2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Original MSRP was $183,585 but has since plummeted all the way down to $80k for a pristine example.
2015 McLaren 650s. The McLaren 650s was built with a 641 hp 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that makes 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. Its MSRP was $265,500. Top examples can be had for $100k less.
2003 Mercedes SLR McLaren. Its MSRP was a whooping $452,500, but has since dropped to $280k or less, representing the world's top depreciating supercar.
A 2019 McLaren Senna changed hands through online auction platform CollectingCars.com. Color is Vega Blue Elite with gloss carbon-fiber components. 500 examples make up the Senna’s production run with this example sporting 934 miles. A 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 delivers 789 hp and 590 ft lbs of torque to the rear wheels. At 2,641 pounds it tops out at 211 mph, with zero to 62 mph coming in about 2.8 seconds.
McLaren priced the track car at £1.1m plus taxes, equating to $1.43m. Two Sennas have sold at auction for over $1m. One, sold at Barrett-Jackson for $1.45m in 2019, was chassis #005 and finished in a shade of purple. The other, a 600-mile example sold for $1m on Bring A Trailer in Feb, was finished in an exclusive color and featured factory-designed unique branding.
330 P4 (Chassis # 0858) will be offered for sale at RM Auctions’ upcoming Ferrari Leggenda e Passione event on May 17th in Maranello, Italy. It finished third overall at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1967.
The 330 P4 was developed in the late '60s. The 330 P4 is a mid-engined endurance car Ferrari built to replace the 330 P3 race car. After Ford destroyed Ferrari with its 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, it was the 330 P4 that got the Italians revenge when it recorded a 1-2-3 finish at the 1967 24 Hours Of Daytona. Only one 330 P4 survives today.
Only three 330 P4s were built, chassis numbers 0856, 0858 and 0860. In addition, Ferrari 330 P3 0846 was updated to P4 specifications. These four cars made up the victorious factory team in 1967.
After the 1967 season the international regulations were changed and there was no longer a place for the large displacement sports prototypes.
1969-1974 Ferrari 246 Dino. The car is named after Enzo Ferrari's son Alfredo "Dino" Ferrari. The car departed from 1960s Ferrari orthodoxy with a transverse V-6 behind the driver. It was built as a tribute to Dino who, before his death in 1956, championed V-6 engines at Ferrari. 3,761 were built with hard-top GT and targa-roofed GTS body styles. The $365k average price may sound like a lot of money, but that is peanuts in Ferrari world.
1979-1985 Mazda RX-7. The first-generation FB Mazda RX-7 launched with a 1.1-liter 12A rotary engine producing 100 hp, revving to 7,000 rpm. For its final two years, the RX-7 got the fuel-injected 1.3-liter 13B engine, boosting output to 135 hp. Large production volumes (more than 377k were sold in the U.S.) mean it's still possible to pick up a good one for $17k according to Hagerty.
1963-1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL. The W113-generation 230SL had a 2.3-liter inline-6 producing 170 hp, but the signature "Pagoda" roof made it stand out. Mercedes built nearly 50,000 Pagoda SLs from 1963 to 1971, including later 250SL and 280SL models with more powerful engines. Its the earlier 230SL that has the best value, according to Hagerty, with an average price of $80k for an example in excellent condition.
Cadillac astonished the world's automotive elite when it introduced a spectacular new ultra-luxury car, powered by a 16-cylinder engine, at the 1930 New York Auto Show. This new super-sized Cadillac would set new benchmarks for smooth, silent and superbly impressive performance.
The heart of the Cadillac V-16 was its magnificent engine. Displacing a total of 452 cubic inches on all its sixteen cylinders, it featured overhead valves, and produced up to 185 horsepower.
The car featured a three-speed selective synchromesh manual transmission, solid front axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs and hydraulic dampers, three-quarter floating rear axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs, and four-wheel vacuum-assisted mechanical drum brakes.
