Ford Falcon XB Coupe V8 Interceptor

The 1979 movie “Mad Max” called for an intense, mean-looking vehicle. The 1974 Ford Falcon XB Interceptor delivered. The Pursuit Special is a fictional muscle car in the Mad Max franchise. Mad Max (Mel Gibson) is offered a new Pursuit Special, a modified 1973 Ford Falcon (XB) GT Hardtop as an incentive to stay on the force.

The Ford Falcon (XB) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1973 to 1976. It was the second iteration of the third generation of this Australian-made model. The Pursuit Special, also referred to as the V8 Interceptor, is the iconic black muscle car driven by Mad Max during much of the franchise. The first car shown in the film with the title Pursuit Special is a 1972 HQ Holden Monaro V8 coupe stolen and driven by the escaped criminal, the Night Rider. The more famous Pursuit Special is a modified 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT.

The original Interceptor was created from a 1973 Ford XB GT Falcon Hardtop (XB GT Falcon Coupe) as the base vehicle.

One of the most iconic movie cars ever made, the Falcon XB Interceptor, or Pursuit Special, started life as a 1973 Ford Falcon XB by Ford of Australia. This example made $96k at Mecum against a $15k to $30k estimate in 2021.

1944 White M16 MGMC Half-Track - £37,375 GBP

Nicknamed the "Meat Chopper" the M16 was famous for its effectiveness against low-flying aircraft and infantry, making it extremely popular with soldiers. A (6,330 cc) 6-cylinder engine produced 128 hp. With a 60 US gallon (230 l) fuel tank it could reach a top speed of 41.7 mph (67.1 km/h) with a range of 175 miles. Speed wasn't the reason the 9 ton vehicle was appreciated.

It had a main armament of four 0.5 in (12.7 mm) machine guns in a M45 Quadmount and 12 millimeters of armor on the front and the sides. The relic appeared at RM Sotheby's without reserve.

1953 Ferrari 625 Targa Florio

Bonhams’ Les Grand Marques a Monaco auction in 2018 featured a 1953 Ferrari 625 Targa Florio.

1953 Ferrari 625 Targa Florio

Driven by Formula 1 champion Mike Hawthorn the car is equipped with a 2.5-litre, twin-overhead-camshaft four-cylinder. Only three 625 Targa Florios were ever made. The competition which made the car famous was the Mille Miglia, a race which it entered four times, in 1984, 1986, 1989 and 1990. The car was rediscovered by Ferrari historian Franco Lombardi in the mid 1970s in a Naples scrap yard. The car is one of only three ever made, and the only one known to have survived.

The last public appearance of the car was in 2006, at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix. Bonhams expected to fetch between 4.5m and 6.5m euros for the car ($5.5m - $8m).

Oz gold - 1973 Ford Falcon XA GT Hard Top RPO 83

120 XA GT hardtops with the option code of RPO 83 (Regular Production Option) were built. An Australian-made version of the 351 Cleveland, a mighty 5.8L V8, pumped out 300hp. The RPO 83 package added a Holley 780 carburetor, 2.25-inch exhaust headers and a clutch slave cylinder hydraulic pipe heat shield for added performance.

The car appeared at Grays July Classic Car Auction. The last owner paid $7,000 for it. The price was higher when the hammer fell. It made $300k.

For 32 years the XA Falcon had been stored in a shed surrounded by chicken wire to keep pigeons away. The nickname ‘Chicken Coupe’ was born. The original owner had purchased the car new in 1973, paying $7,000 for it.

The car was sentimental, and he wouldn't sell it. It stayed stored behind chicken wire until his estate put the car up for auction in 2020.

1996 Ferrari F50 - $4.1m in 2022

Only 375 examples of the F50 were constructed between 1995 and 1997. When new, the F50 was available for a bargain basement $475k, but only to approved Ferraristi, who had to go through a factory-leasing program. Rear mid-mounted heart is a 4.7-liter, 60-valve V-12 that makes 513 hp at 8,000 rpm and 347 ft lbs of torque at 6,500 rpm. That is delivered to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox.

The F50 has become an almost religious relic among the Ferrari faithful. This iconic status is based on the fact that it is the last 'analog' V-12-powered Ferrari supercar. This example has covered only 1,318 kilometers (817 miles) in 26 years. It topped it's $2.9m to $3.8m estimate and sold for $4.1m.

The Artcurial Retromobile auction 2018

The headlining Ferrari 275 P may have been withdrawn from the sale but there were plenty of other big-ticket cars at France’s major collectors’ car sale, the Artcurial Retromobile auction in Paris.A 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante was the star of the show. The Bugatti coupe sold for €2.9m, short of the €3.5m expected but still a world record auction price for this model.

Runner-up was a 2007 Ferrari FXX. The track-only Ferrari, of which just 38 were made, has covered only 100km and is said never to have been in top gear. It sold for €2.7m, a then FXX record.

A 1954 Maserati A6 GCS/53 Spyder sold for €2.5m A 1964 Porsche 904 GTS went for €1.8m

1997 McLaren F1 GTR

One of 28 F1 GTRs built and one of just 10 configured in 1997-specification, longtail form. Delivered new to esteemed Ferrari Collector David Morrison’s Parabolica Motorsports Team. Victorious on its race debut in the 1997 British GT Championship at Silverstone. Contested nine rounds of the 1997 FIA GT Championship, securing top six finishes at Silverstone, Nürburgring, and Spa-Francorchamps. The car retains its original numbers-matching BMW Type-S70/3 V-12 and has been restored and road-converted by renowned F1 specialists Lanzante Limited.

The McLaren F1 GTR’s 1995 debut year included 13 races, 11 overall wins, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, one second place and one retirement. Eligible for major historic events like Le Mans Classic, this car is one of the most historically significant McLaren F1 GTR longtails.

Up for grabs through RM Sotheby’s, the car has an estimate of up to $21m.