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The 100 most valuable cars for sale at Monterey Car Week

By Mike Hanlon
August 09, 2017
The 100 most valuable cars for sale at Monterey Car Week
Over 100 cars are expected to fetch more than $1 million when the hammer falls at Monterey Car Week
Over 100 cars are expected to fetch more than $1 million when the hammer falls at Monterey Car Week
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The first of just five DBR1 cars built. The RM Sotheby's press release calls it "the most important Aston Martin ever produced." Only five were made, and between them they won the 24 Hour of Le Mans and the World Sportscar Championship in 1959. The Aston Martin DBR1 is headed for auction at Monterey and expectations are of a sale price in excess of $20 million. See our extensive feature on this car.
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The first of just five DBR1 cars built. The RM Sotheby's press release calls it "the most important Aston Martin ever produced." Only five were made, and between them they won the 24 Hour of Le Mans and the World Sportscar Championship in 1959. The Aston Martin DBR1 is headed for auction at Monterey and expectations are of a sale price in excess of $20 million. See our extensive feature on this car.
This 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Offener Tourenwagen sold for $1,430,000 in 2014, and has subsequently had a full restoration. The rare and elegant touring car version of the famed 500 K, just four Tourenwagens are known to survive and the quality of the restoration was attested by a class award at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Official Auction Description: RM-Sothebys Lot 246
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This 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Offener Tourenwagen sold for $1,430,000 in 2014, and has subsequently had a full restoration. The rare and elegant touring car version of the famed 500 K, just four Tourenwagens are known to survive and the quality of the restoration was attested by a class award at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Official Auction Description: RM-Sothebys Lot 246
Given the rise of the Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster, it seems likely that the Cabriolet A, B and C versions will follow a similar price trajectory. This 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sport Cabriolet A can be expected to fetch more than $3 million. Official Auction Description: RM-Sothebys Lot 257
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Given the rise of the Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster, it seems likely that the Cabriolet A, B and C versions will follow a similar price trajectory. This 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sport Cabriolet A can be expected to fetch more than $3 million. Official Auction Description: RM-Sothebys Lot 257
This 1980 Ferrari 312 T5 Formula 1 car was Jody Scheckter's main car in the 1980 season following his 1979 title win. Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 45
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This 1980 Ferrari 312 T5 Formula 1  car was Jody Scheckter's main car in the 1980 season following his 1979 title win. Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 45
This 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight retains its original aluminum coachwork and matching-numbers alloy engine, so it is as authentic and original as possible. These cars are rare with only 12 having been produced by the Jaguar factory. The most recent example to reach auction was in January 2017 when an identical car sold for $7,370,000. Official Auction Description: Bonhams Lot 52
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This 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight retains its original aluminum coachwork and matching-numbers alloy engine, so it is as authentic and original as possible. These cars are rare with only 12 having been produced by the Jaguar factory. The most recent example to reach auction was in January 2017 when an identical car sold for $7,370,000. Official Auction Description: Bonhams Lot 52
The McLaren F1 already began trashing established auction norms early in its life, and the price at auction has already climbed past the $10 million mark even though the car is just over 20 years old. Only 64 road-legal F1s were ever built and this car is one of just seven F1s federalized by Ameritech for legal road use in the United States. Hence, it is expected to push the sale price beyond $15 million and maybe even past $20 million. If it goes beyond that price, it will threaten the auction record for the most expensive British car at auction (a Le-Mans-winning Jaguar D-Type that fetched $21,780,000). The car is also expected to become the most expensive modern car at auction, beating the $13,750,000 paid for a 1998 McLaren F1 'LM-Specification' achieved during Monterey Car Week in 2015. Official Auction Description: Bonhams Lot 73
