Generally, vintage, sports, and luxury cars are the most valuable due to their uniqueness and rarity. An example of this is the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe, which sold for a record-breaking $143 million in 2022.
Ownership by famous individuals can also significantly increase the value of these vehicles. During auctions, it is difficult to predict the final prices of these cars until the hammer falls. Here is a list of 12 cars owned by famous people that sold for astonishingly high prices.
Princess Diana – Ford Escort RS Turbo
Diana, the former Princess of Wales, owned a black Ford Escort RS Turbo in the late 1980s. This iconic car was sold for an astonishing £650,000.
Steve McQueen – Porsche 917K
McQueen, a famous actor and car enthusiast, owned a Porsche 917K. This car became famous for its role in the movie “LeMans” and was sold for $14 million.
Clark Gable – Mercedes-Benz 300SL
Gable, a renowned actor, owned a Mercedes-Benz 300SL. This car was sold for $1.85 million.
Carroll Shelby – AC Cobra 427 Super Snake
Shelby, an automotive designer and racing driver, owned an AC Cobra 427 Super Snake. This car was sold for $5.94 million.
Sean Connery – Aston Martin DB5
Connery, the original James Bond, owned an Aston Martin DB5. This car was sold for $2,425,000.
Paul Newman – Chevrolet Corvette
Newman, a legendary actor and racing driver, owned a race-prepared Chevrolet Corvette. This car was sold for $275,000.
Andy Warhol – Ferrari 857
Warhol, a famous artist, owned a 1955 Ferrari 857 Sport. This rare Ferrari was sold for $6.27 million.
Fred Astaire – Ferrari 750 Monza Spyder by Scaglietti
Astaire, a renowned dancer, was associated with a 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spyder. This car was sold for $2.53 million in 2011.
Elvis Presley – Mercedes 600 Pullman
Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, owned a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman. This car was sold for $288,888 at a charity auction.
Buster Posey – 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute
Posey, a professional baseball player, owned a Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute. This car was sold for $550,000.
Burt Reynolds – Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Reynolds, a famous actor, owned a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. This car was sold for approximately $500,000.
Alan Shepard – 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Shepard, the first American to fly into space, owned a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. This car was sold for $308,000.
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