expensive Cars Sold at Public Auction

1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Competition

The most-expensive cars sold thus far in 2017 at auction were a Jaguar E-Type, Mercedes Benz 540K, Ferrari 340 America and a 1928 Mercedes Benz Typ S. A 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Competition sold for $7,370,000 at Bonhams Scottsdale as the most-expensive car sold thus far in 2017 at public auction – it is also the … Read more

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

1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Competition

The most-expensive cars sold thus far in 2017 at auction were a Jaguar E-Type, Mercedes Benz 540K, Ferrari 340 America and a 1928 Mercedes Benz Typ S. A 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Competition sold for $7,370,000 at Bonhams Scottsdale as the most-expensive car sold thus far in 2017 at public auction – it is also the … Read more

2016 (Full Year): Ten Most-Expensive Cars Sold at Public Auction

1957 Ferrari 315 335 S

A 1957 Ferrari 335 Sport sold for €32,075,200 ($35,711,359) at the Artcurial Paris auction as the most expensive car in 2016 and the second most expensive car ever. The second most expensive car sold at public auction in 2016 was a Le Mans-winning 1955 Jaguar D-Type that set a new record for a British car … Read more

2015: Ten Most-Expensive Cars Sold at Public Auction (Full Year)

1956 Ferrari 290 MM by Scaglietti

The 1956 Ferrari 290 MM raced by Fangio was at $28 million the most expensive car sold at public auction in 2015. Six of the top ten highest prices paid for classic cars at public auctions in 2015 were for Ferraris with Ferraris taking the top five slots. The barn-find 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB … Read more

2014 Ten Most-Expensive Cars Sold at Public Auction

1962-63 Ferrari GTO Berlinetta sold by Bonhams

Thus far in 2014, the ten highest prices paid for classic cars at public auctions were all for Ferraris with a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO the most expensive car ever. The ten most expensive cars sold at public auction in 2014 were all Ferrari models. The dearest car in 2014 was a 1962 Ferrari 250 … Read more

2013 – Ten Most-Expensive Classic Cars Sold at Auction

Side profile 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula-1 racing car

A Mercedes Benz F1 racing car became the most expensive automobile ever sold at public auction while a Ferrari 275 takes the highest price for a road car. 2013 was an excellent year for vintage and classic cars with record prices paid at public auctions. For the second year in a row, a Mercedes Benz … Read more

2012 – Ten Most-Expensive Classic Cars Sold at Auction

A Mercedes 540 K Special Roadster was the most expensive car sold at auction in 2012. Six Ferraris were amongst the top ten classic and vintage cars. In 2012, a 1936 Mercedes 540 K Spezial Roadster sold for $11.8 million as the most expensive car sold at auction. It was also the highest price ever … Read more

2011 – Ten Most-Expensive Classic Cars Sold at Auction

Red 1957 Ferrari 250 TR

A Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa tops the list of the most expensive cars sold at auction in 2011. A 540K Spezial Roadster was the most expensive Mercedes sold ever. 2011 was a good year for very rare vintage cars sold at auction. A 1957 Ferrari 250 TR Testa Rossa became the most expensive car ever … Read more