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2012

2012 – Ten Most-Expensive Classic Cars Sold at Auction

3 January 20251 February 2014 by Henk Bekker

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

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