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What are 10 of the most expensive cars ever sold at auction?
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Six out of the top ten most expensive cars ever sold at auction are Ferraris, with the most expensive vehicle on our list selling for over US$48 million
Diving into the world of luxury classic cars, we're letting you know the makes and models of the ten most valuable vehicles ever to go under the hammer, plus how much they sold for.
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1. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
Above 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (Photo: RM Sotheby’s)
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (Photo: RM Sotheby’s)
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Price: US$48,405,000
Sold by: RM Sotheby’s
Date: August 2018
2. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
Above 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (Photo: Bonhams)
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (Photo: Bonhams)
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Price: US$38,115,000
Sold by: Bonhams
Date: August 2014
3. 1957 Ferrari 335S
Above 1957 Ferrari 335S (Photo: Artcurial)
1957 Ferrari 335S (Photo: Artcurial)
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Price: US$35,711,359
Sold by: Artcurial
Date: February 2016
4. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196
Above 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 (Photo: Bonhams)
1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 (Photo: Bonhams)
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Price: US$29,600,000
Sold by: Bonhams
Date: July 2013
5. 1956 Ferrari 290 MM
Above 1956 Ferrari 290 MM (Photo: Getty Images)
1956 Ferrari 290 MM (Photo: Getty Images)
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Price: US$28,050,000
Sold by: RM Sotheby's
Date: December 2015
6. 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider
Above 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider (Photo: RM Auctions)
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider (Photo: RM Auctions)
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Price: US$27,500,000
Sold by: RM Auctions
Date: August 2013
7. 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale
Above 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale (Photo: RM Auctions)
1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale (Photo: RM Auctions)
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Price: US$26,400,000
Sold by: RM Auctions
Date: August 2014
8. 1956 Aston Martin DBR1
Above Aston Martin DBR1 (Photo: RM Sotheby's)
Aston Martin DBR1 (Photo: RM Sotheby's)
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Price: US$22,550,000
Sold by: RM Sotheby's
Date: August 2017
9. 1935 Duesenberg SSJ
Above 1935 Duesenberg SSJ
1935 Duesenberg SSJ
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Price: US$22,000,000
Sold by: Gooding & Co
Date: August 2018
10. 1955 Jaguar D-Type
Above 1955 Jaguar D-Type (Photo: Getty Images)
1955 Jaguar D-Type (Photo: Getty Images)
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Price: US$21,780,000
Sold by: RM Sotheby's
Date: August 2016
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