There are so many sort of cars among which some of them are very expensive while some are very cheap. Some cars that are very special and have unique latest features in them are sold in an auction for a very high price tag. Some of the cars that are very old and are traditional are sold for a very high price tag. Some people are ready to buy these cars even their expensive prices to maintain their status and show off others. All these cars have marked the history because of their high prices and will always be listed on the list of most expensive cars. The most expensive cars in the world are normally sold in auctions rather than selling them directly. In auctions, people place bidding, and the person with highest bidding can purchase them easily. All these cars have different shapes and specific features as well which raised the prices of these cars.
The following are top 10 most expensive auction cars of all time ever sold in the world:
10. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster:
It was a supercar that was considered as the best for romantic. It has a timeless beauty, and the design of this vehicle is also very classy. It has a manual gearbox, powerful engine and has powerful speed as well. We all know that Mercedes-Benz is very famous brand and has the best and most expensive cars in the world. It was sold in an auction of Pebbles Beach conducted in 2012 at a very high price tag of $11.77 million which is very expensive and cannot be sold directly to the buyers in the globe.
9. 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa:
It is still considered as the best super vehicle ever made in the globe. It is made in two main colors that are red and black as well. Ferrari is very famous vehicle brand that is known in the world for making the most luxurious and expensive cars in the world. It has a global history because of its expensive cars and successful models. This specific vehicle was made for the competition of the world most expensive vehicle. It was made as a racing vehicle with special powerful motor and was sold at an auction for $12 million in 2009. Ferrari is known as the legendary and luxurious cars.
8. 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta Competizone:
This vehicle was made for the race of 24 hours. It has the best design of its body with improved performance as well. The engine of this vehicle is very powerful which was considered as the best for the races. The front of this vehicle was designed with latest designs. This specific model of the vehicle is considered as the masterpiece. The price of this vehicle was almost $13 million. It was used in the biggest racing of the world which was Formula 1 which made it more famous in the whole world.
7. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM:
1964 Ferrari 250 LM is the best and well-maintained car in the world. It was sold at an auction in 2013 for almost $14 million. It was made especially for the racing mission. It was made on the order of the person in 1964 with customized features in it and won many huge racing competitions as well. It was the most favorite car of 2013 was its first public appearance after about 30 years which amazed the whole world and was an attractive experience for all the car lovers.
6. 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa:
Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa was a very famous racing car in the world. It was also considered as the best car ever made by Ferrari in 1957. It was made for the participation of the North America racing competition and was successful in that competition. It was made with all latest features that are a manual system, powerful engine, and perfect shape as well. It was sold in the Pebble auction in 2011 for almost $16.40 million.
5. 1954 Ferrari 375-Plus Spider Competizione:
It is a car that is customized and was made with the view to use this car in racing. It has been used in many Italian races. It was later sold to American races that used it in many races as well. Then it was restored in Italy, and the engine of this car was renewed to use it again for the same purpose. The large sale price was paid for this car because of the renewal of this car and changing the parts of this car which made it sold for a high price tag of $18.40 million which is a large amount for a car in the world.
4. 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale:
Ferrari is a car brand that is known in the world for creating the most expensive cars in the world and best sold as well. It was sold at an auction for the high price tag $26.40 million. It is considered as the rare car in the world. It was made with all the latest features and was produced with a powerful engine as well. It also has a manual gearbox. The high price of this car was paid due to its rarity in the world and best for people who wanted to own a car that is unique in the world.
3. 1967 Ferrari 275GTS/4 N.A.R.T. Spider:
It is very stylish and perfectly designed car that was sold at an auction for $27.50 million. It is considered as the most memorable auction car ever sold in the world. It is a coupe that is made with all the latest features. Then later, after the death of an owner of this car it was sold and the money was given in charity but will always in the list of most expensive cars ever sold at auction.
2. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196:
Mercedes-Benz is very famous car brand in the world and famous for making the most expensive cars in the world. Mercedes W196 is the best racing car that was sold at an auction for $38 million. It was also used in the formula 1 race in 2013 which made it more famous in the world. The engine of this car is very powerful and fuel efficient as well. It also made three world records in the world for the most expensive car sold, most expensive model by Mercedes-Benz and most expensive formula 1 car in the world.
1. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO:
The Ferrari 250 GTO is the best and most expensive car in the world. It is considered as the best example of the car sold in an auction for almost $38.11 million. It also set a record for the most expensive car in the world. The estimation of the company for selling this car was $50 million. It was made with very special features and powerful engine.
List of Most Expensive Auction Cars Ever Sold:
| Sr.No. | Names | Auction Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | $ 38.11 Million |
| 2 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 | $ 38 Million |
| 3 | 1967 Ferrari 275GTS/4 N.A.R.T. Spider | $ 27.50 Million |
| 4 | 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale | $ 26.40 Million |
| 5 | 1954 Ferrari 375-Plus Spider Competizione | $ 18.40 Million |
| 6 | 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa | $ 16.40 Million |
| 7 | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | $ 14 Million |
| 8 | 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta Competizione | $ 13 Million |
| 9 | 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa | $ 12 Million |
| 10 | 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster | $ 11.77 Million |
Conclusion:
We conclude that there are many expensive cars in the world which are not affordable for everyone. All these cars belong to all well-known brands in the world which are famous for luxurious cars in the world. All these cars are made with best features and were sold in auction for a high price tag that made a history and made these cars are more famous in the whole world.
