2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach

2,480 miles. 1 of 4 examples produced with a Guards Red exterior and the Weissach Package for the North American market. Electric all-wheel drive with e-boost and recuperation. 4.6L/887 HP DOHC V-8 engine with hybrid drive. Flat-plane crankshaft. Titanium connecting rods. Dry-sump lubrication system. Front and rear electric motors with parallel full hybrid assist. Rated at 944 lb-ft of torque. 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transaxle with hydraulic rear differential lock.

The 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder had an MSRP of about $845k, with heavily optioned models or those with the Weissach Package over $1m.

The hypercars are highly prized, trading between $2.5m and $6m. The car crosses the block at Mecum.

End of the Beetle

Volkswagen ceased global production of its iconic Beetle in 2019. Volkswagen revived the car in the US in 1998 but it attracted mainly female buyers. The company revamped it for the 2012 model year in an effort to make it appeal to men. US sales rose to over 46,000 in 2013 but tailed off after that.

The Volkswagen Beetle, officially the Volkswagen Type 1, is a two-door, four passenger, rear-engine economy car manufactured and marketed by German automaker Volkswagen from 1938 until 2003.

The car was formulated by Adolf Hitler who wanted a cheap, simple car, mass produced for Germany's new road network. He contracted Porsche to design and build it to his standards.

On 26 May 1938, Hitler laid the cornerstone for the Volkswagen factory in Fallersleben. The factory had only produced a handful of cars by the start of the war in 1939; the first volume-produced versions of the car's chassis were military vehicles, the Type 82 Kübelwagen (52,000 built).

The amphibious Type 166 Schwimmwagen (about 14,000 built).

The factory produced the Kommandeurwagen; a Beetle body mounted on a 4WD Kübelwagen chassis. The Kommandeurwagen had widened fenders for all-terrain tires. 669 Kommandeurwagens were produced up to 1945. Mass production of civilian VW cars didn't start until post-war occupation.

Dr. Ferdinand Porsche

After World War II, the car was officially designated the Volkswagen Type 1, but was known as the Beetle. During the post-war period, the Beetle had superior performance in its category with a top speed of 115 km/h (71 mph) and 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 27.5 seconds with fuel consumption of 6.7 l/100 km (36 mpg) for the standard 25 kW (34 hp) engine. In 1949 the car was exported to the US. On 17 February 1972, when Beetle No. 15,007,034 was produced, Beetle production surpassed the previous record holder, the Ford Model T.

By 1973, total production was over 16 million, and by June 1992, over 21 million had been produced.

Production in Brazil ended in 1986, then started again in 1993 and continued until 1996. The last Beetle was produced in Puebla, Mexico, in July 2003. The final batch of 3,000 Beetles were sold as 2004 models and badged as the Última Edición. The final original VW Beetle (No. 21,529,464) was produced at Puebla, Mexico, 65 years after it's launch.

VW 1303/Super Beetle (1973)

1971 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 Convertible - $50k high bid

Two-time NCRS Top Flight winner. 48,105 miles. Matching numbers 350/330 HP LT1 V-8 engine. 4-speed manual transmission. Power disc brakes. Saddle leather upholstery. AM/FM radio. Rear luggage rack. Rally wheels. Redline tires. Owner's manual. Window sticker.

The 1971 Corvette Coupe was virtually unchanged from the 1970 model with just some interior restyling. It was the final year of high-compression engines before emissions-driven detuning, with 21,801 units built. 6,354 coupes and 15,447 convertibles left the factory with 1,949 being LT1s. The 350 ci LT-1 engine variant offered horsepower equivalent to Chevy’s larger 455 cubic inch LS-5 motor. By 1971, emissions regulations brought power down to 330 bhp. Twist was 360 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm with 0-60 mph in 6 seconds onto a top speed of 137 mph.

Rare options in 1971 were the ZR1 engine package (8), the ZR2 engine package (12), the LS6 425 HP engine (188), and the 4 Speed Manual, Close Ratio, Heavy Duty Transmission (130).

The car crossed the block at Mecum with an estimate of $60k to $80k.

1936 Delahaye Type 135 Competition Court Teardrop Coupe

Right-hand drive Lightweight “Goutte D'Eau” style coupe. The only 1936 Delahaye Type 135 with headlamps integrated in between the front fenders. One of an estimated 30 Competition Court models built from 1935-37. The last of six short-wheelbase coupes built by Figoni et Falaschi in 1936 and 1 of 3 surviving examples.

In 2013 this car made $2.4m. Here. The icon crosses the block at Mecum.

1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona - squared

39,077 miles. 1 of 22 Hemi Daytonas produced with the 4-speed manual transmission. The only 4-speed Hemi Daytona produced in Black with White interior and White wing. Original window sticker. Original warranty book. 426 CI Hemi V-8 engine. Hemispherical cylinder heads Dual Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetors. A833 4-speed manual transmission. 4.10 Dana rear end. Here.

21,136 miles. 1 of 70 Hemi Daytonas produced in 1969. 1 of approximately 39 cars known to exist. 1 of 2 known examples in F6 Spring Green Metallic. One professional repaint in the original color. Original paint in engine bay. Original drivetrain. Matching numbers 426/425 HP Hemi V-8 engine. Dual Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetors. Here.

Ferrari 550 GT1 Prodrive - $4.29m

The headliner at an RM Sotheby’s auction was the sale of a 2001 Ferrari 550 GT1 Prodrive racecar, which was one of only 12 built and won several races in the early 2000s. It was estimated between $3.9m and $4.9m, which would make it the most expensive car ever sold at an online-only auction.

Ferrari 550 GT1 Prodrive, chassis no. 108418/CRD02, represents a true icon of the international GT racing scene in the early 2000s. The Ferrari was campaigned by BMS Scuderia Italia and recorded 14 victories in its division, as well as racing its way to class victory at the 24 Hours of Spa in 2003. It was the overall winner of the 2004 FAI GT Championship and 2004 24 Hours of Spa.

2004 Gemballa Mirage GT

The 2004 Gemballa Mirage GT is an exclusive supercar based on the Porsche Carrera GT. In the mid-2000s, an owner supplied a donor Porsche Carrera GT ($330k to $440k) and then paid Gemballa $325k to $426k for the extensive 'Mirage GT' conversion.

Chassis no. 24 of 25 by Gemballa. 100 miles since conversion's completion. Naturally aspirated 5.7L/670 HP V-10 engine. Gemballa engine enhancement package, with revised ECU tuning, custom ram-air intake, and free-flowing stainless steel exhaust system. 6-speed manual transmission with custom upgraded Gemballa sport clutch. Upgraded racing-inspired suspension components. Internally ventilated ceramic composite brake discs. . Internally ventilated ceramic composite brake discs. KW front and rear axle lifting system. Finished in Lime Rock Gray Metallic and Black with Sun Yellow highlights.

The initial $700k was money well invested. This example will likely exceed $2.5m and might top $3m. Here.