Most expensive cars ever sold at auction list just updated

Top 10 Prices Paid for Cars Sold at Auction

1. 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Prototype, Gooding Pebble Beach, August 2011, $16,390,000
2. 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, RM Auctions Ferrari, May 2009, $12,402,500
3. 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder, RM Auctions Ferrari, May 2008, $10,894,000

The above is a 30 million dollar 1962 250GTO that sold in England http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/marketnews/278407/the_20million_250gto.html

4. 1931 Duesenberg Model J Whittell Coupe, Gooding Pebble Beach, August 2011, $10,340,000
5. 1931 Bugatti Royale Type 41, Christie’s London, November 1987, $9,800,000
6. 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, RM Auctions Monterey, August 2011, $9,680,000
7. 1962 Ferrari 330 TR/LM, RM Auctions Ferrari, May 2007, $9,281,250
8. 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, RM Auctions London, October 2007, $8,252,201
9. 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante Coupe, Gooding Pebble Beach, August 2008, $7,920,000
10. 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe, Mecum Auctions Monterey, August 2009, $7,685,000

The Duesenberg result was also significant in that it became the record for an American car sold at auction, eclipsing the 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe that Mecum Auctions sold for $7,685,000 in 2009.

from http://www.sportscardigest.com/top-ten-cars-sold-at-auction-february-2012/ via http://multibriefs.com/briefs/vrl/index.php

Ron Pratte collection update, his collection is shown in a video that was used to show his sale of these four cars at Barrett Jackson auction this weekend

The current record is $1,127,500 paid for Tucker #1045 about 18 months ago. This Tucker is in much better condition.

1947 Bentley mark VI with coachwork by Franay, last offered for sale by Barrett-Jackson at their 2006 Palm Beach auction, where the hammer fell at $1,728,000

1957 Desoto Adventurer
images and text from http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/01/19/five-vehicles-from-ron-prattes-collection-set-to-cross-barrett-jacksons-scottsdale-auction-block/

one of only 153 1968 Shelby GT500 convertibles with thte 428 and 4 speed built in 1968

below are most of the cars Ron Pratte auctioned off this weekend, the ones that aren't already pictured above

the above two images from http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/collections.aspx?cid=5

the video that shows Ron Prattes collection doesn't have an embed ability, so you'll have to go to Speed TV.com to see it: http://www.speedtv.com/video/barrett-jackson/scottsdale/bj-ron-pratte-collection-1395246246001/1#_vtop but here are some screen grabs from it

above images from that video linked above

David Davis collection of automobilia up for auction at Bonhams

The collection being offered by Bonhams  http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19680/

 includes nearly the entire contents of the whimsically decorated Ypsilanti, Mich., office where Davis spent his final years. Decorated from floor to ceiling with a dazzling array of automotive artwork, posters, scale model cars, bronze sculptures and much more, 

Heuer Abercrombie & Fitch rally clock presented to Dave by Car and Driver magazine
an 8 tube 112 year old French horn

Additionally, the contents of Davis’ extensive automotive library will also be offered, including many rare titles and first editions, many inscribed by the authors and various motorsport legends. 
 The entire collection will be offered without reserve.
The Bonhams Scottsdale Sale will take place Jan. 19, 2012 at the Westin Kierland Resort Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona

Automobile Magazine Editor Jean Jennings (great writer too) is auctioning off a collection of the Ferrari Magazine for the JDRF charity, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

the entire collection of 2008-2011 is face valued at $1100, and you can view the Ebay auction here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FERRARI-OFFICIAL-MAGAZINE-Complete-14-issue-set-2008-2011-Perfect-some-unopened-/190626161008?pt=Vintage_Sports_Memorabilia&hash=item2c62346170

Update on Jan 12th, auction is up to 2200 dollars

Update Jan 27th, winning bid was 4050 dollars