Although the V-16 was brilliantly designed, its shrinking Depression Era market meant that the V-16 was produced in tiny numbers. It is believed that there are less than ten, authentic 1930-31 V-16 Roadsters in existence today. An extremely significant and completely proper 1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster made $ 1.1m at Bonhams in 2019.
1 of 2,150 produced in 1954. 64,000 miles. Functional factory headlight dimmer. Functional factory spotlight. Parade fiberglass cover for the top. Cadillac 331 CI V-8. Automatic transmission. Power steering and brakes. Power windows, seats and top. The Cadillac Eldorado returned for 1954 with its stunning price nearing $8,000.
Equipped with Cadillac’s state-of-the-art 331-ci V8, the Eldorado was offered only one way — fully loaded. The original Eldorado convertible was the “it” car, the one to have, the one to be seen in and the one that rose above all the others. Many marque enthusiasts and collectors regard the 1954 Cadillac Eldorado convertible as one of the most beautiful Cadillac models ever produced.
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda. 9,939 miles. Original glass and sheet metal. Matching numbers 426 CI Hemi V-8 engine. 4-speed manual transmission. Rare color combination. Alpine White exterior with Black hockey stick stripe. Black interior. Pistol grip shifter. Dana rear axle. 652 Hemi Cuda coupes were built in 1970, just 284 of which were equipped with the Hurst Pistol Grip-shifted New Process A833 4-speed transmission. The 4-speed Hemi Cuda arrived with heavy-duty suspension, a heavy-duty Dana 60 differential and a Shaker hood scoop. $297k.
1969 Chevrolet Berger Camaro. COPO 9737 Sports Car Conversion Package. COPO 9561 L72 High Performance Unit. Matching numbers engine and transmission. Winters aluminum intake. 4-barrel carburetor. 4-speed manual transmission. BE-coded 12 bolt rear end. 140 MPH speedometer. 13/16th inch sway bar. Power brakes with front discs. Special ducted hood. Finished in Hugger Orange with Black vinyl top. $286k https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0122-487466/1969-chevrolet-berger-camaro/
1969 Plymouth Hemi Road Runner. 1 of 234 4-speed Hemi Road Runner Hardtops produced in 1969. 200 miles since restoration. A-833 Hemi 4-speed transmission. Code 99 special order Omaha Orange finish with Black vinyl top. Black spiit bench seat interior. Beep Beep horn. Hurst shifter. Air Grabber hood with Performance hood paint. A01 light group. Solid State AM radio. $192k https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0122-498366/1969-plymouth-hemi-road-runner/
The Datsun 240Z is the first generation of Z GT 3-door two-seat coupés, produced by Nissan from 1969 to 1978. It was one of the most successful sports car lines ever produced. The heart of the 240Z is a 2.4-liter six-cylinder engine pumping out 151 hp. The 240Z's sleek styling, modern engineering, relatively low price, and impressive performance was a hit with the public. On top of that, the 240Z is super reliable with many still on the road today.
1990 Corvette ZR-1. In 1990 Chevy partnered with Lotus to build the ZR-1. 3,049 ZR1 coupes were produced at an original list price of $58,995. Powered by a Lotus-built 5.7-liter LT5 V8 generating 375 hp, the ZR-1 could go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and had a top speed of 180 mph.
The R129 generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL Class is a landmark of the auto industry. The R129 was lauded for its over-engineered nature and was considered to be one of the most advanced cars of the '90s. The most powerful engine is an M120 V12 pumping out 389 hp. The R129 is available for around $30k, making it one of the cheapest V12-powered sports cars you can buy.
Frame off restoration. Y96 handling package. 400 CI L74 Ram Air 3 V-8 engine. M20 4-speed manual transmission. 67,196 miles. WT1- The Judge Ram Air package. Of the 40,149, GTOs built in 1970, just 3,797 were ordered with the Judge trim level. The Ram Air III engine was standard on the judge although the Ram Air IV and a 7.5l big block was also available.
