Absolute Record
| Date | Model year | Car | s/n | Auctioneer | Locale | Original price (US$) | Adjusted price | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2013 | 1954 | Mercedes-Benz W196 | 196 010 00006/54 | Bonhams | Goodwood, West Sussex, United Kingdom | US$29,600,000 | $29,600,000 | ||
| August 21, 2011 | 1957 | Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa | 0666TR | Goodings & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$16,390,000 | $16,727,013 | ||
| May 25, 2013 | 1957 | Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta 'Competizione' | 0320AM | RM Auctions | Tivoli, Lazio, Italy | US$12,812,800 | $12,812,800 | ||
| May 17, 2009 | 1957 | Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa | 0714TR | RM Auctions | Maranello, Emilia-Romagna, Italy | US$12,402,500 | $13,272,041 | ||
| August 19, 2012 | 1936 | Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster | 130949 | Goodings & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$11,770,000 | $11,770,000 | ||
| August 19, 2012 | 1960 | Ferrari 250 GT California LWB Competizione Spyder | 1639 GT | Goodings & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$11,275,000 | $11,275,000 | ||
| August 17, 2012 | 1968 | Ford GT40 | P/1074 | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$11,000,000 | $11,000,000 | ||
| May 18, 2008 | 1961 | Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider | 2377GT | RM Auctions Sotheby's |
Maranello, Emilia-Romagna, Italy | US$10,894,900 | $11,617,298 | ||
| August 21, 2011 | 1931 | Duesenberg Model J Long-Wheelbase Coupe | 2478 | Goodings & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$10,340,000 | $10,552,612 | ||
| November 17, 1987 | 1931 | Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe | 41.141 | Christie's | London, United Kingdom | US$9,800,000 | $19,803,808 | ||
| August 20, 2011 | 1937 | Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster | 154140 | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$9,680,000 | $9,879,041 | ||
| May 20, 2007 | 1962 | Ferrari 330 TRI/LM Spider | 0808 | RM Auctions Sotheby's |
Maranello, Emilia-Romagna, Italy | US$9,281,250 | $10,276,255 | ||
| August 18, 2012 | 1962 | Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder | 3119GT | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$8,580,000 | $8,580,000 | ||
| October 31, 2007 | 1937 | Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster | 4086 | RM Auctions Sotheby's |
London, United Kingdom | US$8,252,201 | $9,136,886 | ||
| January 18, 2013 | 1958 | Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider | 1073 GT | Goodings & Company | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | US$8,250,000 | $8,250,000 | ||
| August 17, 2012 | 1955 | Ferrari 410S | 0594CM | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$8,250,000 | $8,250,000 | ||
| January 18, 2013 | 1960 | Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione | 1905GT | RM Auctions | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | US$8,140,000 | $8,140,000 | ||
| August 17, 2008 | 1937 | Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante Coupe | 57374 | Gooding & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$7,920,000 | $8,445,144 | ||
| June 29, 2012 | 1929 | 4½-Litre Supercharged 'Blower' Bentley Single-Seater | HB 3402 | Bonhams | Goodwood, Sussex, United Kingdom | US$7,906,745 | $7,906,745 | ||
| August 15, 2009 | 1965 | Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe | CSX2601 | Mecum Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$7,685,000 | $8,223,796 | ||
| September 3, 2004 | 1929 | Mercedes-Benz 38/250 SSK | 36045 | Bonhams | Goodwood, Sussex, United Kingdom | US$7,443,070 | $9,046,818 | ||
| December 3, 2007 | 1904 | Rolls-Royce 10 hp Two-Seater | 20154 | Bonhams | London, United Kingdom | US$7,254,290 | $8,031,993 | ||
| August 14, 2010 | 1959 | Ferrari 250 LWB California Spider Competizione | 1603GT | Gooding & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$7,260,000 | $7,643,330 | ||
| May 18, 2008 | 1962 | Ferrari 250 LM | 5845 | RM Auctions Sotheby's |
Maranello, Emilia-Romagna, Italy | US$6,979,225 | $7,441,990 | ||
