Statistics About The Most Expensive Car At Auction

In this post, we explore the staggering world of automotive auctions, where millions of dollars change hands for some of the most iconic and rare vehicles ever produced. From record-breaking sales to historical gems, the statistics reveal the eye-watering prices paid for these prized automobiles.

Statistic 1

"The most expensive car ever sold at auction fetched $48.4 million."

Statistic 2

"A 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 sold at auction for a cool $29.6 million in 2013."

Statistic 3

"The cheapest price for a car at the top-10 most expensive cars ever sold at auction is $16,390,000."

Statistic 4

"The 1935 Duesenberg SSJ auctioned for $22 million in 2018."

Statistic 5

"The third most expensive car ever sold at auction was a 1957 Ferrari 335 Sport Scaglietti. It sold for $35.7 million in 2016."

Statistic 6

"Only 7% of the cars set for auction at Pebble Beach in 2019 sold for more than $1 million."

Statistic 7

"A 1963 Aston Martin DP215 sold for $21.455 million in 2018."

Statistic 8

"A 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 was sold for $22.5 million in 2017."

Statistic 9

"The 1932 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe sold for $9,800,000 in 1987."

Statistic 10

"A 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider was auctioned for $19,800,000 in 2016."

Statistic 11

"A 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T Spider was auctioned off for $27,500,000 in 2013."

Statistic 12

"A 1955 Jaguar D-Type was sold for $21,780,000 in 2016."

Statistic 13

"A 1964 Ferrari 250 LM was sold for $17,600,000 in 2015."

Statistic 14

"A 1931 Bugatti Royale Type 41 Kellner sold for $9.8 million in 1987."

Statistic 15

"A 1954 Ferrari 375-Plus Spider Competizione sold at auction for $18,400,177 in 2014."

Statistic 16

"The 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Prototype sold for $16.39 million in 2011."

The statistics on the most expensive cars ever sold at auction highlight the staggering amounts of money exchanged in the collector car market. With prices reaching tens of millions of dollars, these sales exemplify the value placed on rare and iconic vehicles. The data also reveals the continued appeal of classic car models from prestigious brands such as Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, and Aston Martin among affluent collectors. The auction results underscore the exclusivity of the top-tier collector car market, where only a select few cars command prices in the eight or nine-figure range.