ANALYSIS: Top 10 Most Expensive Cars To Sell At Monterey Car Week 2025

As the last hammer falls and the flocks head back to the airport, they may sneak a look at their bank account to check in on proceedings. For those who bought one of these 10 cars below, their bank account will be missing a just a bit of change.

Time to earn it back again, before next year.

Here are the top 10 most expensive cars to sell at Monterey Car Week 2025.

10 - 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster by Sindelfingen

For $5,340,000, you could have taken home this stunning 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster. One of just seven like it, it was originally owned by a British Viscount before making its way to South Africa and then to the United States. In 1982, after a full restoration, it was crowned Best of Show at Pebble Beach. The car has been with its current owner for the last 37 years and still has its original "GB" lettering and a unique taillight from its time in the UK.

9 - 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta

Sold by RM Sotheby's for $6,715,000, this 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta is one of just 210 ever built. This particular car, finished in Nero Daytona, has been sparingly driven, with fewer than 2,300 miles on the clock. The car comes with both a carbon fibre hardtop and a canvas soft-top, and is covered by a Ferrari warranty until August 2027.

8 - 1957 Ferrari 250 LWB California Spider Prototipo

This is the prototype for the iconic Ferrari 250 GT California Spider. Selling with Gooding Christie's for a cool $9,465,000, this one-of-a-kind vehicle carries a rich history. It was delivered new to George Arents, a significant figure in Ferrari's American expansion, and even saw some success on the racetrack in its early days. As the prototype, it boasts unique features that set the stage for all the California Spiders that followed, including the covered headlights and bold hood scoop. After restoration, this car has been a showstopper, winning its class at prestigious events like the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.

7 - 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider

This 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, sold by Gooding Christie's, fetched a price of $7,550,000. What makes this car special is its unique colour combination, believed to be the only one finished in a Hazelnut exterior with a Tobacco leather interior. Its history is just as colourful, having been owned by the famous Italian rock 'n' roll singer and actor, "Little Tony." The car even had a movie career of its own, appearing in several Italian films of the 1960s, including one where it raced a Lamborghini Miura. It's Classiche certified, confirming it still has its original chassis, body, and drivetrain.

6 - 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione

This 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione, one of only 15 official Competition Daytonas and just five Series III examples, was sold by Gooding Christie's for $8,145,000. It competed at Le Mans twice. Its most impressive finish was a 2nd overall and 1st in class at the 1979 24 Hours of Daytona. After a long and successful racing career, the car was meticulously restored to its original 1973 Le Mans configuration and has since been honoured with the Enzo Ferrari Trophy at Pebble Beach in 2024.

5 - 2020 Bugatti Divo

This 2020 Bugatti Divo, the first of its kind to be offered at a public auction, was sold by Bonhams for, naturally, a record-breaking $8,557,500. One of only 40 Divos ever made, this particular car has fewer than 800 miles on the odometer. It was even featured in the Petersen Museum's "Hypercars: The Allure of the Extreme" exhibit. While it shares the monstrous 1,500-horsepower W16 engine with the Bugatti Chiron, the Divo is a more track-focused machine, with a completely redesigned body for increased downforce and sharper handling.

4 - 1995 Ferrari F50

Crossing the block at RM Sotheby's, this 1995 Ferrari F50 pulled in a new world record at $9,245,000. This isn't just any F50; it was ordered new and owned for eight years by fashion icon Ralph Lauren. It's one of only two F50s built for the US market in the striking Giallo Modena yellow. With fewer than 5,400 miles on the clock, this car has been under the care of a single owner for the last 22 years and hasn't been seen in public since 2009. It's a true time capsule, complete with its original luggage, tool kit, and removable hardtop in its flight case.

3 - 1993 Ferrari F40 LM by Michelotto

This 1993 Ferrari F40 LM, a rare beast prepared by Michelotto, was hammered down at the RM Sotheby's auction for another world record figure of $11,005,000. It's the 14th of only 19 F40 LMs built and boasts the most powerful engine of the series, a monster that kicks out 760 horsepower. This car has a well-documented history, having spent its life with a few different owners in Europe before coming to the US. It's Classiche certified and recently won its class at the 2025 ModaMiami concours.

2 - 1961 Ferrari 250 SWB California Spider Competizione

This 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Competizione was sold by Gooding & Company for a staggering $25,305,000. This car is one of only two with a lightweight aluminum body built to full race specifications. Originally bought by gentleman racer Ernst Lautenschlager, it has a rich history of racing and exhibitions. The car underwent a complete restoration 20 years ago. It retains all its original major components, including the chassis, body, engine, and gearbox, as certified by Ferrari Classiche. Another world record, in case you were unsure.

1 - 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3

And finally, the number one spot goes to this truly unique 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3, which sold at the RM Sotheby's auction for an incredible $26,000,000. This car, designated "599+1", is a one-of-a-kind creation from Ferrari's "Tailor Made" program, specially built for a charity auction with all proceeds benefiting The Ferrari Foundation. It features a stunning two-tone exterior of exposed carbon fiber and Giallo Modena yellow, and for the first time ever on a Ferrari road car, the iconic brand logotype is incorporated into the livery. The interior is equally special, with fabric made from recycled tires and accents of checkered-flag carbon fibre. Frankly, a crazy result. I doubt we'll ever see an SP3 reach even half this price again.

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