| August 15, 2010 | 1933 | Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza | 2311218 | Gooding & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$6,710,000 | $7,064,290 | ||
| August 18, 2012 | 1956 | Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' | 0585GT | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$6,710,000 | $6,710,000 | ||
| August 19, 2012 | 1957 | Ferrari 250 GT California LWB Prototype Spyder | 0769 GT | Goodings & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$6,600,000 | $6,600,000 | ||
| May 12, 2012 | 1957 | Ferraris 625 TRC Spider | 0680 MDTR | RM Auctions | Monte Carlo, Monaco | US$6,526,800 | $6,526,800 | ||
| June 15, 1986 | 1931 | Bugatti Royale Berline de Voyager | 41.150 | Kruse International | Reno, Nevada, United States | US$6,500,000 | $13,613,692 | ||
| August 17, 2002 | 1962 | Ferrari 330 TRI/LM Spider | 0808 | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$6,490,000 | $8,283,906 | ||
| August 19, 2012 | 1955 | Ferrari 857 Sport | 0588 M | Goodings & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$6,270,000 | $6,270,000 | ||
| August 19, 2012 | 1928 | Bentley 4½ Litre Le Mans Sports 'Bobtail' | KM3088 | Goodings & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$6,050,000 | $6,050,000 | ||
| August 18, 2012 | 1972 | Porsche 917/10 | 917/10 003 | Mecum | Monterey, California, United States | US$5,830,000 | $5,830,000 | ||
| February 3, 2012 | 1959 | Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider | 1283GT | Artcurial | Paris, France | US$5,740,000 | $5,740,000 | ||
| May 20, 2007 | 1953 | Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta Competizione | 0396 AM | RM Auctions Sotheby's |
Maranello, Emilia-Romagna, Italy | US$5,692,000 | $6,302,216 | ||
| August 20, 2000 | 1966 | Ferrari 330 P3 | 0844 | Christie's | Monterey, California, United States | US$5,616,000 | $7,486,915 | ||
| August 19, 2006 | 1958 | Ferrari 412S | 0744 | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$5,610,000 | $6,388,807 | ||
| January 21, 2007 | 1966 | Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake | CSX 3015 | Barrett-Jackson | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | US$5,500,000 | $6,089,632 | ||
| August 15, 2010 | 1961 | Ferrari 250 SWB Competizione "SEFAC Hot Rod" | 2845 GT | Gooding & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$5,550,000 | $5,843,041 | ||
| August 20, 2011 | 1960 | Ferrari 250 SWB Berlinetta Competizione | 2209GT | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$5,280,000 | $5,388,568 | ||
| August 17, 2012 | 1939 | Horch 853A Special Roadster | 854275 | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$5,170,000 | $5,170,000 | ||
| August 16, 2009 | 1962 | Ferrari 250 SWB California Spider | 3163 GT | Gooding & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$5,115,000 | $5,473,613 | ||
| July 23, 2004 | 1930 | Bentley Speed Six Tourer | HM2868 | Christie's | Le Mans, Sarthe, France | US$5,109,665 | $6,210,638 | ||
| August 15, 2008 | 1960 | Jaguar E2A | E2A | Bonhams | Carmel, California, United States | US$4,957,000 | $5,285,679 | ||
| January 17, 2009 | 1960 | Ferrari 250 SWB California Spider | 1963 GT | Gooding & Company | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | US$4,950,000 | $5,297,045 | ||
| August 18, 2007 | 1959 | Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Competizione Spider | 1451GT | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$4,950,000 | $5,480,669 | ||
| August 14, 2008 | 1939 | Talbot-Lago T150C SS Teardrop coupe | 90120 | Bonhams | Carmel, California, United States | US$4,847,000 | $5,168,385 | ||
| May 21, 2011 | 1955 | Ferrari 375 MM Berlinetta | 0490AM | RM Auctions | Tivoli, Lazio, Italy | US$4,794,720 | $4,893,310 | ||
| August 18, 2012 | 1953 | Ferrari 340 MM Spider | 0350 AM | Goodings & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$4,730,000 | $4,730,000 | ||
| August 14, 2010 | 1962 | Ferrari 375 MM Berlinetta | 0416AM | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$4,620,000 | $4,863,937 | ||
| January 20, 2012 | 1955 | Mercedes-Benz 300SL | 5500208 | Gooding & Company | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | US$4,620,000 | $4,620,000 | ||
| August 20, 2011 | 1939 | Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster | 408383 | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$4,620,000 | $4,714,997 | ||
