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Ford GT40: The American Car That Beat Ferrari
The Ford GT40 won Le Mans four years running (1966–1969), ending Ferrari's reign after Enzo walked away from a buyout. Only around 105 were built, and today it is a multi-million-dollar blue chip.
McLaren F1: Still the Greatest Road Car Ever Made
The McLaren F1 (1992–1998) still holds the record as the fastest naturally aspirated car at 240 mph. With a central driving seat, a gold-lined V12 and only 64 road cars built, it is the analog hypercar's peak.
Aston Martin DB5: The Most Famous Car in the World
The Aston Martin DB5 became the world’s most famous car through James Bond, but beneath the fame sits a rare, hand-built 145 mph grand tourer with only 1,059 made.
What Makes a Classic Car Worth Millions at Auction?
Provenance, originality, rarity, condition and significance are the five factors that separate a million-dollar classic from its ordinary twin at auction.
Porsche 911: Why the Air-Cooled Cars Are the Ones to Own
The Porsche 911 has run since 1963, but collectors prize the air-cooled cars built up to 1998. Here's why the last 993 and the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7 command the money.
Jaguar E-Type: The Most Beautiful Car Ever Made
The Jaguar E-Type stunned Geneva in 1961, neared 150 mph for half a Ferrari's price, and became the rare car the Museum of Modern Art collects as design. Enzo Ferrari called it the most beautiful car ever made.
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR: Triumph, Tragedy, and the World's Most Valuable Car
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR won the 1955 Mille Miglia, stood at the centre of motorsport's deadliest crash, and — as the Uhlenhaut Coupé — became the most valuable car ever sold at €135 million.
The Most Expensive Cars Ever Sold at Auction
The most expensive car ever sold at auction is the €135M Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé — but the open public-auction record belongs to a $51.7M Ferrari. The verified top-10 ranking, and what drives the prices.