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The McLaren F1 already began trashing established auction norms early in its life, and the price at auction has already climbed past the $10 million mark even though the car is just over 20 years old. Only 64 road-legal F1s were ever built and this car is one of just seven F1s federalized by Ameritech for legal road use in the United States. Hence, it is expected to push the sale price beyond $15 million and maybe even past $20 million. If it goes beyond that price, it will threaten the auction record for the most expensive British car at auction (a Le-Mans-winning Jaguar D-Type that fetched $21,780,000). The car is also expected to become the most expensive modern car at auction, beating the $13,750,000 paid for a 1998 McLaren F1 'LM-Specification' achieved during Monterey Car Week in 2015. Official Auction Description: Bonhams Lot 73
A rare car that was at the very pinnacle of Ferrari's offerings. One of 35 Ferrari 400 Superamericas built and one of just 35 Aerodynamicos built. An award-winning car that can be expected to push the model record of $4.4 million set at Amelia Island in 2016
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A rare car that was at the very pinnacle of Ferrari's offerings. One of 35 Ferrari 400 Superamericas built and one of just 35 Aerodynamicos built.  An award-winning car that can be expected to push the model record of $4.4 million set at Amelia Island in 2016
There is no published estimate for this 1958 Ferrari 250 GT 'Tour De France'model but the model record stands at $13,200,000 (see the Top 100 most valuable cars of all time) and recent sales of the model include $7,862,554 in September, 2014, $7,273,054 in September, 2015 and $6,710,000 at Monterey in 2012. Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 85
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There is no published estimate for this 1958 Ferrari 250 GT 'Tour De France'model but the model record stands at $13,200,000 (see the Top 100 most valuable cars of all time) and recent sales of the model include $7,862,554 in September, 2014, $7,273,054 in September, 2015 and $6,710,000 at Monterey in 2012. Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 85
One of two identical 1958 Lister-Jaguar 'Knobbly' race cars delivered to noted sportsman Briggs Cunningham in 1958, the other car sold for $1,980,000 during Monterey Car Week 2013, then in May, 2014 in Monaco, it sold again for €1,176,000 million ($1,618,363). Official Auction Description: MecumLot F75
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One of two identical 1958 Lister-Jaguar 'Knobbly' race cars delivered to noted sportsman Briggs Cunningham in 1958, the other car sold for $1,980,000 during Monterey Car Week 2013, then in May, 2014 in Monaco, it sold again for €1,176,000 million ($1,618,363). Official Auction Description: MecumLot F75
One of the stars of Monterey Car Week (August 11-17) auctions this year will be a rare and brutally powerful Porsche 917K endurance racer with an amazing provenance. It set the fastest lap in the pre-Le Mans tests of 1970, was once owned by racing legend Jo Siffert (the car led his funeral procession) and was used by Steve McQueen's production company as both a camera and star car in the 1970 movie Le Mans. It then disappeared for 25 years and subsequently became one of the biggest 'barn finds' in history when discovered in a warehouse outside Paris in 2001. Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 044
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One of the stars of Monterey Car Week (August 11-17) auctions this year will be a rare and brutally powerful Porsche 917K endurance racer with an amazing provenance. It set the fastest lap in the pre-Le Mans tests of 1970, was once owned by racing legend Jo Siffert (the car led his funeral procession) and was used by Steve McQueen's production company as both a camera and star car in the 1970 movie Le Mans. It then disappeared for 25 years and subsequently became one of the biggest 'barn finds' in history when discovered in a warehouse outside Paris in 2001. Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 044
The hardtop version of the car that became the famed 250 GT California Spider, the model record for a 250 GT SWB Berlinetta stands at $11,439,774 (£7,392,000) while a Competizione variant sold for $13,500,000 by Gooding in 2016. Quite clearly, the official estimate of $8,500,000 to $10,000,000 puts the car in eight figure territory.
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The hardtop version of the car that became the famed 250 GT California Spider, the model record for a 250 GT SWB Berlinetta stands at $11,439,774 (£7,392,000) while a Competizione variant sold for $13,500,000 by Gooding in 2016. Quite clearly, the official estimate of $8,500,000 to $10,000,000 puts the car in eight figure territory.
