Revealed: 17 of The Most Expensive Classic Cars
Hi Carey As many car enthusiasts know, purchasing a vintage car is more than travelling in style; it’s owning a piece of motoring history. MoneySuperMarket has created an infographic illustrating 17 of the world’s most valuable classic car sales of all time and highlighting that classic cars are the best investment for returns, with as much as a 28% return over 12 months. Here’s just a snippet of some of the most valuable vintage cars: 1.    Ferrari 250 GTO – Built in 1962, only 36 were made. This one, made specifically for Formula One racer Sir Stirling Moss, sold for a stunning $38,115,000 in 2012. 2.    Mercedes Benz W196 – A former Formula One frequenter, the 1954 W196 won 9 of the 12 races it entered, and justly earned its seller $29,600,000 in 2013. 3.    Jaguar D-Type – A conqueror of Le Mans in 1955, 56, and 57, the Jaguar D-Type would be hard to miss even without the eye-watering price tag of $21,780,000, recorded at auction in August 2016. 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For immediate release DRIVING THE PRICE UP - FERRARIS THE MOST VALUABLE CLASSIC CARS EVER SOLD AT AUCTION * New research displays the most expensive car sales of all time * Ferraris top the list with the 2014 sale of a 250 GTO at a value of $38,115,000 * Other top sales include the Mercedes Benz W196, the Jaguar D-Type... and the original Batmobile As all car lovers know, purchasing a classic car is about much more than getting around in style. It’s owning a piece of motoring history – and getting to hear the sound of a vintage engine rumbling into life. But as well as being a piece of art, buying a vintage car can be a good investment. That’s why MoneySuperMarket have put together a new graphic (https://t.yesware.com/tt/17d281aa5ea799c645c0bfd62c3c00c51ceb44db/341d0bbef781a501af3687793ca29565/12cf78e0eabd464dd09e18fb0d55738a/www.moneysupermarket.com/car-insurance/classic-cars/most-expensive-classic-cars-us/)  showing the most valuable car sales of all time. Research has shown that classic cars are the best investment for returns, with as much as a 28% return over 12 months – and 467% over 10 years. Car buyers have, accordingly, been willing to put a lot of money behind some truly iconic cars. But which ones have sold for the most? Driving a Hard Bargain While the top prices are primarily dominated by some valuable, vintage Ferraris, these were the top models from each manufacturer when it came to auction sales: 1. Ferrari 250 GTO – Built in 1962, only 36 were made (excluding the “330 GTO�?? specials built with the 250 GTO chassis and body). This one, made specifically for Formula One racer Sir Stirling Moss, sold for a stunning $38,115,000 (£29,312,466) in 2012. 2. Mercedes Benz W196 – A former Formula One frequenter, the 1954 W196 won 9 of the 12 races it entered, and justly earned its seller $29,600,000 in 2013. 3. Jaguar D-Type – A conqueror of Le Mans in 1955, 56, and 57, the Jaguar D-Type would be hard to miss on the road even without the eye-watering price tag of $21,780,000, recorded at auction in August 2016. 4. Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe – The Royale Kellner Coupe is a stately vehicle, but under its hood it packs one of the largest engines to ever feature in a car. It’s worth its weight in cash, though, as it sold for $9,800,000 in 1987, which would be about $20,659,000 today. 5. Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider – With a production date of 1939, this car racked up $19,800,000 in 2016, making it the highest price ever paid for pre-Second World War car at public auction. Sales Over the Years As well as the top sellers, the piece includes a detailed graph showing how the sales are distributed across the years – showing a peak in high sales most recently, with the most expensive cars having been developed around 1960. Prices to Drive a Person Batty Additionally included in the research was the sale of the original Adam West Batmobile. The story goes that the Lincoln Futura Concept car, having been produced for $250,000, was sold to auto customiser George Barris for only $1. Years later, when he was asked to design the Batmobile, the car became an investment – and an icon for Batman lovers everywhere. When it was sold as a collector piece in 2013, it proved a good deal more valuable than $1 – at $4,620,000. The Full Car Show Whether you see a car as an investment, think you’d like to take the top sellers for a spin, or if the prices simply drive you wild, have a look at the rest of the world’s most valuable classic cars on the MoneySuperMarket website here (https://t.yesware.com/tt/17d281aa5ea799c645c0bfd62c3c00c51ceb44db/341d0bbef781a501af3687793ca29565/12cf78e0eabd464dd09e18fb0d55738a/www.moneysupermarket.com/car-insurance/classic-cars/most-expensive-classic-cars-us/)  and find our all you need to know about classic car insurance with our guide (https://t.yesware.com/tt/17d281aa5ea799c645c0bfd62c3c00c51ceb44db/341d0bbef781a501af3687793ca29565/fe69420e316df26ab192f9d89c15b104/www.moneysupermarket.com/car-insurance/classic-cars/) . Ends For further information, please contact:  Pete Campbell Kaizen 020 8004 1810 pete@kaizensearch.co.uk  Simon Ansell MoneySuperMarket 07866 783 509 simon.ansell@moneysupermarket.com Notes to Editors:        Full dataset available on request. Information on vintage car investment drawn from Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index. About MoneySuperMarket.com: MoneySuperMarket.com is the UK’s leading price comparison website. We provide free, online tools to help people manage, save and grow their money, by enabling them to compare and switch Insurance, Money and Home Services products from more than 900 providers. MoneySuperMarket.com is part of the Moneysupermarket Group PLC, an established member of the FTSE 250 index. 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