21 RAREST And Most EXPENSIVE Cars Of All Time!

[Music] back in 1885 a Visionary inventor named Carl Benz changed the world forever with the creation of the very first technical car fast forward to today and the world of automobiles has become a playground for The ultrarich collectors and Brilliant Engineers who've propelled the industry to new heights join us as we show you the 21 rarest and most expensive cars of all time number 21 Rolls-Royce 15 in the realm of ultra rare and coveted vintage automobiles few can compare to the magnificence and Heritage of the Rolls-Royce 15 HP debuting in 1904 at the Paris Auto Show this model holds the prestigious distinction of being the very first production car ever made by Rolls-Royce even more incredibly out of the minuscule production run of only six Vehicles It is believed that only a single example remains today with an estimated value of $35 million Us in present times the 15hp encapsulates over A Century Of History and significance for both Rolls-Royce as a brand and the dawn of the automobile itself powered by a modest 3.1 L twin cylinder engine producing a 15 horsepower the 15 HP was never intended to be a speed demon its top speed reached a quaint 39 M per hour perfectly suitable for gently touring the Countryside Manor roads of Edwardian High Society what the 15hp lacked in performance it more than compensated for in sheer refinements and luxury appointments catered towards its intended Elite clientele the chassis alone cost a staggering 500 2 and 1/2 times more than the average annual income in Britain when it debuted no expense was spared in constructing a Driving Experience of unparalleled smoothness and quietness setting The Benchmark that has defined the Rolls-Royce Legacy ever since out of the six originally built only car number two is known to still exist over a century later having traded hands between prominent collectors it now resides as the crown jewel in the Rolls-Royce Foundation collection a Priceless symbol of their very Origins number 20 Ford GT40 Gulf The Roaring Ford GT40 is an American icon revered for its historic domination of the 24 hours of Lon in the late 1960s vanquishing Ferrari's long rain but one particular GT40 stands Above the Rest in mystique and value the 1968 Gulf liveried car personally owned and Modified by Steve McQueen considered the King of cool McQueen stamp imbus chassis num1 075 with Priceless Providence sold in 2017 for a record 11 million us this gt40s value is intrinsically tied to its McQueen Association during filming of his racing epic lemon McQueen had a roof-mounted camera installed cutting a hole right through the car's roof this act of filmmaking audacity alone would have destroyed most cars value not for the McQueen GT40 however the car achieved received icon status thanks to its Silver Screen exploits in addition to Lon chassis number 1075 also starred in McQueen's bullet after being resprayed Highland Green the GT40 never stayed one color for long in the king of Cool's hands also appearing in primer gray more than just a movie prop McQueen entered his GT40 in races like the 19712 hours of Sebring driven by McQueen's solar Productions partner chassis number 10 75 placed a respectable ninth overall number 19 Jaguar dtype when it comes to Automotive royalty few Creations command the same Regal reverence as the Jaguar D type Sports racer manufactured from 1954 to 1957 the dtype cemented itself as a motorsport Legend through dominant victories and enduring beauty that crafted an iconic design template referenced for decades after while shortlived the D type's racing tenure reached Immortal Heights at the 1956 24 hours of lont where drivers Ron Flockhart and Ivor bub piloted their Works enter dtype bearing chassis number xkd 501 to overall Victory this Milestone win came 50 years after Jaguar's first lemon Triumph punctuating the D types competency two more back-to-back wins followed in 1957 and 1958 making making the dtype lemon royalty but the dtype wasn't just a proficient racing machine it pioneered Aviation inspired design that influenced sports cars for Generations over the decades the dtype has traded hands between prominent collectors including racing grates like Sterling Moss the Pinnacle came in 2016 when chassis number xkd 504 commanded $21.78 million at auction one of the highest prices ever never paid for a British automobile for Jaguar devotees The dtype Remains the ultimate emblem of the Brand's racing Heyday blending Victory Beauty and Prestige Beyond Compare number 18 Ferrari 