Estimate: $6,000,000 to $8,000,000This 1959 Aston Martin DB4GT Prototype is the first of a series which produced the world's fastest car at the time. Indeed, this prototype spawned the world's fastest car three times. Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 147
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Estimate: $6,000,000 to $8,000,000This 1959 Aston Martin DB4GT Prototype is the first of a series which produced the world's fastest car at the time. Indeed, this prototype spawned the world's fastest car three times. Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 147
The third of only four Ferrari 121 LMs built and raced by Scuderia Ferrari, with starts including the 1955 Mille Miglia and 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans (driven by Maurice Trintignant and Harry Shell), where it was timed at 181.15 mph. Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 140
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The third of only four Ferrari 121 LMs built and raced by Scuderia Ferrari, with starts including the 1955 Mille Miglia and 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans (driven by Maurice Trintignant and Harry Shell), where it was timed at 181.15 mph. Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 140
This car was purchased in 1978 for $13,700, though its history was not known at that time. Maserati works driver Stirling Moss described the 300S Maserati as "one of the easiest, nicest, best-balanced sports-racing cars ever made..." which is high praise from a driver who raced nearly everything of note during the 1950s at some time in his stellar career. This car was raced by "El Maestro," the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio who used it to win the 1957 Grand Prix of Portugal and both heats of the 1957 Grand Prix of Brazil. Ex-Fangio race cars account for two of the four most valuable cars ever sold. That makes the estimate of $6,000,000 to $7,000,000 particularly relevant as it offers legendary provenance at a discount, plus race-winning performance and handling for classic racers. Official Auction Description: Bonhams Lot 38
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This car was purchased in 1978 for $13,700, though its history was not known at that time.  Maserati works driver Stirling Moss described the 300S Maserati as "one of the easiest, nicest, best-balanced sports-racing cars ever made..." which is high praise from a driver who raced nearly everything of note during the 1950s at some time in his stellar career. This car was raced by "El Maestro," the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio who used it to win the 1957 Grand Prix of Portugal and both heats of the 1957 Grand Prix of Brazil. Ex-Fangio race cars account for two of the four most valuable cars ever sold. That makes the estimate of $6,000,000 to $7,000,000 particularly relevant as it offers legendary provenance at a discount, plus race-winning performance and handling for classic racers. Official Auction Description: Bonhams Lot 38
1959 Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet - Estimate: $5,000,000 to $7,000,000 - Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 036
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1959 Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet - Estimate: $5,000,000 to $7,000,000 - Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 036
1950 Ferrari 166 MM/212 Export "Uovo" by Fontana | Estimate: $5,000,000 to $7,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 152
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1950 Ferrari 166 MM/212 Export "Uovo" by Fontana |  Estimate: $5,000,000 to $7,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 152
1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series III Coupe | Estimate: $5,500,000 to $6,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 249
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1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series III Coupe |  Estimate: $5,500,000 to $6,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 249
1928 Mercedes-Benz S-Type 26/180 Sports Tourer | Estimate: $5,000,000 to $6,000,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 154
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1928 Mercedes-Benz S-Type 26/180 Sports Tourer |  Estimate: $5,000,000 to $6,000,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 154
1954 Ferrari 500/735 Mondial Spider | Estimate: $4,000,000 to $5,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 252
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1954 Ferrari 500/735 Mondial Spider | Estimate: $4,000,000 to $5,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 252
1930 Bentley 6½-Litre Speed Six Sportsman's Saloon by Corsica | Estimate: $3,500,000 to $5,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 133
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1930 Bentley 6½-Litre Speed Six Sportsman's Saloon by Corsica |  Estimate: $3,500,000 to $5,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 133
With a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h), the LaFerrari contains a 949 hp hybrid power unit comprising the most powerful naturally-aspirated V12 in the world (6.3 liters producing 788 hp) plus a 161 hp electric motor for a total 949 hp, all transmitted via a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox with energy harvested via a HY-KERS Kinetic Energy Recovery System. This car has traveled just 209 miles from new.Official Auction Description: Mecum Lot S80
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With a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h), the LaFerrari contains a 949 hp hybrid power unit comprising the most powerful naturally-aspirated V12 in the world (6.3 liters producing 788 hp) plus a 161 hp electric motor for a total 949 hp, all transmitted via a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox with energy harvested via a HY-KERS Kinetic Energy Recovery System. This car has traveled just 209 miles from new.Official Auction Description: Mecum Lot S80
1970 Porsche 908/03 | $3,500,000 to $4,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 256
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1970 Porsche 908/03 |  $3,500,000 to $4,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 256
1928 Mercedes-Benz 26/120/180 Type S Sports 4 | Estimate: $3,500,000 to $4,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 121
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1928 Mercedes-Benz 26/120/180 Type S Sports 4 |  Estimate: $3,500,000 to $4,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 121
2015 Ferrari LaFerrari | Estimate: $3,300,000 to $3,900,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 054
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2015 Ferrari LaFerrari |  Estimate: $3,300,000 to $3,900,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 054
2015 Ferrari LaFerrari | Estimate: $3,300,000 to $3,800,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 227
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2015 Ferrari LaFerrari | Estimate: $3,300,000 to $3,800,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 227
2014 Ferrari LaFerrari | No Official Estimate | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S102
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2014 Ferrari LaFerrari |  No Official Estimate | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S102
1956 Maserati A6G/54 Gran Sport Spider | Estimate: $3,200,000 to $3,600,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 61
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1956 Maserati A6G/54 Gran Sport Spider | Estimate: $3,200,000 to $3,600,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 61
