1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Murphy - $1.1m

The Murphy convertible coupe was the most popular single body style constructed on the Duesenberg Model J chassis. Today it remains a true classic, and examples seldom come up for sale. One with the superb known history of J-143 — the “Jake the Barber” Model J, is a rare thing. J-143 is a car whose history begins in gangland and ends among great collectors of automotive history. The car was originally owned by underworld figure Jake “the Barber” Factor.

The Model J was grand enough to capture the intended market, America’s rich and famous. No two Duesenbergs were precisely alike. The chassis alone sold for $8,500. The eight-cylinder in-line engine, with twin overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and 420 cubic inches produced 265 hp at 4200 rpm. The car was the most advanced and powerful available.

A multiple national AACA, CCCA, and ACD Club award winner, this example made $1.1m against an estimate of $1.4m to $1.8m.

2003 Ferrari Enzo - $2.7m

Less than 1,700 miles from new; one of 399 built. The Ferrari Enzo utilized futuristic materials with a foundational chassis tub made of carbon fiber and Nomex honeycomb weighing just 200 pounds. Aluminum subframes were then mounted on the tub. Into this a new purpose-built engine was placed behind the driver, the 65-degree Tipo F140B V-12. Displacing almost six liters, the F140 was the largest engine built by Maranello since the 712 Can-Am race car of the 1970s.

Output is 651 horsepower and 485 foot-pounds of torque, huge numbers even by today’s standards. Power is transmitted via a six-speed dual-clutch transaxle that was actuated with column-mounted paddle-shifters.

The Enzo reaches 60 mph from a standstill in just 3.3 seconds onto a top speed of 218 mph. Chassis number 132654 is finished in Rosso Corsa over a red leather interior. The Enzo represents the ultimate iteration of the naturally aspirated, limited-edition Ferrari hypercar.

A core car in any serious Ferrari collection, this example made $2.7m.

1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti - $1.6m

Introduced at the 1962 Paris Salon as a replacement for the 250 GT, the Lusso (Italian for luxury) featured the type 168 U engine, the short block Colombo V-12. Chassis improvements including four-wheel disc brakes, a suspension with coil-over shock absorbers at the corners, and a rear Watts linkage. Chassis no. 5183 GT is the 152nd of 351 built and was dispatched to Scaglietti for coachwork in September 1963. Restored to a high standard, 5183 GT is a superlative example of one of Maranello’s most acclaimed cars.

The Colombo V12 engine displaced 2,953.21 cc (3.0 L; 180.2 cu in) developing 240 hp at 7,500 rpm and 178 lb⋅ft torque at 5,500 rpm. It was able attain a maximum speed of 240 km/h (150 mph), becoming the fastest passenger car of it's day.

Originally sold for $13,375, the 250 GT Lusso was replaced by the Ferrari 275 GTB. The car sold at top estimate of $1.6m.

1938 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet by D'Ieteren - $1.6m

The Bugatti Type 57 and later variants was an entirely new design created by Jean Bugatti, son of founder Ettore. Type 57s were built from 1934 through 1940, with a total of 710 examples produced. Type 57s used a twin-cam 3,257 cc inline 8 engine with 135 hp through a four-speed gearbox. It featured a solid axle and semi-elliptic leaf spring front suspension, live axle and quarter-elliptic leaf spring rear suspension, and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. Top speed was 153 km/h (95 mph).

Chassis no. 57589 is one of four Type 57 examples ordered by D’Ieteren in 1938.

It is the only example in the three-seat body style.

Extremely rare, highly original, exquisitely finished, and mechanically prepared, this example made $1.6m.

‘Holy Grail’ 1967 Corvette L88 - $4m

Beneficiary of an obsessive 10-year restoration, this Sunfire Yellow coupe epitomizes everything Corvette. With a 427-cubic-inch big block engine, heavy duty suspension and the 'Rock Crusher' four-speed manual transmission, the vehicle screams track even before the air conditioning and heater delete. L88s competed at the greatest racing venues, including Le Mans and the 24 Hours of Daytona.

Most L88s didn’t make it without significant body work or losing original parts, including their engines. Roughly half of the 20 made for 1967 are thought to still exist. This example retains it's original engine and might be the last on earth. The seller is asking $4m and that could be a bargain. In 2014, a 1967 L88 Coupe sold at Barrett-Jackson for $3.85 million.

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1969 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R - $130k

Introduced in 1969, the PGC-10 Skyline 2000 GT-R was nicknamed 'Hakosuka,' a combination of 'box' and 'skyline' in Japanese. Under the hood is a true jewel of a motor. Displacing 2 liters with dual overhead cams, and a 7,500rpm redline, the 6-cylinder, S-20 heart of the GT-R was derived from the Nissan R380 racecar, and was only found in GT-R's and Fairlady Z 432, making it a rare and highly sought after race engine.

The lack of importation and limited production means a hallowed status among Japanese car fans. 2,029 GT-Rs were made between 1969 and 1972.

Only 832 sedans were built.

Hakosuka's rarely escape Japan. When this particular example arrived to the US, Jay Leno featured it on his popular series. The car changed hands for $130k.

Ferrari 250GT LWB California Spider

Considered by many to be among the most beautiful cars ever built, the Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider represents some of the most expensive cars on the planet. The car was the first Ferrari created specifically for the North American market. Of the 50 California spyders produced on the long wheelbase chassis, nine were equipped with lightweight aluminum alloy bodies and competition features. Since 2008, eight Ferrari 250 GT California Spiders have sold for more than $10m, with the highest price doubling that.

The Ferrari California Spider is one of the most desirable Ferraris and sports cars in the world.

The engine is a 2,953 cc V-12 with three Weber carbs and a 9.8-to-1 compression ratio. It punches out 280hp at 7,000 rpm and 203 pound-feet of torque at 5,500 rpm. In total, 108 were built, 50 LWB cars and 58 SWB cars.

This 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Competizione, which ran at Le Mans in 1960, sold for $13.5m at the 2016 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach auction.

1960 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione