1. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe – $143 million
2. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO – $70 million
3. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO – $48.4 million
4. 1962-64 Ferrari 250 GTO – $44 million
5. 1957 Ferrari 335 S – $35.7 million
6. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 – $29.6 million
7. 1956 Ferrari 290 MM – $28 million
8. 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 NART Spider – $27.5 million
9. 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale – $26.4 million
10. 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 – $22.6 million

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This top list shows the top 10 most expensive cars of all time. Some cars are more than just machines—they’re masterpieces of engineering, design, and racing history. Topping the list is the legendary 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe, which sold for an astonishing $143 million, making it the most expensive car ever sold.

Following that is the 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO, a rare and highly sought-after model that fetched $70 million in a private sale. Not far behind is another version, the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, which sold for $48.4 million at auction. In fact, Ferrari dominates this top 10 list, with several other models like the 1962–64 Ferrari 250 GTO ($44 million), 1957 Ferrari 335 S ($35.7 million), and 1956 Ferrari 290 MM ($28 million) appearing among the most valuable.

Other notable entries include the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196, a Grand Prix winner that sold for $29.6 million, and the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 NART Spider, valued at $27.5 million due to its rarity and beauty. Completing the list are the 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale ($26.4 million) and the 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 ($22.6 million).

These iconic vehicles aren’t just transportation—they’re history on wheels, combining performance, prestige, and passion in every detail.