Outrageously Expensive Cars That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

Ever wonder the most expensive car ever bought privately or sold from auction? This list of the most expensive 50 cars ever sold is nothing short of spectacular. Sit back and enjoy the ride through these insanely expensive automobiles and see which car tops the list as the world’s most expensive!

1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster – $8,057,000

The Special Roadster is the ultimate Mercedes-Benz 540 K. Remarkably, it effectively accommodates only two passengers. Yet, the Sindelfingen designers succeeded in designing a car that looks much smaller and lighter than it is. The gently sloping and instantly recognizable Mercedes-Benz radiator is tucked back at the front wheels’ centerline behind sweeping front fenders.

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