Cars have always been a symbol of luxury and status. While most of us are satisfied with an affordable and reliable vehicle, some wealthy car enthusiasts are willing to pay top dollar for the most exclusive and expensive cars. Here are the top 10 most expensive cars ever sold.
10. Bugatti Centodieci 2022 – $9 million
The Bugatti Centodieci is a hypercar that was unveiled in 2019 to celebrate Bugatti’s 110th anniversary. Only ten units were ever made, and they were all sold out within weeks of the announcement. The car is powered by an 8.0-liter W16 engine that produces 1600 horsepower, and it has a top speed of 236 mph.
9. Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe 1933 – $9.7 million
The Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe is a classic car that was built in the 1930s. It is one of the largest and most luxurious cars ever made, with a 12.7-liter engine that produces 300 horsepower. Only six units were ever made, and one of them was sold at auction in 1987 for $9.7 million, making it one of the most expensive cars ever sold.
8. Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster 1937 – $9.9 million
The Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster is a classic car that was built in the 1930s. It is one of the most sought-after Mercedes-Benz models ever made, with only 25 units ever produced. The car was sold at auction in 2019.
7. Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta 2018 – $17.5 million
The Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta is a limited edition supercar that was unveiled in 2018. It is named after the Italian word for “little boat,” and only three units were ever made. The car is powered by a naturally aspirated 7.3-liter V12 engine that produces 789 horsepower, and it has a top speed of 217 mph.
6. Bugatti La Voiture Noire 2019 – $18.7 million
The Bugatti La Voiture Noire was the most expensive car ever sold when it rolled out of the factory in 2019. It was designed as a tribute to the Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic, one of the rarest and most valuable cars in the world. The car features a sleek and futuristic design, with a handcrafted carbon fiber body and a quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16 engine that produces 1500 horsepower.
5. Ferrari 290 MM 1956 – $22 million
The Ferrari 290 MM is a classic race car that was driven by the likes of Juan Manuel Fangio and Phil Hill during the 1950s. It is powered by a 3.5-liter V12 engine that produces 320 horsepower, and it has a top speed of 175 mph. The car was sold at auction in 2015.
4. Aston Martin DBR1 1956 – $22.5 million
The Aston Martin DBR1 is a classic race car that was driven by the likes of Carroll Shelby and Stirling Moss during the 1950s. It is powered by a 3.0-liter straight-six engine that produces 250 horsepower, and it has a top speed of 180 mph. The car was sold at auction in 2017.
3. Ferrari 290 MM Scaglietti 1956 – $28 million
The Ferrari 290 MM Scaglietti is another classic race car that was driven by the likes of Juan Manuel Fangio and Phil Hill during the 1950s. It is powered by a 3.5-liter V12 engine that produces 320 horsepower, and it has a top speed of 175 mph. The car was sold at auction in 2015.
2. Mercedes-Benz W196R Formula 1 1954 – $29.6 million
The Mercedes-Benz W196R is a Formula 1 race car that was driven by Juan Manuel Fangio during the 1954 and 1955 seasons. It is considered one of the most successful and influential race cars of all time. The car was sold at auction in 2013, and it remains the most expensive Formula 1 car ever sold.
1. Ferrari 335 Sport Scaglietti 1957 – $35.7 million
The Ferrari 335 Sport Scaglietti is a classic race car that was driven by the likes of Stirling Moss and Mike Hawthorn during the 1950s. It is powered by a 4.1-liter V12 engine that produces 400 horsepower, and it has a top speed of 186 mph. The car was sold at auction in 2016.