March 21, 2024
With factors like rarity, auction history, and customization playing significant roles in determining value. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most noteworthy:
Price: $30 million
The Rolls-Royce Droptail stands as the most expensive new vehicle globally, featuring three models: Arcadia Droptail, La Rose Noire Droptail, and Amethyst Droptail. The latest, Arcadia, boasts a unique white shade infused with aluminum and glass particles, presenting a pearl-like effect.
Notable for its nautical-themed luxury, similar to previous Rolls-Royce models like the Sweptail and Boat Tail, the Droptail is a rare gem expected to exceed the $30 million price tag of the La Rose Noire model.
Price: $142 million (in 2022)
The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe Prototype holds the record for the most expensive car sold at auction, fetching a staggering $142 million. RM Sotheby’s facilitated the sale on behalf of Mercedes-Benz at a private auction in Stuttgart, Germany.
This prototype, one of only two made, represents a significant piece of automotive history, with funds from the sale contributing to establishing scholarships in environmental science and decarbonization.
