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Incredible Cars that Ruled the Auctions

Auctions happen worldwide for some of the most valuable items, including cars. The passion for cars makes the car auctions are a whole different ball game!
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Published on February 8, 2022

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    Auctions are some of the most awaited events that occur throughout the year. Local auctions happen when people take out their cash for classic and functional cars. It's like a battlefield where it's every person for itself. Auctions happen for high-end modern cars as well as classic cars well. These auctions have witnessed some of the most insane prices that one could pay for the cars, and we shall look into all these cars!

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    1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

    Sold at: $48.4 million

    The most expensive car to be ever sold in an auction happens to be this red beauty – the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. The car was sold by Scaglietti

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    1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta

    Sold at: $38.1 million

    Another Ferrari car is coming in hot, this time, it's the Berlinetta. The car won three consecutive FIA World GT Championships.

    1957 Ferrari 335 Sport Scaglietti

    Sold at: $35.7 million

    The third Ferrari car on the list, this car is considered one of the most beautifully designed cars in history. The car won the 1957 World Manufacturers Championship.

    1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R

    Sold at: $29.6 million

    The car was sold as-it-is, with a few dents but a true champion car mark. The car captured consecutive drivers' championships!

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    1956 Ferrari 290 MM

    Sold at: $28 million

    The car was specially made for five-time Formula 1 champion Juan Manuel Fangio. Another version of this car was sold at $22 million.

    1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 NART Spider

    Sold at: $27.5 million

    The car consisted of a V12 engine that provided a horsepower of 300 massive in 1967.

    1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale

    Sold at: $26.4 million

    The car's engine had a horsepower of 320, much better than its competitors. This version was refined to the regular 275; thus, the increased HP.

    1956 Aston Martin DBR1

    Sold at: $22.5 million

    This happens to be the most successful race car in the history of Aston Martin, winning the prestigious Le Mans in 1959!

    1956 Ferrari 290 MM

    Sold at: $22 million

    The car won at the 1956 Millie Miglia, a specifically designed race. Out of the 4 models, 3 remain as of now.

    1935 Duesenberg SSJ

    Sold at: $22 million

    The SSJ consists of a duel supercharged and inline-eight-cylinder engine, which provides a horsepower of 400! The car is an icon.

    1955 Jaguar D-Type

    Sold at: $21.7 million

    The car won the 1956 Le Mans and wooed the world. It consists of an inline-six-cylinder engine that provides a horsepower of 250.

    1963 Aston Martin DP215

    Sold at: $21 million

    The DP215 is the first car in the world that reaches a record of 300 km/h or 198.6 mph! The car was a phenomenon.

    The passion people have for cars across the world; classic cars will continue to draw such incredible bids in the future.

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