The 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO holds the record for the most expensive car ever sold at auction. In 2018, it was purchased by David MacNeil, the CEO of WeatherTech for an astonishing $70 Million. The car is considered to be one of the most beautiful and successful race cars ever made. Only 39 units of the 250 GTO were produced, making it extremely rare.
2. 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa -$16.4 Million
Another iconic Ferrari, the 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, holds the second spot on the list of most expensive classic car sales. The car was sold in 2011 at an auction for an impressive $16.4 million. It was a top-of-the-line racing sports car of its time and won several prestigious races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
3. 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic -$10 Million
The Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic is known for its remarkable design and handcrafted bodywork. Only four units of the Type 57 SC were built, making it highly exclusive. One of these rare models sold at auction in 2010 for $10 million. The car is considered a masterpiece of automotive design and engineering.
4. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Gullwing -$9.7 million
The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Gullwing is a legendary sports car with distinctive "gull-wing" doors. It was sold in 2022 for $9.7 million at an auction. The car was known for its advanced engineering and high performance. It won the Formula 1 World Championship in the 1954 and 1955 seasons.
5. 1954 Aston Martin DB3S -$7 Million
The Aston Martin DB3S was a successful British sports car known for its racing achievements in the 1950s. In 2022, a 1954 Aston Martin DB3S was sold at auction for $7 million. The car had a long and successful racing history, winning numerous races and championships.
