<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Car auctions are important events witnessed by car and luxury collectibles lovers, as the rarest and most luxurious cars are displayed. Below, we will learn about the 10 most expensive cars sold in 2024.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> With the growing interest in collecting luxury cars, platforms like Sbsial are emerging that offer unique opportunities to participate in online auctions to acquire <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-collectibles">celebrity collectibles</a> , making them the best choice for luxury enthusiasts.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Why is the car auction a major event in the automotive industry?</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Auctions are important events in the automotive world for a number of reasons, including:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Auto auctions enable businesses and buyers to buy and sell vehicles quickly and efficiently, without having to deal with transportation, storage or maintenance issues.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It also offers competitive pricing and transparent bidding processes, which helps save money and increase profit margin.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It plays a role in providing transparency regarding the condition and history of the cars on display, giving buyers confidence in their purchasing decisions.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It helps stimulate the economy by selling used vehicles and providing opportunities for citizens to obtain cars at reasonable prices compared to traditional markets.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> You can choose from a wide range of cars from new to used and from cheap to high-end, giving buyers multiple options to suit their needs and budgets.</li></ul><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> How is the market value of luxury cars determined?</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The market value of luxury cars is determined according to a set of factors:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> New cars lose a significant amount of their value during the first few years, for example, cars may depreciate 20%-30% in the first year, and continue to depreciate at varying rates in subsequent years.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Brand and Model: Some luxury brands hold their value better than others, based on brand reputation and manufacturing quality.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mileage: The higher the mileage, the lower the market value of the car, as this is an indicator of the level of use and wear.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> General Condition and Maintenance: Cars that are well maintained and undergo regular maintenance retain a higher value than those that are subject to neglect and accidents.</li></ul><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Top 10 Most Expensive Cars Sold in 2024</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Below we review the 10 most expensive cars sold this year 2024:</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 1- Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster 1961</h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sold for $1,335,000, it is one of the exceptional cars produced over a period of 6 years, and is one of 211 cars manufactured in 1959, production of which began at the same time as the famous "Gullwing" model was discontinued.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is made of steel frame and uses aluminum in the hood, trunk, car doors, sills, floors and partition wall.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The 3.0-litre M198 straight-six engine was carried over from the Gullwing hardtop, with a four-speed manual transmission sending power to the rear wheels. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1023/681;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/portal/blog/posts/images/de292802-1e7a-4aef-9ec8-6c001c288358.webp" width="1023" height="681" alt="Car Auction"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 2- 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster</h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The car sold for $1,355,000 and was sent to HK Engineering in Germany to install a Getrag five-speed manual transmission, all-wheel disc brakes, an Adenauer steering wheel, a gray exterior with black leather, a dark gray hardtop and a black soft top. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1024/684;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/portal/blog/posts/images/5839481d-a3d6-4565-a906-f190ff36eecb.webp" width="1024" height="684" alt="Car Auction"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 3- Porsche 935 2019 model</h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sold at auction for $1,600,000, it is one of only 77 examples produced for the track, built to celebrate 70 years of the original Porsche 935, and comes with a carbon body.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The basic architecture of the car is taken from the Porsche 911 GT RS 2 with a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine producing 700 horsepower. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1263/841;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/portal/blog/posts/images/cf85d4a6-39c5-4cf9-b5b7-ec1ec166ef76.webp" width="1263" height="841" alt="Car Auction"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 4- Porsche 959 Comfort 1988 model</h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The car sold for $1,795,000. The car comes with a 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine that produces 444 horsepower. The engine was developed based on the 956 and 962 racing cars.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The car was able to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds in 1986 thanks to the twin-turbo system. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1200/800;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/portal/blog/posts/images/1f39ae8b-456f-40b9-a78b-1198e25ea85c.webp" width="1200" height="800" alt="Car Auction"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 5- Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing 1955</h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sold for $1,825,000, it is one of the most exclusive sports cars ever built, described as "the finest production sports car in the world", equipped with optional Rudge wheels, which allow the use of a hammer if the tires are punctured, and was serviced at a cost of $78,000 in the 18 months before it was sold. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1800/1200;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/portal/blog/posts/images/af9beac5-a873-4271-a329-c320fa9e3e06.webp" width="1800" height="1200" alt="Car Auction"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 6- Mercedes-Benz 500K Roadster Special Edition 1936</h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The car was sold at auction for $2,012,000. It was produced for only two years, with only 342 units being built.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The car has a 5.0 litre supercharged engine that produces 160 horsepower. The original body was destroyed during WWII, restored in the 1960s, and was restored as a whole for 7 years before being sold. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:4005/3004;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/portal/blog/posts/images/62421229-7249-4a12-b4c8-7a989eee6104.webp" width="4005" height="3004" alt="Car Auction"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 7- Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 2022</h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The car was sold for $2.5 million. It is one of the rare cars. Only 112 copies were produced. The car comes with a 6.2-liter V12 engine.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The car is a revival of the famous Countach legend after an absence of 31 years. The car has only traveled 85 miles, making it almost new. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1023/568;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/portal/blog/posts/images/a1120bb3-f23a-45a1-bc84-9b1a2465bd81.webp" width="1023" height="568" alt="Car Auction"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 8- Pagani Huayra 2014 model</h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Pagani Huayra is not just a car, it's a work of art. It was sold for $2,888,888, and it has a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine produced by AMG, which generates more than 700 horsepower.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The car is number 71 of 100 coupes produced between 2011 and 2018. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1920/1278;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/portal/blog/posts/images/649bd310-32a7-4941-85ef-441e6e268f18.webp" width="1920" height="1278" alt="Car Auction"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 9- Bugatti Chiron 2018</h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Bugatti Chiron is one of the most prominent luxury cars, the car features an exposed carbon fiber exterior in blue.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The car, which had 1,900 miles on it, sold for $3,075,000, despite its original price of $3,501,000. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:3054/1800;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/portal/blog/posts/images/a5d023f6-0b87-4d53-9429-e2ac6c91306a.webp" width="3054" height="1800" alt="Car Auction"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> 10- Bugatti Chiron Pro Sport 2022</h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The car is on the list of the most expensive cars sold in 2024, as it was sold for $4,100,000. It features a "Pur Sport Split" design with white paint and exposed carbon underbody panels in gray. It comes with an 8-liter W-16 engine with quad turbochargers. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1920/1080;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/portal/blog/posts/images/e8e5ebfa-4204-4332-9b21-e40d550aebd1.webp" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Car Auction"></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Get luxury celebrity collectibles with Sbsial</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> After learning about the most expensive cars sold at this year's auto auction, you can take advantage of the celebrity collectibles feature offered by Sbsial.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The application offers fans of collecting collectibles and antiques the electronic auction souvenirs event that allows you to interact and participate in bidding on your favorite star’s collectibles and obtain them. Just activate the notifications and wait for the next event.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> If you are looking for something special that reflects your refined taste, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/dl">download the Sbsial app</a> and interact with exclusive auction events and own souvenirs that combine luxury and value!</p>