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.

2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is a limited-edition behemoth capable of 0-60 mph in 1.66 seconds and a 1/4 mile in 8.91 seconds. Powered by a 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, it produces 1,025 hp and 945 lb-ft of torque on E85 fuel.

12 miles. Supercharged 6.2L Hemi V-8 engine. Factory rated at 1,025 HP and 945 lb-ft of torque. Conical cold air intake. TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission. 27Q SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody option, $16,605. TorRed exterior. "Last Call" underhood plaque. Ventilated leather and Alcantara bucket seats. Power tilt and telescopic steering column. SRT Alcantara steering wheel with Red LED logo and wheel-mounted shift control. Competition suspension. Launch control with launch assist. Line lock. SRT Power Chiller. After-Run Chiller. Optional 220 MPH speedometer.

3,300 units were produced (3,000 U.S./300 Canada). This example crosses the block at Mecum.

Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale

The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is a mid-engined sports car built by Alfa Romeo between 1967 and 1969. "Stradale" (Italian for "road-going") is a term used by Italian car manufacturers to indicate a street-legal version of a racing car. The 33 Stradale was derived from the Tipo 33 sports prototype. 18 examples were made. The 33 Stradale is the first production vehicle to feature dihedral or 'butterfly' doors.

The car was designed with a dry-sump lubricated all aluminum 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) V8 that featured fuel injection, four ignition coils and 16 spark plugs. The first production Stradale claimed 243 hp at 9,400 rpm with a "street" exhaust and 254 hp with open exhaust. Like the racing car the transmission was a six-speed transaxle gearbox.

The car takes 5.5 seconds to reach 60 mph (96.6 km/h) from a standing start and has a top speed of 260 km/h (160 mph). In 1968 it was the fastest commercially available car in the standing kilometer with time of 24 seconds. It was the most expensive automobile for sale to the public in 1968 at US$17,000. Today fewer than 10 are known to exist and very rarely come up for auction. At a minimum a concours example would expect to make $10m

The 2024 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is a limited-run, bespoke supercar reviving the 1967 design. Only 33 units were produced, offering a 620-hp twin-turbo V6 or a 750-hp electric powertrain, both capable of speeds over 207 mph. Price is about $1.85m to $3.2M+ USD before taxes and options.