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy | Estimate: $2,900,000 to $3,400,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 241
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy | Estimate: $2,900,000 to $3,400,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 241
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 | Estimate: $2,750,000 to $3,250,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 218
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1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 | Estimate: $2,750,000 to $3,250,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 218
1969 Ferrari 365 GTS | Estimate: $2,800,000 to $3,200,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 245
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1969 Ferrari 365 GTS | Estimate: $2,800,000 to $3,200,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 245
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy Long Nose | Estimate: $2,700,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: Bonhams Lot 16
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy Long Nose | Estimate: $2,700,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: Bonhams Lot 16
1972 Ferrari 365GTS/4 Daytona Spider | Estimate: $2,700,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 65
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1972 Ferrari 365GTS/4 Daytona Spider |  Estimate: $2,700,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 65
2003 Ferrari Enzo | Estimate: $2,700,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S120
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2003 Ferrari Enzo |  Estimate: $2,700,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S120
2015 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse | Estimate: $2,700,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S116
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2015 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse | Estimate: $2,700,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S116
2010 Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita | Estimate: $2,700,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S94
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2010 Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita | Estimate: $2,700,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S94
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 | Estimate: $2,500,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 26
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1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 |  Estimate: $2,500,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 26
1935 Aston Martin Ulster Competition Sports | Estimate: $2,500,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 150
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1935 Aston Martin Ulster Competition Sports |  Estimate: $2,500,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 150
1952 Ferrari 342 America Cabriolet by Vignale | Estimate: $2,250,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 142
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1952 Ferrari 342 America Cabriolet by Vignale |  Estimate: $2,250,000 to $3,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 142
1974 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT | Estimate: $2,400,000 to $2,800,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 048
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1974 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT |  Estimate: $2,400,000 to $2,800,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 048
2014 Pagani Huayra Tempesta | Estimate: $2,200,000 to $2,800,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 229
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2014 Pagani Huayra Tempesta |  Estimate: $2,200,000 to $2,800,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 229
1954 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Coupe | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,800,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 128
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1954 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Coupe | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,800,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 128
2016 Aston Martin Vulcan | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,700,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S108
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2016 Aston Martin Vulcan | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,700,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S108
2007 Maserati MC12 Corsa | Estimate: $2,300,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S85
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2007 Maserati MC12 Corsa | Estimate: $2,300,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S85
2015 McLaren P1 | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,200,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 165
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2015 McLaren P1 |  Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,200,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 165
2003 Ferrari Enzo | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 42
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2003 Ferrari Enzo |  Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 42
1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & Co Lot 021
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1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport |  Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & Co Lot 021
1958 BMW 507 Series II | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 157
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1958 BMW 507 Series II |  Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 157
1964 Lotus Type 34 | Estimate: $1,800,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 82
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1964 Lotus Type 34 |  Estimate: $1,800,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 82
2006 Lamborghini Concept S | Estimate:$1,800,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 233
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2006 Lamborghini Concept S | Estimate:$1,800,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 233
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,400,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 163
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTB | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,400,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 163
2015 McLaren P1 | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,200,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 165
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2015 McLaren P1 | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,200,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 165
1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlinetta | Estimate: $1,800,000 to $2,400,000 | Official Auction Description: Worldwide Auctioneers Lot 26
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1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlinetta |  Estimate: $1,800,000 to $2,400,000 | Official Auction Description: Worldwide Auctioneers Lot 26
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Long Nose | Estimate: $1,900,000 to $2,200,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S78
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Long Nose |  Estimate: $1,900,000 to $2,200,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S78
