Most Expensive and Iconic Historic Cars
The Historic Automobile Group International collects data and research along with publishing market indices on some of the some of the most expensive and iconic motor cars they can get their hands on. So which cars of have the title of being among the most expensive cars of all time? Read on to find out…
The 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO was sold in 2014 at the Bonhams Quail Auction where it went for a record breaking US$34, 650, 000. This put Ferrari back in the top spot for the most expensive car sold at an auction; nicely timed for the 26th anniversary year of the death of Enzo Ferrari. Over the past eight decades, cars belonging to Ferrari have dominated the market of iconic and rare cars more than they did in motorsports.
The 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 Silver Arrow happens to be among the most famous of all cars in the world as it was driven by one of the most well-known of all racing drivers, Sir Stirling Moss, in the 1955 Belgian GP. Only 14 of the cars were made, with 10 of them still being in existence today. The car sold in 2014 at Bonhams for US$31.6 million, including premiums and commission.
Only 10 of the Ferrari 275 GTB/4 S Nart Spider cars were made and the one belonging to Eddie Smith Snr. sold at RM Auctions in 2013 for US $27, 700,000. When the car had been fully restored it was stunning and it came with more than just looks, it features a V12 engine that offered 300bhp.
The 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale was auctioned in 2014 by RM Auctions and the car sold for US$26, 400, 000. It was hand built with aluminium bodywork and came with a V12 engine producing 320 horsepower.
The V12 4.9 litre Ferrari 375 - One of the most expensive cars to be sold at auction was a V12 4.9 litre Ferrari 375 than ran in the Mille Miglia. The car was neglected and half forgotten about and key parts along with the engine were separated. The body of the car was stolen and this resulted in a legal dispute that went on for many decades. Finally, thanks to mediation by Bonhams auction house, all of the original parts were reunited and it was restored to its original condition before being sold at US$16, 380,895. This puts it firmly among the top 10 most valuable cars to have sold in an auction.
