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The Top 10 Most Expensive Cars at International Auctions 2023

24 December 20233 min read11 images

2023's classic car auctions soared with Ferraris dominating. The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO stole the spotlight at $51.7 million, highlighting a year of record-breaking prices and enduring passion for these automotive treasures.

The Top 10 Most Expensive Cars at International Auctions 2023
Photo credit: Bonhams, Gooding, RM Sotheby’s

As the year draws to a close, it's time for annual reviews. While we await the detailed analyses of the remaining international auction results from Cliff Goodall and the Roarington editorial team, let's discover the top 10 most expensive cars sold in 2023. For the first time, nearly all exceeded the $10 million threshold at the fall of the hammer, underscoring the vibrant market and enduring passion for classic cars. Ferrari dominates this passion, with six out of ten cars in the ranking.

<p class="font-bold mb-0">1 - 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO #3765. Sotheby’s, New York, 13th November 2023</p>

A rare occurrence in the auction world, a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, one of only 36 ever made, was auctioned for the first time in nine years - the previous sale was in 2014 for $38 million. This iconic car was featured at Sotheby’s modern and contemporary art event in New York. The result? Sold for $51,705,000 (or €47,320,000).

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