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS | Estimate: $1,850,000 to $2,200,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 81
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1966 Ferrari 275 GTS | Estimate: $1,850,000 to $2,200,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 81
1937 Delahaye 135 M Coupe | Estimate: $1,700,000 to $2,100,000 | Official Auction Description: Worldwide Auctioneers Lot 53
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1937 Delahaye 135 M Coupe |  Estimate: $1,700,000 to $2,100,000 | Official Auction Description: Worldwide Auctioneers Lot 53
1966 Shelby 427 Cobra | Estimate: $1,600,000 to $2,000,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 58
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1966 Shelby 427 Cobra |  Estimate: $1,600,000 to $2,000,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 58
1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider | Estimate: $1,600,000 to $2,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 234
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1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider | Estimate: $1,600,000 to $2,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 234
1940 BMW 328 Roadster | Estimate: $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 | Official Auction Description: Worldwide Auctioneers Lot 44
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1940 BMW 328 Roadster | Estimate: $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 | Official Auction Description: Worldwide Auctioneers Lot 44
1996 Porsche 911 GT2 | Estimate: $1,600,000 to $1,900,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S68
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1996 Porsche 911 GT2 |  Estimate: $1,600,000 to $1,900,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S68
1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS | Estimate: $1,500,000 to $1,800,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 129
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1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS | Estimate: $1,500,000 to $1,800,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 129
1977 Porsche 935 Factory Race Car | Estimate: $1,600,000 to $1,750,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S90
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1977 Porsche 935 Factory Race Car | Estimate: $1,600,000 to $1,750,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S90
1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Murphy | Estimate: $1,400,000 to $1,700,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 248
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1929 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Murphy | Estimate: $1,400,000 to $1,700,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 248
1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona | Estimate: $1,265,000 to $1,650,000 | Official Auction Description: Mecum Lot S111
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1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona | Estimate: $1,265,000 to $1,650,000 | Official Auction Description: Mecum Lot S111
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe | Estimate: $1,300,000 to $1,600,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 168
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1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe |  Estimate: $1,300,000 to $1,600,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 168
1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona | Estimate: $1,265,000 to $1,650,000 | Official Auction Description: Mecum Lot S111
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1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona | Estimate: $1,265,000 to $1,650,000 | Official Auction Description: Mecum Lot S111
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,600,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 230
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2015 Porsche 918 Spyder |  Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,600,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 230
2017 Ferrari F12 TDF | Estimate: $1,350,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S79
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2017 Ferrari F12 TDF |  Estimate: $1,350,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S79
1991 Ferrari F40 | Estimate: $1,300,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 222
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1991 Ferrari F40 |  Estimate: $1,300,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 222
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | Estimate: $1,250,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 251
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1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster |  Estimate: $1,250,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 251
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing | Estimate: $1,250,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 239
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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing | Estimate: $1,250,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 239
1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America | Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 54
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1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America | Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 54
1937 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet | Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 123
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1937 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet |  Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 123
1988 Porsche 959 Komfort | Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 046
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1988 Porsche 959 Komfort | Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 046
1964 Shelby 289 "Lindauer Cobra" | Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 154
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1964 Shelby 289 "Lindauer Cobra" | Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 154
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 156
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1965 Aston Martin DB5 |  Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 156
1988 Porsche 959 Komfort | Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: Mecum Lot S113
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1988 Porsche 959 Komfort | Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: Mecum Lot S113
1956 Ferrari 250GT Berlinetta | Estimate: $1,100,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 77Ω
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1956 Ferrari 250GT Berlinetta | Estimate: $1,100,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 77Ω
1995 Porsche 911 GT2 | Estimate: $1,100,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 137
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1995 Porsche 911 GT2 |  Estimate: $1,100,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 137
1964 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe by Michelotti | Estimate: $1,100,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 117
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1964 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe by Michelotti | Estimate: $1,100,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 117
1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre Sports 'DB1' Le Mans | Estimate: $1,050,000 to $1,300,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 149