| October 7, 2011 | 1884 | De Dion, Bouton et Trépardoux Dos-à-Dos Steam Runabout "La Marquise" | 6 | RM Auctions | Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States | US$4,620,000 | $4,714,997 | ||
| October 27, 2010 | 1964 | Aston Martin DB5 | DB5/1486/R | RM Auctions | London, United Kingdom | US$4,620,000 | $4,863,937 | ||
| August 14, 2010 | 1938 | Talbot-Lago T150C Lago Speciale Teardrop Coupe | 90034 | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$4,608,500 | $4,851,830 | ||
| August 19, 2007 | 1931 | Bentley 4 Litre "The Green Hornet" | SM3916 | Gooding & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$4,510,000 | $4,993,499 | ||
| August 14, 2008 | 1961 | Ferrari 250 SWB Berlinetta | 3087 GT | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$4,510,000 | $4,809,040 | ||
| August 18, 2012 | 1957 | Ferrari 500 TRC | 0662 MDTR | Goodings & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$4,510,000 | $4,510,000 | ||
| May 21, 2011 | 1938 | Talbot-Lago T150C SS Teardrop Coupé | 90112 | RM Auctions | Tivoli, Lazio, Italy | US$4,475,072 | $4,567,089 | ||
| March 9, 2012 | 1973 | Porsche 917/30 | 917/30 004 | Goodings & Co. | Amelia Island, Florida, United States | US$4,400,000 | $4,400,000 | ||
| August 19, 2007 | 1959 | Ferrari 250 GT California | 1431GT | Goodings & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$4,455,000 | $4,932,602 | ||
| January 21, 2006 | 1950 | GM Futurliner | 011 | Barrett-Jackson | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | US$4,320,000 | $4,919,723 | ||
| March 12, 2011 | 1952 | Ferrari 340 Mexico Coupe | 0224AT | RM Auctions | Amelia Island, Florida, United States | US$4,290,000 | $4,378,212 | ||
| May 15, 2004 | 1935 | Duesenberg SJ Speedster "Mormon Meteor" | N/A | Gooding & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$4,455,000 | $5,414,913 | ||
| February 7, 2009 | 1937 | Bugatti Type 57S Atalante | 57502 | Bonhams | Paris, France | US$4,408,575 | $4,717,661 | ||
| August 16, 2009 | 1933 | Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Castagna Drop Head Coupe | 2311214 | Gooding & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$4,180,000 | $4,473,060 | ||
| August 28, 1999 | 1937 | Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Pinin Farina Cabriolet | 412012 | Christie's | Monterey, California, United States | US$4,072,500 | $5,612,500 | ||
| October 29, 2008 | 1997 | McLaren F1 | 065 | RM Auctions | London, United Kingdom | US$4,058,120 | $4,327,198 | ||
| August 12, 2010 | 1970 | Porsche 917 Interserie Spyder | 917 026 | Bonhams | Carmel, California, United States | US$3,967,000 | $4,176,459 | ||
| January 21, 2012 | 1959 | Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider | 1505GT | Gooding & Company | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | US$3,905,000 | $3,905,000 | ||
| August 26, 2001 | 1956 | Ferrari 410 Sport | 0596 CM | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$3,822,500 | $4,956,104 | ||
| May 1, 2010 | 1962 | Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet | SA3309 | RM Auctions | Monte Carlo, Monaco | US$3,799,600 | $4,000,220 | ||
| August 20, 2011 | 1935 | Mercedes-Benz 500K Roadster | 105380 | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$3,767,500 | $3,844,968 | ||
| January 23, 2010 | 1956 | Jaguar D-Type | XKD528 | Gooding & Company | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | US$3,740,000 | $3,937,473 | ||
| August 18, 2012 | 1953 | Jaguar C-Type | XKC-050 | Goodings & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$3,725,000 | $3,725,000 | ||
| August 20, 2005 | 1938 | Talbot-Lago Lago Special Teardrop Coupe | 90034 | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$3,685,000 | $4,331,712 | ||
| August 18, 2012 | 1955 | Aston Martin DB3S | DB3S104 | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$3,685,000 | $3,685,000 | ||
| March 9, 2012 | 1955 | Porsche 550/1500 RS Spyder | 550-0062 | Goodings & Co. | Amelia Island, Florida, United States | US$3,685,000 | $3,685,000 | ||
| August 20, 2011 | 1952 | Ferrari 340 Mexico Berlinetta | 0226AT | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$3,685,000 | $3,760,771 | ||