250 GTO in the early 1960s Ferrari cemented their racing reputation with the 250 GTO considered by many as the greatest Ferrari ever made handb built between 1962 and 1964 in a production run of just 36 cars cars the GTO represented the Pinnacle of Ferrari's expertise in combining Beauty exclusivity and Championship winning performance designed by ingenious engineer gato bizini the 250 GTO essentially married the 250 GT Road car with the latest testarosa racing technology the result was a 3 l 512 engine pumping out three hun horsepower nestled into a gorgeous body penned by pinin Farina improved aerodynamics and race tuned performance parts created the ultimate Road Track hybrid on the track the 250 GTO claimed overall victory at lemon in 1963 along with three consecutive FIA championships through 1964 cementing its legendary status in 2018 chassis numberto 4153 sold in a private sale for an estimated $70 million for Ferrari collectors and enthusiasts the 250 GTO stands as the Holy Grail a treasure that represents the very best of Ferrari during one of their most magical eras number 17 Aston Martin bulldog in the automotive Legends there are few stories that capture the imagination quite like The Curious Case of the Aston Martin Bulldog this radically styled concept car of the late 1970s never reached production but the sole prototype that exists has carved out its own unique place in history as a testament to DAR designs and record setting Feats the Aston Martin Bulldog was conceived to showcase the British Brand's engineering prowess by breaking the 200 mph barrier a feat yet unaccomplished by a production styled car in the 1970s clad in wedge shaped fiberglass Bodywork and styled by William towns the mid-engine Bulldog was powered by a 5.3 L twint turbo 58 motor generating 600 horsepower a staggering output for the era when when the Bulldog made its first 200 mph attempts in 1979 it reached an impressive 191 however it fell short of the goal in 1980 with ambitions abandoned Aston Martin sold the sole prototype to a middle eastern buyer for $158,000 us at auction in 2007 the Bulldog's current owner had the car restored to running condition again this culminated in another high-speed effort in 2023 where 54 years after after the first try the Bulldog finally eclipsed 200 mph hitting 205 mph and achieving the longstanding goal that eluded it decades ago number 16 Porsche 917k developed for a single purpose total dominance of leemon the Porsche 9917 raced into sports car history as one of the most successful cars ever created scoring Porsche's first Lon win in 1970 the 917 began a legacy that continued with four straight victories through 1976 but the initial 1970 triumphs will forever link the 917k model with Porsche's establishment among the endurance Elite Engineers essentially created a race car with no road-going compromises an aluminum space frame allowed removable Bodywork sections for easy access servicing a flat 12 engine situated the bulk of the weight centrally starting at 4.5 L and eventually growing to 5 lers when rules allowed aptly demonstrating the 917s capabilities Gulf sponsored entries took the top two positions at the 1970 race bracketing Ferrari the Porsche 9917 K's significance and Rarity makes survivors among the most coveted sports racing cars in existence the 1970 lemon's winner would command eight figures easily if ever sold number 15 Bugatti type 57 SC Atlantic in the pantheon of the most jaw-droppingly rare and valuable cars ever conceived few come close to the Mystique and Priceless Prestige of the legendary Bugatti type 57 SC Atlantic with only four models built between 1936 and 1938 the Atlantic represents the Pinnacle of everything etor Bugatti set out to achieve with his Cutting Edge creations of the four Atlantics brought into the world only two still remain imbuing them with a value that Pockets into eight fig territory Fashion Icon Ralph Lauren privately owns one while the other was sold in 2010 through a private transaction for an estimated $40 million us to call them Priceless Automotive Treasures would be no exaggeration just a glance at the 57 SC Atlantic reveals why it has mesmerized collectors for over 80 years with its unmistakable design its seamless teardrop shape devoid of running boards coupled with the prominent dorsal seam running from tip to tail creates an aesthetic unlike anything else from the pre-war ERA this Avant guard styling seamlessly Blends Form and Function enhancing the car's Stout aerodynamics to achieve a top speed of over 