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1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre Sports 'DB1' Le Mans | Estimate: $1,050,000 to $1,300,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 149
1925 Bugatti Type 35C Grand Prix | Estimate: $1,100,000 to $1,300,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 243
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1925 Bugatti Type 35C Grand Prix | Estimate: $1,100,000 to $1,300,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 243
1990 Ferrari F40 | Estimate: $1,000,000 to $1,300,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 87
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1990 Ferrari F40 | Estimate: $1,000,000 to $1,300,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 87
1941 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet B | Estimate: $900,000 to $1,300,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 29
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1941 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet B | Estimate: $900,000 to $1,300,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 29
2012 McLaren MP4-12C High Sport | Estimate: $950,000 to $1,200,000 | Official Auction Description: Mecum Lot S128
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2012 McLaren MP4-12C High Sport | Estimate: $950,000 to $1,200,000 | Official Auction Description: Mecum Lot S128
2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 | Estimate: $1,000,000 to $1,200,000 | Official Auction Description: Mecum Lot S72
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2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 |  Estimate: $1,000,000 to $1,200,000 | Official Auction Description: Mecum Lot S72
1976 Lamborghini Countach LP 400 'Periscopio' | Estimate: $900,000 to $1,200,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 261
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1976 Lamborghini Countach LP 400 'Periscopio' | Estimate: $900,000 to $1,200,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 261
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | Estimate: $1,000,000 to $1,200,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 21
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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster | Estimate: $1,000,000 to $1,200,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 21
1964 Shelby Cobra 289 | Estimate: $1,050,000 to $1,250,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 24
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1964 Shelby Cobra 289 | Estimate: $1,050,000 to $1,250,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 24
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing | Estimate: $900,000 to $1,100,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 91
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing |  Estimate: $900,000 to $1,100,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 91
1993 Porsche 964 Carrera 3.8 RSR | Estimate: $900,000 to $1,100,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 050
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1993 Porsche 964 Carrera 3.8 RSR | Estimate: $900,000 to $1,100,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 050
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722S Roadster | Estimate: $900,000 to $1,100,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S82
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2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722S Roadster | Estimate: $900,000 to $1,100,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S82
1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona | Estimate: $850,000 to $1,050,000 | Official Auction Description: Mecum Lot S136
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1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona | Estimate: $850,000 to $1,050,000 | Official Auction Description: Mecum Lot S136
1909 Thomas Flyer Model K 6-70 "FLYABOUT" | Estimate: $750,000 to $1,100,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 37
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1909 Thomas Flyer Model K 6-70 "FLYABOUT" | Estimate: $750,000 to $1,100,000 | Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 37
1993 Porsche 964 Carrera 3.8 RSR | Estimate: $900,000 to $1,100,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 050
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1993 Porsche 964 Carrera 3.8 RSR | Estimate: $900,000 to $1,100,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 050
1938 Avions Voisin C28 Cabriolet by Saliot | Estimate: $800,000 to $1,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 253
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1938 Avions Voisin C28 Cabriolet by Saliot | Estimate: $800,000 to $1,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 253
1953 Abarth 1100 Sport by Ghia | Estimate: $750,000 to $1,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 151
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1953 Abarth 1100 Sport by Ghia | Estimate: $750,000 to $1,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 151
1976 Porsche 934/935 IMSA | Estimate: $800,000 to $1,000,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S64
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1976 Porsche 934/935 IMSA | Estimate: $800,000 to $1,000,000 | Official Auction Description: MecumLot S64
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight | Estimate: $875,000 to $950,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 129
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1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight | Estimate: $875,000 to $950,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 129
1959 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Frua | Estimate: $650,000 to $1,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 155
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1959 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Frua | Estimate: $650,000 to $1,000,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 155
1963 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX 2075 | Estimate: $850,000 to $950,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 240
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1963 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX 2075 | Estimate: $850,000 to $950,000 | Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 240
1968 Chevrolet Corvette L-88 Sunray-DX Race Car | Estimate: $950,000 to $1,250,000 | Official Auction Description: Worldwide Auctioneers Lot 59
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1968 Chevrolet Corvette L-88 Sunray-DX Race Car | Estimate: $950,000 to $1,250,000 | Official Auction Description: Worldwide Auctioneers Lot 59
The last of 21 Zagato Berlinettas built, delivered new to the United States and raced extensively in period, this 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Berlinetta has an estimate of $4,000,000 to $5,000,000. Official Auction Description: Gooding & Co Lot 027
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The last of 21 Zagato Berlinettas built, delivered new to the United States and raced extensively in period, this 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Berlinetta has an estimate of $4,000,000 to $5,000,000. Official Auction Description: Gooding & Co Lot 027
The last of 21 Zagato Berlinettas built, delivered new to the United States and raced extensively in period, this 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Berlinetta has an estimate of $4,000,000 to $5,000,000. Official Auction Description: Gooding & Co Lot 027
