The Priciest Cars Sold at Auction
There’s something to be said for vintage cars, especially ones that come with a special racing history. If you’re rolling in money, you too could purchase one of these ultimate classics, which most recently went up for sale by auction in 2016.
Ending with the most expensive car sold in 2016, this 1957 Ferrari 335 Sport Scaglietti set a lap record at Le Mans and switched hands from legendary driver Mike Hawthorne to legendary soccer star Messi for $35.7 million.
Photography: Artcurial
Winning Le Mans in 1956, and also the only winning C- or D-type still functioning today, this 1955 Jaguar D-Type was purchased for $21.8 million.
Photography: Patrick Ernzen/RM Sotheby's
This stunning blue beauty sold for $19.8 million. The 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider is only one of 12 in the world.
Photography: RM Sotheby's
Back in 1960, this Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione finished fifth at the Sebring. For $18.2 million the bidder was able to walk away with a little bit of history.
Photography: Brian Henniker/Gooding & Company
Worth $17.2 million, this car was featured in the film “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” which won an Academy Award in 1963.
Photography: Brian Henniker/Gooding & Company
Designer and driver Carroll Shelby personally modified this 1962 Shelby 260 Cobra “CSX 2000” and it ended up selling for $13.8 million.
Photography: RM Sotheby's
Winning a respectable seventh place at the 1960 Le Mans, this striking red 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione went for $13.5 million.
Photography: Mathieu Heurtault/Gooding & Company
Just looking at this car you can already tell it's ultimate vintage. Made in 1933, this Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza won the 1947 Sport National Championship and went for $12 million.
Photography: Brian Henniker/Gooding & Company
Even older than our previous vintage car, this 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster went for $10.4 million.
Photography: Mathieu Heurtault/Gooding & Company
The new owner of this 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster threw $9.9 million at it and walked away with a classic.
Photography: RM Sotheby's
One of the first cars built by engineer and designer Jean Bugatti, this shimmery blue 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Sports Tourer went for $9.7 million.
Photography: Bonhams
