Top 10: Most Expensive Cars Of all Time.
81Introduction
Ever wondered what the most expensive car is? This is the top 10 most expensive cars, all sold at auction, some of which are so rare they cause a media frenzy when they go up for sale. All the names should be familiar to you, they are of course the big ones!
10 - 1930 Bentley Speed Six - $5.1 million
10 - 1930 Bentley Speed Six - $5.1 million
During the 1920's, Bentley was very successful at the Le Mans racing, winning first in 1924, and then again every year from 1927 to 1930. This 1930's Speed six is the finest surviving winner and sold at Christie's Le Man Classic in 2004.
9 - 1953 Ferrari 340/375 M Berlinetta Competizione - $5.8 million
9 - 1953 Ferrari 340/375 M Berlinetta Competizione - $5.8 million
This was not only a pure race care, this was the car that won the 1953 24 Hrs Le Man for Ferrari. It went under the hammer at a special auction at Ferrari's Maranello factory.
8 - 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO - $6.2 million
8 - 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO - $6.2 million
One of the rarest cars ever made. Only 36 were made and not many have survived. This model was sold in 1991 in Las Vegas. It was the last known sale of a GTO anywhere in the world. If one came up for auction today, some claim one would fetch upwards of £20million.
7 - 1931 Bugatti Royale Berline de Voyager - $6.5 million
7 - 1931 Bugatti Royale Berline de Voyager - $6.5 million
Bill Harrah sold this !931 Bugatti in Reno in 1986 at an evening auction just for classic Bugatti's. It came from his 1400 car collection and is regarded by many as one of the finest ever made.
6 - Rolls-Royce 10hp Two-Seater - $7.25 million
6 - Rolls-Royce 10hp Two-Seater - $7.25 million
London, late 2007, this Rolls Royce not only became the most expensive pre 1905 car ever sold, it also became the most expensive Rolls Royce ever sold.
5 - 1929 Mercedes-Benz 38/250 SSK - $7.4 million
5 - 1929 Mercedes-Benz 38/250 SSK - $7.4 million
One of only 33 ever made by Mercedes Benz. This SSK Sold in Suffolk, UK back in 2004, making it at the time the most expensive Mercedes in the world.
4 - 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster - $8.2 million
4 - 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster - $8.2 million
3 years after the SSK sold, this fine example of a '37 540K Special was put up for auction by F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. It set a new record for a Mercedes Benz by outselling the SSK by $800,000.
3 - 1962 Ferrari 330 TRI/LM Testa Rossa - $9.2 million
3 - 1962 Ferrari 330 TRI/LM Testa Rossa - $9.2 million
Another classic Ferrair to be sold at the 2007 Maranello factory auction (1953 Ferrari 340/375 M Berlinetta Competizione), this one however was the very last race car Ferrari used with a front mounted engine. It was driven in the 1962 24hrs Le Mans by Phil Hil and Oliver Glendebien.
2 - 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe - $9.7 million
2 - 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe - $9.7 million
Being one of only 6 ever made, and featuring a 12.7 li engine (meant for an aircraft!) This Bugatti sold at a special Christie's auction at the Royal Albert Hall in London 1987. In today's markey it could well be worth double that figure.
1 - 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder - $10.9 million
1 - 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder - $10.9 million
The 1961 California Spyder is regarded as one of the most beautiful cars ever made. Of the 36 ever made. In 2008 this perfect model was put up for auction by former owner, Oscar winning actor, James Coburn. It was bought by British Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans for the staggering £10.9million to become the most expensive car ever.
Your Favourite
Which is your favourite?
See results without votingvote upvote downshareprintflag
- Useful (17)
- Funny (10)
- Awesome (22)
- Beautiful (34)
- Interesting (13)
CommentsLoading...
Lol, yeah I totally agree, although I think people who buy these cars will very rarely drive them. The Spyder Chris Evans bought had less than 6000 miles on it, and he said on his Radio 2 show that he only ever turned her over in his garage.
If you have the money, it's a good investment as they will never depreciate!
Imagine if you pranged one of these on the gate post - how much of an idiot would you feel?
Oh year, you'd feel pretty stupid!
I remember hearing many years ago about Rowan Atkinson and his written of Mclaren F1, someone crashed into him in a classic Mini. Hardly damaged the Mini but wrote his brand new £600,000 supercar off, and Mclaren wouldn;t make him another!
D'oh...
At least, though, he had someone else to be angry with - which you wouldn't, if you scraped it on the fence (-:
Very true! Well maybe the idiot who built the fence exactly where you reverse into it!
Nice cars! I suspect your right in that if a 250 GTO comes up for auction sometime soon, it will sell for ALOT!
@Lou - I hope it happens in England, I'd love to go watch a real 250GTO sell!
the '61 Ferrari Spyder hands down...wanted a spyder since i was a little girl...beautiful cars are sexy.
@D.G. - it is a fine looking car! A good choice, also helps it's the most expensive! I'm sure Ginger Evans wouldn't have any problems with the ladies in this!
the spyder is a sweet car
Wow...Cool..I like these cars :-)
PR: wait... I: wait... L: wait... LD: wait... I: wait...wait... Rank: wait... Traffic: wait... Price: wait... C: wait...
That 1961 Ferrari just looks like it belongs in a classic James Bond flick, and should be equipped with the femme fatale in the passenger's seat already.
Very nice page :)
Woah that Bentley, $5.1 million :D
Soon to be number 1, the 1937 Rolls Royce Star of India. That car is a beauty.
the 1961 ferrari is the best, no comment
When I first saw this page, i thought it would have stuff like the Bugatti Veyron and Saleen S7. But i was wrong. Thank you WHoArtNow. I now know what the most expensive car in the world is.
The Mercedes are absolutely gorgeous!