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The last of 21 Zagato Berlinettas built, delivered new to the United States and raced extensively in period, this 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Berlinetta has an estimate of $4,000,000 to $5,000,000. Official Auction Description: Gooding & Co Lot 027
One of 12 GTB/Cs produced and raced extensively in period with many class and outright wins. Fully restored with original chassis and body, and matching numbers. Pebble Beach Concours award winner. A 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale sold for $26,400,000 in 2014, and a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C sold for €5,712,000 ($7,860,622) in Monaco in 2014. Official Auction Page: Gooding & CoLot 120
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One of  12 GTB/Cs produced and raced extensively in period with many class and outright wins. Fully restored with original chassis and body, and matching numbers. Pebble Beach Concours award winner. A 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale sold for $26,400,000 in 2014,  and a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C sold for €5,712,000 ($7,860,622) in Monaco in 2014. Official Auction Page: Gooding & CoLot 120
1959 Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet | Estimate: $5,000,000 to $7,000,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 036
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1959 Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet |  Estimate: $5,000,000 to $7,000,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 036
1928 Mercedes-Benz S-Type 26/180 Sports Tourer | Estimate: $5,000,000 to $6,000,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 154
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1928 Mercedes-Benz S-Type 26/180 Sports Tourer | Estimate: $5,000,000 to $6,000,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 154
2015 Ferrari LaFerrari | Estimate: $3,300,000 to $3,900,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 054
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2015 Ferrari LaFerrari | Estimate: $3,300,000 to $3,900,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 054
1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series I | Estimate: $3,000,000 to $3,800,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 033
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1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series I |  Estimate: $3,000,000 to $3,800,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 033
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 | Estimate: $3,000,000 to $3,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 041
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1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 |  Estimate: $3,000,000 to $3,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 041
1974 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT | Estimate: $2,400,000 to $2,800,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 048
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1974 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT | Estimate: $2,400,000 to $2,800,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 048
1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & Co Lot 021
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1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport |  Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & Co Lot 021
1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & Co Lot 021
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1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport |  Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & Co Lot 021
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,400,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 163
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTB | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,400,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 163
2015 McLaren P1 | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,200,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 165
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2015 McLaren P1 | Estimate: $2,000,000 to $2,200,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 165
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS | Estimate: $1,700,000 to $2,000,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 014
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1966 Ferrari 275 GTS |  Estimate: $1,700,000 to $2,000,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 014
1939 Bugatti Type 57C Cabriolet | Estimate: $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 143
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1939 Bugatti Type 57C Cabriolet | Estimate: $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 143
1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS | Estimate: $1,500,000 to $1,800,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 129
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1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS | Estimate: $1,500,000 to $1,800,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 129
1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe | Estimate: $1,500,000 to $1,800,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 152
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1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe | Estimate: $1,500,000 to $1,800,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 152
1953 Fiat 8V Berlinetta Elaborata | Estimate: $1,400,000 to $1,800,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 149
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1953 Fiat 8V Berlinetta Elaborata |  Estimate: $1,400,000 to $1,800,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 149
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing | Estimate: $1,250,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 116
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing | Estimate: $1,250,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 116
1963 Porsche 356 B Carrera 2 Cabriolet | Estimate: $1,250,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 134
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1963 Porsche 356 B Carrera 2 Cabriolet | Estimate: $1,250,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 134
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 160
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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,500,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 160
1965 Shelby 289 Cobra | Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 024
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1965 Shelby 289 Cobra | Estimate: $1,200,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 024
1937 Maserati 6CM | Estimate: $1,000,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 136
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1937 Maserati 6CM | Estimate: $1,000,000 to $1,400,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 136
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing | Estimate: $1,000,000 to $1,300,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 018
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing | Estimate: $1,000,000 to $1,300,000 | Official Auction Description: Gooding & CoLot 018
Over 100 cars are expected to fetch more than $1 million when the hammer falls at Monterey Car Week
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Over 100 cars are expected to fetch more than $1 million when the hammer falls at Monterey Car Week
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Our regular Monterey Car Week auction preview lists no less than 113 cars with estimates exceeding US$1 million. Read on for pictures, links to auction descriptions and all the key info.