120 mph number 14 helica deat motoring history has seen its share of radical Innovations and outside the box designs but few Creations can match the sheer uniqueness of the otherworldly helica the brain child of French Aviation and Automotive Pioneer Marcel leat the helica seemed to defy classification when it first debuted in 1921 many contemporary newspapers described it as a plane without wings which aptly captures its bizarre blending of aircraft and automobile design cues unlike any production car before or since the helica achieved propulsion not from a traditional engine but instead by a large airplane style propeller mounted behind the cabin the driver could vary the pitch of the propeller blades to control the vehicle speed the propeller was powered by a 45 horsepower layot 8 cylinder engine mounted in the front the openair tandem cabin's side by-side seating recalls early aircraft cockpits furthering the hel's unconventional Aviator car mashup Aesthetics Marcel lot's background in aviation clearly influenced the vehicle design its strange shape resembled an amalgamation of car plane and boat creating a unique Mobility device like no other despite its odd looks and propeller powertrain the helica could reputedly Cruise along as high as 87 mph on the road however any ideas of mass production were far too Avant guard for the times and lat only managed to have 30 cars built today the whereabouts of all 30 helas remain shrouded in mystery they are believed to reside in private collections making a sighting an extraordinarily rare occurrence number 13 Bugatti Laur Noir if we say Automotive excess and over-the-top exclusivity no creation has made bigger headlines in recent years than the one-off Bugatti lav vature Noir build as the most expensive new car ever sold this custombuilt $18.7 million Bugatti claims the crown as the Ultimate Fantasy purchase for collectors with seemingly bottomless Pockets unveiled in 2019 as a modern reinterpretation of Jean Bugatti's lost type 57 SC Atlantic the vur noir's design channels the 1930s Art Deco ERA with flowing Coupe Bodywork and multiple dorsal seams traversing the length of the car the lacquered black exterior and subtle trim elements conjure visions of a Sinister Batmobile or spaceship yet refined Beauty radiates through its hand formed carbon fiber skin under the hood lies a 16 cylinder 8 L quad OD turbocharged engine producing 1500 horsepower this Powers the vur Noir from 0 to 60 mph in under 2.5 seconds with a top speed exceeding 260 mph inside Sumptuous leather and bespoke fittings CET occupants in a sanctuary of unrivaled luxury number 12 Tucker 48 the brief but beleaguered story of Preston Tucker and his Tucker 48 automobile represents an Infamous yet captivating caution AR tale of chasing Automotive dreams in the face of fierce corporate opposition Tucker established his company with revolutionary visions of bringing new designs and features to the market before his startup met a scandalous demise after producing only 51 cars known as the Tucker Torpedo during development before launch the Tucker 48 intended to introduce game-changing safety and Engineering features like disc brakes fuel injection magnesium Wheels seat belts and a rear swiveling center headlight that turned into Corners unfortunately Tucker's Ambitions were cut tragically short amidst allegations of stock fraud that ultimately tanked the company despite his acquittal in court the surviving 51 Tucker 48 stand as symbols of innovation and Entrepreneurship cut short resulting in a fascinating Mystique that imbus them with great collectibility today initially sold for $1,000 us when new the Tucker 48 now fetches over $1 million million at auction in present times their remarkable history and Against All Odds Origins have solidified them as some of the most sought-after American automobiles ever produced number 11 Bugatti Royale the Bugatti type 41 Royale represents the ultimate expression of extremes extremely excessive extremely luxurious extremely rare and an extreme source of fascin ation for automotive enthusiasts produced between 1927 to 1933 with the intent of being the most Splendid and Majestic automobile ever built the Royale more than lived up to etor Bugatti's Ambitions of creating the ultimate automobile for royalty powered by a gargantuan 12.8 L straight 8 engine the Royale generated an impressive 300 horsepower enough to propel the 2ton Behemoth to a top speed of 125 mph hour no expense was spared on the Royal's appointments featuring princes of Wales leather