In all luxury car brands there are models that last over time and become icons of luxury brands. Classic cars that usually have prices not accessible to all exchanges. In the following list are the ten most expensive classics sold at public auction in 2020.
1- 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports
The first car to start the list and the most expensive of all is this 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports which was sold at the Gooding London Passion of a Lifetime Auction for $ 12,681,550 (€ 10.425.052). This Bugatti that was part of the Bugatti Works Grand Prix team competed with distinction in the 1930s. It was sold to King Leopold of Belgium in 1937 and is an original unrestored car.
2- 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante
This fantastic and extremely desirable Bugatti, was sold for $ 10,447,150 (€ 8,602,184) which thus set a new price record for any Type 57S model. It is one of only 17 cars equipped with Jean Bugatti's splendid Atalante body.
3- 1932 Bugatti Type 55 SSR
Red and black this beautiful Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport Roadster was sold for $ 7,100,000 (€ 5,846,140).With a factory body designed by Jean Bugatti, only 38 Super Sport Type 55 units were produced and only 11 of the 14 equipped with the Jean Bugatti roadster body still exist.
4- 1928 Bugatti Type 35C Grand Prix
This fourth Bugatti on this list, the magnificent Type 35C Grand Prix, was sold for $ 5,233,550 (€ 4,309,305) also at Gooding London. It was driven by its first owner, Jannine Jennky, and competed in Grand Prix events across Europe. This Bugatti has been carefully preserved in unrestored condition, with only four owners since 1932.
5- 1932 Bugatti Type 55
This Bugatti Type 55 was originally a racing car made for the 1932 Le Mans 24 Hours with Louis Chiron and Count Guy Bouriat-Quintart as drivers. The next owner installed the two-seater Figoni body. This Bugatti maintained this body and was sold for $ 5,070,000 (€ 4,174,638).
6- 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV
The Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Speciale has set a new model record at a price of $ 4,265,310 (€ 3,512,056) which is almost double the price previously paid for a Miura. This Miura was one of the 150 models built. It was made by special order for the French client, Jacques Dembiermont.
7- 1955 Aston Martin DB3S
This rare Aston Martin was sold for $ 4,004,630 (€ 3,297,412). It was commissioned by the Australian racing team Kangaroo Stable, led by David McKay and Tony Gaze. He participated in several competitions until 1960, around the world, as the team's leading car. This DBS3 set a new Australian speed record in 1957, averaging 230.44 km (143.19 mph).
8- 1965 Shelby GTR350R “Flying Mustang”
This Shelby GTR350R became the most expensive Mustang of all time when it sold for $ 3,850,000 (€ 3,170,090). This car was the first of 36 GT350R units built. This race car was driven by the legendary Ken Miles at the Green Valley Raceway on February 14, 1965. It was the first time that a Shelby Mustang was entered and won a race.
9- 1968 Ford Mustang GT “Bullitt”
The 1968 Ford Mustang GT “Bullitt” sold for $ 3,740,000 (€ 3,079,516). This price and its “nickname” are related to the fact that the car was driven by Steve McQueen in the 1968 film “Bullitt”. It has been in the hands of the Kieran family since 1974.
10- 1995 Ferrari F50
This Ferrari F50 is a luxurious and elegant two-door, mid-engine, roadster, produced by the Italian brand Ferrari, which was presented in 1995 to celebrate the company's fiftieth anniversary. The car has a 4.7l V12 engine with 60 valves, this fantastic car has a maximum speed of 328 km / h, only 349 units were manufactured. It sold for $ 3,200.00 (€ 2,634,880).
