3 Ferrari Classic cars and two other car brands become the best auction. From five classic cars, three of which are Ferrari. Ford and the rest are representatives of Germany, Mercedes-Benz. And here are five of the best retro car auctions occurred throughout 2012
CARS Classic always has its own charm, especially in the eyes of collectors. Throughout 2012 and at least five best classic car auction, the average price per car reached USD10 million.
Ferrari 410 Berlinetta S 1955
Number five was the Ferrari 410 Berlinetta S alerts, 1955, sold for home USD8.250.000 Monterey auction in August.
There are many who target when declared Ferrari 410 S Berlinetta was auctioned. Berlinetta Scaglietti is reinforced large engine 4.9 liter V12 Superamerica with a total power of 340 horsepower.
But unfortunately not very successful presence at the time of the decade and eventually produced limited. Now the rare Ferrari was already in the hands of a classic car collector.
Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster 1936
Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster 1936, sold for USD11.770.000. Through the auction process is quite lengthy, Special Roadster is Mercedes-Benz's most expensive in history.
540K Special Roadster is Mercedes-Benz's highest achievement both technically or luxury. Assembled exclusively by only 26 units.
First time sliding sold USD12.000 (or if calculated today about USD187.000 today). until now known only remaining three units, from 26 units produced.
Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder 1962
Number four is the Ferrari of the Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder 1962. This old car was sold for USD8.580.000, at Monterey in August 2012.
Hailed as one of the 100 units of the model were produced between 1958 to 1963. This is the short wheelbase version with lights closed.
Designed by Pininfarina, the California Spyder convertible is arguably the most sought-after in the world.
Ford GT40 Gulf / Mirage Coupe 1968
The third position was the Ford GT40 Gulf / Mirage Coupe. Sold for USD11.000.000 in Monterey and is still in August.
GT40 is a car built by Ford to beat Ferrari at the European sports car racing. GT40 has a Ferrari DNA, and a fairly high price memilili his day.
Used as a carrier car camera for Steve McQueen movie "Le Mans". And won the race at Spa in 1967. This is also the first win for Ford in racing prestigious.
Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder Competizione 1960
Second place Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder Competizione. Sold for USD11.275.000, in Gooding Monterey.
California Spyder is very rare models. Retro sports car with a long wheelbase, built by Scaglietti with TR engine. Body uses the old style with covered headlights.
Produced only nine times for racing competition. LWB California Spyder sold a collector M. Sherman Wolf who already have it since 1979. The car was last sold to the public in 1962.
