Classic (and New) Cars That Were Auctioned For Over $1 Million

1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti

Price: $29.3 million

Auctioneer: Artcurial – Paris, France, 2016

Enzo Ferrari and Maserati were in a vicious battle between who could produce the most magnificent racing car to ever grace in the streets.

The 1957 Ferrari 335S spider Scaglietti was released as a direct response to the Maserati 450 S. Only four cars were ever produced of this model, making it exceedingly rare as they are sold to private collectors. It’s 4.0 L Tipo 141 Jano V 12 engine made it one of the fastest cars of its era, instigating many rivalries among the industry. The exact car that sold for $29.3 million set a lap record at Le Mans, then finished fourth in the Swedish GP and second in the Venezuelan GP, finally taking the win at the Cuban Grand Prix.