Outrageously Expensive Cars That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider – $10,894,000

Gazing upon the stunning Ferrari 250GT SWB California pictured here, one might be tempted to think, “Oh, boy, another ludicrously expensive Ferrari headed to auction.” You’d be right to do so, but at this point, is an eye roll even necessary? Pre-auction estimates place the sale of this three-owner 1961 250GT at up to $17 million, or deep into abstract-thought territory.

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