GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Expensive And Rarest Car In The World

The most expensive and rarest car in the world is a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, with only 39 ever produced and sold for tens of millions of dollars at auction.

Last Updated: June 17, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we explore the realm of luxury and exclusivity in the automotive world by delving into the staggering prices and rarity of some of the most sought-after cars in existence. From record-breaking auction sales to limited production numbers, these statistics showcase the extreme value placed on these elite vehicles.

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"The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is currently the most expensive car ever sold at auction, fetching $48.4 million in 2018"

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"The Bugatti La Voiture Noire, priced at $18.7 million, is the most expensive new car ever sold."

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"The Rolls-Royce Sweptail, priced at $13 million, was the most expensive car before Bugatti La Voiture Noire took the title."

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"Only one unit of the Rolls-Royce Sweptail was ever made."

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"The 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe, which sold for $8.7 million in 1987, is one of the rarest cars with only six produced."

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"The 1956 Aston Martin DBR1, sold for $22.5 million in 2017, is the most expensive British car ever sold publicly."

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"The Bugatti Centodieci, worth about $9 million, is limited to just 10 units."

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"The 1954 Mercedes W196, sold for $29.6 million in 2013, is the most expensive German car ever sold at an auction."

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"The 1968 Ford GT40, sold for $11 million in 2012, is the most expensive American car ever sold at auction."

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"The Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, priced at $4.8 million, is exceptionally rare with just two made."

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"The 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California, sold for $18 million in 2015, is one of the rarest cars with around 100 units produced."

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"A 1962 Shelby Cobra CSX2000, sold for $13.75 million in 2020, holds a record for the most expensive American car at auction."

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"Pagani Zonda Hp Barchetta, priced at $17.5 million, held the record as the most expensive car in the world until the Bugatti La Voiture Noire."

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"The Aston Martin One-77 is one of the most expensive British cars with a price tag of $1.4 million and is limited to 77 units."

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"The Lamborghini Veneno costs $4.5 million and only three exclusive units were made available for purchase."

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"The McLaren F1, originally sold for about $970,000 in the 90s, has seen units auction for up to $19.8 million due to its rarity."

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"The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport was once priced at $2.7 million; only 30 units were made."

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"The Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio, costing $3 million, is extremely rare with only six made."

In conclusion, the world of rare and expensive cars is one of exclusivity and remarkable value, as evidenced by the staggering prices fetched by iconic models such as the Ferrari 250 GTO, Bugatti La Voiture Noire, and Rolls-Royce Sweptail. The limited production numbers and historical significance of these automobiles contribute to their allure, with collectors and enthusiasts willing to pay millions for a piece of automotive history. From British to American, German to Italian, the diversity of the high-end car market showcases the global appeal of luxury vehicles and the extraordinary levels of craftsmanship and engineering involved in their creation.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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