rare veneers a silverplated picnic set and a perfume container the huge wheelbase allowed for limousines Coupe or convertible bodies providing opulent comfort for the wealthy Elite clientele Bugatti envisioned however the timing and sheer excess of the Royale could not have been worse with the Great Depression tightening purse strings all around Bugatti planed to produce 25 Royals but only Built seven of which six still exist as a result the current value of the Royals is hard to estimate as they are rarely offered for sale and each one is unique however some experts suggest that they could be worth between 30 million and 100 million each number 10 1939 Alpha Romeo lungo Spider the pre-war 1930s hosted a Renaissance of sorts for bespoke Coach building and design Beauty in the the dawning age of streamlining at the Pinnacle resided the Alpha Romeo HC a supremely elegant sports car handcrafted by Italian coachbuilders into a variety of evocative body styles the shortened two- seat 8C 2900 lungo spider represented the apex of the 8 C's handcrafted Charms first displayed in 1939 the lungo spider was the Masterwork of renowned carrozeria touring who blessed it with their trademark super leera Construction this Innovative technique used lightweight aluminum alloy body panels affixed to a small steel tube cage reducing weight while maintaining rigidity beneath the undulating Hood hid an inline 8 cylinder 2.9 L engine good for over 170 horsepower in Road trim only 12 lungo spider 8cs were produced before War halted civilian car production making survivors immensely valuable today in 2016 the Exquisite 19 39 model owned by John Shirley commanded an incredible $19.8 million us at auction a testament to the Timeless Beauty and meticulous craftsmanship lavished upon the 8C nearly 80 years prior for collectors the 2900 lungo spider encapsulates a bygone era of bespoke Italian motoring artisanship seldom matched since number nine Gibbs aquada among the rare Vehicles covered the extraordinarily unusual Gibb aquata stands out for its ability to transform from a land rocket into an aquatic speed machine as the world's first high-speed amphibious car the aqua uniquely mastered mobility in Two Worlds when it debuted in 2003 on land the aquata utilized a 175 horsepower turbocharged 2.5 L 56 engine from the Ford mono to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 6 seconds its light weight composite body construction and sporty suspension tuning endowed responsive agile handling upon reaching water the aquata could seamlessly transition into a boat its Wheels retracted into the wheel wells as twin jet drives emerged underwater to propel the aquaa to over 30 mph on the water clever seals and systems prevented leaks between environments within seconds the aqua converted from tearing down highways to cruising across Lakes this Dual Purpose per performance found favor from enthusiasts but struggled to gain Traction in the mainstream market Gibbs Technologies produced the aquaa in low volume through 2004 before ceasing production after building around 30 examples in 2016 Gibbs auctioned off 20 unsold models for a quarter of a million dollars each finding renewed interest among collectors drawn to the aqua's uniqueness number eight Lamborghini Cen fkp 37 as the stored Italian automaker's first foray into hybrid technology the limited run Lamborghini CN fkp 37 marked a historic turning point for the Raging Bull's future yet the Canan still stood firmly rooted in Lamborghini's Heritage while pushing boundaries at the heart of this $3.6 million hypercar lies a naturally aspirated 6. L 512 power plant enlarged from the Aventador yet still revving to a stratospheric 8500 RPM M this combines with a 34hp electric motor integrated into the gearbox creating a total output of 8/19 horsepower available with immeasurable ferocity limited to just 63 examples honoring Lamborghini's 1963 founding the CN fkp 37 Pioneers hybridization for the brand while upholding Heritage yet the CN still epitomizes the Untamed Lamborghini Essence in both spirit and performance for the lucky few owners it promises a bridge to the Future tinged with Nostalgia number seven mercedesbenz fangio in the archives of Formula 1 history few drivers have reached the revered status of Juan Manuel fangio the Argentinian ring Master dominated F1 in the 1950s with five World Championships equally legendary was his car the Mercedes-Benz w96 which fangio piloted to two championships in 1954 and 1955 the w196 raced into the record books as a pioneer of