This post reminded me of that Russian guy who bought a billion dollar yacht.
the 1937 Mercedes Benz 540K Special Roadster are absolutely amazing car .
im not surpriced its gets high votes .
I love a car that has a racing backgound
I saw a collection of Ferrari's in Toronto once, and it was quite impressive.
As much as I love the Spyder, that Mercedes Benz 540K is absolutely stunning.
never thought the mercedes to go on the top
but then also i like the ferrari 1961.............
it looks stunning , just stunning.
All of these cars are just completely cool. I am also a fan of the Spyder but have a soft spot for the Rolls-Royce Two Seater. Love to ride in one of those someday.
That Ferrari belongs in my garage and that Mercedes Roadster is amazing looking! It looks so new. Great post on all these amazing cars.
Rolls-Royce 10hp Two-Seat is very very antique and 1961 Ferrari is also nice but my most favorite is 1937 Mercedes-Benz its the only shows richest Car as Ever. So my Vote for 1937 Mercedes-Benz.
th 1937 merc for me
Eye candy - what a delight! GREAT Hub!
these people have no class!...........thay think that the 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540k is better than the 1962 Ferrari 330
like us
I hope these cars have extended auto warranties, cuz they are expensive to repair!
The California is a beautiful car. Mind you, so is the new California launched about 18 months ago
The Mercedes is stolen from Iraq, itis belong to the king Faisal II of Iraq, and it was a present from Hitler.
The California is nice man you got pertty good taste now me on the other hand i would never put out that much money for a car maybe a house but then again ...... n e ways yeah have fun you peoploe who can buy these cars but cant even help out a homeless person on the streets
these are not the top ten most expensive!!!
im sure the bugatti has to be in there!
What about the Gullwing Mercedes?
wow i cant beilieve it!
spyder is the beastyest car ever\
i like saturns
My love is a 1930-31 Dusenberg
i bet they never use it..
Voted for the Mercedes 540, but that Kellner Bugatti lost by one one-millionth of a percentage point! I wish there was a 1931 Duesenberg on the list.
This is very nice. I Always enjoy cars!
If I had 5 million, I'd much prefer to buy 50 really nice classic cars instead of just one!
I love the 250 GTO it is a absolutely incredible car. This list has some gorgeous vehicles on it.
Voted for 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California spyder is a world most expensive car ever, i love it.
all cars are nice, but what took my attention the most was the ferrari testa rossa, really nice car. However I'm shocked of it's result in voting, being only 6%!
No competition all looks awesome car of the history, but i like the most is 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K, its real luxury car of that time.
Wow..Nice Collection I love those all cars. But 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB is just beyond awesome.
Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic – $30-$40 million ...
Amazing cars!!! I Will never have this kind of car even if I work every single minute. I love the 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster for me it shines and perfectly fit with my personality. But anyway I’m contented with my .
metaxeirismena aytokinhta.
awesome car awesome looks beautiful car and speed too
witch one should i steal lol
hello i am from philippines,that car is so very unexpensive and its sytyle is very ugly.heheheheheeh iuiu
Wow! Superb cars i'll go for mecedes men
I rather prefer new classic than old classic
how does a british radio DJ have enough cash to buy a 10 million dollar car?
No 8. is a 1971 Datsun 240Z based 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO replicar. It's a pic of a fake.
10.9 million, that's a pretty expensive car
sucks u this is cars? who"ll ride on this cars i think this cars are specially made for ghosts hahaha. lolllllllll
dats dop
Chris Evans is a media fella who owns various media companies besides being a dj. He has lots more classic ferraris, all of which he then paints white. Never been quite sure what that does to the value...
The 1937 Merc is absolutely stunning, n so is any Merc ever produced...Merc always makes the best car in the world, lets u travel at blinding speeds, yet it's like being in a luxurious aircraft cabin inside any big Merc...Ferrari, only speeds...Merc is an all round the best car money can buy in the world...
There is a new world record holder. A 1957 Ferrari Testa Rossa sold at Gooding in August 2011 in Monterey, California for a record $16,390,000. This is the most expensive car ever sold at public auction. Read more here: http://mycarquest.com/2011/08/a-new-record-price-f
i am a rolls royce fan i dont own one but am very suprised that the 1905 rolls-royce silver ghost didnt make the list regards stewy DALBY CITY QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA!!!!
amazing
Really amazing article worth reading =)
i would not spend more than $13.63 on any one of these cars
The 250 Testarossa is the most expensive car ever sold. It was sold at the Maranello auction for the modest price of 12.000.000€. That's nearly 16.000.000$. And Chris Evans bought a 250. but it wasn't the California, it was actually a 250 GTO.
Art you can drive
I have to say this list is wrong. The #1 most expensive car of all time is the lunar rover at $38million in 1960s dollars. This car had a range of 57 miles and a max speed of 5 mph. It had no doors, windows, windshield and the seats were lawn chairs (yes Boeing used lawn chairs). Though it did have 4 motors, however they were 1/4 hp motors, one for each wheel.
Who created this website
I thought these all were great cars. but you cant just claim they are yours. you need proof, or you just need to by it.
who made these cars. but like i said earlier you cant claim them. but yah it would be nice to drive those or at least see those and most of all have them. but i dont go out claiming things and stealing things. i go to church. the name of the church is Central Weslyan it is on G avenue and south 19 street. it is located in New Castle, Indiana.so i know all of the 10 commandments that god made. god did not make humans to go break the ten commandments. he would get mad and send you to the bad place which i think it is in the center of the earth in the core. so dont go stealing things, ok?
BristolBoy Level 1 Commenter 3 years ago
Has to be the Spyder for me. Still not sure whether I would ever spend that much on a car-I would be scared to use it in case it gt damaged and just imagine the cost of the insurance!