A number of cars are created more for collectors than for daily use. In such cars, all the best - bold fantasies, expensive materials, advanced technologies have been introduced. We will talk about the most expensive models in the history of automotive industry in this article.
Ferrari 250 GTO 1962 release - 52 million dollars
For the money, an anonymous collector in 2013 bought a sample from the previous owner, Papalardo floor collector from Connecticut. Models of this series were produced from 1962 to 1964 and are valued due to their rich history events. The sample sold in 1963 was the first in the race "Tour de France", and in 1964-65 became the winner in the high-speed race to the skemruss. Total Ferrari 250 GTO produced 39 pcs. All of them bought by famous athletes, artists or rarity collectors. Characteristics of the machine are impressive today - the car accelerates in 6 seconds to 100 km, the engine is 302 hp, the maximum speed is 280 km / h.
Bugatti Type 57Sc Atlantic - 38 million dollars
Heavenly Blue Bugatti sold for the marked sum in 2010. The car was produced by the French automotive industry company Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. Total made 3 cars, two of which today are still on the go. The value of the car influenced the name of the first owner - Viktor Rothschild. The car accelerated to the incredible speed for that time - 200 km / h. The hull is made of magnesium and aluminum alloy, which is easily ease and fire hazard. Due to the specific properties of the material, the details of the housing are not welded, but connected with rivets. In the 30s, the car was considered a standard of luxury in the automotive industry.
Ferrari 335 Sport Scaglietti - 35, 7 million dollars
A total of 4 cars were released. The sample sold was made in 1957 and participated in all prestigious races of that time. It is known that in 1958 he won the Cuba Grand Prix and first developed the speed of more than 200 km / h in one round on the races of Le Mana. The cost of the car was also raised due to the fact that the most famous races of 50-60 years were sitting behind his wheel, including Stirling Moss. The car was made only for competitions and not sold for private use. The last 40 years the model was in a private collection. The new owner remained unknown.
MERCEDES W196 - $ 28.6 million
Racing car in 1913 sold at auction anonymous seller. The sample of 1954 of the release took part in the "Formula 1" races and in 1954 - 1955 and won 9 races from 12. A car engine was installed on the car, which was used on fighters BF109 in World War II. Mercedes W196 was the first car that the company has developed after the war specifically for racing. Over two years, only 15 cars of several modifications have been built, which showed excellent results. But in 1955, after a terrible catastrophe, Mercedes refused to develop racing models and returned to them only in the 1980s. All remaining models are sold out for huge amounts.
Ferrari 365 P BERLINETTA SPECIALE - 23.5 million dollars
The rarest car was released in 1966 in just one instance. The car is characterized by construction. This is a triple car in which the steering wheel is on the axis of the car. On the sides, a little behind, there are two more seats. Above the head is a panoramic hatch. The speed of 100 km / h is developing in just 4.9 seconds. This is the first Ferrari sample with a 12-cylinder engine. Drived only 7900 km, which is not surprising for the car with such a price. 
As can be seen, in the top five most expensive cars, not the latest supercars, but "old men" with a decent story. The list is relative, because many transactions are not advertised.
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