aerodynamics performance and balance powered by a 2.5 L inline 8 fed by pioneering direct fuel injection the w196 delivered over 260 horsepower in RAC trim designed by brilliant Engineers Rudolph Ulen Hout and Hans sherberg the chassis employed a space frame for stiffness and pioneered the enclosed streamlined body shape in 20 3 the w196 chassis driven by fangio to his 1954 World Championship sold for an astonishing 29.6 million the highest price for any Mercedes-Benz at auction for collectors this examples unrivaled racing pedigree as fangio's personal car makes it an invaluable motoring treasure unlike any other it combines Priceless Providence with engineering genius that cemented mercedes's racing Legacy number six 1957 Ferrari 335s the late 1950s marked the final Glory Days for front engine Ferrari sports cars as ever more effective miden engine machines loomed but the Scuderia saved the best for last pushing the envelope with over engineered Marvels like the 335s created to dominate the 1957 racing Seasons it represented the ultimate iteration of Ferrari's Classic front engine Sports racer archetype beneath its volup ous curves lurked a 4.1 L 512 breathing through six Twin choke Weber carburetors to unleash nearly 400 horsepower the state-of-the-art suspension featured double wishbones up front and a Deon axle at the rear disc brakes provided unprecedented stopping power clothed in luscious penin Farina coachwork over its tube frame the 335s looked as fantastic as it performed in 2016 chassis number 0675 once campaigned by the great Sterling Moss hit the auction block and sold for a staggering $ 35.7 million us one of the highest prices ever paid for a car at auction the jaw-dropping sale proved that 1960 Ferrari front engine sports cars like the 335s represent the absolute peak of the Marx prowess just before the Mid Engine Revolution now it's time for today's subscriber pick the iconic Spirit of Nemo inspired by Captain Nemo's legendary vehicle blurs the line between fiction and reality juwes Vern's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea sparked the imaginations of inventors worldwide the legend continued in the 2003 film adaptation the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen where the spirit of Nemo made its jaw-dropping appearance this unique 4ft long convertible wasn't just a prop it was meticulously designed and fully realized by custom car builder Ken Freeman astonishingly it sold for $45,000 at auction making its owner the proud possessor of one of the coolest cars ever crafted have you ever driven a rare car or do you have a dream car in mind share your thoughts in the comments below number five kig seeg ccxr trevita Beyond Rarity record shattering speed or ESC price tags some special automobiles also achieve uniqueness through Innovative Aesthetics such as the case with the kig seg ccxr Trav and its dazzling Diamond weave exterior limited to just two cars ever produced the Trava took carbon fiber Bodywork to an entirely new level visually to create trav's striking silvery exterior kig seg pioneered an intricate new carbon fiber weave incorporating glass fibers when coated in resin and Polished to a Sheen the carbon and glass weave transforms from its typical black appearance into a sparkling Diamond coat seemingly plated with silver and flex of gold the resulting finish coated the entire exterior in a dazzling Sheen unlike any scen before beneath the tra's exterior Jewel lies a 4.8 L twin supercharged 58 generating 1,000 horsepower this enables a 0 to 60 MPH Sprint in 2.9 seconds and a top speed exceeding 254 mph high performance touches like a fixed rear wing scissor do Chrono instrument cluster and infotainment system make the Trava as advanced as it is aesthetically alluring with only two examples ever created the kig seg ccxr Trava exists as one of the rarest production cars in the world the novel Diamond weave exterior pioneering new extremes of Automotive eye candy further cements trav's status as an exotic and exclusive Jewel for the ages number four Pagani hirra BC as a follow-up to the legendary arand Horatio Pagani aimed to surpass himself again with the hirra an intoxicating blend of hypercar performance enveloped in an envelope of meticulous carbon fiber craftwork the hirra BC represents the Pinnacle of this Vision engineered to the utmost levels of track capable Perfection as the ultimate iteration named after Benny kyola a famous Ferrari collector and pagani's biggest customer the BC leverages Advanced active aerodynamics and