The Ram Air III was conservately rated at 366 hp and 445 pound-feet of torque. 400 bhp would be a much better guess. Suspension was independent up front with a solid axle at the rear. New for 1970 was anti-roll bars at both ends to minimize the car’s tendency to roll through corners. The car's 58/42 weight distribution was still prone to understeer.
When new, the GTO had a base MSRP of about $23,500. Hagerty values a top tier 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge around $120k.
No. 19 of 22 produced in the final year of F40 production. When production ended in 1992, 1,315 were built in all. 8,732 miles, 14,053 km. Iconic Rosso Corsa over Red Gray interior. 2,936 CC DOHC V-8 engine. Twin IHI turbochargers with Behr Intercoolers. Weber-Marelli electronic fuel injection. 478 HP at 7,000 RPM. 5-speed manual transmission. Ventilated 4-wheel disc brakes.
Ferrari’s landmark 40th anniversary in 1987 resulted in the F40. The F40 was a thinly disguised racer for the road and remains an unqualified tour de force. It will forever be the last new automobile commissioned by company founder Enzo Ferrari. Power is delivered by a twin-turbocharged, 4-cam, port-injected 3.0L (2963cc) V-8 engine utilizing IHI turbochargers and Behr intercoolers.
Controlled by a Weber-Marelli fuel-injection and engine-management system, it resulted in a factory-rated 478 HP at 7,000 RPM through a 5-speed rear transaxle.
0-60 MPH time is 3.9 seconds, 0-100 MPH in 7.8 seconds, and 0-140 MPH in 14 seconds. For the truly brave, 201 MPH is flat out. The F40 made automotive history as the first series-production supercar capable of cracking the mark. The car was up for grabs at Mecum and exceeded expectations.
Hagerty suggests a concours 1992 Ferrari F40 is trending around $ 1.6m.
725 miles. 1 of 100 built by Pagani Automobili Modena. Gullwing doors. Named after a wind god of the South American Quechua people. 6.0L/620 HP twin-turbocharged V-12 engine. Automatic transmission. Carbon fiber Black exterior. Red/Black interior. Custom interior with leather, Alcantara and carbon fiber. Independent front and rear suspension. Double wishbones and adjustable coilover shocks. 4-wheel carbon ceramic disc brakes.
The Huayra’s twin-turbocharged 6.0L/620 HP V-12 engine propels the vehicle to 60 MPH in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of almost 240 MPH. Base price was something around $1.5m. This example exceeded its estimate of $1.8m to $2m at Mecum.
Mecum's Kissimmee 2022 auction saw a cutting edge McLaren Speedtail up for grabs. Mecum's estimate was $3.5m to $4m.
194 miles. No. 100 of 106 built. Dihedral doors. 4.0L/1,035 HP M840T twin-turbocharged V-8 engine with parallet hybrid system eMotor. Automatic transmission. Volcano Yellow exterior. Galvanic Grey brushed and polished brightwork. Gloss Black engine cover. MSO bespoke Yellow and Black interior.
The Speedtail has a top speed of 250.4 mph (403 km/h) and can accelerate from 0–299 km/h (0–186 mph) in 12.8 seconds. The Speedtail is fitted with electrochromic glass, which darkens at the push of a button, eliminating the need for sun visors and also incorporates LED lights in the interior.
Billed as a Hyper-GT and the fastest McLaren ever, the car carried an MSRP of around $2.5 million.
The L88 option consisted of a cast-iron block with 4-bolt mains, forged steel crank, forged rods, 12.5:1 compression, a solid lifter cam, Holley 850-cfm carb, transistorized ignition, and aluminum intake. Rated at 430 hp, the L88 big block could easily produce 550-600 hp. The Corvette L88 was built for three years, with 20 built in 1967, 80 in 1968, and 116 in 1969.
This 1969 Chevy Corvette L88 is finished in Can Am White over Saddle vinyl interior. The car shows 46,000 miles on the clock. It is an award-winning example, having earned a Bloomington Gold Certification, National Corvette Restorers Society Performance Verification, and NCRS Duntov Mark of Excellence.