Cars for Those Who Have No Money Worries

These are the top 10 most expensive cars ever made by renowned brands like Ferrari, Bugatti, Aston Martin, Jaguar, and Mercedes Benz.

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The Ferrari, Jaguar, and Aston Martin classic cars are dreams of many. Unfortunately, these cars come with a price tag that only suits the wealthy.

Currently, the prices of classic cars continue to rise. In fact, classic cars have become one of the best investment assets.

Let’s take a look at the top 10 most expensive cars ever sold by each brand in the list below.

1. Ferrari 250 GTO 1964

Date sold: 8/14/2014

Selling price: £29.3 million ($37.5 million)

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Ferrari is one of the most sought-after brands in the world of classic cars. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the Ferrari 250 GTO 1964 was sold for such a high price and made it onto this list.

There were only a few Ferrari 250 GTOs ever produced and sold worldwide. The 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is even more special as it won the World GT Championships.

2. Mercedes Benz W196 1954

Date sold: 7/12/2013

Selling price: £23.5 million ($30 million)

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In the past, the Mercedes Benz W196 1954 was an icon in the world of racing cars. In the 12 races it participated in, the 1954 Mercedes Benz W196 won 9 times.

The driver of this car was also special, as it was Juan Manuel Fangio, a legendary racer who won the world championship 5 times.

3. Jaguar D-Type 1955

Date sold: 8/19/2016

Selling price: £16.8 million ($21.5 million)

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The Jaguar D-Type 1955 is the most expensive British car ever sold worldwide. It is also the most expensive British car on this list.

The illustrious history of the Jaguar D-Type 1955 includes winning the Le Mans 24 Hour race for 3 consecutive years from 1955 to 1957.

4. Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe 1932

Date sold: 11/17/1987

Selling price: £15.9 million ($20.4 million)

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The Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe 1932 is equipped with one of the largest car engine cylinders in the world. The “heart” of the Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe 1932 is a 12.7-liter engine.

Unlike the other cars on this list, the Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe 1932 made headlines 20 years ago. At that time, the car was actually priced at £7.5 million ($9.6 million). However, the selling price of the car doubled due to inflation in 1987. That is why it is included in this list.

5. Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider 1939

Date sold: 8/20/2016

Selling price: £15.3 million ($19.6 million)

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The Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider 1939 was designed for sports racing events such as the Mille Miglia. The car is equipped with a 2.9-liter engine and has two superchargers.

When it was auctioned in August 2016, the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider 1939 became the most expensive pre-World War II car in the world.

6. Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato 1962

Date sold: 12/10/2015

Selling price: £11.1 million ($14.2 million)

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The Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato 1962 first appeared at the London Motor Show in 1960. It is essentially an enhanced lightweight version of the Aston Martin DB4 developed by Zagato in Italy.

When it was sold on 10/12/2015, the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato 1962 became the most expensive British car in the world, surpassing the iconic McLaren F1.

7. Shelby 260 Cobra 1962

Date sold: 8/19/2016

Selling price: £10.6 million ($13.6 million)

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The Shelby 260 Cobra 1962 is the most expensive American car ever sold worldwide, surpassing the Ford GT. It is also the first Shelby Cobra produced.

8. Ford GT40 1968

Date sold: 8/17/2012

Selling price: £8.8 million ($11.3 million)

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Ford GT is one of the prominent models in the racing world. The 1962 Ford GT40 won the Le Mans 24 Hour race 4 times in a row, from 1966 to 1969.

9. Duesenberg Model J Long Wheelbase Coupe 1931

Date sold: 8/21/2011

Selling price: £8.5 million ($10.9 million)

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The Duesenberg Model J Long Wheelbase Coupe is an extremely rare American car, affectionately known as “Duesy”. In a span of 8 years, only 500 Duesenberg Model J Long Wheelbase Coupes were custom-built for wealthy customers.

10. Porsche 956 1982

Date sold: 8/17/2015

Selling price: £7.9 million ($10.1 million)

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The Porsche 911 may be the dream car for many speed enthusiasts. However, the 1982 Porsche 956 is the most expensive car ever made by Porsche. When it was launched, the Porsche 956 set a record for completing the Nurburgring race track in just 6 minutes and 11 seconds.

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