June 27th, 2018 | Updated on July 31st, 2021
Ferrari, Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bentley, Duesenburg, Ford, Shelby, McLaren, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo and Aston Martin all feature on the list.
These cars are so stunning, you will need sunglasses at the ready. Also a bib is advised for any drooling that may occur.
Here are the top 15 most expensive cars sold at auction.
1. 1957 FERRARI 335 S 0674
Sale price adjusted for inflation £GBP: £25,935,000
Sale price at time of sale £GBP: £24,700,000
Sale price at time of sale $USD: $35,579,000
Artcurial 2-2016
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2. 1962 FERRARI 250 GTO 3851GT
Sale price adjusted for inflation £GBP: £24,892,112
Sale price at time of sale £GBP: £22,836,800
Sale price at time of sale $USD: $38,115,000
Bonhams 8-2014
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3. 1954 MERCEDES-BENZ W196
Sale price adjusted for inflation £GBP: £21,953,680
Sale price at time of sale £GBP: £19,601,500
Sale price at time of sale $USD: $29,600,000
Bonhams 7-2013
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4. 1956 FERRARI 290 MM 0626
Sale price adjusted for inflation £GBP: £19,867,225
Sale price at time of sale £GBP: £18,567,500
Sale price at time of sale $USD: $28,050,000
RM Sotheby’s 12-2015
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5. 1967 FERRARI 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T. SPIDER 10709
Sale price adjusted for inflation £GBP: £19,712,560
Sale price at time of sale £GBP: £17,600,500
Sale price at time of sale $USD: $27,500,000
RM Auctions 8-2013
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6. 1956 ASTON MARTIN DBR/1 DBR1/1
Sale price adjusted for inflation £GBP: £18,214,976
Sale price at time of sale £GBP: £17,514,400
Sale price at time of sale $USD: $22,550,000
RM Sotheby’s 8-2017
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7. 1955 JAGUAR D-TYPE XKD501
Sale price adjusted for inflation £GBP: £17,488,380
Sale price at time of sale £GBP: £16,655,600
Sale price at time of sale $USD: $21,780,000
RM Sotheby’s 8-2016
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8. 1964 FERRARI 275 GTB/C SPECIALE 06701
Sale price adjusted for inflation £GBP: £17,236,617
Sale price at time of sale £GBP: £15,813,000
Sale price at time of sale $USD: $26,400,000
RM Auctions 8-2014
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9. 1939 ALFA ROMEO 8C 2900B LUNGO SPIDER 412041
Sale price adjusted for inflation £GBP: £15,898,575
Sale price at time of sale £GBP: £15,141,500
Sale price at time of sale $USD: $19,800,000
RM Sotheby’s 8-2016
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10. 1931 BUGATTI TYPE 41 ROYALE KELLNER COUPE 41141
Sale price adjusted for inflation £GBP: £15,345,000
Sale price at time of sale £GBP: £5,500,000
Sale price at time of sale $USD: $9,867,000
Christie’s 11-1987
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11. 1959 FERRARI 250 GT LWB CALIFORNIA SPIDER COMPETIZIONE 1603 GT
Sale price adjusted for inflation £GBP: £13,571,287
Sale price at time of sale £GBP: £12,925,036
Sale price at time of sale $USD: $18,150,000
Gooding & Company 8-2016
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12. 1959 FERRARI 250 GT LWB CALIFORNIA SPIDER ALLOY 1451GT
Sale price adjusted for inflation £GBP: £13,442,300
Sale price at time of sale £GBP: £13,442,300
Sale price at time of sale $USD: $17,990,000
RM Sotheby’s 12-2017
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13. 1961 FERRARI 250 GT SWB CALIFORNIA SPIDER ORIGINAL UNRESTORED 2935GT
Sale price adjusted for inflation £GBP: £12,951,012
Sale price at time of sale £GBP: £12,103,750
Sale price at time of sale $USD: $18,425,600
Artcurial 2-2015
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14. 1995 MᴄLAREN F1 044
Sale price adjusted for inflation £GBP: £12,617,800
Sale price at time of sale £GBP: £12,132,500
Sale price at time of sale $USD: $15,620,000
Bonhams 8-2017
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15. 1961 FERRARI 250 GT SWB CALIFORNIA SPIDER 2871GT
Sale price adjusted for inflation £GBP: £12,525,975
Sale price at time of sale £GBP: £11,929,500
Sale price at time of sale $USD: $17,160,000
Gooding & Company 3-2016
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