1956 Aston Martin DBR1

The first of just five DBR1 cars built. The RM Sotheby's press release calls it "the most important Aston Martin ever produced." Only five were made, and between them they won the 24 Hour of Le Mans and the World Sportscar Championship in 1959. The Aston Martin DBR1 is headed for auction at Monterey and expectations are of a sale price in excess of $20 million. See our extensive feature on this car.
The first of just five DBR1 cars built. The RM Sotheby's press release calls it "the most important Aston Martin ever produced." Only five were made, and between them they won the 24 Hour of Le Mans and the World Sportscar Championship in 1959. The Aston Martin DBR1 is headed for auction at Monterey and expectations are of a sale price in excess of $20 million. See our extensive feature on this car.

Estimate: No official estimate but likely to sell for $20 million plus.

The RM Sotheby's press release calls it "the most important Aston Martin ever produced." Only five were made, and between them they won the 24 Hour of Le Mans and the World Sportscar Championship in 1959. The Aston Martin DBR1 is headed for auction at Monterey and expectations are of a sale price in excess of $20 million. See our extensive feature on this car.

Official Auction Description: RM-SothebysLot 148

1995 McLaren F1

The McLaren F1 already began trashing established auction norms early in its life, and the price at auction has already climbed past the $10 million mark even though the car is just over 20 years old. Only 64 road-legal F1s were ever built and this car is one of just seven F1s federalized by Ameritech for legal road use in the United States. Hence, it is expected to push the sale price beyond $15 million and maybe even past $20 million. If it goes beyond that price, it will threaten the auction record for the most expensive British car at auction (a Le-Mans-winning Jaguar D-Type that fetched $21,780,000). The car is also expected to become the most expensive modern car at auction, beating the $13,750,000 paid for a 1998 McLaren F1 'LM-Specification' achieved during Monterey Car Week in 2015. Official Auction Description: Bonhams Lot 73
The McLaren F1 already began trashing established auction norms early in its life, and the price at auction has already climbed past the $10 million mark even though the car is just over 20 years old. Only 64 road-legal F1s were ever built and this car is one of just seven F1s federalized by Ameritech for legal road use in the United States. Hence, it is expected to push the sale price beyond $15 million and maybe even past $20 million. If it goes beyond that price, it will threaten the auction record for the most expensive British car at auction (a Le-Mans-winning Jaguar D-Type that fetched $21,780,000). The car is also expected to become the most expensive modern car at auction, beating the $13,750,000 paid for a 1998 McLaren F1 'LM-Specification' achieved during Monterey Car Week in 2015. Official Auction Description: Bonhams Lot 73

No Official Estimate but expect a price between $15 million and $20 million.

The McLaren F1 already began trashing established auction norms early in its life, and the price at auction has already climbed past the $10 million mark even though the car is just over 20 years old.

Only 64 road-legal F1s were ever built and this car is one of just seven F1s federalized by Ameritech for legal road use in the United States. Hence, it is expected to push the sale price beyond $15 million and maybe even past $20 million. If it goes beyond that price, it will threaten the auction record for the most expensive British car at auction (a Le-Mans-winning Jaguar D-Type that fetched $21,780,000).

The car is also expected to become the most expensive modern car at auction, beating the $13,750,000 paid for a 1998 McLaren F1 "LM-Specification" achieved during Monterey Car Week in 2015.

Official Auction Description: BonhamsLot 73

1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sport Cabriolet A