material science to enhance the base HRA exponentially air is directed through active flaps and custom carbon intakes and wings lighter carbon tanium Embraces every inch of the interior and exterior the AMG twin turbo 512 gets more boost control and reduced back pressure via new exhaust Plumbing the result is 789 horsepower propelling a car 300 lb lighter than the standard hirra handcrafted to the highest level of scientific performance yet the BC retains pagani's trademark flare for the dramatic merging technology and passion in automobile's Relentless pursuit of perfection with only 20 models to be built the $2.6 million Pagani hirra BC promises to provide an experience bordering on rapturous for its exclusive clientele number three Bugatti Chiron super sport ever since its debut in 2016 as the monumental successor to the legendary Veyron the 1500 horsepower Bugatti Chiron has lived up to its promise as an engineering tour to force but in 2019 Bugatti pushed the envelope even further to create the ultimate demonstration of the chiron's potential the 304 mph Chiron Super Sport 300 plus to pursue 300 mph Bugatti optimized every detail of the Chiron extending the Bodywork resulted in a more aerodynamic teardrop profile and elongated tail section dubbed the longtail treatment new Wheels exterior finishes and a fixed rear wing generate Ideal downforce Balance across all speeds the quad turbo 8 L W6 engine received upgrades to reliably deliver 1,600 plus horsepower required for the Endeavor on August 2 2019 at Volkswagen's aesan test track Bugatti test driver Andy wall piloted a pre-production Chiron Super Sport 300 plus to an average top speed of 304.77 3 mph over two runs with this tremendous feat the Chiron ss300 plus claimed the crown as the first production vehicle to officially exceed 300 mph a watershed moment in Automotive History currently this super car is priced at around $5.2 million this is a limited edition model with only 30 units produced the Chiron ss300 plus represents the ultimate tribute to chasing speed Without Limits number two Pagani Z HP Baretta after nearly two decades of the Z representing Pagani automobile's Relentless pursuit of carbon fiber Artistry Horatio Pagani appropriately saved his Ultimate Dream Machine for last the breathtaking one-off Z HP Baretta unveiled in 2017 as a specially Commission farewell to pagani's First Supercar the Baretta distilled the bespoke Z experience into an unadulterated Speedster form strikingly the Baretta estu any semblance of a windshield or roof expelling all barriers between driver passenger and the elements this Lent pagani's designers absolute freedom to sculpt Baretta's seductive carbon fiber Bodywork without constraint creating a visually arresting shape that appears born from the wind itself art fly styled shut lines and facets travel the exterior like brush Strokes on a rolling canvas within the monoco chassis lies a 7.3 L naturally aspirated AMG 512 tuned to 760 horsepower in the Baretta titanium avenol and carbo titanium materials as exotic as the Baretta itself appoint the interior as a sanctum dedicated wholly to motoring pleasure outrageous style fuses with the Exotic Persona of a jet fighter cockpit number one Lamborghini Veneno Roadster as a 50th birthday present to itself Lamborghini went all out creating the venino a 250 mph fantasy machine that even outlandish the Brand's already outrageous reputation but the open top Veneno Roadster took the insanity even further into Uncharted Territory free of windshields and roof lines this final iteration embraced its rolled down toplessness Without Limits The roadster's angular silhouette appears shaped by sheer aerodynamic Force rather than artistic form within lies a 6.5 L 512 generating 740 horsepower for 60 MPH Sprints in 2.9 seconds only nine examples would ever be built ensuring the Roadster matched the Coupe for exclusivity fitting a half-century birthday celebration priced around $4 million the Veneno Roadster commands stratospheric sums appropriate for a Lamborghini built with without compromise but for all the speed records and dollar signs the real magic of the Roadster lies in its celebration of Lamborghini's Fearless spirit for 50 years since fucho Lamborghini himself the Raging Bull has proudly bucked conventions and kicked up a Ruckus the venino Roadster fittingly embodies this Untamed attitude thanks for watching and we'll see you in the next one

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Length: 32min 55sec (1975 seconds)

Published: Mon Nov 20 2023