Think of the world’s most expensive cars and your mind might immediately go to modern, high-performance models like the Ferarri Enzo, Bugatti Veyron or the Pagani Zonda. However, despite attracting multimillion-pound prices, these cars barely command a fraction of the sums achieved by more classic and exclusive models. For example, the $4.8 million required for a one-of-29 Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita wouldn’t even get you into to the top 100 most expensive cars ever sold.
Mercedes-Benz W196 - $29,600,000 This amazing Mercedes grand prix car is the second appearance from the three-pointed star in our list, and what a car it is. Raced by Juan Manuel Fangio, it won the German and Swiss Grands Prix in 1954. It was the most expensive car ever sold at auction at the time of the sale in 2013. Source: Bonhams 7. Ferrari 290 MM - $28,050,000 More Ferrari racing history makes it into the upper end of our list.