| May 18, 2008 | 1958 | Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider | 0923GT | RM Auctions Sotheby's |
Maranello, Emilia-Romagna, Italy | US$3,659,838 | $3,902,507 | ||
| August 17, 2008 | 1959 | Ferrari 250 LWB California Spider | 1489GT | Gooding & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$3,630,000 | $3,870,691 | ||
| May 20, 2007 | 1970 | Ferrari 512S | 1006 | RM Auctions Sotheby's |
Maranello, Emilia-Romagna, Italy | US$3,616,800 | $4,004,542 | ||
| October 26, 2011 | 1958 | Ferrari 250 GT LWB 'Tour de France' Berlinetta | 1039GT | RM Auctions | Battersea, London, United Kingdom | US$3,606,400 | $3,680,555 | ||
| May 1, 2010 | 1962 | Ferrari 250 SWB Berlinetta | 3401GT | RM Auctions | Monte Carlo, Monaco | US$3,571,624 | $3,760,207 | ||
| August 18, 2012 | 1960 | Porsche RS60 | 718-060 | Goodings & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$3,465,000 | $3,465,000 | ||
| August 20, 2011 | 1959 | Ferrari 250 GT LWB California | 1215GT | Goodings & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$3,355,000 | $3,423,986 | ||
| August 19, 2007 | 1884 | De Dion, Bouton et Trépardoux Dos-à-Dos Steam Runabout "La Marquise" | 6 | Goodings & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$3,520,000 | $3,897,365 | ||
| May 1, 2010 | 1960 | Maserati Tipo 61 | 2470 | RM Auctions | Monte Carlo, Monaco | US$3,343,648 | $3,520,193 | ||
| February 10, 2003 | 1929 | Mercedes-Benz SSK Roadster | 36045 | Artcurial | Paris, France | US$3,329,087 | $4,154,734 | ||
| May 20, 2007 | 1966 | Ferrari Dino 206SP | 008 | RM Auctions Sotheby's |
Maranello, Emilia-Romagna, Italy | US$3,315,400 | $3,670,830 | ||
| August 16, 2009 | 1935 | Duesenberg SJ Roadster | 2596 | Gooding & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$3,300,000 | $3,531,363 | ||
| August 14, 2010 | 1949 | Delahaye Type 175S Roadster | 815023 | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$3,300,000 | $3,474,241 | ||
| February 25, 2012 | 1912 | Oldsmobile Limited Five-Passenger Touring | 64626 | RM Auctions | Boca Raton, Florida | US$3,300,000 | $3,300,000 | ||
| August 15, 2010 | 1995 | McLaren F1 | 062 | Gooding & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$3,250,000 | $3,421,601 | ||
| March 9, 2012 | 1974 | Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.14 | 911 460 9016 (R9) | Goodings & Co. | Amelia Island, Florida, United States | US$3,245,000 | $3,245,000 | ||
| January 29, 2005 | 1954 | Oldsmobile F-88 | E54S003701 | Barrett-Jackson | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | US$3,240,000 | $3,808,615 | ||
| May 18, 2008 | 1971 | Ferrari 512M | 1024 | RM Auctions Sotheby's |
Maranello, Emilia-Romagna, Italy | US$3,234,275 | $3,448,727 | ||
| June 28, 2005 | 2004 | Ferrari F2004 | 234 | Sotheby's | Maranello, Emilia-Romagna, Italy | US$3,200,670 | $3,762,382 | ||
| May 1, 2010 | 1958 | Ferrari 250 GT LWB Tour de France | 0925GT | RM Auctions | Monte Carlo, Monaco | US$3,191,664 | $3,360,185 | ||
| January 20, 2006 | 1934 | Packard Twelve Runabout Speedster | 902052 | RM Auctions | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | US$3,190,000 | $3,632,851 | ||
| August 17, 2008 | 2009 | Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport | 1 | Gooding & Company | Pebble Beach, California, United States | US$3,190,000 | $3,401,516 | ||
| October 31, 2012 | 1959 | Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta Tour de France | 1335GT | Gooding & Company | Battersea, London, United Kingdom | US$3,165,400 | $3,165,400 | ||
| May 20, 2007 | 1953 | Ferrari 340 MM Competition Spyder | 0268 AM | RM Auctions Sotheby's |
Maranello, Emilia-Romagna, Italy | US$3,164,700 | $3,503,975 | ||
| February 7, 2009 | 1913 | Bugatti Type 18 5-litre Sports Two-seater | 474 | Bonhams | Paris, France | US$3,131,475 | $3,351,023 | ||
| August 20, 2011 | 1936 | Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Coupe | 130944 | RM Auctions | Monterey, California, United States | US$3,080,000 | $3,143,331 | ||
| January 21, 2006 | 1954 | Pontiac Bonneville Special | 50175932 | Barrett-Jackson | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States | US$3,024,000 | $3,443,806 |
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