It's important to understand that these prices are often for *specific* examples sold at auction, not the base price of a new car (many are vintage or one-off creations).
Instead of a numbered list (as rankings change frequently), here are some cars consistently cited among the world's most expensive:
* Rolls-Royce Boat Tail: A highly bespoke, ultra-luxury model, with prices rumored to be well into the tens of millions of dollars.
* Mercedes-Maybach Exelero: A unique concept car, its value is largely based on its exclusivity and history. It has sold for tens of millions.
* Bugatti La Voiture Noire: Another one-of-a-kind hypercar, this car's price was rumored to be in the tens of millions.
* 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO: A legendary classic race car; several have sold for over $40 million.
* 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa: Another highly sought-after classic Ferrari, consistently fetching tens of millions at auction.
* 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196: A Grand Prix racing car with a strong historical pedigree.
* Rolls Royce Sweptail: A unique bespoke creation, one of a kind.
* Lamborghini Veneno Roadster: An extremely limited production hypercar with a high price tag.
* Lykan Hypersport: Known for its use in a film, this car commands a very high price.
* Pagani Huayra Imola: A rare and extremely powerful hypercar from Pagani.
To get a truly up-to-date list, you would need to check recent auction results from reputable sources like Sotheby's and RM Sotheby's. Keep in mind that these are often unique examples and not representative of the entire model line's pricing.
